BitTorrent has released the details of a comprehensive speed test they conducted to compare Sync to cloud-based services (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive). The results are impressive.
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*Updated: * I didn’t know about it when I thought of this, but there’s a relatively large initiative already started by Luc Vandal called #RateFriday. I don’t care which day you choose to do your civic App Store duty, I’m just happy you’re doing it.
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Marked 2 has been fixed up for Yosemite. The working version is available immediately for non-Mac App Store customers through download and automatic update. MAS users will have to wait for the App Store stamp of approval to be granted, and based on recent turnaround times that may be a week or more. It’s coming, though.
macappstore, marked
Drafts 4 is out as a Universal app. I’ll leave it to the experts to offer the full review, and just mention that there’s a very cool new feature in it: JavaScript-based text modification actions.
appreview, ipad, iphone, javascript, keyboard
I do two podcasts on 5by5 (Systematic and Overtired), but I’ve admitted many times that I rarely listen to podcasts. I’m often asked why (and how) that is, and I’d like to share the results of some self-examination.
learning, personal
If you like your AeroPress and haven’t tried out AeroPress Timer 2 on your iPhone, get the basic program for free on the App Store!
appstore, giveaway, iphone
I haven’t been announcing my podcasts and appearances the way I used to. I really should, there have been a lot of fun things happening. First, I was on Philip Mozolak and Christopher Radliff’s podcast Preservation State along with Jason Snell. It was a fun conversation. I don’t even remember how I met Philip now, but he’s a great guy and I enjoy our conversations. And our Super Stickman Golf 2 games.
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I reviewed AeroPress Timer last year, and have been using it ever since. Version 2 is out now, and it’s definitely worth a look.
appreview, coffee, giveaway, ios, iphone, review
Congrats! Don’t forget that Marked 2 is 30% off all this month (both on the App Store and direct sales). If you’re purchasing directly, just use the coupon GOGONANOWRIMO at marked2app.com to get the discount. Purchase directly from the Mac App Store and the discount is automatic. Happy writing!
giveaway, macos, marked
I’ve built Marked 2 to be a tool for professional writers. More than just a Markdown previewer, it boasts features for improving your writing and keeping track of advanced statistics. Marked works with Scrivener and Ulysses 3 too, showing you compiled versions of your complete document as you work, and seeing changes instantly as you make them.
marked, sale
I’m happy to have PopClip from Pilotmoon as a sponsor this week. PopClip has become one of my favorite utilties on my Mac, and I feel lost without it.
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