The Future in Your Pocket, and Why I'm Writing Another BookMy new book,
Best iPhone Apps, comes straight out of my childhood yearning for this very device.
iWork ’09 Tips, Interviews, and Book ReviewsI hit the bricks this month to spread the word about my book,
iWork ‘09: The Missing Manual.
Marathons, Makers, and Surviving the Dark MiddleIn the dark middle of the race, runners need encouragement, reminders that they're strong, that the finish is ahead: plausible, real, within reach.
Message from BeyondA missive from quite another big medium arrives in my mailbox.
David Byrne Never Stops Making SenseDavid Byrne's concert in Paris was an inspiring reminder of the simple pleasure of sharing the amazing stuff you make.
My Latest Project: A BookI signed a contract last month with O’Reilly to write a book about Apple’s iWork software, and I couldn’t be more tickled.
Dot Your I’sA clever logo solution smuggles in the required legalese without cluttering the design.
Jacques Villeglé: The Original MashupAn exhibition of torn poster art asks fascinatingly relevant questions in an era of online mashups and user-generated content.
Winning the Uphill BattleParis solves a problem with its bike-sharing program by turning hill-climbing into a game.
Future of Web Apps: Finding Light in Dark TimesAn uncertain economy makes it a good time for web workers to return to good-for-the-web core values.
“Future of Web Apps” in My Immediate FutureI’m zipping under the English Channel to attend the FOWA conference in London.
“Go Into Space”Every day I climb into a rocket ship of my own invention.
Blissed out on On-Demand PrintingConvenient printing and publishing services cut out the distraction that used to weigh down the production of marketing collateral for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Housekeeping: Support forum accountsThe forum has a couple of shiny new features that frequent visitors may find useful.
Keeping up with UpdatesOne of the challenges of software development is settling into a release schedule that is sustainable not only for you but for your customers. Here are some suggestions about what to expect from Big Medium updates and how to craft a manageable upgrade regimen.