Author Archives: Daniel Hoang

My personal system relies heavily on Evernote. When I first heard of Springpad, my heart dropped. At first glance, they seem to be very similar services. However, as I play around more with Springpad, they are different but not necessarily complimentary services. First, both Evernote and Springpad requires an input point. They all use mobileContinue reading “Review: Springpad – Personal Organizer”

Changing people’s behavior isn’t hard, it just takes some imagination and innovative ways. We go through our daily lives following a set of unwritten rules, socially acceptable behaviors. When things change, we’re not sure how to react. Watch this video to see how people’s behavior changed when a new variable is added. On a moreContinue reading “Changing People’s Behavior by Changing the Environment”

I owned the original 1st gen MacBook Air (refurbished). It overheated and I had to have the logicboard replaced. Even after the replacement, the fan would constantly run and after a while, it slowed to a screeching halt. My Mac was basically unusable for anything more than simple web browsing. As a result, I wasContinue reading “MacBook Air Review: 11″ Model”

With a laptop and an iPhone, I can work anywhere. At home, I typically work out in the living room. Lately, I’ve been wanting a creative space I can call an office, a place that’s quiet and inspiring. Our second bed room, which was previously just a storage space, became a work in progress office.Continue reading “My Home Office and Creative Space”

I’m taking the day off to enjoy time with friends and family, so should you. Happy Thanksgiving. photo © 1910 The Library of Congress | more info (via: Wylio)

The 23andMe DNA analysis kit is on sale for $99, regularly $499. Just use coupon code GIZMODO99. Thank you Gizmodo. 23andMe is a company started by Anne Wojcicki, wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Here’s how they do it: Once the lab receives your sample, DNA is extracted from cheek cells in your saliva. YourContinue reading “23andMe Kits on Sale for $99”

If after reading this comic and you don’t want go change all your passwords, then you don’t get it. Do you use the same passwords for a simple newsletter signup as your bank account? You might want to change that and use different passwords for different tiers of services. Source: xkcd

Most people do a task just to check it off a list. A few, the exceptional, take this to a whole new level. For them, excellence is making sure every last detail is perfect. It is a mastery of one’s trade. This can be evidenced by an American Express Commercial with Conan O’Brian. He travelsContinue reading “Every Last Detail Counts”