iPad task management

What a waste of time!


Searching through all the reviews to find a suitable task manager/ time manager for my iPad.


My criteria was:
- It needs to be simple
- I'm prepared to buy an app
- I don't want to waste money though
- It needs to be credible


After researching the various options I narrowed my choices to:
- Remember the milk
- Wunderlist
- Pocket informant


I decided to start with Remember The Milk as it looked simple, it was free & I wasn't ready to reorganise my whole life with a day planner even though I've tried them before.

The truth about barefoot running

I went for my first barefoot run today and this is what I've learnt:
1. Get good shoes with enough room to spread your toes.
2. Socks are OK
3. Take it slow
4. Listen to your body
5. Keep going...

My favourite apps updated

The world of iphone apps is always changing & I've got some new favourites.

My current top 10 apps are:

1. Hipstamatic - unchanged

2. Scrabble - unchanged

3. Safari - unchanged

4. Flashlight - unchanged

5. Tom Tom navigation - unchanged

6. SimpleMind+ - unchanged

7. Apple's Camera - This app is now much better & faster. You can even get to it without unlocking the phone which makes it much faster.

8. Project 365 - This is an excellent app to capture the magic moment of each day - sort of like a photo journal. I use Hipstamatic to take the photo & upload to Project 365.

9. Flipboard - The most amazing news reader/ feed app that has ever been invented. This is a must-have app for iPhone. Just the best way of cutting through the clutter.

10. Angry Birds - Made it back into my top 10 list with the latest update with new levels.

Entry level DSLR

Are you ready to step up to the next level of photography but worried about the complexity a DSLR?

Worry no more... there are a few options available:

1. Firstly, forget about entry level DSLRs - get the next step up otherwise you'll regret wasting your hard earned money on a very basic camera.

2. Consider a micro four thirds camera if you are wanting the convenience of a smaller camera you are more likely to take everywhere.

3. Don't dismiss upgrading your camera phone & using one of the excellent applications such as Hipstamatic or Instagram to help develop your photographic eye.

I decided to buy a Canon EOS 600D (also known as Kiss X5 or Rebel T3i). I like the versatility that allows me to let the camera pick the best setting, or allows me to choose the setting I want. It has art filters plus a great video function with an articulated screen which enables a more artistic element to shots without the need to get on the ground or a ladder to get in the air.

So far I have been very happy with the quality of the colors & the clarity of the shots. The camera feels comfortable & can be easily handled in one hand. The kit lens provides good versatility & enables me to get a good feel for other lenses I might need depending on the shots I'm taking.

You can check out some of my shots on Flickr - It's easy to see when I upgraded my camera - http://www.flickr.com/photos/42371658@N00/

Simple diet tips

Dieting is like a bank account, the only difference being you usually want your bank account to grow.

With dieting we need to know how many calories are going in & how many calories are going out. If less calories are going in & more calories are going out, we are losing weight.

Simple & cheap ways to lose weight:

1. Eat less

2. Eat smaller portions

3. Serve meals on smaller dishes

4. Drink more water

5. Replace sugary drinks with water

6. Brush teeth after meals to stop after dinner snacking

7. Start an active hobby

8. Have support

9. Give away old large size clothing

Reasons to maintain a healthy weight:

1. Live longer

2. Live healthier

3. Remain active

My 10 favourite iPhone apps

Obviously the 3 main functions of the iPhone are hard to do without - the Phone, the iPod & Messages.

Yesterday I noticed that the most popular camera on Flickr is now the iPhone 4! They say the best camera is the one you've got with you when you need to take a photo & I guess that is often the camera phone.

In addition to these, my 10 favourite iPhone apps are:

1. Hipstamatic - I love the surprise of the photo, especially using the random mode. It captures a look & feel that I really like. It does all the post-production & the results are great.

2. Scrabble - I was never a fan of word games until I found the scrabble app. Each game is quite short & fills in those moments where you want to have more than mindless fun. I've even learnt some new word - just no idea what they mean.

3. Safari - OK, so it's not really an app, but it's impossible to get the information I want, when I want it without Safari on the iPhone. It just works so reliably well.

4. Flashlight - This has saved my life a few times when trying to navigate slippery or narrow steps at night. It launches quickly & is bright enough to guide my way.

5. Geocaching - Ok so I'm a bit of a nerd, but an outdoor nerd. It's fun going on a treasure hunt to find a hidden logbook. This app makes it easy to find these treasures without much forward planning. The app is expensive compared to others, but cheap compared to buying a GPS.

6. Tomtom navigation - Another expensive GPS app, but invaluable to tell me where to go. I haven't bought any voices yet, but it would be great to get a Star Wars character to navigate me through the universe.

7. Facebook - I'm not the biggest facebook user, but I like to stay connected with who is doing what & this app (although quite basic) does most of what I want.

8. Simpleminds - This is a great little brainstorming app that is free to download, then if you like it, buy it for more functionality. I use it for lists, notes & exploring ideas.

9. Angry birds - What list would be complete with Angry Birds. Epic, awesome & fun. Each level is quick, simple & engaging. I wouldn't be surprised to see a new app where the pigs revolt... maybe it could be Revolting pigs!

10. Quickpix - Sometimes the iPhone camera isn't fast enough. Quickpix is the camera that should've come with the iPhone. It can even take a picture as soon as you launch the app so you never miss a moment.

It's hard to stay up to date with the daily changing world of the iPhone app store. but these 10 have stood the test of time & I would definitely recommend them to download from the iPhone app store.

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