January 2010

Simple Software

Distraction can destroy productivity and send your stress levels through the rough. A lot of modern software is very full-featured, which is great if you use those features. Many of us don’t use all those features, so those extra features become distracting clutter. Simple Software is a site with several minimalist style applications. The height [...]

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SingleTasker Saturday: USB Webmail Notifier

SingleTasker Saturday is a regular feature here at The Simple Llama. Every Saturday, I feature an item that does, well, just a single task. These items go against everything I believe in, and are meant for everyone’s amusement. I don’t intend to purchase any of the SingleTaskers, and I don’t recommend that you do either. [...]

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Ask what you can take away

Often in life we look at add things to improve our situation. Software designers add features all the time. Web developers add features, widgets, links, and pictures. Interior designers add furniture, decorations, paintings. It’s as if everyone is saying “We don’t have enough. We need to add more; that will make it better.” I have [...]

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