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onethingwell: Paparazzi! is a small utility for Mac OS X that...

onethingwell:

Paparazzi! is a small utility for Mac OS X that makes screenshots of webpages.

Update: As themegeneration points out in the Notes, the draw of Paparrazi! is that it grabs entire webpages, not just what you can see in your browser window.

I love this app. If you are a web designer, it can come really handy when doing portfolio pages.
- Original article
- 04/13/11
"Whatever we are, whatever we make of ourselves, is all we will ever have – and that, in its profound..."
“Whatever we are, whatever we make of ourselves, is all we will ever have – and that, in its profound simplicity, is the meaning of life.”

- Philip Appleman (via givemeaquote)
- Original article
- 04/13/11
Antago
Antago is a new luminaire series introduced by the Hamburg based manufacturer Viocero.

Antago comes in a range of colours. The lamp’s base is made of multiple processed and refined aluminum. The lamp shade is a self-supporting, double-walled structure of matalloid woven fabric.

Interestingly, apart from the regular range, Viocero also offers the Antago ID, a fully customizable version. You can individualize colors and materials of each component – all the way down to the dimmer unit and the power cord.

I like the great finishing with attention to each detail and the use of the different materials.
- Original article
- 04/13/11
Kobold SMG-1 Tactical. I am a sucker for tactical...

Kobold SMG-1 Tactical.

I am a sucker for tactical watches….
- Original article
- 04/12/11
Enough Episode 24 — Julio Means Business
Enough Episode 24 — Julio Means Business:
On today’s episode of the Minimal Mac podcast, we invite my friend Julio Ojeda-Zapata, reporter, tech pundit and author of iPad Means Business ( a book to which I wrote one of the Forewords by the way), on the show. Herein we discuss how the iPad is changing not only business but computing for regular folks as well. It’s the first of a two parter with Julio so make sure to subscribe.
- Original article
- 04/12/11
Damir Doma Fall 2011 RTW
The Fall 2011 RTW collection by Damir Doma exemplifies beautiful forms and terrific applications of fabric. Although infrequently used, the shade of orange used in this collection is striking, and perhaps ties to Doma’s spiritualist concerns.

I adore the choice of black lipstick, which is also striking. Compositionally, it ties in well with the hard line of the hairnet worn by the models, which is employed to establish uniformity and anonymity.
- Original article
- 04/11/11
"Not enough gets said about the importance of abandoning crap."
“Not enough gets said about the importance of abandoning crap.”

-
Ira Glass

(via Dave Caolo)
- Original article
- 04/11/11
The New Guy's Computer - (37signals)
The New Guy’s Computer - (37signals):

Like most programmers starting a new gig, I spent my first day at 37signals setting up my work environment. I thought it might be interesting to keep track of what I installed along the way.

Love stuff like this.
- Original article
- 04/11/11
Sparrow – The new mail for Mac I am very pleased to welcome...

Sparrow – The new mail for Mac

I am very pleased to welcome Sparrow, the new email client for Mac, as this week’s RSS Feed Sponsor.

Sparrow takes a minimal UI approach to email and uses the latest features of the Mac OS to it’s advantage. Quicklook, Multitouch, Threading, the whole shebang. Not only that but there is some great features for the simplicity crowd including Quick Reply (you get a simple compose box right in the message window) and Minimal Mode (hide the previews and see more of your Mail at once).

The newest version supports not only GMail but also Mobile Me, Yahoo, AOL, or any IMAP account you can throw at it. Plus, at only $9.99, it is a steal for a mail client this rich in features. Check it out today.
- Original article
- 04/11/11
Principle of Least Software | Jonathan Buys
Principle of Least Software | Jonathan Buys:

Use only the software that you need. No more, no less. Choose one application for each task, and become an expert on that application.

(Via Minimal Mac)
- Original article
- 04/11/11
Bote
Lausanne based Big-Game studio created a series of cork floating boats for the Portuguese company Materia. The toys, simply titled ‘Bote’ are made of a cork base and a plastic mast or cabin that can be easily changed. A perfect kid’s gift now the summer is approaching fast.

The boats will be exhibited during I Saloni 2011, at Via San Marco 38, Milan, April 12–17.

Photography by Julien Chavaillaz.
- Original article
- 04/11/11
The White Stripes
If there ever was a minimalist rock band, certainly they were the White Stripes. From the visual concept to the two-only members, Jack and Meg White, respectively, guitarrist and drummer.

The band was active from 1997 to 2011, making a sound with deep influences from the Mississippi delta blues to the classic rock from the 70’s. The fact that they used only guitar and drums not only caused many raised eyebrows, but also passionate enthusiasts.

The strict color palette (red, white and black) was the base of their entire visual concept, creating a bold, striking and straightforward body of art, as can be seen in all their records’ artwork.

Their minimalist roots are evident most notably in the “De Stijl” album (2000), designed by CHOLOMITE!, where they strongly reference the Dutch art movement both aesthetically and conceptually.
- Original article
- 04/10/11
Principle of Least Software — Jonathan Buys
Principle of Least Software — Jonathan Buys:

Use only the software that you need. No more, no less.

What we believe in.
- Original article
- 04/10/11
My main computer, 2004 versus 2011
My main computer, 2004 versus 2011:
Comparing the PowerBook G3/233 to the iPad 2 feature-for-feature. Amazing how far we have come in so short a time.
- Original article
- 04/10/11
Pow
Pow:
New from 37signals: Pow, an open-source web server for Mac OS X, for easy local deployment of Rails and Rack web apps.

Simple install, minimal configuration, ready to go in seconds.
- Original article
- 04/10/11

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