Sometimes people hear me share my concerns about how Google does things and then promptly ask how I do search. It's simple: @DuckDuckGo
I appreciate their interest in protecting privacy and wholeheartedly recommend them.
Notes
I'm not a voice-to-computer user in really any way. But @MacSparky is! And if you want his thoughts on the tools, you need to look at this.
"A Survey of Voice-to-Text Options on the Mac, iPad, and iPhone"
https://buff.ly/2xsqCkv
Just started playing with this. Now I feel dumb for not trying it sooner. 🤦
"Why I switched to @1Password X"
1Password X is a full-featured version of 1Password that runs entirely within a browser. It runs on a Linux machine just as smoothly as it does a Mac or PC.
The latest @bookwormfm is out! Really enjoyed this one. https://twitter.com/bookwormfm/status/1147096891500503040
Another chance to get inspiration and then fail to implement it.
"20+ Mac Productivity Hacks from CEOs, Artists, Developers, Youtubers and More" by @linuz90
From obscure keyboard shortcuts to crazy workflows.
The most common @discourse question I get is about how to self-host it.
Go to @digitalocean and set up a $5 droplet: https://buff.ly/2XiYCPo
Then follow the instructions on the @discourse repo: https://buff.ly/2RMOFnn
That's it.
In other words, don't buy these. But if you must, tolerate these ones.
"The Best Keurig Machine (But We Really Don’t Recommend It): Reviews" by @wirecutter
https://buff.ly/2kBxLZc
This is easily the best take I’ve read about Ive leaving Apple by @daringfireball
https://buff.ly/2xezeuH
Why Fewer Toys Will Benefit Your Kids by @joshua_becker
https://buff.ly/2KKlsVw
My expectations are extremely high for this one. 😉 https://twitter.com/macstockexpo/status/1139980742799351809
I especially appreciate the argument for long-form writing here. This may be why I gravitate towards books over articles in recent years.
"The Attention Diet" by @IAmMarkManson
https://buff.ly/2XFBha0
I keep seeing articles about people moving away from TextExpander to Alfred or some other system. It doesn't add up to me. @TextExpander is just way better at it than anyone else.
They really are confusing.
"In Facebook's Own Words This Week 'There Is No Privacy' On Its Platform" by @Forbes
https://buff.ly/2LrOhtl
My @bookwormfm sweatshirt is easily my favorite. Just soooo comfy. Well done on these, @cottonbureau. 👏 https://twitter.com/bookwormfm/status/1144910382579847168
Anybody have first-hand experience with one of these? I'm still on an old-school trifold. My biggest need is two cash slots.
"The Slimmest Wallets for Your Money" by @Gromble via @toolstoys
https://buff.ly/2xotXkk
My biggest question is: how does this compare to @ProtonVPN?
"Introducing Guardian Firewall for iOS" by @guardianiosapp (HT: @daringfireball)
"A shy man no doubt dreads the notice of strangers, but can hardly be said to be afraid of them. He may be as bold as a hero in battle, and yet have no self-confidence about trifles in the presence of strangers." - Charles Darwin
I tell all my friends about these. And I'm not an affiliate of any kind.
Socks. The best socks... and with a lifetime guarantee. Love these.
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I have got to stop looking at these. 🤦
“What Is EDC?: The Beginner's Guide to Everyday Carry” by @bernardcapulong
Everyday Carry is a blanket term to describe items you carry with you at all times. But what exactly are EDC essentials and how can they help you?
Another reason I'm considering a move to @ProtonMail:
I've been using @ProtonVPN for about four months now and loving the service. And I get the feeling I can trust them with my data, which is more than I can say for most others.
I STILL don't own a Pi in any form. It's likely time I change that. But my sense is that I should have a legitimate purpose for it before I buy in. Thus, I'll keep collecting bad ideas. https://twitter.com/Raspberry_Pi/status/1143036104314118144
Perfect timing for the summer.
"Ernest Hemingway's Advice on Camping Out" by @artofmanliness
Editor’s note: Throughout Ernest Hemingway’s life, he maintained a love for the outdoors and for outdoor pursuits. This love was inculcated early, as his father took him into the woods...
These two always do a stellar job. https://twitter.com/nathansnelgrove/status/1143536724171206656
Do people really want strangers going inside their house like this? It seems wrong on so many fronts. https://twitter.com/torproject/status/1143143235767939072
Nice! This takes us another step closer to being able to go iPad only in web development. Well done! 👏 https://twitter.com/WorkingCopyApp/status/1144182679249784832
"Some people are more certain of everything than I am of anything" - Robert Rubin
This is a couple years old at this point, but it still struck me as extremely relevant.
"Before the Internet" by @emmarathbone
https://buff.ly/2uaDoCD
I've wanted to post pictures of @bookwormfm listener libraries for a while now.
So I set up an instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/bookworm.fm/
And I set up an email: libraries@bookworm.fm
Send us your pic and your Instagram username and we'll tag you in the post. 😉
Talk about a list. It's like a comprehensive gathering of the heavy hitting methodologies.
"The Best Time Management Strategies and Tools for the Age of Distraction" by @CopyArc
A complete guide to the best time management strategies and tools for working and living in the age of distraction.
I’m not a @dayoneapp user but if I were, this would be essential to getting the most out of it. https://twitter.com/thesweetsetup/status/1143513685555666948
