Technology

I was so proud of myself recording three episodes of my podcast yesterday. I was keen to get ahead of schedule and have content lined up for when I’m on holidays next month.

Checking the recordings this morning, I realised that Zencastr had used the microphone in my Apple Studio Display as the source, rather than the Yeti Blue mic I use for the podcast. And so, I sounded like I’d recorded everything from inside Europe’s largest echo chamber.

So, so annoying. Nothing salvageable, a complete waste of yesterday morning.

I had to re-record all three episodes this morning. The only benefit? Each was better than the first attempt. But it’s not something I’d like to repeat.

Onwards and upwards.

Like a blog, only smaller

I’ve been using Micro.blog solidly for about six weeks now, and it’s fair to say I’m hooked. I love the simplicity, the lack of overwhelming options and set-up requirements and how it just gets out of my way when I want to write and share something. I’ve lost count of the …

iOS17? Not just yet.

So it looks like the public betas of the new Apple operating systems are now available. And while I’m super interested in seeing what’s new in iOS17, iPadOS17 and watchOS17 in particular - I’m not really prepared to take a gamble with my core devices. Especially as I’m about …

Things aren’t looking great for Evernote (again)

The Verge: Evernote has laid off most of its US staff and will move most operations to Europe

Evernote became one of the first popular note-taking apps when it launched in 2008, but has struggled since the mid-2010s as other, similar apps began to steal some of its thunder and the company has found itself bogged down in messes of its own making.

I remember a time when I relied on Evernote for virtually everything.

Considering Threads

Back in the day - in other words, before it became a bigot-filled mess - I was a huge fan of Twitter. I’ll admit to spending far too much time on the app, but I’ll also admit to enjoying myself and making some real friends along the way. Once Space Karen took over, I used it less and …

Restoring my iMac to factory settings, so I can sell it. Surplus to requirements, now that I have my new Apple Studio Display and Mac Mini. This used to be quite a painful process, but newer versions of macOS make it a lot simpler.

My new iPhone lock screen and home screen, courtesy of the very talented Basic Apple Guy. And yes, I’ve also added the appropriate versions to my Mac and my iPads too. Because matching.

Tools of the trade

One of my many, many terrible habits is jumping from app to app in the hope that there’s a magical combination of software solutions that will somehow double my productivity. Of course, I realise this is madness and is the kind of think I’d discuss with a coaching client if they brought …

Nearly there with the new office set-up

I have the new Mac mini up and running with the Apple Studio Display. I’ve done quite a bit to organise the various power cables etc behind my sit/stand desk. and I’ve moved my microphone to make it more convenient to use. I really need to buy some replacement headphones for my various …

Go me.

For the first time in living memory, I’ve actually completely my monthly business expenses on time. This means I can pay myself everything my business owes me at the end of the same month I spent the money. (This may or may not have anything to do with the enormous bill I accumulated at Apple, …

New office setup

I’ve replaced my 24" office iMac with an Apple Studio Display and an M2 Mac mini. And I couldn’t be happier. The additional screen real estate is very welcome, as is the speedier Mac. But knowing I can plug in any Mac (or iPad Pro) to the display allows for additional flexibility - …

WWDC: hopes and dreams

With a just few days until WWDC, I’m interested to see what Apple is going to do with its core apps, like Reminders and Notes. I’d love to see backlinks in Notes, to support some #PKM action. And the ability to easily get a deeplink from any note to share to any other app. When it comes …