Evernote

Generally, my desktop looks like something exploded all over it.  One of the things I used to save most were text documents with little notes about an idea I had, or something I should build or something I have to get done.  I played with Yojimbo for a little bit and also with Circus Ponies’ [...]

FMCG online? OK, but make it count

I was reading Dave Duarte’s latest post around how FMCG brands needs to be marketing themselves online and decided to check out the two websites that were given as examples – www.partywithpyotts.co.za and www.provita.co.za.  On the face of it both of these seem like they could be cool applications that provide an element of utility, [...]

My hands may be better than hooker!

What fantastic news.  Received a blackmail attempt this morning because apparently I have been caught on my webcam doing naughty things and logging into dirty sites. David, here’s some hints before you send your next email: Learn to spell.  Nothing spoils a blackmail attempt like poor attention to detail.  I’m frankly a little bit hurt [...]

Adobe Buzzword

Started messing with Adobe Buzzword this morning because UXMagazine suggested it was going head to head with Google Docs.  Google Docs loads fairly snappily as it doesn’t have a massive flash interface, so first impressions weren’t that good. I was impressed though by their “your session has timed out message”: Cute.  And not because it’s [...]