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Google Reader’s death gave life back to RSS newsreaders
Google Reader’s death gave life back to RSS newsreaders
In Reader’s absence, the market has flourished with ideas, variety, and potential.
David Chartier
Sep 16, 2019
Reasons to quit Twitter and Facebook and switch to Mastodon
Reasons to quit Twitter and Facebook and switch to Mastodon
These companies poison us and our communities for profit. It’s time to go elsewhere.
David Chartier
Mar 21, 2019
There is a good variety of alternatives to Instagram
There is a good variety of alternatives to Instagram
Alternatives that are healthier and more ethical online social spaces.
David Chartier
Mar 17, 2019
One of Face ID’s under-appreciated perks: aging
One of Face ID’s under-appreciated perks: aging
In my experience, Face ID seems to be much more reliable than Touch ID for aging people and senior citizens.
David Chartier
Mar 4, 2019
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📱 Long-tap the iOS screenshot preview to immediately share it
📱 Long-tap the iOS screenshot preview to immediately share it
When you take a screenshot on recent versions of iOS, a small thumbnail of it will appear at the bottom of your screen before being saved…
David Chartier
Feb 28, 2019
⌚️ One of my favorite Apple Watch use cases is grocery shopping
⌚️ One of my favorite Apple Watch use cases is grocery shopping
For me, it’s a use case that has less friction than carrying a physical list or even my iPhone.
David Chartier
Feb 22, 2019
📱 iMovie’s app extension in Photos can rotate videos with just a two finger twist
📱 iMovie’s app extension in Photos can rotate videos with just a two finger twist
A strangely difficult to find feature for fixing videos is right under your fingertips in the Photos app.
David Chartier
Jan 22, 2019
📱 How to move multiple apps at once on iPhone and iPad
📱 How to move multiple apps at once on iPhone and iPad
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David Chartier
Apr 19, 2018
What if we didn’t have to grant access to *all* contacts?
What if we didn’t have to grant access to *all* contacts?
What if we could limit access to a specific set of contacts?
David Chartier
Apr 12, 2018
Apple Watch: third time’s the charm
Apple Watch: third time’s the charm
David Chartier
Aug 15, 2016
Messaging Experiment, Day 1: The time I shut off iMessage and SMS
Messaging Experiment, Day 1: The time I shut off iMessage and SMS
It’s safe to say I’m an Apple fan — my entire professional career is built on and because of its platforms and devices. But, after years of…
David Chartier
May 11, 2016
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