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I’ve started carrying way too much shit, time to scale it back.
One of the constant struggles that I face is what do I take with me when I want to, say, go to a coffee shop, or the library for a few hours. Realistically I could take everything, I mean my bag has room. I could also take just my laptop, that would likely cover me as well and would be as minimal as I could get.
It’s just a few hours, why is it so hard to decide what to bring?
Nice overview of the options. Certainly hard to beat Fantastical 2 on the Mac. Wish the app stayed open in the menubar when you quit though.
Nice overview of the options. Certainly hard to beat Fantastical 2 on the Mac. Wish the app stayed open in the menubar when you quit though.
Great new BitTorrent Sync feature: New optional column for “Last transferred” so you know the last time files were changed in a folder.
Great new BitTorrent Sync feature:
New optional column for “Last transferred” so you know the last time files were changed in a folder.
Nate Barham, after a lot of usage on the MacBook: But more than anything, the sensation communicates a sturdy and well-crafted feel that reinforces the MacBook’s attitude of precise construction, especially when used in direct comparison to the often soft, flimsy, or brittle feel of other notebook keyboards.
Nate Barham, after a lot of usage on the MacBook:
But more than anything, the sensation communicates a sturdy and well-crafted feel that reinforces the MacBook’s attitude of precise construction, especially when used in direct comparison to the often soft, flimsy, or brittle feel of other notebook keyboards.
Seems like a stretch to me for any person to make so many conclusions on things like a keyboard or trackpad when they have used the computer for just a day. For a point of reference I won’t make a judgment on any keyboard until two weeks of solid use.
Seems like a stretch to me for any person to make so many conclusions on things like a keyboard or trackpad when they have used the computer for just a day. For a point of reference I won’t make a judgment on any keyboard until two weeks of solid use.
Some shots from our trip out to Hurricane Ridge.
Some shots from our trip out to Hurricane Ridge.
Hey look, I just saved myself money and found a great trick.
Where I was perfectly happy standing before, I am now prone to switch heights two to three times throughout the day.
That’s what I wrote about the Jarvis adjustable height desk at the end of February 2014. It’s a really great desk, but back in November 2014 I switched jobs and no longer had that desk. This meant trying out new things as I had become accustomed to adjusting my desk height throughout the day.
A really nice piece of orange leather.
I hate mangled up Field Notes, crumpled up business cards, or any number of other small bits of paper I find hanging out in my pockets getting trashed — if I didn’t want these things I would not keep them in my pocket. To combat this, I immediately purchased the DDC Stuff Sheath after reading Josh Ginter’s review of it.
Erin Brooks: Sometimes I need a little more help for my photos than Litely can give, so I’ll keep VSCO Cam around, but Litely really is a lovely app and welcome addition to my phone’s “photography” folder. I still think Darkroom is better, but my wife is certainly the better photographer, so I defer to…
Erin Brooks:
Sometimes I need a little more help for my photos than Litely can give, so I’ll keep VSCO Cam around, but Litely really is a lovely app and welcome addition to my phone’s “photography” folder.
I still think Darkroom is better, but my wife is certainly the better photographer, so I defer to her.
It's been on my home screen for more than 8 months. I love this app.
It's been on my home screen for more than 8 months. I love this app.
You can’t beat the Apple Watch for a night out.
How in the world does a $10,000 watch make a better dress watch than a $349 Apple Watch? Ok, the more likely question you’re asking is: how does a $349 ever make a better dress watch than a $10,000 watch?
It’s all about style, right?
I haven't had time to watch all of David Sparks' latest Field Guide, but what I have seen is fantastic. Photos and iCloud Photo Library is how I manage all of my photos these days. Fantastic tool.
I haven't had time to watch all of David Sparks' latest Field Guide, but what I have seen is fantastic. Photos and iCloud Photo Library is how I manage all of my photos these days. Fantastic tool.
“One of the most important things I do on Sundays is clean off & dust my desk. Makes Monday so much better because at least 1 thing is right.” — Jeff Abbott
Dave Caolo: That’s it. Now your iPhone and your Watch will remain silent whenever a notification arrives. Your Watch will tap your wrist, but no one will be aware. The Watch’s display won’t even light up unless you raise your arm, so you needn’t worry about bothering anyone, yet you never miss a notification. That’s…
Dave Caolo:
That’s it. Now your iPhone and your Watch will remain silent whenever a notification arrives. Your Watch will tap your wrist, but no one will be aware. The Watch’s display won’t even light up unless you raise your arm, so you needn’t worry about bothering anyone, yet you never miss a notification.
That’s how I roll.
Matt Henderson: You can see that on my MacBook Air, this folder contains a bunch of “.bts” files—which are tiny “aliases” to the original files stored elsewhere. Now here’s what’s great—If I need an installer locally, I just double-click it, and it downloads in place! And when I’m finished with installer, I simply delete it…
Matt Henderson:
You can see that on my MacBook Air, this folder contains a bunch of “.bts” files—which are tiny “aliases” to the original files stored elsewhere.
Now here’s what’s great—If I need an installer locally, I just double-click it, and it downloads in place! And when I’m finished with installer, I simply delete it in the Finder, and shortly thereafter I’ll see its “.bts” alias re-appear.
Huge BTSync fan here.
I’ll have more to write about on this later, but this is a fantastic post from Shawn. One thing that I really liked was this bit: This one’s a luxury, but it’s also so great. If you checked out the photos of Sean, Cameron, and/or Jeff’s offices you may have noticed that there were multiple…
I’ll have more to write about on this later, but this is a fantastic post from Shawn. One thing that I really liked was this bit:
This one’s a luxury, but it’s also so great. If you checked out the photos of Sean, Cameron, and/or Jeff’s offices you may have noticed that there were multiple “stations”. They’re offices have more than one physical place to do work.
I have two such stations: standing and sitting. I don’t have an adjustable desk any longer, but I’ve found having two stations is actually a boon.
A great little travel microphone.
I have a lot of microphones kicking around the house — most stemming from my many attempts at podcasting. I have a Rode Podcaster with stand, shock mount, pop filter; a Blue Yeti; and various other crappy mics — not to mention those built into headphones and bluetooth headsets. There’s a lot going on, but I clearly needed another microphone.
Selling my GORUCK shoulder bag, if anyone is interested. Looks like it isn't for sale anymore. SOLD thanks for playing.
Selling my GORUCK shoulder bag, if anyone is interested. Looks like it isn't for sale anymore.
SOLD thanks for playing.
I’ve tried Authy, and I’ve tried 1Password for two factor authentication. Authy is meh. 1Password is really nice, but the two factor codes are so buried it’s a pain in the ass to get to them. And then there’s Lockdown and its simplicity is awesome. On the main screen I can see all the codes:…
I’ve tried Authy, and I’ve tried 1Password for two factor authentication. Authy is meh. 1Password is really nice, but the two factor codes are so buried it’s a pain in the ass to get to them.
And then there’s Lockdown and its simplicity is awesome. On the main screen I can see all the codes: boom. If I drill down I can see the current code AND the next code. That last bit is really the killer feature for me. It also works on the Apple Watch.
Home screen app for me. Well done.
I wrote a little review of the Livescribe Smart Pen for Tools & Toys. Fun little device.
I wrote a little review of the Livescribe Smart Pen for Tools & Toys. Fun little device.