Hey! Thanks for stopping by. I am a Digital Transformation Consultant. On this site I write about Technology, Triathlon, and Personal Development.
Productivity
In this blog post, I explain how I use Automator on my Mac to automate sending documents directly to my Kindle. I set up a particular folder where any files I add (like PDFs, ePub, or Mobi files) are automatically emailed to my Kindle through an Automator folder action.
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If you are looking to use your HSBC bank account with Garmin Pay, this article explains how you can use an extra free service called Curve to link the two together.
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If you are looking to use your Natwest bank account with Garmin Pay, this article explains how you can use an extra free service called Curve to link the two together.
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If you are looking to use your Monzo bank account with Garmin Pay, this article explains how you can use an extra free service called Curve to link the two together.
Technology
Circle's 2024 community benchmark report identifies common factors amongst successful online communities, drawing on a survey of 682 professional creators, entrepreneurs, and influencers using Circle.so.
Productivity
Advice to a friend on getting a service business up and running digitally, including selecting a domain, setting up email, making a blog, and taking appointment bookings.
Productivity
I was reading Sönke Ahrens' "How to Take Smart Notes" and it hit me how crucial active note-taking is for actual learning. It's more effective than just highlighting bits. It links to Charlie Mungers latticework of mental model. I highly recommend the book.
Technology
The Video Captions plugin for GPT4 can help you make rapid judgement calls on whether to spend ~ 20 minutes watching a video. But - what do you lose in the process?
Personal Development
The article showcases my four key Obsidian plugins: Readwise for syncing highlights, Tasks for tracking to-dos across notes, Omnisearch for enhanced search results, and Calendar for improved note navigation, enhancing my knowledge management workflow.
Cycling
Chain waxing is an easy way to never get chain oil on your clothes again, save a few watts, make your chains and drivetrain last 3-5 times as long, get a quieter drivetrain, and - oh yeah, you'll never have to clean your chain again.
Triathlon
I made a Notion template to ensure I never make a mistake packing my Triathlon Transition Bags again!
Technology
How to stop your Sony ZV-1 overheating and auto shutting down when using it as a webcam.