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Gikken

Why Twopeople Software became Gikken

I decided to wrap up our recent rebranding which we didn’t really explain anywhere. We just rolled out a new site and, all of a sudden…

Jan 2, 2020

Why Twopeople Software became Gikken

Jan 2, 2020

Alex Chernikov
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The Startup

Why making side projects rocks, or our story of bringing art closer to people

When the routine of working on your flagship product sucks you up, you start feeling tired or even worse — burned out — there’s a simple…

May 24, 2019

Why making side projects rocks, or our story of bringing art closer to people

May 24, 2019

Alex Chernikov
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The Startup

Is going to a Y Combinator interview worth it?

The short answer is yes. The long answer is also yes. Below, there are two reasons which aren’t mentioned in all those posts about…

Dec 20, 2018

Is going to a Y Combinator interview worth it?

Dec 20, 2018

Alex Chernikov
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Reji does vocabulary

How to efficiently learn words from Phrasebook in Mate Translate

If you’re an active Phrasebook user in Mate Translate, you’d probably wondered if there’s a way to learn saved words.

Nov 30, 2018

How to efficiently learn words from Phrasebook in Mate Translate

Nov 30, 2018

Alex Chernikov
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Reji does vocabulary

The best apps to learn custom vocabulary: Reji vs Anki vs Quizlet

If you’re in a class, you probably need to learn up to a whopping 100 words per week. Or, if you’re not in a class but often watching…

Nov 19, 2018

The best apps to learn custom vocabulary: Reji vs Anki vs Quizlet

Nov 19, 2018

Alex Chernikov
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Reji does vocabulary

Best language learning apps comparison: Reji vs Memrise vs Duolingo

Nowadays, the app market is flooded with options for language learners. There are flashcard apps, dictionaries, complete courses, grammar…

Nov 19, 2018

Nov 19, 2018

Alex Chernikov

What does it take (and bring) to be in the top of the Mac App Store

We released Breaks For Eyes only 2 weeks ago. Today it’s the Top 1 free app in Health & Fitness and Lifestyle categories of the Mac App…

Nov 9, 2018

What does it take (and bring) to be in the top of the Mac App Store

Nov 9, 2018

Alex Chernikov
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Intermission for Mac

Behind The Scenes: Why And How We Made Breaks For Eyes

We’re a super-small Vienna-based company, which consists of only 2 people. Our major project is for language learners — Reji. The other…

Oct 23, 2018

Behind The Scenes: Why And How We Made Breaks For Eyes

Oct 23, 2018

Alex Chernikov
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Intermission for Mac

These 3 Simple Mac Apps Will Help You Take Breaks And Get Rid Of Eye Strain

Working on a computer for prolonged periods of time causes a lot of problems. Eye strain, dry or irritated eyes, headache, fatigue. Ever…

Oct 12, 2018

These 3 Simple Mac Apps Will Help You Take Breaks And Get Rid Of Eye Strain

Oct 12, 2018

Alex Chernikov
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Intermission for Mac

Breaks For Eyes: This Mac App Helps You Get Rid Of Eye Strain

After I was quite stunned with a significant eyesight drop in my recent vision test, I spent 2 months researching how to use a computer…

Oct 11, 2018

Breaks For Eyes: This Mac App Helps You Get Rid Of Eye Strain

Oct 11, 2018

Alex Chernikov

Alex Chernikov

Maker of top-rated, award-winning iOS and macOS software with over 600,000 monthly users; CEO at Gikken.co | twitter.com/chernikovalexey

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