This is part one of a three part post. EC3 is coming up next week, and I wanted to highlight the top ten ways Evernote has helped me in three different aspects of life: Personal, The Job That Pays the Bills, and Photography. EC3 I started using Evernote in 2008. What began as a place to drop an occasional... Continue Reading →
Dear Daniel’s readers,I love learning. I am a self-professed lifelong learner. And like a plant that either grows or dies, I fundamentally believe that if we’re not learning and growing, we’re withering and dying. There is a wide spectrum of options for learning out there in the world, from rigorous academic pursuits to aimless meanderings... Continue Reading →
The Canon P-215 found its new home with Natalie this week, so I asked her what she had planned for it... I won the scanner! I can't tell you how happy and grateful I am to Daniel & Evernote to have won. For YEARS I have wanted a nice scanner to be able to transition... Continue Reading →
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Natalie L for winning the Canon imageFORMULA P-215 scanner giveaway! She mentioned that she might write a little blurb about how she plans to use the scanner to become paperless, so keep an eye out... She may have ideas you haven't thought of yet. And an equally sized thank you to everyone... Continue Reading →
People save things. Journals, letters, photos, newspaper clippings and other bits of history eventually build a story of a life lived. Different generations save things in different ways, but most end up with boxes or shelves full of this history. If you haven't read my previous posts on this project, the basic plan is to... Continue Reading →
This week's TUESDAY TIPS come to you from a good friend of mine, Kristi Govertsen. Dear Daniel’s Readers, I’m a hack. No, that does not mean that I am a computer hacker, magically making all my technology do deliciously awesome feats with a few well-placed keystrokes. I do mean that I’m a hack, a fake,... Continue Reading →
'Tis the season to gather friends and family for BBQ, laughter, and blowing stuff up in honor of our freedom. Here are some quick tips on how to make sure you accurately record the festivities with your camera. People Crank up that ISO. Higher ISO means you might be able to snap away without a... Continue Reading →
Throughout history, people have recorded their lives. Some write, others save newspaper clippings, old photos, or documents. They all tell a story about a life lived and remembered. Grandma My grandma is a 93-year-old british war bride. I've always enjoyed sitting with her, listening to her stories, and looking at the various pieces of history... Continue Reading →
Update Costco no longer does the photo things. They push to Shutterfly instead. I haven't found a good alternative to these inexpensive prints. The Family Wall I've started working on a project that includes head shots of all the members of my family. Originally, I had an elaborate plan which included matching custom frames and... Continue Reading →
I recently decided that it was time I got myself a dog. Moving from the condo to a house with a yard was a big part of the decision. Less work travel makes me more puppy-friendly, too. The web is full of adoptable pets. I kept track of the ones I was interested in by clipping... Continue Reading →
I have the memory span of a gnat. This is why I use Evernote. Most information leaves my brain within 30 seconds of entering, so if it doesn't get written down, there's a very good chance I'll forget it. For that same reason, whenever I come across something that requires action on my part, I... Continue Reading →
Full Disclosure: This bag was given to me as a gift by someone who works there. Reviewing the product was not expected or requested by PacSafe. The color of the bag in this post is not available on production versions of this bag. Ever since I got my first laptop, I've been searching for the... Continue Reading →
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