I’ve been writing about hardware and software for years. Some things I review because I think they’re awesome and I want to recommend them. And then some of the things I link to or review are things I find noteworthy for one reason or another. But things change over time — things like my own […]
Your iPhone and iPad have never looked so fresh and different. The new look and feel of iOS 7 is the most significant design change since the toggle buttons went from rounded rectangles to circles. With so much new, I wanted to focus on a handful of the smaller, delightful details. The Lock Screen From […]
Speaking of coffee, I reviewed a handful of coffee timer/recipe apps a while back. Of the lot, I’m still using Brew Control. P.S. Members of the site, don’t forget about the section of this site dedicated to coffee methods. It includes my favorite recipes, recommended gear, and several how-to videos for brewing with different coffee […]
If you’re on App.net then trust me, you want this app. For event-centric communications, like, say, this week at WWDC, Whisper is the new Glassboard. It supports group messaging and uses ADN’s location API to post links to places. I’ve been using Whisper for the past several weeks and highly recommend it. It will be […]
In the far-right cupboard of our kitchen you’ll find more than a few coffee contraptions. The most recent addition being the Kone Brewing System. The Kone Brewing System is a custom fabricated coffee pot, built specifically for the Kone coffee filter. The Kone filter is a reusable stainless steel filter originally designed for the Chemex […]
Welcome to the kickoff of the 3rd Annual Membership Drive. This is always a fun time of year for me because not only do I get to give away some awesome stuff (check back tomorrow for the giveaway), but I also get to brag on the current members a bit as well as try my […]
This section of the site is filled with recipes, gear recommendations, and videos for the express purpose of brewing and enjoying of coffee.
Did you recently come into possession of an AeroPress, a siphon pot, a Clever dripper, a V60, or the like? Well, then you’d probably enjoy spending some time here next time you’re relaxing and drinking your coffee. For the AeroPress especially because there are so many ways to brew a great cup of coffee with […]
The Magazine launches today. It’s the new endeavor by Marco Arment. It’s an iOS Newsstand publication: The Magazine is for people who love technology, especially the internet, mobile, truly great personal computers, and related fields influenced by technology such as photography, publishing, music, and even coffee. This morning, while my 7-month-old rolled around in his […]
Since I’m caffeinated, I’ll get right to it: The Espro Press makes an amazing cup of french press coffee. These things are finally starting to show up for sale, so it’s time to review the one I got from Kickstarter back in April. The original Espro Press is an 8-ounce single-serving press pot. I’d never […]
1. Who are you, what do you do, etc…? My name is Brett Terpstra. I’m married to a wonderful girl named Aditi who happens to be a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and I live in a zoo (figuratively: a Pit Bull, a German Shepherd, three cats, a parrot and a 75-gallon aquarium… plus the dogs […]
My thanks to Igloo Software for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. Work isn’t a place — it’s what you do. And you might work on a lot of devices — a Mac, an iPhone, an iPad — in a lot of places. You might work on the road or maybe from home (with your […]
Just a few of the best things in 2011 that either came across my path or that I was able to put my hand to: Best personal news: That Anna and I are going to be parents Best new gadget: The 13-inch MacBook Air Best article I wrote: “Great Expectations” Best review I wrote: Of […]
Search the iTunes app store for “coffee” and you get over 700 search results. On my iPhone I have 7 coffee apps installed: 4 of them have similar functionality, 3 of them are unique from the others, and only 1 gets used on a regular basis. Affogato Affogato is designed by Visioa, an iOS development […]