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There are only two things that matter in the consumer software business: making an app that (1.) does precisely what’s needed (no more, no less) and (2.) makes accomplishing the primary task so easy it seems like no thought is even required. My week with Day One seems to confirm both of these have been [...]

I’ve always wondered if it takes me longer to get past clichéd thinking than others, or less time. I was thinking about this because I read someone’s response to a Facebook post that went something like “I’m wearing shorts today. I don’t think I could handle the weather in [place x] anymore.” Seriously? Do you [...]

I just took a quick gander at an old Apple iPhone Service Guide that was sent to me, along with a replacement phone, when I called with problems recently.  I never noticed before, but the staples on the white booklet are also white. Who cares about details like this?  Apple, that’s who.  Despite receiving tons [...]

Thank goodness we all have 600 bucks lying around to spend on a pile of soon-to-be-dumped HP products within 24 hours of receiving a super deal like this one.  Thanks a bunch, guys!

With all the hype surrounding Philadelphia Eagles season, from the Dream Team conversation to Michael Vick’s new contract – and Cole Hamels returning to the Phillies for the stretch run – it got me thinking: is Philly about to take the torch of big-winning sports town from Boston? Then a realized there’s no way the [...]

Here is the best article I’ve seen to accurately determine your Target Heart Rate – critical for anyone who’s active or getting active.

DC’s hometown boys make good.

Who carves an Apple symbol into their head when most kids would probably prefer a mohawk? This kid. I love this story.

It surprises me that no one has talked at all about Tim Cook joining Apple’s board at the same time he’s stepping into the CEO role.  This has been speculated since Eric Schmidt vacated his seat in August 2009 (see http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125019983643730309.html).  One can only infer that this succession plan has been in place for at least [...]

The big question in the interim is ‘how’s his health?’ and I’m not sure we’ll have the answer anytime before we hear any really bad news.  He will continue to drive product in his new role as chairman and employee – ain’t collecting COBRA alone.  What he has done is provided Cook with a fantastic [...]