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What do you use as a shortcut menu utility on macOS? (#apple #macOS)
I’m currently writing a piece about the tools and services I use to help me be more efficient in my blogger workflow. Currently looking at Shortcut Bar - Instant Access on the Mac App Store. I had this utility in my list that I never bought but the features are exactly what I would like to get. Is there any alternatives to this utility? It’s a bit on the expansive side and is not yet updated for M1 Macs and Big Sur look and feel. Continue reading ā
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A few thoughts on Twitter's Space feature (#twitter #experience #audio)
Today, unexpectedly and for the first timr, I had a chance to experience Twitter’s Space. It’s a virtual room of twitter users who can speak to each other. When there is an open space, a small icon appear at the top of your timeline among twitter fleets. Tapping on it allows you to enter the space. By default your mic is disabled. You have to request permission first in order to be able to speak. Continue reading ā
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The unexpected good side effect of COVID19 on me as a blogger (#writing #blogging #blog)
Who knew COVID-19 would have a very positive side effect on me. It started on March 13th of 2020, and it’s still going on nearly uninterrupted. What is it? I have more time than ever to focus on my writing and publishing activities. Why? As I’m working from home from mi-March of this year, I no longer have to commute. I save countless hours per week just because of this. Continue reading ā
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Too bad @AppleNews, this could have been fun š (#applenews #blogger #bloggerlife #writer)
Now itās official, Apple is no longer accepting blogs on their news platform, Apple News. I got my rejection mail today (read about my original submission). I understand Apple News as being a… news platform, yet I think Apple is missing an opportunity here. Why? One word: Substack. Another word: Medium. Apple could have done to the written space what they did for the audio world with podcasts. Apple could have created a special place on Apple News for individual writers, not only bloggers per se. Continue reading ā
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Where are you all? š¤ š (#blogger #bloggerlife)
Fridays are always slow, it seems. Are people simply taking time off social networks, blogs, etc.? Maybe. In any case, I want to send a “have a nice week-end” to my dear readers and followers. šš» I do have a lot on my plate for this week-end: writing, writing, writing. And some time off too. Photo credit: Jonas Jacobsson / Unsplash. Continue reading ā
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How Synology NAS can improve my blogger workflow (#synology #nas #storage #blogger #tools)
As an IT guy, looking at what Synology has in store for 2021 makes me pretty excited. I wrote about that yesterday but I took a deeper look at what is coming in DSM 7.0, their NAS operating system. I didnāt pay too much attention to their photo management software that comes with a Synology NAS, but that might change. In my blogger workflow, there is something I can optimize is the use of a photo management to store all my screen shots, stock photos, visual assets, etc. Continue reading ā
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The modern business card? (#blogger #writer)
Over the last two years, I expanded my online presence. Maybe a bit too much; itās hard to keep up. I came across something interesting recently: Linktr.ee. According to their website, the purpose of the service is to āConnect audiences to all of your content with just one linkā. Itās exactly a case of āyou donāt know you need it until you see it!ā. Building the mini-website is quick and easy. Continue reading ā
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Podcasting (#podcasting #blogging #writer #blogger)
My podcast adventure was too short (The Numeric Citizen Podcast). I prefer written words over audio. I prefer photography over video. There is something about moving content that I find difficult to grasp, as a creator. I’m may be too old for podcasts creation or YouTube, I don’t know. I loved creating those episodes (in French), though, using Ferrite. Continue reading ā
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What's wrong with Medium's statsā¦? (@medium #writing #bloggerlife) š¤
What’s wrong with Mediumās āreading time" stat? Here, this story āThoughts on āOne More Thingā - The Ultimate Mac Transitionā, got 34 views so far, 12 reads, 2 two responses, 4 fans, 53 claps but the total reading time is 50 seconds? What’s wrong with that? 12 reads x 11 min estimated reading time = 132 minutes. Someone wrote: āvery informative talkā! Did this guy really read my story or he is trying to get some attention? Continue reading ā
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Hourra, Ulysses ! (#macosbigsur #writingtools #blogger @ulyssesapp)
