• iBook

    For those of us who are embedded inside the Apple hardware and ecosystem, we are past due for a dedicated e-reader with an Apple logo on it. Look, I enjoy my Amazon Kindle and think it is a fantastic device, but I detest having an…

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  • Minnie

    After a third-party seller fiasco on Amazon, I have finally secured a refurbished 2014 Mac Mini desktop. Of course her new name is simply “Minnie.” Let’s hope that Apple will support this outdated operating system for a few more years Minnie will have a renewed…

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  • Daily Defaults

    A recent trend going around the fediverse and blogosphere is showing off what your default software tools are so now it is my turn. In the past, I would try the latest shiny software to see if I could incorporate it into my daily digital…

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  • Success

    The clean slate protocol I initiated a few days ago is a success. After creating a new domain name and building a new website, with a new e-mail account and a new Apple ID, I am slowly migrating some of my crucial data from backups.…

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  • Apple Watch SE

    After ordering and returning the Apple Watch Ultra upgrade, I went two weeks without. I felt naked without it at first, and then made peace with the situation. Right up to the point where T-Mobile offered a huge discount on the current SE model and…

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  • Hor

    There is a running joke in my family that I consume too many Apple devices every year. Well the joke is on me because I did it again. I upgraded to the Apple Watch Ultra. Horology is the study of time and so she is…

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  • The Audio Mojo Podcast

    Not sure how long this will last but I’ll give it a go. The idea is to change up text blogging for audio posts. Update The Audio Mojo podcast is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you want to add it…

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  • Watch 9 Compass App with Wayfinding Integration

    The latest iOS software version has been released this week and I have some ooh, ahh and WTHs. Apple WatchOS has a new way finding tool built in to its compass. Why the hell didn’t Apple see fit to update the same Compass app design…

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  • Digital Contact Sheet

    One of my favorite tools on the iPad is importing my images to the Photos app. The simple act of sorting, organizing these photos like I used to do on a contact sheet of film negatives. Find the keepers and then develop them in the…

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  • I Love My iPad Pro

    I’ve had the privilege of handling and owning a lot of personal computing and tech devices over the past couple of decades. My all-time favorite is hands-down the M1 iPad Pro and it’s companion, the Magic Keyboard. The iPad has so much processing power and…

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  • The Cult Of Mac

    Yours truly was recently featured on a prominent website again. In the article, David was kind enough to feature the tools of my trade and how crucial a clean, minimal, dark and dedicated workspace enhances productivity and focus. Special thanks to David Snow and the…

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  • Digital Essentialism

    How is your digital life? Feeling overwhelmed by all the clutter in your inbox, hard drive and cloud service? I know I was. Though I consider myself to be a minimalist essentialist, there does come a time when I get lazy and the discipline slides.…

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