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I write articles and produce videos on Productivity, Data and Technology.
Reader App - An Introduction
Reader is a new web and mobile app for capturing, organising and processing (i.e. reading!) everything you may want to read.
In this blog post I provide an introduction to what the app is and what you can do with it.
Take control of your notifications with Apple’s Scheduled Summary
Apple’s Scheduled Summary is a new feature aimed at helping users manage their notifications to minimize interruptions throughout the day.
In this blog post I explore why I think the Scheduled Summary is a powerful feature to take back control of your focus and attention, by scheduling notifications when YOU want to receive them.
GymBook: Track Your Workouts with this Fitness App
GymBook is an iOS app designed to "Create and manage your workouts, log your progress and analyse your performance".
If you are someone who is currently, or looking to start, strength training then this is the app you want. You can create your workout routines with the exact exercises, sets, reps you want, and then the app simplifies tracking and analysing your performance.
This blog post is my review of the app and its key features.
Achieve Digital Minimalism with Apple’s Focus Mode
With Apple’s launch of iOS15 came Focus mode. This is a feature that enables you to selectively limit notifications from apps and people, to filter your home screen to specific apps based on what you’re focusing on at that very moment. It is an exciting step that gives back digital control to the end-user, allowing them to achieve digital minimalism. Read this post if you’re interested to learn more.
Why I bought this UltraWide Monitor
Why I bought a 34-inch LG UltraWide Monitor. In this post I discuss the benefits of increased screen size for your mental headspace, the elegance of USB-C and the surprising benefit of an adjustable monitor stand.
Roam Research, Anki or RemNote? Which App to use for Studying
Should you use Roam Research, Anki or RemNote for studying? Whether you’re learning at school or you’ve got an exam, this is an important question that I seek to answer in this blog post. I drew upon my recent experience studying for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, using all 3 of these notetaking apps to determine what is the best approach, and which app comes out on top in 2021.
Multi-line Typed Answers in Anki
Typing out your answers in Anki is extremely effective in improving your memorisation of information. This blog post walks you through why I believe this to be the case, and then takes you through step-by-step on how you can set up multi-line typed answers in Anki for yourself.
How to Create a Powerful Reading List in Roam Research
How to make a reading list in Roam Research. In this blog post, I will show you how I've been using Roam Research and its power of networked note-taking, to keep track of it all, pain free.
How I’m Building Habits in 2021
How I'm building habits in 2021. I focus on the 1st law of behaviour change, making habits obvious. I talk about why this is important, and how you can make your habit tracking more obvious with both physical reminders and digital reminders with apps and widgets.
Work Journalling with RemNote
How to keep a work journal using RemNote. Keeping a work journal is a powerful technique to plan your day more effectively, retain and reference knowledge better and reflect on your goals and actions.
3 Benefits of Work Journalling
Work Journalling is a daily practice of writing notes and thoughts related to your work, throughout your workday. Everyday. It's like a stream of work focused conscience. In this article I break down the 3 key benefits of keeping a work journal.
Learning Code with RemNote
How I’m using RemNote as my main notetaking system, flashcard manager and knowledgebase. In this post I focus on how I’m using it to learn code and programming.
Review Anki with your PS4 Controller
How to follow my next level setup for reviewing Anki cards with your PS4 controller and an iPhone holding arm.
It's a bit of fun, but also valuable if you do worry about RSI or just want to mix up the physical gestures you do every day.
Learning Code with Anki
How I use Anki, a flashcard spaced repetition system, to capture and memorise code and code syntax.
How I conquered Gmail at work
At work Gmail had become an unhealthy distraction. It was eating up time I should've spent on my main priorities, causing stress when I looked at it, and making me a bad communicator as I put off replying to important emails. So how did I go about regaining control of my time?