Is The New Twitter Better Than Desktop Clients?

Tweet a lot? Integrated pictures, keyboard shortcuts, a decent way to track conversations and a slick new look. That’s what some users of Twitter found recently, and they were really happy. Twitter isn’t sure how long it will take to push these features out to everybody, but if you primarily use Twitter from a client … Continue reading Is The New Twitter Better Than Desktop Clients?

WiseStamp…

OK, now this is cool! If you're a webmail user -- and by now I hope you are after hearing me tout Gmail -- here's an essential Firefox extension that you need to have... "WiseStamp a Firefox extension enables you to easily customize & add personalized email signatures on any webmail service (Gmail ,Yahoo, AOL, … Continue reading WiseStamp…

Do you mindmap?

Image via CrunchBase I do! It's one of the most important skills or disciplines I've developed over the past 3 years. Lifehacker recently surveyed their readership to find the best mindmapping tools... "Mind mapping is a great way to add structure to brainstorming sessions and visualize your ideas. Check out the applications your fellow readers … Continue reading Do you mindmap?

Twitter in plain english…

I'm a huge fan of Lee LeFever and the team at CommonCraft -- no one does short, simple, insightful technology explanations better than they do and this quick tour de force on Twitter is no exception. I encourage you to watch this as well as all the great videos the have over at their YouTube … Continue reading Twitter in plain english…

Sex and Smartphones, part 1

My "old post promoter" picked a doozy this time! A year ago, I was quite unhappy with my smartphone choices, but don't worry -- there's a happy ending that I'll write later this week after you've read parts 1 and 2... "Wow! What does THIS say about us? "Smartphones tied with sex as the number … Continue reading Sex and Smartphones, part 1

Here’s a Tool You Need…

...if you're a windows user:"Revo Uninstaller is a freeware innovative uninstall utility much faster than Windows Add/Remove applet. With its advanced and fast algorithm, Revo Uninstaller scans before and after you uninstall an application. After the program's regular uninstaller runs, you can remove additional unnecessary files, folders and registry keys that are usually left over … Continue reading Here’s a Tool You Need…

The myth of beautiful website design

I love it when I find a quote to support my preconceived notions because if I say it, it's just opinion, but if an 'expert' says it, well, it must be true. In this case a designer talks about web design..."This one will probably get me into trouble. I’ve worked as a graphic designer for … Continue reading The myth of beautiful website design

Secunia Personal Software Inspector

Not only does Secunia Personal Software Inspector provide extensive details on the software installed on your computer, it also gives you direct links to update programs that are older and potentially not secure. The interface mixes professional layout with a text-heavy, spartan design. At the top right of the program window, users can choose a … Continue reading Secunia Personal Software Inspector

Consume, create, connect!

John Jantsch recently wrote on the topic of "Profiting from other people's content". He says... "Don't be alarmed by that title -- I'm not talking about stealing content for gain, I'm talking about adding the filtering and aggregating of content to your content consumption, creation and sharing routine. Pretty much everyone has bought into the … Continue reading Consume, create, connect!