Update 1: I no longer prefer Unblock US' DNS service, but rather the alternative Overplay's Smart DNS and VPN instead. Find out why. The rest of this guide is still relevant :) Update 2: Unblock US is currently offering the first month for only 99 cent if you use this landing page to order. They have also introduced yearly pricing, saving you $10 per year. Not entirely happy with your Netflix subscription?...
Other than the GTD methodology, the Pomodoro technique is my favorite productivity tool for actually getting stuff done. In short, it's a way to maximize the time where you're highly concentrated and productive and minimize both internal and external distractions. It helps you achieve this by time blocking (typically 25 min intervals) and a strict set of rules that help you keep focused. I've been using it for a couple of years now and it really complements GTD well....
Google Glass video was supposed to be here, but it seems to have escaped 😢 Just. Wow. I. Want. Google Glass. Now.
You Had ONE Job! » Hilarious mini-site with pictures of what happens when people don't do their jobs.
The day has finally come, Spotify, my most used app/program besides Chrome the last 4 years has finally launched a browser version at play.spotify.com According to various news media the web app won't be available to most users until 2013. However, using this link you should get in already now. This is verified to be working in Denmark with a US Spotify account. Let me know if you run into any trouble....
I've reviewed the most popular and recommended Android apps for consuming Hacker News on the go. The apps are tested on a Galaxy Nexus running 4.1 Jelly Bean. If you have tried other apps, please let me know in the comments :) Hacker News Beta by Airlock Software Play Store Rating / Downloads: 4.2 / 5000 - 10000 My Rating: 5/5 Pros The most complete app Beautiful ICS+ Compliant design Beautiful & intuitive user profiles Links opens within app Possibility to view links in 3rd party browser Comment & upvote functionality Cons...
An important success factor when running a Lean Startup is your ability to pivot when you discover key information about your business. As a general rule you can expect that your original product idea is not what potential customers want. Hopefully you will be able to discover what they really want, and then do a successful pivot. As you probably know, a pivot is when your startup has to abandon its whole or at least parts of its product, but still being true to the original vision....
I just ordered a few business cards for moov.co (my somewhat stealthy startup-project). I decided to get them from moo.com, since I've been happy with the cards I've gotten from them before. Take a look at the design: What do you think? Anyways, if you need any cards for your business, startup, or just to enhance your networking, you should also check out moo. They let you order in small quantities (from only 50 cards, vs the industry standard of 250 cards), and you get to pick different designs for the back of the cards if you want to....
I just finished reading the book "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall, and I must say that it's one of the most inspiring books I've read in a long time. It's a tale about the Tarahumara indians, great ultra marathoners and self improvement. It also supports the claim that most of the ailments we normally associate with running actually can be blamed on the cushioned running shoes that taught us to run incorrectly....
Join me at the SF Marathon on Jul 29 2012 » I signed up for the second half marathon today, and I think you should join as well! As I mentioned earlier, my goal is to run this one barefoot. If you want a $10 discount on the registration fee of the San Francisco Marathon, let me know. I have a coupon code for my friends :) Best,...