the distraction free mac

November 7, 2008 | 4 Comments

Mac users rave about the clean and streamlined user interface that a Mac offers compared to Windows; I am of the same mind. But, if you want a simple interface, why not go all the way? When I really need … Continue reading →

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away with you, menubar!

October 31, 2008 | 1 Comment

This is part of an ongoing series called Blinders where I explore some of the ways I streamline my computer workflows to minimize distractions. My digital life took a turn for the better this week. Here’s a peek: Nothing special? … Continue reading →

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the blinder workstation (or, the poor man's macbook air)

September 2, 2008 | Leave a comment

This is part of an ongoing series called Blinders where I explore some of the ways I streamline my computer workflows to minimize distractions. I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for the old 12″ G4 PowerBook. (That’s … Continue reading →

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clean out yer dock

August 14, 2008 | 2 Comments

(The title of this post should be read with the same inflection and accent as the line “Bring out yer dead!” from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. If you aren’t familiar with that line, then please go rent the … Continue reading →

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using spaces as blinders

July 29, 2008 | 4 Comments

This is part of an ongoing series called Blinders where I explore some of the ways I streamline my computer workflows to minimize distractions. I’m often surprised by how many Mac users I see that aren’t using Spaces. It does … Continue reading →

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freeeeeeedddoooommmm!

April 18, 2008 | 1 Comment

Since I first talked about Blinders, there has been a common theme around here of finding ways to streamline and eliminate distractions. A few weeks ago, I mentioned turning wireless off. For a little more drastic measure, you might (and … Continue reading →

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off

March 30, 2008 | Leave a comment

This is part of an ongoing series called Blinders where I explore some of the ways I streamline my computer workflows to minimize distractions. I have a good chunk of writing to do in the next week. Friday, I was … Continue reading →

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spring cleaning the documents folder

March 28, 2008 | Leave a comment

This is part of an ongoing series called Blinders where I explore some of the ways I streamline my computer workflows to minimize distractions. Spring seems to be reluctant to make it’s way to the Pacific Northwest this year. I … Continue reading →

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blinders: for a distracted mind

March 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

This is the introduction to an ongoing series called Blinders. I’m going to explore some ways I try to help my oft distracted mind stay focused on what I’m doing. Last week, I started meandering through A Perfect Mess. I’ve … Continue reading →

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