Version 2.1.1 of SearchLink is up, and it adds only one new feature. It’s one I’ve been using a lot, though, so I figured I’d better go ahead and share it.
markdown, searchlink
Version 0.2.5 is a big update to my project. It’s so huge that I’m overwhelmed at the prospect of explaining it all. The project page is updated with all of the new commands and features, and you can run or to get more information on flags, switches and arguments. You can also see a summary of all the new features in the changelog.
doing, productivity
You’ve probably heard that Fantastical 2 for iPad is out. I’m a bit slow writing about it, but not for lack of excitement. This is an amazing app, and even after leaving my job and having a lot less on my schedule, it’s a joy to use.
appreview, giveaway, ipad, review
I turned yesterday’s simple “Total Numbers” service into a PopClip extension. Just select some text and all of the numbers in it are added up (with consideration for negative numbers). The result is shown in a popup and copied to the clipboard.
popclip
Here’s a quick System Service for OS X that finds all the numbers in selected text and adds them together. I find myself making lists of numbers in Markdown quite a bit, and often just want to add them all together. That’s what this does.
ruby, scripting, service
Sponsor: Camera Plus with AirSnap (Apr 3rd) A bit thanks to Global Delight and Camera Plus for sponsoring BrettTerpstra.com this week. If you’re in the market for a camera app, this one rocks. Support the ASPCA by shopping (Apr 7th) It was National Dog Fighting Awareness Day yesterday. This post contains a great (slightly graphic) video about what my wife does on a regular basis, helping to stop dog fighting rings around the U.S.. You can help out just by shopping at Amazon through…
recap
I got to meet Brother Gabriel Mosher at Macworld this year. It wasn’t the first time we’d crossed paths, but it was the first time we actually got to talk. He’s a Dominican friar living in the Bay area, and he’s putting technology to use in the priory in intriguing ways.
podcast, systematic
I’ve been beta testing an app called Cupcake for what seems like forever. A while ago it didn’t look like it was going to make it to the App Store. It just did, though, and I think it’s of interest to anybody who’s ever had to code a color.
appreview, cocoa, color, review, webdesign
I’ve gushed about the beta of this Mac app a couple of times on Systematic, and it’s finally out for everyone. Deckset is the easiest way to create a slide deck, a la Keynote or Powerpoint, and present it on the big screen.
appreview, appstore, macos, markdown, review
My wife, Aditi, works for the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) as an independent contractor. It’s been difficult to describe what she does because of the amount of secrecy that generally has to surround her work for the safety of the dogs involved. However, a video was recently produced by the ASPCA that shows exactly what she does on her monthly trips. She’s not in this one, but these are her friends and co-workers doing what they do best.
aspca, charity, personal
I had a great time discussing ADHD and non-medication ways to handle it with Zachary Kain. As part of it, we dove into “quantified self” tools for tracking and being more mindful of our habits and responsibilities.
podcast, systematic
The Efficient Mac User (Mar 30th) The slides from my Macworld talk are out in the wild. What’s that in your menu bar? (Mar 31st) A rundown of all of the apps running in my menu bar right now, as pictured in the Efficient Mac User slides.
recap
