Big companies on the internet make it easy for you to just rely on them for everything you need online. But there’s value in having your own place independent of your Internet Provider (ISP) or other companies. By having your own internet domain, and the basic services to go with it, you get at least…
This is a great listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in how kids (and adults) learn. It’s a conversation between Joi Ito and his remarkable sister Mimi about learning, education, digital media and more. You can find it on YouTube and Soundcloud and Joi’s website: Youtube — https://youtu.be/P0CxCR9Uj60 SoundCloud — https://soundcloud.com/joi-ito/33-conversation-with-mimi-ito Joi’s website — http://podcast.ito.com/33-conversation-with-mimi-ito If you’re not familiar with…
10 years ago today, Steve Jobs introduced the world to a new thing — the iPhone. Even if you are familiar with the event, have seen the video, or were there, it may not occur to you how weak the reception was in that room, that day. With remarkable style, Steve Jobs setup the context masterfully,…
Yesterday I was cleaning up around the house and enjoying the latest Tim Ferris Show, What I learned in 2016, and right in the beginning was reminded of Oprah’s idea that there are only two emotions, Love and Fear. We push back from this sort of idea. It’s too simple, we say. “I’m not afraid…
My own book research has me reading even more than usual. Last week I received a new book that I had pre-ordered, Whiplash: How to Survive OurFaster Future, by Joi Ito and Jeff Howe. I set aside the several books I’m currently reading and finished this new one in just a few days. For people…
Computers are not magical or mysterious. Their amazing abilities are built up from simple ideas. That’s what’s surprising. How did we arrive at today, with these devices in our pocket and a (nearly) global network connecting them, and with software running that allows it all to do so many useful and entertaining things? Lady Ada,…
Keeping your computer software up-to-date is important for security, and also gets you the latest great features. Computer hardware is better than ever, which also means that a computer stays useful longer than ever and is more reliable because of better chassis, connectors and electronics, and fewer moving parts. Software Whether you are using macOS…
I’ve been using email for over 35 years (no typo) and I’m still surprised by the clever new ideas I see in the best email apps. Email apps can add an email to a reading list, or turn it into an item in your to-do list, or add an event to your calendar. Many have features…
June 20th, 1986 I started a new adventure at a new job and in a place that would become home. Since then, I’ve had an amazing career, traveled the world, married my best friend, and with her founded a non-profit that’s changing lives. I’ve thought a bit about this journey, but I’m not sure what…
