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…
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Remembering my Story of Owning the M1 Mac mini — 2020-2024
My ticket for the Apple Silicon era was the M1 Mac mini.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-43
Software is fragile. Apple is on fire. Bye-bye, 1Password and Omnivore. What’s next for Pixelmator?
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.
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-42
A few catches worth sharing while waiting for Apple's next Mac updates.
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.
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.
Ephemeral Scrapbook
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-38
It was a busy two weeks where I couldn’t do everything I wanted.
Ephemeral Scrapbook
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-36
The latest edition of 'The Ephemeral Scrapbook' shares the author's reflections on digital curation, recent tech events, and the evolving landscape of content creation.
Keynote
My Observations of the “It’s Glowtime” Apple Event
Incremental updates for mature devices shipping soon, Apple Intelligence shipping later.
Ephemeral Scrapbook
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2024-35
This week's edition of The Ephemeral Scrapbook highlights my recent activities, including sharing 18 posts and 7 photos on various platforms, though I didn't release a podcast episode. I introduced the third generation of my newsletter and much more.
Mac mini
The M4 Mac mini Will Be My Best Mac Ever
The rumoured M4 Mac mini is coming to an Apple Store near your in November, 2024.
Creative summary
Creative Summary for the Week of 2024-34
This is the last edition of the Creative Summary newsletter (oh noo!). Rest assured, It will soon be renamed to “The Ephemeral Scrabook Newsletter.” (aaaaah!)
Apple Event
My (Low) Expectations for Apple's Next (Boring) iPhone Event
Are you excited for Apple's upcoming iPhone event? I'm not.
photography
Sharing a Bunch of Images With Friends
The best solution is often right in front of us.
Creative summary
Creative Summary for the Week of 2024-32
Sorry for the delay, here’s the newest edition of my creative summary newsletter. I made many discoveries in the last two weeks.
Creative summary
My Weekly Creative Summary for the Week of 2024-30
I skipped last week’s edition because I was working on other things. I’m back!
Social Networks
Rethinking News Distribution: Lessons from Meta’s Block in Canada
A year after Meta implemented a news-sharing blockade on its platform, how is media consumption in Canada faring?
iPad Pro
Using the iPad With an External Display — Space Oddities
After all these years, the iPad, even with the pro models, isn’t coming close to the Mac experience when it comes to using an external monitor.