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MacBook as an accelerometer
On a recent bus ride from work to the Vienna Metro station, I noticed the ride was rather rough and decided to take a closer look. Using SeisMac, a tool that uses my MacBook’s sudden motion sensor to...
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XMind Review (XMind 2008 Professional for Mac)
XMind is a recently introduced mind mapping tool available for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. I purchased XMind several weeks ago and have found it to be a robust and rewarding tool, though it’s...
View ArticleXMind user survey
For what it’s worth, XMind is soliciting user feedback on the XMind user experience. I’ve already submitted comments regarding the quirks that bother me; please do the same! Survey here:...
View ArticleXMind 2008 updated to version 2.2
XMind 2.2 was released last week. The upgrade introduces some improvements and bug fixes (list here), although printing remains buggy. I’ve submitted formal feedback re: the printing issues; please do...
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OmniFocus Defer Script
OmniFocus rocks. I can’t really imagine managing myself personally or professionally without this tool. Nevertheless, despite thousands of hours of development and beta testing, it has its share of...
View ArticleManaging acquired information in an information age
Success in the information age hinges on managing the explosion of available information in meaningful ways. To even approach this goal requires a successful information management strategy, which...
View Article1Password for iPhone » no more login bookmarklets
Update: 1Password bookmarklets are back, so please disregard this post. The 1Password iPhone application is now available for download from iTunes (link here). The benefits of the iPhone app are clear:...
View ArticleOn Evernote
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. I am, of course, referring to Evernote, a tool that’s designed to remember everything you throw at it – then provide access to your information from virtually...
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Stata bundle for TextMate
Rumor has it that there’s an extant Stata bundle for TextMate. The original package link is a dead, but Gabriel Rossman was kind enough to send me a copy of his installed bundle. With thanks to the...
View ArticleAmplifying human ability
Steve Jobs (1980): Scientific American I think it was did a study in the early 70’s on the efficiency of locomotion. What they did was for all different species of things on the planet – birds and cats...
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