Category Archive: Reviews
Boost Your Windows Productivity with Launchy and AutoHotKey
Posted Monday April 2, 2007
A few weeks ago, John Gruber and Tantek Celik wrote about ease-of-use in software programs and how the mental activity required to carry out a task on a computer is some multiple of the number of steps involved in that task. Tasks with more steps are more difficult, they assert, and more disruptive. I’m inclined to agree, which is why I use two Windows programs, Launchy and AutoHotKey to make some of my everyday activities take fewer steps and take me away from my work less.
Building a Small-Business Web Site on a Budget
Posted Wednesday March 28, 2007
I recently built my new company’s Web site. Now, I don’t recommend you build yours - it’s a lot of work, so hire a pro. In my case, I used to build and code Web sites, so it’s easy for me, but the hard part of building a Web site is making it accomplish your business goals, so concentrate on setting and articulating those, not learning Dreamweaver. There are some parts of putting together my Web site that have worked out particularly well for me, and that I’d highly recommend to other entrepreneurs.
Canon PIXMA MP530, GBC ProClick
Posted Monday March 19, 2007
The Internet is a good place to air your bile towards a product that has disappointed you, but perhaps it’s underused as a platform to talk about the things you like, the things that help you get work done every day. Since starting my company late last year, I’ve done my research and been lucky enough to buy some equipment and tools that have really helped me be pr. Since I’m in a good mood these days, I’m going to review them all here, starting with the Canon PIXMA MP530 multifunction printer and the GBC ProClick binding system.