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Have you ever tried to create a simple flowchart, only to discover that the software apparently expects you to have a minor in graphic design and an advanced degree in Moving Little Boxes Around? Enter Whimsical. Whimsical is a wonderfully intuitive visual-thinking tool for creating flowcharts, mind maps, diagrams, wireframes, and more—without spending half your […]

Here’s one of those wonderfully clever websites that you probably never knew you needed until you tried it. PlayPhrase.me is essentially a search engine for spoken words and phrases in movies and television. Type a word, expression, or short sentence into the search box, and PlayPhrase immediately begins serving up short video clips in which […]

If you Mac Users out there spend any amount of time working on a computer, taking screenshots is probably part of your daily routine. But if you’re still relying on your operating system’s built-in screenshot tool, you’re missing out on one of the most polished productivity apps I’ve ever used. CleanShot X is a powerful […]

Have you ever found yourself saying, “I know I saw that somewhere…”? Maybe it was a website you visited yesterday. A brilliant idea you jotted down in a document. A statistic someone mentioned during a Zoom meeting. An email you glanced at but forgot to save. You know it crossed your screen—you just can’t remember […]

The results are in: my students from the previous semester gave some very positive feedback: “These past classes truly left an impression on me. They helped me discover things about myself and raised many thoughtful questions. I felt like I gained clarity about what I should and should not do if I want to grow […]

Most web browsers haven’t fundamentally changed in years. Sure, they’ve gotten faster and prettier, but the basic experience remains the same: open tabs, search for information, copy and paste between websites, and juggle a dozen different tools. Dia aims to change that. Created by the team behind Arc Browser, Dia is an ambitious attempt to […]

For years we’ve all accepted a strange bargain with internet search engines: in exchange for “free” search, we surrender our privacy, endure endless sponsored results, and wade through oceans of SEO sludge written more for algorithms than for human beings. That’s why I’ve become increasingly impressed with Kagi, a relatively new search engine that feels […]

If you use a Mac and still think Spotlight is “good enough,” allow me to introduce you to Raycast – the productivity launcher that quietly turns your computer into a command center. At first glance, Raycast looks like a simple app launcher. Press a keyboard shortcut, type a few letters, and open apps instantly. Nice, […]

Every now and then, I stumble across something so useful that not sharing it would feel borderline irresponsible. This is one of those times. If you’ve ever wanted the power of Adobe Photoshop without the subscription fees, the downloads, or the learning curve that feels like you’re training for a pilot’s license, let me introduce […]

Most of my readers are familiar with that dependable Italian standby, The Olive Garden. But what you may not realize is just how strong a value they’re quietly serving up every day. On a recent visit, I went with one of my usual favorites: the bottomless soup and salad. It’s simple in concept, but surprisingly […]