Do Twitter's Activity area and Facebook's Ticker give you anything you really need to know? With features like these, says Mike Monteiro, design director at Mule Design Studio, "you’re sniffing the exhaust fumes of activity.” That doesn't sound good.READ»
You're probably reading this article during your workday as a distraction from whatever it is you’re supposed to be focusing on, which is likely sitting open and untouched in another window. Imagine how much you’d get done and how many fewer hours you'd have to work if the Internet weren't eating up all your time--follow these easy steps and you can make it happen. READ»
Microsoft's Windows 8 with Metro interface is a bold step into minimalist computing that could improve your workday--if only the Windows legacy went away, entirely.READ»
Microsoft just revealed its Windows Phone 7.1, a hotly anticipated update to its smartphone OS that boasts more than 500 new features. But it's not due on new phones until the fall--perfectly timed to coincide with the next iPhone arrival. Oops. READ»
I can only think about one thing at a time.
Any girl reading this just going to roll her eyes and think, "Of course. You're a guy!" But it's not just true for me, it's true for everyone. It's true for you.
And not in that ...READ»
The newest beta version of the iPad software, version 4.2, just came out today, bringing everything iPad owners have wanted: multitasking, homescreen folders, wireless printing, and more.READ»
Loopt's updated iPhone app is out. With it comes Star service as an add-on that turns Loopt into a sort of loyalty card for everything. What's more, Loopt is an iOS4 app and can run in the background. Loopt's founder talked with us ...READ»
Apple's just released the latest developer firmware before the official iPhone 4.0 roll-out. This is geeky. What is not geeky is some of the secrets it reveals about the future iPhone workings. Apple seems to have utterly nailed it. ...READ»
In a few hours, Apple will reveal the next-gen 4.0 software that'll run at the core of its next iPhone, the current iPads, and maybe existing iPhones too. Here are some predictions as to what the announcement is ...READ»
It's one of the most frequently-cited weaknesses of iPhone OS, from the iPhone to iPod Touch to iPad: it can't multitask. iPhone 4.0 should change that, and we might know how.READ»
Some tech rumors pop up then fade quickly into obscurity, while others just keep coming back--one of the biggest of this sort concerns multitasking on the iPhone. It's here again, centered on the upcoming 4.0 firmware. And it rings ...READ»
In an interruption-driven culture, it's too easy to let everyone else decide where your attention goes. But your brain needs 15 minutes of uninterrupted time to get into the zone where you're truly focused and doing your best work. Time blocking is a technique that sets the stage for that to happen.READ»
If you've got work that requires engaged thinking--like reading, writing, or even just a serious phone call--stop juggling and start single-tasking. Here's how.READ»
Among the blizzard of rumors about the Apple tablet, one fact stood out for iPhone fans: Apple is rumored to be revealing the new software next week too, and it might hint at the hardware. We've rounded up the iPhone 4.0 rumors for ...READ»
I might be a little behind the times here...I'm a Verizon customer...but I just found out that the iPhone doesn't allow for multitasking. Meaning if you want to stream radio and play games at the same time, it's not possible. At least ...READ»
Fast Interview: When is interruption is helpful? Why can't most of us stay on task for more than three minutes? Is the best way to achieve flow to just unplug? Gloria Mark, Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, has some answers.READ»
Single-minded multi-tasking:
Have you heard the one about the Jack of all trades who became the master of none? You have? Then why are you still so keen on multi-tasking?
Multi-tasking does not work. Mmmaybe it does. What ...READ»
