Published inTechuisite·5 days agoMember-onlyProductivity App FatigueI’m done trying to find the perfect app to organize my life. — After coming from no app, to Things, to Notion, then back to Things, back to Notion, before ending up at Apple’s Reminders app, I realized that I don’t do well with productivity apps. Part of it is the appeal of me thinking this new app finally providing me the type…Gadgets3 min readGadgets3 min read
Published inTechuisite·May 19Member-onlyFrom iPad to an Android TabletAs a long-time Apple ecosystem member, introducing an Android device has been surprisingly welcoming. — My systems are changing quite a bit this year. That is the main reason why my writing has been lacking for the last couple of months. I am beginning with all this to say that I am planning on talking about a new tool or gadget in this post, but…Tech9 min readTech9 min read
Published inTechuisite·Mar 18Member-onlyMy 2023 Everyday CarryA geeky but minimal EDC for the new year. — After writing my mid-year everyday carry post in 2022, I thought it would be unlikely that I would be writing a 2023 EDC. After Christmas through the end of January, I realized that much of my EDC from 2022 had changed, so it was worth my providing an update. I…Gadgets10 min readGadgets10 min read
Published inTechuisite·Feb 17Member-onlyEssential Mac Apps For BloggersThese apps are must-haves for publishing each week. — Over the years, I have stuck to certain apps I use consistently for publishing on Medium. There are plenty of other alternatives that you can use for writing and image editing for Medium posts, but these are my favorites and have been delivering for years now. I have done a…Mac6 min readMac6 min read
Published inTechuisite·Feb 11Member-onlyMy Favorite iPhone Apps Going Into 2023Apps that bring me joy everytime I use my iPhone. — While on vacation at the end of 2022, I decided to start a digital refresh in all areas of my technology. I will be writing about the process and experience for each, including my iPhone, MacBook, iCloud, Mail and Logins, and maybe my Music Library. As I was working on…Gadgets10 min readGadgets10 min read
Published inTechuisite·Feb 8Member-onlyAnalog Journaling Is SuperiorMy attempts in trying to journal on an iPad have ended. — I have tried the Paperlike too many times, and even though I am trying a new paper feeling screen protector on my iPad, writing on it with the Apple Pencil will always be different from pen on paper. …Technology5 min readTechnology5 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·Feb 7Member-onlyIs The Mac Studio’s Fate Familiar?The iMac Pro was also great, but its life was short-lived. — There have been many articles about the potential fate of the beloved Mac Studio. After many years of Mac Users wanting something more, Apple delivered greatly with the very powerful Mac Studio with its optional M1 Ultra chip. According to those who picked up or just reviewed the Mac Studio…Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read
Published inTechuisite·Feb 5Member-onlySo Long, AppleCare+After years of paying, was it really worth it? — After many years of either paying for AppleCare+ outright when I bought a new iPhone, when they didn’t have monthly payment options, to the last few years where I have spent upwards of $9.99 a month for AppleCare+, I have finally decided to stop. The main reason why I felt…Gadgets5 min readGadgets5 min read
Published inTechuisite·Jan 31Member-onlySpecs Don’t MatterFocus on the job, not the tool. — After using my 6-year-old MacBook Pro for 3 months, I decided to do a quick follow-up. I could have titled this post as “Is A 2017 MacBook Worth It In 2023?” …Technology5 min readTechnology5 min read
Published inTechuisite·Jan 29Member-onlyDitching My Personal iPhoneShould I go all-in with my work-issued phone or stick to the dual-phone carry. — My theme this year, System (not Tools), has sparked the minimalist in me for all of my stuff, including my technology. …Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
