Category

Productivity

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My Personal Single Pane of Glass Dashboard

A local-only dashboard for GitHub, calendar, Linear, Claude Code usage, and system stats on a second monitor. No build step, no database, no auth.
May 2026 · 3 min

Productivity Pitfalls of Prolific Project Placements

Working 50% on two projects rarely means 50% productivity each - the hidden costs of context-switching compound fast.
Jun 2024 · 5 min
Ruby

GitHub to OmniFocus Integration

Sync GitHub issues straight to OmniFocus with a simple Ruby script. Manage all your tasks from one place without juggling multiple to-do lists.
Jun 2016 · 1 min
Tools

Updated JIRA to Omnifocus Integration

JIRA-OmniFocus sync went from 50 seconds to 2 with due date support and smarter task scanning.
Dec 2014 · 1 min
Ruby

Jira to OmniFocus Integration

Two separate to-do systems create friction. A custom Ruby script bridges the gap between Jira and OmniFocus.
Nov 2013 · 3 min
Tools

Tools and Processes

From email to code to server management, the right tools and processes transform work from stressful to sustainable.
Nov 2013 · 7 min
Remote Work

Today

Working from Starbucks while onboarding new team members - remote flexibility combined with occasional change of scenery.
Jan 2012 · 3 min
macOS

Siri Reminders flow into OmniFocus

Siri reminders flow directly into OmniFocus: ubiquitous task capture using voice commands instead of manual entry.
Dec 2011 · 1 min
Tools

Getting ready for a new week!

New week reset: early mornings, daily runs, OmniFocus GTD system, focused content creation, and intentional living.
Oct 2011 · 1 min
Tools

Making Search Keywords Easy

SortFix wraps Google results to surface related keywords you can add/remove to refine your search.
Feb 2010 · 2 min
Tools

Safari RSS Feed Goodness

Safari's RSS "View All" feature is a game-changer for reading multiple feeds at once.
Sep 2009 · 1 min

A Clean Fridge

Time blocking helped me finally tackle cleaning the fridge - a small win in managing life's never-ending household tasks.
Apr 2009 · 3 min
Creativity

Getting Things Done Using Time Blocks

Time blocking helps organize GTD tasks, development work, and life projects that don't fit traditional management systems.
Apr 2009 · 5 min
Tools

Pixily - Go Paperless!

Pixily mails your documents back as searchable PDFs after professional scanning - instant organization without buying equipment.
Jul 2008 · 1 min
Email

SPAM Filtering

SpamAssassin plus Mail.app filters manage spam burden effectively - IMAP junk folder safeguards false positives.
May 2008 · 4 min
Remote Work

Physical Workspace

Your home office is productivity's foundation - 8+ hours daily demands ergonomics, tech, and stress reduction.
Apr 2008 · 4 min
Fitness

Lazy Sunday Morning

Lazy Sunday morning? Not quite - 9AM wake-up, 7 hours sleep, 500+ calories on the treadmill.
Mar 2008 · 1 min

Lost Time and My Schedule

Lost sleep aside, here's a real look at how one architect actually spends 24 hours.
Mar 2008 · 7 min