May 10, 2021FaceTime Screen SharingScreen sharing can be a powerful thing, providing value well outside of cooperate settings. I use it all the time to share vacation photos while talking through them live together with friends and family. I see kids using it to browse Instagram together. Maybe Signal will add support soon.Signal1 min readSignal1 min read
Apr 27, 2021Clam Social MediaWhat would a clam social media look like? Is the anger we see directed at common apps actual product feedback? Maybe instead of getting defensive and some of these companies telling us why we’re wrong about social media, they should view this as getting some of the best user feedback…Social Media1 min readSocial Media1 min read
Apr 27, 2021Force Push Notifications AwayI pretty often find myself in the middle of work and all of a sudden getting several messages. I’d love a fast way to force push those notifications away and enable DnD for an hour. Here’s a simple prototype of that using force touch on these wonderful Apple trackpads. Here’s…Apple1 min readApple1 min read
Apr 26, 2021Video Chat on PS5Zoom app on PS5? Why not? Big screen. Nice Camera. I talk to family/friends on the couch as it is, I just do it awkwardly holding up on iPhone or iPad to face. Ties into this HomePod Theater Bar folks have been talking about. Humm… If not Zoom, because arguably…Gaming1 min readGaming1 min read
Apr 23, 2021Favorite Apples DeviceI have what some would consider an odd ordering of favorite apple devices. iPhone doesn’t make the top three. 🤭 iPad iMac Apple Watch — For me the iPad is at the top because it’s a beautiful pane of glass that keeps me focused and engaged in drawing, reading, etc…Apple2 min readApple2 min read
Apr 19, 2021Design and CodeAs an engineer, I can choose my editor. Everyone on the team can be using different ones. Many use vscode, or maybe atom, or Nova. Some of the fastest most insane engineers I know still use vim and swear by it’s ability to move at the speed of your mind…Design1 min readDesign1 min read
Apr 12, 2021Smart Keyboard BatteryIt’s a little wild to me that the M1 Macbook Air’s have longer battery life then the heavier(!) iPad with a smart keyboard. In theory the iPad is even using less power. I should say, I love the keyboard and it’s great for me to travel around using only my…Apple1 min readApple1 min read
Jan 13, 2021The biggest threat to the future of America?Is not improving our education system.Education1 min readEducation1 min read
Nov 28, 2020Human MalleabilityI often see folks, many of which are proud the of way they think, make the lazy mistake of assuming brightness is something you're more or less born with. This answer is infuriating to me. Maybe I’m just viewing the world differenly. But to me, yes some folks are obviously…Education1 min readEducation1 min read
Nov 11, 2020The Good AdministrationI was our hiking today, and usually when I do my mind wonders and thinks about all kinds of things. One of the topics today was about what an administration focused on building our future would look like, one that would try to ensure a prosperous nation past their administration’s…Politics2 min readPolitics2 min read