Miscellaneous MacOS Tips (thanks to my friend Jim Lee for this one) Sometimes you need to copy the exact location of a file in macOS through all nested folders (in the graphical user interface of the Finder) or directories (in the identical Unix hierarchy accessible via Terminal). This can be useful for deleting a […]
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Ladies and gentlemen of the class of ’97: (Kurt Vonnegut) Don’t know the class he was addressing) Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable
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Make Evernote Fit Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type There was a time when people entered the workforce knowing that they would be treated pretty much as interchangeable corporate drones for the rest of their working lives. Fortunately, today companies are increasingly interested in understanding—and categorizing—personalities. And the Myers-Briggs Personality Test, which was developed by a
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Sure, chowder isn’t the first thing you think of to serve in the summer. But it’s peak corn season and this dish will give you something to look forward to when the temperatures start to drop. The clams do a lot of the hard work by providing a light briny broth that gets velvety body
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The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your mood, improve your sleep, and help you deal with depression, anxiety, stress, and more? If you have trouble getting going, join a friend. You can encourage each other. What
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Zen Guide to organizing files and folders (source: howtogeek.com) Signs of trouble: Desktops with 40 or more icons My Files with 300 files and 60 folders Only use search function to find files All Word files in one folder; all Excel files in one folder, etc. Frustration in finding things. The
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Evernote v10.x continues to evolve although not as smoothly as some would like. I do still like the app, but sometimes in getting new features added, it seems like they don’t quite work as advertised at least initially. They are getting better in enhancing the features, it’s just a little bumpy sometimes. Here are
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Digital minimalism is a philosophy for technology use rooted in your deepest values. (An article by Cal Newport) If you use food as an analogy, using only technology that enhances values is like only eating whole foods, rich in nutrients, and avoiding junk food. Digital minimalists make a concerted effort to ensure they are
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Some quick IOS tips: Use your iPhone or iPad as a Scanner Open Notes and select a note or create a new one. Tap the Camera button at the bottom of the screen, then tap Scan Documents, choice number three in the pop-up. Place your document in view of the camera. If your device is in Auto
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Baba Ganoush Eight servings This appetizer is of Lebanese origin and consists of mashed cooked eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice, various seasonings, and tahini. It may be served with onions, tomatoes, or other vegetables. The eggplant is traditionally baked or broiled over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft