I bought my first computer in the spring of 2002. I had come late to personal computers. It was a Fujitsu laptop that I bought from a big box electronics store near Enmachi in Kyoto. It took a few months before it was even connected to the internet! A couple of years later, I madeContinue reading “Keychron K2”
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Back on iOS after 5 years
In the summer of 2012, after quitting Apple, I went out on a limb and got my first Android phone. 5 years later I have switched back to iOS. It is interesting to see what has and has not changed, and what I miss about Android after two weeks with iPhone X.
New camera: Canon G7X
Before going to Japan in March, I sold my Canon 60D and all my lenses. My intention was to buy a Sony RX100iii or a Canon G7X. I agonized over the differences. I like the Sony’s eye piece and fully flexible screen, but I don’t like their video formats. Also, that screen looks pretty delicate.Continue reading “New camera: Canon G7X”
Dive Slates
A few years ago I discovered the best way to capture ideas in the shower: a dive slate. I have put mine to good use over the years. Each time I fill one up I take a photo to remember it. This is a collage with the 37 slates I filled up this year. IContinue reading “Dive Slates”
Nexus 5
See all unboxing photos on Flickr. It has only been a few days but I have to say that I am immensely enjoying my Nexus 5. For months I have been complaining incessantly about my first Android, a Samsung Galaxy S3. The quality of the software was pretty low, but most of all it wasContinue reading “Nexus 5”
How I read
After listening to The Incomparable #116 (“Very Well-Read Hobos”) I was surprised that the panel did not mention — what is to my mind — the greatest appeal for reading digital books: guilt-free, searchable annotations. While toiling away on my master’s thesis I had to travel to and from Japan (for family reasons). I didContinue reading “How I read”
My first few days with an Android phone
[Sidenote: Funny how I just posted about leaving Apple and now I am talking about my new Android phone…] Alright, so a couple of Android observations after having this new Samsung Galaxy S3 for just a couple of days. I still haven’t adjusted completely, so I am trying to keep these observations limited to moreContinue reading “My first few days with an Android phone”
Yep, still using Clear from @realmacsoftware. Here is my minimalist GTD setup.
My current podcasts
I often talk about all the podcasts I listen to. I thought I would share them for those that are interested. You can click on the image to enbiggen it. The app I use is Pocket Casts by Shifty Jelly. You can download my OPML file from here. I grouped all the shows as follows:Continue reading “My current podcasts”
Latest iPhone homescreen. Lots of red creeping in…
