I’ve talked a lot on the Mac Power Users about our sponsor Navel Labs and its Pomodoro Timer application. This has triggered a steady stream of e-mails about this kitchen timer based productivity system. The Pomodoro Technique is the inspiration of an Italian graduate…
Continue reading →BusyCal 1.5 Beta
The new BusyCal public beta allows you to sync with the new MobileMe calendar beta and other CalDAV servers. It also includes the ability to sync over your local area network and Google calendar. I’ve been running it since last week with no troubles.…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users: Keynote Pro Tips
I got to unload for an hour and a half about my thoughts and practices for presenting on a Mac in the most recent episode of the Mac Power Users. It was therapeutic. Get it on the Web or in iTunes.
Listen & read notes →MPU on MacVoices
It was my pleasure to record an episode of MacVoices Chuck Joiner all about the the Mac Power Users. In it Katie and I talked about the genesis for the show and how much fun it is. Chuck is the James Lipton of the…
Continue reading →Objective C for Absolute Beginners, Review and Discount
Everyone who worked with computers back in the 8 bit days thinks of himself as a programmer. I’m no different. I remember the days … 10 Print “Hello World” 20 Goto 10 I even tried my hand at assembly code at which, in hindsight,…
Continue reading →Bento Project Management
Bento is now in the project management game. The new template does not match the features of a dedicated project manager but if your needs aren’t too complex, it may scratch the itch.
Continue reading →MiloFest – For Mac Lawyers
The Macs in Law Office Google Group is running its second MILOfest in November. I can’t attend but if you are a Mac Lawyer, check it out.
Continue reading →ObiShawn
This is not the car we’re looking for.
Continue reading →TeuxDeux
TeuxDeux is a gorgeous Web/iOS based simple task list. If it weren’t for the fact that my own task list is insane (requiring OmniFocus’ Death Star-like ability to obliterate tasks), I’d be so on this.
Continue reading →OmniFocus 1.8
The OmniGroup released a significant update to OmniFocus. This update is all about customization. The View Bar has expanded to include groups, projects, and Inbox items. Also, groups and projects can now become next actions. No longer are you required to switch to Planning…
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