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Written by Josh Ginter.

February 2021

⤷ On Beethoven and the Gifts of Silence ●

I became a classical music fan in my university years and during my history-degree studies. Beethoven has always embodied the right balance of fun and depth for my audio palate. Somewhere along the line, I must have forgotten Beethoven was deaf when he created the Ninth Symphony. My mind is blown (a second time, I presume).

February 2021

⤷ Braided Solo Loop Mockups for 2021 ●

I’d buy an Apple Watch just so I could purchase one of these Braided Solo Loops. Phenomenal mockup work.

February 2021

⤷ How to Use the iPad for Study and Deep Learning ●

This one got a bit long — it clocks in around 7,000 words — but it’s the culmination of 10 years of learning on an iPad. My goal here: To discover the ups and downs of studying on an iPad so you don’t have to. If you’re a student, buy an iPad and a Magic Keyboard — it’s the best educational tool there is, bar none.

February 2021

⤷ Why You’re More Creative in Coffee Shops ●

This isn’t really a secret anymore, but it’s amazing how brown/white/pink/blue/pick-a-colour noise has such a dramatic impact on our productivity and creativity.

January 2021

⤷ Reddit’s Profane, Greedy Traders Are Shaking Up the Stock Market ●

Take a look at the publish date on this article. I saved this to my read later queue way, way, way back when, never bothered to read it, and re-stumbled upon the link during this week’s shenanigans. These guys have been around for awhile, and it seems as though they’ve officially bitten off their biggest piece of hedge-fund-flesh so far.

January 2021

⤷ Tuned for the Mac ●

Another Kyle Dreger link. Another linguistic masterpiece.

January 2021

⤷ The Iconic Watches That Inspired Apple Watch Faces ●

Neat. But after the last few Apple Watch years, all the great new features, designs, and faces, I’m still here wanting an actual manual watch that’ll last the rest of my life.

January 2021

⤷ Why I’ve Tracked Every Single Piece of Clothing I’ve Worn for Three Years ●

Building a new wardrobe? Pick clothes you love, clothes that mix and match well, and clothes with quality. And cost? Well, it appears a wardrobe you love will lead to improved cost performance in the long run. (Via Matt Birchler’s Birch Bark Newsletter.)

January 2021

⤷ You Don't Need 6,500% Returns on GameStop to Reach Your Goals ●

This seems to be near and dear to everyone’s heart right now. So here are my thoughts, first seen this morning on Toonie.

January 2021

⤷ Cleartones ●

Although a few times more expensive than Aqueux, Cleartones will instantly make your iPhone and iPad more your own. These are my favourite ringtones, bar none.