My Must-Have iOS Apps, 2015 Edition Over the past year, I've gone all-in with iOS. Following years of experiments, struggles to switch from a Mac-centric workflow, and encouraging signs of maturity from the platform, I chose to make the iPad my primary computer. I used the iPad Air 2 more than any other iOS device before, and the iPad Pro is filling that role now with great success. After being convinced to give the iPhone 6 Plus a try by a good friend, I realized that a bigger phone was better for my needs, which resulted in an instant 6s Plus purchase a few months ago. At this point, I'm only using my MacBook three hours a week to record two podcasts on Skype. It's not surprising, then, that I'm just as scrupulous when it comes to the apps I choose to get work done. At the end of the year, I always like to take a couple of weeks to look back on the past 12 months and assess the state of my favorite apps. Work EssentialsSocialNewsHealthHomeEntertainment UtilitiesPhoto & Video Work Essentials 1Writer. 2Do. Workflow. Blink.
Evernote, OneNote, and Beyond: The 12 Best Note-Taking Apps Where do you put your thoughts, your ideas, or the name of a movie someone recommended? If you write them down or otherwise capture them, you get an accurate record that you can always refer to rather than rely on a faulty memory. The place to put all this information and more is in a note taking app. Note taking apps are the digital equivalent of notebooks, and because they're digital, they can do more for you than paper ever could. Editor's Note: Originally published in October 2015 by author Jimmy Daly and then updated in April 2017, we've updated this post with new selections and app descriptions. What Makes a Great Note Taking App? To find the best note taking apps, we started with a list of about 35 contenders and whittled our way down to the 10 best based on a few criteria. All the apps chosen for this list met a standard for being easy to set up and use. One final point for consideration was whether the app offered a unique experience. The Best Note Taking Apps Bear (iOS, macOS)
The 100 Best iPhone Apps of All Time It was one of those moments where everyone seemed to be talking about the same thing. Perhaps it was because much of the tech press were all gathered at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, but the impact of Meerkat during that show was real and quite lasting. The app, which actually arrived just weeks before, kicked off the live, social video streaming craze — quite a feat since the app was kind of ugly and had an odd name. Even with those handicaps, it became the app of SXSW, with everyone from journalists to CEOs were using it to broadcast their experiences and engage with their audience in real time. Meerkat took citizen journalism to a whole new level as "reporters" were able to respond to viewer comments, some of whom would direct where they wanted the Meerkatters to point their iPhones. No one saw Meerkat coming, especially Twitter.
How to ditch Evernote and move to Google Drive Over the years, I've accumulated nearly 2,000 notes in Evernote. My notes contained small bits of information: server settings, checklists for projects, and notes from discussions. Some notes included photos (mostly of equipment at a client site) or PDF files (such as meeting materials). I also rely on Google Apps. Lately, I've been working to reduce the number of apps I use. When I reviewed my apps and habits this fall, I realized that Google's tools allow me to capture and store the notes and data I need. 1. Google Keep replaces the "note" function of Evernote for me. I can set a reminder attached to each note, which can be triggered by time (like an alarm) or by location. Each note can be shared, too. On both Android and the web, I can turn a note into a Google Doc. Figure A You can add a time or place reminder to any Google Keep note. 2. Google Drive also replaces the "store for reference" function of Evernote for me. Figure B I also scan and store documents to Google Drive. Figure C
The Best Apps and Sites for Selling Your Old Stuff Looking to get rid of some old junk? Your unused stuff could be someone else's treasure. Depending upon what you’re trying to sell, some services are better than others. We scoured online markets big and small, looking for the best ways to help you unload anything from your fridge to your Fendi bag. Regardless of the service, selling your old stuff isn't exactly a get-rich-quick scheme. We considered the following factors while researching services: Ease of use: Is the website or app interface newbie-friendly? eBay Since its launch in 1995, the online-auction kingpin has steadily added features to its marketplace, attracting professional e-sellers and real-world store owners to its original base of regular folks looking to clear out their junk. Best for: eBay works for just about everyone, although its listings policy officially rules out “intangible items,” specifically noting that souls can’t be sold. How much work do I have to do? Good for getting rid of old stuff? Gone OfferUp Vinted
10 Best Home Security & Surveillance Apps For Mac It’s never been easier to keep an eye on your home or business remotely. There are dozens of security camera systems available, many of which run on your Mac and can be monitored remotely from another computer or even your phone. Fancy keeping an eye on the cleaner, or checking that the kids have got home safely? Or perhaps you’ve gone away for a few days and want to check on your house occasionally. We’ve listed 10 apps below which are all available in the Mac App Store. Many make use of your Mac’s built-in camera (or an external USB one) so you can check what’s going on while you’re away. Home Watch is quite a simple app – it just snaps a picture whenever motion is detected, or it can be set to take pictures periodically, e.g. every 30 minutes. 2. iSentry Price: £FREE Link: App Store iSentry is another simple (and free!) 3. iWatchU Price: £5.49 Links: App Store, Deltoid Software Labs website 4. Links: App Store, EyeSpyFX website 5. Links: App Store, OpenEye website 6. Price: £2.99 7. 8. 9. 10.
Angelus Direct | Blog We’re going to keep the ball rolling on or series “Getting Featured” series. Last time around, we covered overall content and best practices for curating what you put on your business page. Hopefully that piece of advice paid off! Along those lines, we’re going to talk about photos this time around, because the better the picture, the better idea people will have of the type of custom work you can do. There’s a few general tips to cover when it comes to pictures. The colors pop, the line detailing is in focus, and you can see up close the amount of effort that went into this custom. Another tip for getting featured is to take a photo of your work that has composition. This means the custom sneakers or custom bag or whatever it is that you worked on works best in the center of the photo. Now this next tip might seem minor, but it goes a long way - the background of your photo makes a difference. Two different takes on background, but neither draw the viewer away from the sneakers.