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Hey friends! Yesterday I handed my laptop over to Apple Support so they can fix its deteriorating screen and dying battery. Even though my girlfriend's older laptop allows me to keep my inbox under control while the workhorse is getting a do-over, not having that two-kilo lump of metal by my side makes me feel embarrasingly naked. In other news, I just opened up the Patronage program for the next issue of Offscreen (No13!). You can sign up here to make an extra contribution towards the next issue and get your name printed in the back. I've sold 6 out of the 25 slots available already. Your support means a lot! If I may, can I remind everyone that if you appreciate these weekly emails, please do share them with your network on Twitter/Facebook or forward the email to friends/colleagues. (There is a shareable web-link at the bottom.) I'm still hopeful we can get that subscriber number to around 10,000 by the end of the year (we're close to 6,000 now). With your help we can get there, I'm sure! Have a productive week! — Kai |
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As much as I love reading on e-ink screens, I just disliked the UI/UX of my Kindle so much that I eventually sold it. This e-ink addition you can attach to the back of the iPhone definitely got my attention. It's on pre-order right now. I'll certainly keep an eye out for the first reviews... |
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Wow, Letterspace looks gorgeous! I've been a loyal user of Simplenote, but if I ever change my note-taking app, I'll certainly give Letterspace a try! |
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Zuli sits between your power outlet and whatever device you're using at home or at the office that you want to control via your smartphone. It allows you to do things like dimming lights, turning things on based on proximity or a pre-defined schedule, keeping an eye on electricity usage and more. They are quite pricey still, but I can see how they could be handy, in particular in a shared office scenario. |
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I remember playing with colours, fonts and gradients in Windows XP – or was it 98? Flavours 2 reminds me of that era. If you want to add a personal, custom touch to your Mac, this little theming app is for you. |
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I've always shied away from wireless earphones because the last thing I need is another gadget that requires charging. Pugz offers what seems like a well thought-through solution: 4.5 hours of wireless listening, and when the batteries are dead just connect it with your phone to charge (and keep listening). Kickstarter loves it: 9 days left, $720,000 funded. |
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A few weeks ago I discovered Google Keep, Google's own approach to note-taking. Whether you like it or not depends on your opinion on 'digital sticky notes'. Their new iOS companion app looks rather lovely though! |
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.
— Arthur Schopenhauer
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The Modern Desk is a brief, once-a-week newsletter with a handful of apps and accessories to help you create a more productive and enjoyable work environment. Unless clearly marked as sponsor/advertiser, we do not receive compensation for any of our recommendations. Follow us on Twitter for related updates. TMD is a project by brizk, 20 Breese St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia. Kindly supported by Campaign Monitor. Header photo via Blood & Champagne, Houzz or Minimal Desks. |