If you are still using pen and paper for your to-do lists, then this article by Scott Belsky titled "How Analog Rituals Can Amp Your Productivity" ( from the Behance blog ) should be a validation of your own analog productivity methods. For others like me who use digital tools for managing time and tasks, it's a great time to step back and look at reviving some old analog rituals we decided to replace with the ever present "new".
9/30/2010
7/03/2010
A collection of free computer monitor images
As part of a recent project, I had to find a suitable computer monitor image. Here are some that I found from various Free Stock Photo sites. Most of these are okay to use for commercial projects, if in doubt please check the terms / restrictions / usage policies.
7/02/2010
Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
Motivation is something that individuals and organizations strive for, whether for personal growth or for profitability. But motivation is stranger than we think. In this RSA Animate talk, Dan Pink tackles a very significant question that all of us "must" ask: what motivates us?
From RSA, RSA Animate - Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
On the lookout for a new phone? Smartphone Comparison Chart may help you get started.
This great chart was posted by Apollo Clark at Lifehacker #tips, and is definitely a great resource for anyone looking at getting a new phone. The chart includes the Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S, Evo 4G, Motorola Droid, Droid X, Droid Incredible, Nexus One and last but "not a phone" is the iPad.
From Lifehacker, Smartphone Comparison.
Bracelet hack to temporarily solve signal issues with your iPhone 4
Holding the new iPhone the "wrong" way can cause no signal issues, and using a case has been a remedy that has been tested to work. While looking for that case that you really want, using a cheap rubber bracelet can hold off that impulse purchase.
Thanks to The iPhone 4 Guru for the wonderful hack!
Sweet Upgrades: The Best, Cheapest Ways to Upgrade Your PC
If you have a 2 or 3 year old PC, buying a new one surely would have crossed your mind. If you are on a budget, and feel that an upgrade is all that is needed to get more performance and better experience from your current rig, then this article from Maximum PC may help you make decisions on what parts to upgrade, and what is currently out there that will make the effort worth it.
From Maximum PC, The Best, Cheapest Ways to Upgrade Your PC.
7/01/2010
Hak5 Episode 718: Building a high performance home router
Show Notes:
Make your home network scream with a high performance router and firewall. Darren builds a custom network appliance using cheap parts, free and open source software and more power tools than he's typically allowed to touch. Plus, need an online backup solution? Fancy 50 gigs in the cloud for free? Shannon's got the hookup.
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