I am very fond of subscription services. Largely because I think managing physical things in a digital world is a waste of time, and far less convenient. Why should I keep a DVD, or CD around to watch or listen when I can get access on all of my devices […]
Author: jeff
Urgent vs. Important work
We have been having this recurring discussion at work lately about the difference between Urgent work vs. Important work. Understand how this fits in your decision making process is key in my view to being productive, yet understanding the proper interruption cycle when things are not going as planned. I […]
Detailed Routine Using Evernote for Tasks and Tracking
This post covers an update of how I am using Evernote as my task manager, and in my daily routine. I had covered some of this in my Using Evernote for Tasks post, but I have refined it since then, so I wanted to update. What was important to […]
iCloud Photo Beta update – big miss
I was excited today to hear that iCloud Photo beta was allowing you to upload photos from the web. We all have to wait until next year when the new app comes out, so this was my only way to get old photos back on my phone. (without turning […]
Drop the version number in next iPhone
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are out, people are raving about them. It won’t be long now until the rumor mill stars up for what will be touted as Apple iPhone 7. (running iOS 9) Give it just a little time, it’s coming. I believe we are likely […]
Why Evernote tasks works for me
Current Software I use I am a Mac guy. Having been a former Windows user, switching to Mac was as much about the aesthetic design of apps as it was the UX. I tend to lean on apps that work, but look great too. Evernote Google Docs Omnigraffle Day One […]
Starting to get back into photos
I am really going to start to get back into Photos. I want to try to take one on a daily basis and post here. We will see if that happens.
My reasons for using Evernote to track tasks
I know there are a ton of great task management tools out there. The challenge I have always had with them probably comes down to my own diligence in using them. I never got in the habit of using one particular program over another. I love RememberTheMilk for a […]
How I am using Evernote for Presentations now
OK, when I say now..I mean from now on. I think this is my new found time saver. How may times are you taking notes and working in Evernote, just to turn around and format those notes in Keynote or Powerpoint just to show them to somebody else? […]
You Too Can Participate in the Fragmentation of Wearables
For those that know me, I may be a bit of a gadget geek. I think the first step in fixing a problem would be to admit you have one. The challenge is, I have no intention of fixing my tech-trending life. I enjoy it. I think I counted over […]