We Demand a Font Manager
One of the most unintuitive systems I have to deal with daily is the font section of any program. A list may have been fine for Microsoft Word back when there were about twenty fonts to choose from,...
View ArticleThe Limitations of the Mouse
Let’s say your pen rolls off your desk during work. What do you do? Well, you certainly wouldn’t use a T-Rex grabber, or try to direct The Claw to pick it up for you. You might be surprised to learn,...
View ArticleThe Mistake of Being Meta
I was recently listening to a Top 40 radio station and realized something. I couldn’t relate to any of the music. Why? Almost all of the songs were about life as a Top 40 artist. They sing about money,...
View ArticleCommon Dimensions for Graphics in Social Media
I often find myself repeatedly searching for the dimensions to common graphics used on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. I’ve decided to end this pattern by compiling a definitive list on my blog that I...
View ArticleHow Path Could End Texting While Driving
I’ve been on Path for quite some time now, and there is one feature I’ve been intrigued by since day one. There’s a “Go to Sleep” button that records how long it takes for you to press the “Awake”...
View ArticleFive iPhone Apps You Should Download
I’ve been having a lot of fun with my iPhone lately! Thought I’d share the joy. Here are the top five new or notable apps I’ve been using. 1) Songza. The concierge feature is killer! It’s really easy...
View ArticleLeap Motion: Give Your Mouse A Break
You were going to hear about Leap Motion sooner or later, so it might as well be now. Leap Motion is a touch-free, 3D motion technology that is slated for release early this year. And apparently it...
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Highlighting Apple’s Most Serious Problem
If you know me, you know I enjoy using Apple’s products. Whether it be the iPhone, iMac, iPad, iRefrigerator… I find the simplicity and elegance to be a breath of fresh air after exclusively working on...
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Sunrise: The Calendar Reinvented
I had a calendar problem. Nothing would stick. I used an agenda, a wall calendar, Google Calendar, and more. Eventually, they’d all end up being too busy, messy, and ignored. That is until mid-February...
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New Website: Smith Lawn and Landscape
Jordan Smith, the owner of Smith Lawn and Landscape in Mankato, came to me with the idea of a total re-design for his website towards the end of January. He was looking for something clean, simple and...
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A Better Mailbox
A few months ago, Orchestra released an app with a mission. The app was Mailbox, and the mission was to clean up email inboxes once and for all. This review is a little late, but with good reason. I am...
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The Kuler Color Schemer
Certain social networks and most games aren’t actually worth the amount of time we put into them. Some apps are more useful. They let you do tasks you would normally do at home anywhere, like check...
View ArticleIn With The Neue
Apple debuted a new trailer before WWDC that got some people talking. I found it extremely well-crafted and timely. Why? Because the main complaint I keep hearing about Apple is that it is not...
View ArticleApp Store Turns Five
A large number of expensive apps just went free for the occasion. If you have an iOS device, don’t miss out! Here’s the list so far: App Original Price Platform Infinity Blade II $6.99 Universal Tiny...
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The Ever-Expanding IFTTT
About a year ago I wrote about an extremely powerful online service called IFTTT (If This Then That). If you need a refresher, be sure to check out the original post. Well, it just keeps getting better...
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Design Prompts Vol. 1
A little over a month ago, I created a Twitter account called Design Prompts. The concept was simple. Post one word a day until the end of time. Creatives can do what they like with these words. They...
View ArticleBuffer Like No Other
Remember Buffer? I’ve been using it ever since I first wrote about it here, and it’s just as indispensable to me now as it was back then. The only feature it was lacking at that point was the ability...
View ArticleWhy Does Everyone Think Apple Plans On Releasing A Television Set?
It’s not going to happen.
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Tweetbot 3
It’s out! And it’s the first paid upgrade I’ve seen for iOS 7. Yes, this means that even if you own Tweetbot already, you will still have to pay to get Tweetbot 3. It’s $2.99 for a limited time, so if...
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