The new iPad
The new iPad: Gorgeous Retina Display, but disturbing heat issue
Boy was I excited about the new iPad! Judging from its specs, it seemed to me the best iPad yet for academics, and so I went ahead and ordered one. However, the heat issue cooled of my excitement considerably. The Retina … [Read More...]
Writing
ByWord has finally arrived on the iPad!
ByWord, my maybe favorite distraction-free writing app on the Mac, has finally arrived on the iPad. I have written about similar apps, such as OmmWriter and iA Writer, before, but except for hinting at ByWord as a good alternative, I haven't talked about it in much … [Read More...]
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30 online resources for academic life, writing, and technology
The web is full of great resources for academics, and this is a list of my personal favourites. They offer great advice on writing, productivity, creativity and managing your career. Although they are a great inspiration, they not always go into the nuts and bolts what technology is available for researchers and students. Luckily, thats… [Continue Reading]
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Dear subscriber: I realize that it is a little stupid to write a post that encourages you to subscribe. But I had to do this in order to get the webpage properly working. Sorry for that! Of course you can check out this post for “post-purchase confirmation”, or for non-Marketers, to read why you did… [Continue Reading]
AppWriter: A writing app for people with learning disabilities
According to the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada, about one in ten Canadians are estimated to suffer from learning disabilities. As educators, it is important that we respond to the needs of students with learning disabilities. I wish there was an app for that… Wait a minute! When I went through a list of 52… [Continue Reading]
52 Writing apps for iPad: What is your favorite?
How many writing iPad writing apps are in the app store? Fifty-two, according to a crowd sourcing project initated by Brett Terpstra! Now thats quite a number, so how are you finding the one that is best for you? One option would be to just use each of them for exactly one week, and after… [Continue Reading]
Bluetooth Manager: Another great tool that won’t be around for very long
Do you remember Bluetooth On/Off academiPad wrote about two weeks ago? The app that lets you switch your BT status on the iPhone and iPad on or off with only one click, instead of digging three levels deep into the setting menu? Yeah, that app is gone. Apple pulled it finally, as everybody expected it… [Continue Reading]
academiPad has a brand new design
academiPad got a brand new design which makes finding new ways of how to use your favorite gadgets in research teaching and learning much easier. The biggest changes you will notice right away are in the design of the homepage. But it’s more than just the layout that changed: academiPad also got a new menu… [Continue Reading]
Dropbox: Access your files from anywhere
If you haven’t heart about Dropbox yet, today will change the way how you handle your data forever. Dropbox is a free service that lets you store your data in the cloud so you can access it from anywhere you have an internet connection using a web browser or its mobile apps for iPad, iPhone,… [Continue Reading]
Why “iPad or laptop?” is the wrong question for knowledge workers
Should you buy an iPad or laptop? Although iPads have become a frequent sight on university campuses, many are still unsure what role the iPad has in our professional lives: Will it replace conventional laptops? Or is it a toy for procrastination and media consumption? In my opinion, both sides of the argument got it totally… [Continue Reading]
Content creation on the iPad
Lifehacker recently published an article about the iPad as a creative tool. While their article mostly focuses on creatives in the areas of design, music, and film, it is worth reading it as it busts the myth that the iPad is for content consumption only. I also share the link here because it relates to… [Continue Reading]
Shortcut to turn bluetooth on/off on iPad and iPhone
If you are using an external keyboard, a bluetooth loudspeaker, or any other BT device with your iPad or iPhone, you might be familiar with the routine of frequently switching bluetooth on and off (e.g., to preserve battery). Unfortunately, the settings for doing this are a little bit tucked away under “General Settings”, which makes… [Continue Reading]
