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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.
Apple AirPods Pro Review: Best In Class
The Apple AirPods Pro are a quality set of in-ear wireless earbuds. The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is seriously good to block out noise when commuting, at the gym or in the office. The design speaks for itself. The sound is great.
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.
Surface Headphones 2 Review (1 Year On)
My review of the Surface Headphones 2. In this review I give my honest experience having used them intensely for the last year. I discuss the noise cancellation, battery life, connectivity, aesthetics, design features. If you’re in the market for a pair of headphones for working from home, give this a read.
Wake Up Fresh with the Lumie Bodyclock
For the last 5 years I’ve been using the Lumie Bodyclock Alarm to wake up feeling fresher in the morning. Check out my video review in this post!
Tracking Spending with Monzo Tags
How to track your spending and finance on Monzo using hashtags tactically.
My Tips For Saving With Monzo
In this video I walk through my 3 step setup for saving with Monzo, a mobile bank that I've been using for the last couple of years. I walk through how to digitally save different pots of money, how to leverage the salary sorter to automatically save for you, and finally how you can tactically manage your direct debits.
Habit Tracker: THIS is the App to Track Your Habits
In this video I walk through my favourite habit tracking app "Habit Tracker". Why should you care about building habits? Well habits make up who we are as individuals.
In "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg, he references a paper published by Duke University that finds "more than 40 percent of the actions people performed each day weren't actual decisions, but habits".
Jabra Elite 65t - Still Holding Their Own
The Jabra Elite 65ts were one of the first fully wireless, in-ear headphones. They have been my full time earbuds for the last 2 years, and in this video I share my honest thoughts.