Stephen Zeoli
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little red hen needs help
1/31/2014
That's an ambitious goal. One I have fantasized about from time to time, but I definitely do not have the patience for it. However, if you want inspiration, just look at Keith Blount, who was basicall...
Wiki tool for Windows and Mac?
1/30/2014
While the subject of personal wikis is at the forefront, I just thought I'd point out that TiddlyWiki has a fresh new version, which appears to have many more features. I haven't tried it, so this is ...
Hog Bay pulls back its iOS applications
1/23/2014
I wasn't necessarily criticizing Hog Bay/Jesse Grosjean as much as I was just offering a "buyer beware" warning. It's already been demonstrated that if you buy a Hog Bay application, you may find your...
Can TheBrain be synced without the cloud
1/21/2014
PIMFan,
I use TheBrain both as a "working now" and an "archival" tool, though I'd say my use weighs more heavily on the former. TheBrain isn't necessarily my go to information storage system.
I've w...
An interesting aspect of how Jerry uses TheBrain is that he rarely adds any content to his thoughts. They frequently have URL attachments, but no files or notes or meta data in the form of tags or tho...
Can TheBrain be synced without the cloud
1/20/2014
I noted in the Jerry Michalski presentation that he said that brains can be stored and carried from computer to computer on a fob, which I assume is his term for a thumb drive. I don't know what autho...
Thanks, PIMFan. Very interesting.
Jerry mis-stated that there is no semantic meaning in the plex, as the area where the thoughts reside is called. In fact it has a definite geography. At the center ...
Can TheBrain be synced without the cloud
1/20/2014
I don't know anything about Chronosync or rsync, so can't comment on that. As to an external hard drive, I guess that could work. You will need to be sure to move or copy any external files you use in...
Can TheBrain be synced without the cloud
1/20/2014
I don't think there is a practical way to do this. With TheBrain you can create "Brain Zips," which is a nice packaged file of your "brain." You can then read that into your other Brain, which occurs ...
BrainstormSW updates or alternatives
1/18/2014
That's a tall order. I think the closest thing to Brainstorm that I can think of is actually Ginko. Just think of it as Brainstorm where you can see the various sub-levels at the same time. Or maybe n...
Notebooks public beta available
1/18/2014
I've installed it on my Windows machine at work a couple of times, but it has been so un-notable that I can't even tell you anything about it except that it didn't get me to use it. I think it is stil...
OmniOutliner 4 is finally available
1/16/2014
After installing version 4 on my MacBook Pro, I was able to open the list of new feature "highlights":
Zooming — Text can now be magnified on screen without changing your print layout.
A brand...
OmniOutliner 4 is finally available
1/15/2014
I bought a copy of OO3 almost six years ago, so it has been a while since they've had a major upgrade to the venerable Mac outliner, but OmniGroup today finally announced the availability of version 4...
The outliner of giants
1/11/2014
I'd be curious to know others' reaction to this outliner. Personally, I have an aversion to outliners that fence each node in a box. It destroys the sense of cohesion an outline should have, making it...
Jesse Grosjean is an innovative developer, but he doesn't seem to have the ability to make a plan and stick with it. In October 2012 he wrote this on his blog:
"Long term (year a minimum, probably lo...
Yesterday I read a blog post by a dissatisfied Evernote user, Jason Kincaid. I was going to post a link to it here as a quasi warning to other Evernote users on this forum, but didn't get around to it...
Happy New Year fellow CRIMPers!
1/1/2014
I hope the new year is finding everyone healthy, happy and prepared for another great year of discussing the software that simultaneously makes us productive and helps us avoid working.
Speaking of w...
The cautionary tale of iA Writer Pro
12/29/2013
shatteredmindofbob wrote:
While we're still talking meta, can we please stop referring to Mac apps
>with an iOS version as being "cross-platform"? Every time I see that
>term used, all I can think o...
The cautionary tale of iA Writer Pro
12/27/2013
Yes, I read the recent Twitter exchange about that. This all points to a developers with an exaggerated view of their own genius.
Prion wrote:
At least they have dropped their silly pending software...
The cautionary tale of iA Writer Pro
12/26/2013
In the meta-trends thread, we're discussing how small developers are creating focussed, cross-platform apps. One of the formerly successful teams was iA, who created the highly touted Writer app for M...
...and a very Merry Christmas to all
12/25/2013
Thank you to all the CRIMPers who come to this site to contribute or just to lurk. It's great having this community, and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy 2014.
Steve Z.
Meta trends - what have we learned?
12/25/2013
This is the first thing that occurred to me, too. Can you imagine a programer undertaking the development of an application like Tinderbox today? Tbx is a multi-dimensional tool that runs on one platf...
VoodooPad on sale
12/23/2013
Just wanted to post a note to anyone who might be interested in VoodooPad, probably the best personal wiki for the Mac. It recently changed developers. The new developer is offering the OSx version fo...
OneNote lovers on MacOS
12/21/2013
Hi, Bill,
I'm not trying to trash the program. It does what it does well, and if you need that, it is a great choice... probably the best choice. I just think there are better options as an outliner,...
OneNote lovers on MacOS
12/20/2013
Outline is an great option for OneNote users who want access to their notes on their Mac (and iPad), but for those who don't use OneNote but are looking for an app that replicates its powerful feature...