Monthly Archive for August, 2008

Tell a friend? No Tell a reader. Alt + F then E

August 31, 2008TipNo Comments

I took this image from a post about the difference between a whisper and a shout. I linked to it in my image. So if you want to read it just click the image. I like to share.

However, that was all a non sequitur to what I am going to write about today so let’s get a blogging. I was surfing the net today and I found an article I thought a friend would be interested in. I looked for a “Tell a friend” link but there was none. What to do? Copy and past the link and “compose” a new email. Ok listen, I like my friend but I am not going to go to work for them as a researcher. All of a sudden, I remembered what may be an obvious keyboard shortcut to some of you Alt + F and then E. This opened my default email program, put the title of the article in the subject, and the link in the body - all in about 2 seconds literally. One letter type to auto fill the address and send. This could become a habit.
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iPhone Alarm Hack for your Web Programs

There are many types of software applications that help you manage your to dos and appointments outside of your default iPhone programs. Some of them are web based programs like Remember the Milk. If you have a program such as this and you want an alarm for those RTM events on your iPhone what is one to do? The internal alarms are reserved for the ones created from your calendar or alarm clock and as far as I know those programs do not have access to them. Out of sight out of mind and an alarm can do no harm. Sometimes an alert or alarm is the only thing that brings items like this into view.
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Palm Organized Social Network

There is, in my opinion, an underground community in most blogs. There are people who participate through comments who contribute to everyone. One commenter may really connect with another commenter. However, the blog format is more focused for one way communication. How can people interested in the information a blog covers connect with each other?

Well, I have created a social network off the Ning Platform for this blog. You can get to know the other people who frequent this blog or not. Joining does not obligate you to interact. You can create your own profile page with pictures, video, or blog. I believe this will help to accelerate the collective wisdom of this audience. It is simple to join. Heck, after some time there I am sure there will be some of you who would be perfect as a guest contributor to this blog. The Ning Platform is very flexible and I am sure everyone can find their own place there. Just click on the badge to your right. Over the course of this blog there have been approximately 800 downloads of the template so I am sure there is a lot of you out there with something to share even if it’s just your web site or blog. Simply sign up and I’ll review & approve your membership. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment.

Getting things done CSI style

August 24, 2008Video, iPhoneNo Comments

This is an iPhone Web App you are unlikely to see at the app store any time soon. As shown in the video above it seemingly allows your hired killers to communicate to you when they have completed their tasks with the appropriate “It’s done”. Maybe this can also be used for the less dramatic purpose of getting communication back about those outstanding waiting fors. Who knows but it certainly looks cool in this clip.

If you ever spot this at the app store let me know :-).

I Want Sandy, Handy! (or email the female) iPhone Edition

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I fell in love with a woman named Sandy. If you get to know her I think you too will want Sandy in your life too. “I Want Sandy” is the personalizing of an email AI that understands commands/instructions sent to her by text. I find this more interactive than Reqall because Sandy will communicate reminders back to you by email or text message.

Over the weekend, Sandy asked me if I could create an iPhone App for her because she wants to be as popular as Miley Cyrus. I couldn’t resist. This iPhone Web app assists you in sending commands to Sandy by email by helping you to avoid entering repetitive text. Just go to I Want Sandy.com is the official web site.

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