July 2007
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Yes, I too have noticed the rise of ‘grided’ illustrations by popular media. Anil, however, asks the proper questions here.
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With all the free office clones floating about, including Google’s Docs&Spreadsheets, you knew it was just a matter of time that Microsoft would have to offer something to counter. Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley is blogging about such a move. Apparently, the new Microsoft Works will run on an advertising supported model, and will be…
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Image via Wikipedia MindMeister, an online mind mapping tool I wrote about a while back, has recently been updated. Some highlights: New Features: Links on ideas (URL and email links, links to other maps and nodes) Note and link previews Automatic layouting (no overlaps) Automatic canvas resizing (for large maps) Export as PDF Start new…
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I’m constantly on the lookout for better, more productive ways to manage information at a personal level (Personal Knowledge Management – PKM). One of the more unique PKM tools out there is this product called PersonalBrain, made by TheBrain Technologies. PersonalBrain operates very much like a three dimensional mind mapping tool. I’ve tried PersonalBrain in…
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There are few web 2.0 companies that get as much positive buzz as 37Signals does. For the uninitiated, 37Signals is the company behind some of the more practical web applications and productivity tools available today. One of their most popular applications, Backpack, was recently updated. Essentially, backpack is a light wiki-type application that allows you…
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If you have wondered how to become more efficient with email, listen to Merlin (long, but worth watching):
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The update to WordPress 2.2.1 is complete. Comments are back, and luckily, it looks like the old comments weren’t lost. Sorry for those who were looking to get the Grand Central invites. It looks like most of the plugins are working normally, except the sideblog plugin. I’ve deactivated that one. Back to normal blogging…
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With comments down, I figure this is the best time to attempt an upgrade. The site will be transitioning over to WP 2.2.1 today, so pardon the broken links, etc. Thanks, Nitin Update: The upgrade seems to have gone without a hitch, and commenting is back as well.
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I’ve been so busy of late, that I haven’t upgraded WordPress…it looks like commenting is broken on the blog. Sorry for those who were trying comment. If are looking to get an invite to Grand Central, please email me directly. I’ll upgrade the site this week, and make sure comments get back on track. Update:…
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Engadget (who else?) has unearthed some hazy pictures of a possible Nokia N800 successor with a sliding keyboard. As I wrote back in February: Nokia may have built a better device if they had incorporated a slide down keyboard. Given the ?bump? on the backside that accommodates the camera and stylus, adding incremental depth to…
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