Learning Japanese typically involves learning a few simple words, hiragana, katakana, kanji, moving on to grammar, and finally conversation and novels. Attempting to get comfortable with Japanese using this standard approach can be a painful process. Let’s look at another way we can tackle this problem in a more efficient manner.
The GTD (Getting Things Done) method of task management can be overwhelming for some. Of the various task managers that I’ve used, many were just too complex and in the end, added to the work load. With Things, I think it strikes a good balance between features and real world functionality.
After my white Macbook of over one and half years started developing cracks around its exterior, I knew it was time for a change. So I plunked down the funds for a 2.4GHz unibody Macbook.
In the past, if you wanted to access the Netflix streaming library, you had to use a Windows OS and Internet Explorer. With the newly released beta, Mac owners can now enjoy this feature.
Pukka (pronounced “Pucka”) is a clean and simple desktop client that allows posting to services like Delicious. It integrates smoothly into the workflow and makes accessing delicious even easier.
Due to some kind of deal, you can now get your hands on a free copy of CrossOver. Simply put, CrossOver allows an Intel Mac to run many popular Windows applications.
I use Japanese Flip everyday. In the past, I’ve experimented with various books, CDs, and online/PDA apps. This one tops them all.
