Here is my most recent Macworld.com piece; a review of. FileXaminerr. As I say in the review, it’s like Get Info on steroids.
Macworld Review: FileXaminer
Posted in Announcements, General Store, and New Media and Tech
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Guest Appearance: WhiskyCast Virtual Tastings
Posted in Announcements, Cocktails and Spirits, and Pods and Presos
I experienced my first proper whisky tasting at Tales of the Cocktail in 2008. As I recall, the tasting mat featured six Maccallans, and they were excellent. Two other very important points: F. Paul Pacult of The Spirit Journal fame led the tasting, and it took place at 10 AM. That’s what I call a baptism by fire. This year’s Tales of the Cocktail is happening right now, and I wish I could be there! Twitter makes it both super fun, and utter misery to miss out, since so many people I follow are lighting up the ‘tubes with their…
Macworld Review: NetUse Traffic Monitor
Posted in Announcements, and General Store
You’ll be seeing several short reviews from me over at Macworld.com. NetUse Traffic Monitor keeps track of Internet usage on your local network.
App Store Pundit Reviews Apple’s Podcasts App
Posted in Announcements, General Store, Podcasting, and Pods and Presos
If you follow Apple at all, AND care about podcasts, you probably know about the new Podcasts app for iOS devices. I took it for a spin on the latest episode of App Store Pundit. Did I like it? You’ll have to listen to find out. Don’t you hate when people write promo copy like that?
App Store Pundit Returns
Posted in Announcements, and Pods and Presos
My iOS review podcast, App Store Pundit, is back! I posted the first new review last night, with lots more to come. If you have suggestions for apps to review, leave a comment on the site, like the Facebook page, or drop me a line. App Store Pundit is a short audio podcast, providing quick reviews of paid and free iOS-compatible apps. I focus on app features, interface, cost, and “gee whiz” factor. I also let you know whether the app is accessible using iOS’ VoiceOver. The idea is to give listeners a comprehensive mainstream review with added information that…
My Newest Thing: SXSW Panel Moderator
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My friend and fellow podcaster, Matt Edwards asked me to join a panel he’s on at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive conference. I’ll be moderating a session called IRL: Improving Communities with Social Media. It’s always nice to be asked, but it’s even nicer this time because I have a lot of passion for the idea of real community; the kind that exists outside the structures of social media, and the kind that can be strengthened by access to online tools. I’m sure I’ll have more to say about our panel and the other participants as SXSW draws closer,…
Groupon: What I learned by living off Internet coupons for seven straight days. June 28, 2011 – If I lived off the Internet coupons I’m offered, I would be tanned, waxed, massaged, and tweezed. And one meal, which I would have to travel 25 miles to eat. How to tell John Wayne from John Wayne Gacy June 27, 2011 – It would be hard to overstate how little I agree with Ms. Bachman. Be that as it may, one of th very worst things about a presidential campaign is the relentless cataloging of verbal errors that inevitably occur. I would…
Want to know which PR pitches tickled Pogue? It’ll cost you! June 27, 2011 Austin employers cater to bicycle commuters June 27, 2011 CNN Economy Psychics – Global Financial Predictions – Video | Mediaite June 26, 2011
Johann Hari: How to survive the age of distraction – Johann Hari, Commentators – The Independent June 25, 2011
Thomaz Marvolo Riddle! June 21, 2011 First Hookers, Now Robotic Cars June 24, 2011 – First, I was like, is that onion I smell? And then I was like, hey, with a robotic car, I could propel myself independently. And then I was like, ROBOTIC CARS? NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Updated: Straus Calls TSA Bill "Publicity Stunt" June 24, 2011 – Credit where credit is due, Mr. Speaker. You are right on this one.