My go to app for blogging, Ulysses, is now ready for macOS Big Sur. Yeah! Iām doing my part, as Iām going to order this M1-based Mac mini today so I can run Big Sur on its own machine and experience the future now. And that icon is lovely, not too iOS-ified, enough Big Sur-ified to feel at home! Ulysses 21, Pt. 2 - Ulysses Blog Continue reading ā
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Measuring my success (#blogger #writer #newsletter)
As a blogger and a content-creator, how can I measure my success? Well, itās not an easy one to answer. Each blogger could have its own way at looking at this. Personally, I could pay attention to my blogs visitors statistics, but there is one thing that I keep an eye on these days. I recently started publishing a free monthly newsletter on Substack. The membership is increasing, but what I'm looking for is easy: following a new issue of my newsletter, how many are unsubscribing? Continue reading ā
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Basic Apple Guy but gorgeous! (#apple #blog #discovery @basicappleguy)
Thanks to an article from John Gruber’s website, Daring Fireball, I discovered a new Apple-centric blog yesterday: Basic Apple Guy. After spending a few minutes on it exploring the content, I kind of fell in love with it and and started to wish it was mine. I’m impressed by the simplicity and the content quality. RSS feed already added to my collection. Continue reading ā
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I kind of like what Iām seeing (#myblog #blogger #bloggerlife)
This is my Micro.blog. Using the popular Newsify RSS feed reader, I used my own feeds to see how it would look through it. I was pleasantly surprised by the end results. Itās been a while since I found the best way for me to post on Micro.blog. All posts have a title, hashtags, a picture and use at least 280 characters so the boundary where a title becomes available. Without it, Micro. Continue reading ā
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A follow up to @mattbirchler on why opting for Newsletters instead of a blog? (#blogger #blogging #writing #substack)
In a recent blog post, the well known blogger and content creator, Matt Birchler, wants to understand why so many people are opting for emails (newsletters) over the web. I want to give my perspective on each of his questions. What about writing in a newsletter is more enjoyable than writing for a blog? My Numeric Citizen Introspection newsletter is a monthly one. I start writing the next issue at the beginning of each month. Continue reading ā
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Secured. (@medium, #blogger, #blog)
A word about my other home: Medium, which I love. Following their latest update, they now offers publishers to secure their own domain name as well as allows better customization of publisherās profiles. This is mine). Im still pondering how I’ll make use of Mediumās new love for bloggers. Continue reading ā
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Iāve been robbed by... @duggu24 (#bloggerlife #blogger)
For the first time in my numeric life (at least, from what Iām aware of), one of my article has been robbed by another guy. After discovering it, I asked for immediate removal but without success. So, today, Iām calling him out. The robbed article is the one about upgrading from an Apple Watch Series 4 to Series 6 published on my main blog on October 3 of 2020 and on Medium. Continue reading ā
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On newsletters rising popularity #blogger #blogging #writing #writers
The rising popularity of paid newsletters is good news for many reasons. First, it’s a signal that people are willing to pay for great content without ads all around it. Second, some people value the direct relationship feeling with the writer compared to a traditional website. Third, the popularity of independent writing is rising which is giving back control to the writers. In a recent article by Nick Heer on Pixel Envy, the author writes: Continue reading ā
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On Ulysses Latest Release for iPadOS 14
Using the latest release of Ulysses for iPadOS 14, it is a joy to write on the iPad. Now, what am I writing, you might ask? More than 1700 words to express my current view of iOS 14 widgets: where are we, whatās left and where it could be going. It was supposed to be a 5 min reads… now Iām at more than 7 min. Oh well. Should be out in the coming days on my main blog at https://numericcitizen. Continue reading ā
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Iām currently testing the beta of the upcoming reimagined Medium mobile app and I love it š„°. For once, a redesigned experience is not synonymous of going backward. More on this soon.
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My Numeric Citizen Introspection newsletter is out! Check it out, it’s free! Lots of stuff about Apple, photography, privacy and climate change! #newsletter #apple #photography #privacy #climatechange
