Apple
A Year in Review: Apple’s 2024 — Triumphs and Challenges
This year I upgraded three important Apple devices. Apple must be doing something good. And yet…
JF Martin
I'm a compulsive creator and contributor, a digital nomad, a light painter, a YouTuber, a podcaster and a numeric citizen who's enjoying the digital era.
Mac mini
Remembering my Story of Owning the M1 Mac mini — 2020-2024
My ticket for the Apple Silicon era was the M1 Mac mini.
Ephemeral Scrapbook
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-48
While Apple is ramping up Apple Intelligence with iOs 18.2, Microsoft discontinues the Surface Studio. Meanwhile, we’re not sure about the Arc Browser’s future.
Ephemeral Scrapbook
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-47
Apps and services continue to play a major part of this newsletter, as well as photography-related related comments.
Ephemeral Scrapbook
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-46
Some thoughts about Bluesky, many thoughts about Glass Series, loving using the iPad on the plane, and many more digital tidbits. Plus, a tweaking visual styling of this newsletter.
iPad
Airplane Mode on — Using the iPad While Flying and Loving It
The iPad is the perfect device for enhancing any flying experience. Here’s how.
Pixelmator Photo
Apple Buys Pixelmator — Possible Scenarios For What’s Coming Next
Pixelmator apps’ future is unclear, and there is no clear pattern telling us what Apple might do with them.
Ephemeral Scrapbook
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-43
Software is fragile. Apple is on fire. Bye-bye, 1Password and Omnivore. What’s next for Pixelmator?
Mac mini
Why the M4 Mac mini Will Be My Best Mac Ever!
A plethora of Mac announcements this week pushes the Mac to new performance levels.
Ephemeral Scrapbook
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-42
A few catches worth sharing while waiting for Apple's next Mac updates.
Ephemeral Scrapbook
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-40
Even with less time at my disposal, I figured out a way to put this ephemeral scrapbook edition! I hope you enjoy.
review
Apple Watch Series 10: A Significant Iterative Refinement
The Apple Watch Series 10 is a great upgrade, provided that you come from a rather older device. Yet, this year’s update offers the level of refinements that any mature product is expected to get.