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Watch as I explain my web application design process, and give general design tips along the way.

The "push" model of cable television is dying, not just because of technology like DVRs, but also because of video on the Internet and better content delivery methods, like AppleTV. Watch and see what I'm talking about...

Leaving a message after the beep is a nice gesture when you're trying to reach loved ones and close friends. That's about it though. Even though the iPhone is making voicemail a more email-like experience, there are a few intrinsic probl...

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Many times in my life, I've heard people say that if you want to be successful, you have to make a name for yourself. Or in other words, it's not about what you do, it's about who you know. Out in Hollywood an...

Nature provides inspiration, not just from its beauty, but from its function. On the web, you want to be like a spider. Watch and see what I mean...

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As I write this, I'm downloading the iPhone software 2.0.1 update. The only changes in this release are "bug fixes." Hopefully, Apple did some much needed tweaking on the software, because it's really pretty b...

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I just got back from a weekend wedding. I met up with my family, but I traveled alone, which gave me a lot of time to think about upcoming projects. I also just finished up the summer semester at school, and I'm ...

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Ideas about ideas can be applied to anything, but they are especially present in the fast paced environment that is the web. I've been wanting to talk about ideas for a little while now, but I recently got...