I'm into systems. I love figuring out how to get from point A to point B and then optimizing the process as efficiently as possible. Better yet, I love being able to turn a system on and not have to think about it again. This is one of those … [Read more...]
iQuickTwitter – My Quicksilver + Twitter + iChat + Growl Hack
When I read that you could use Quicksilver with Twitter, I felt as excited as Jack Bauer in an interrogation room full of terror suspects. It all started with Twitter Fan Wiki. And then I lost myself in hours of troubleshooting as I tried to force … [Read more...]
Top 10 Twitter DOs and DON’Ts
You've got a blog. You've got email, SMS, and IM. These are great tools for communication. Email and text messaging are two-way conversations. Blogging is mostly a one-to-many conversation. But what about something in-between? Twitter is part … [Read more...]
TextMate Is My New WordPress Editor
With the help of a quick Google search and the expertise of Remy, Robin, and Brett, I was able to Hack TextMate and Wordpress to work together. I even ended up making Ecto more functional than it ever has been. Looks like I've got a new blog editor. … [Read more...]
Blogging The Snow From Within TextMate
Since 2007 is going to be about increased productivity, efficiency and leverage, I decided to pick up a copy of TextMate to get the ball rolling. Wow, is this program powerful! I'm a big shortcut fan. My philosophy is if you're using your mouse, then … [Read more...]
OS X Widget scans your iTunes library, shows concert dates in your area
Mac OS X only: Freeware Dashboard widget OnTour scans your iTunes music library, letting you know when musicians you like are coming through your town. If you don't own a Mac and you're a musician, it's really time. ;-) Click here to … [Read more...]
GarageBand Changing The Face Of Music Creation
GarageBand is bringing music to the masses in a way that is very easy... You feel that you are in a creative mode right away. There are always people that want higher-quality recording, but the basic fundamentals need to be delivered in a simple … [Read more...]
Internalize And Eternalize The Music By Transcribing Solos
A time honored tradition for learning the ins and outs of a specific discipline is by transcription. Monks transcribe sacred texts in order to internalize the teachings. Writers copy their favorite authors' books in order to assimilate their style. … [Read more...]
Definition: Binaural Diplacusis
Binaural diplacusis or interaural pitch difference is the different perception of a single auditory stimulus by the two ears; the difference may be in tone (disharmonic d.) or in timing (echo d.). ToneTester tests your ears for differences in how … [Read more...]