by Jeffery Battersby | May 14, 2015 | Asides, Macworld, Writing
Apple’s caching server, a service that’s part of Apple’s Server app, is easy to set up and something so simple to use that you should have one in your house and office. My latest Working Mac column at Macworld takes you through the paces of setting...
by Jeffery Battersby | May 6, 2015 | Commentary, Writing
I have no idea who Garth Stein is, although I have heard of (but have not read) his novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain. His take on how he writes (or doesn’t) squares with mine to a near perfect T. When and where do you write? I write like writing is a job. I...
by Jeffery Battersby | May 6, 2015 | Asides, Commentary, Macworld, Writing
Starting this week I will be taking over the weekly reigns of Working Mac at Macworld.com. This week I take a look at the Pomodoro Technique, something I use when my focus is at a minimum. Kicking off a timer will often help me get back on task. Working Mac: The power...
by Jeffery Battersby | Mar 5, 2015 | Macworld, Writing
This morning Microsoft offered up a preview of Office 2016 for Mac. I had the pleasure of giving the suite a go in advance of its public release. My thoughts on the Office for Mac 2016 Preview are here, at Macworld.com.
by Jeffery Battersby | Feb 11, 2015 | Macworld, Reviews, Writing
QuickBooks Self-Employed is a a new offering from Intuit designed with self-employed sole proprietors in mind, helping them parse business and personal expenses and make sure they pay the correct amount in quarterly taxes and pay them on time. My Macworld review of...
by Jeffery Battersby | Jan 13, 2015 | Macworld, Reviews, Writing
Back in a long dark past I was hired at a NY law firm to find in imaging application that would make it possible to store and manage an inordinately large collection of case-related documents. I wish DocMoto had been around when I was looking. Powerful, highly...