Caught between computers
In terms of computing platforms, I‘ve been set adrift.
All posts tagged: ipad
Buying an iPad Pro
Fortunately for me, Apple’s generous return policy means I get a 14-day “trial” period to decide whether this iPad will earn a place in my computing workflow.
The “$100 iPad Pro”
I’m bummed to miss out on the hotness, but here’s the thing: I can meet these “needs” without dropping $1,200 on an iPad Pro, a Smart Keyboard, and an Apple Pencil. It simply requires some creativity—and some willingness to compromise.
Skipping the iPad Pro
I’m bummed that I can’t take another crack at the “iPad lifestyle,” but I’m excited to save that money for something I’ll enjoy more.
Imagining external touchscreen support on the iPad Pro
I’d like to see the iPad Pro support external touchscreen displays—effectively turning a touch monitor into a giant iOS device.
You already have everything you need to create stuff on the internet
If we’re honest with ourselves, it’s not the tools that hold us back. The real obstacles to creative productivity? Low motivation and overcommitment.
My favorite Black Friday tradition? Complaining about Black Friday.
A few years ago, I surrendered any right to sneer at Black Friday shoppers; I became one of them.
Why the Apple Watch could replace the iPhone
It’s not difficult to imagine the iPhone being “eaten alive,” its role absorbed by devices at either end of the size spectrum: the iPad on the large side, the Watch on the small.
A better iPad lap stand
Yes, there are already 1,001 tablet stands out there, ranging from $5 cardboard easels to aluminum docks that cost nearly $200. But very few existing models work well on the lap. Either they’re fixed at limited, inconvenient viewing angles (e.g. Apple’s Smart Cover), or they’re too narrow to span the gap between your thighs (a la my beloved Satetchi R1). Here are the key features of my proposed alternative: This stand offers a place to rest your keyboard—but […]