Oops, I did it again

AppZapper Zapper!

There’s an interesting new class of apps emerging that help you successfully uninstall applications on the Mac. You wouldn’t think that this would be such a difficult matter (just drag them from you Applications folder to the trash, right?) but indeed it is — and apps that you install and run even once can leave a host of breadcrumbs behind to clutter your system.

It’s hard to tell which apps are in the “me too” category or whether it’s just the collective unconscious at work again, but head and shoulders above the rest is a simple app called AppZapper — who’s simple, intuitive and amusing interface just works. Also love the site design and the fact you get 5 “zaps” before you have to register. (Use coupon code “pomcast” for $3 off!).

Similar in appearance to AppZapper, you’ve got Yank — “an all-purpose uninstaller for Mac OS X.” With Yank, you create Uninstaller “yankfiles” during app installation to make uninstallation easier. Definitely for the forward thinking and thick of wallet — as it retails for $20. Bonus: YankFiles filesharing… didn’t have Yank when you installed that app? Maybe someone else did and uploaded their yankfile for it!

In the also-ran category, we’ve got SuperPop with a much heavier interface that first scans all your applications and allows you to pick from a list and CleanApp — much maligned for seemingly stealing AppZapper’s UI, it’s a mere $2.95 cheaper and allows you five free uninstalls as well.

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In other news, Flock’s released 0.5.15, folding in security updates from Firefox 1.5.0.3.

Scrambled, thoughts

Scrambled

Microformats capture creativity. It inspires imagination.

Those things which inspire rethinking what’s possible generate energy.

Tools that succeed enable the harnessing of that potential power.

. . .

Blue Bottle Coffee is magical.

. . .

My Blackberry has increased my productivity elevenfold.

I need more elevenfold productivity increases.

. . .

How will we deal with the deluge of information raining down upon us?

The torrent is upon us, those of us beneath the wave are struggling for air; sucking it out of each other’s lungs.

. . .

What is the cost of perspective?

. . .

If I were Steven Colbert’s mum, I would be extremely proud.

Government gone wild III

ATT: Your world. Delivered. To the NSA.

What’s that line in Syriana?

“You’re not guilty until you’re investigated”?

Something like that.

And speaks volumes that, which seems terribly apropos, given that, without admitting any malfeasance, the government has decided to intervene in a civil case filed by the EFF against AT&T for their role in aiding the government spy on US Citizens.

You don’t see this often, folks, but yes, the government has decided to call up designated hitter “State Secrets Privilege“. Which basically reads “Ok ok, the jig’s up, you figured us out, game’s over. But now that you know, drop it. Don’t fuck with the government, or we’ll fuck with you.” (No really, I looked it up!).

Anyway, the case isn’t cold yet owing to a potentially independent-thinking judge — which is basically the Kryponite of this administration.

Anyway, food for thought from Gmail’s Quote of the Day:

Henry Ward Beecher – “The worst thing in this world, next to anarchy, is government.”

Out of Towner Meetup: Teh Boris & ClaimID

Everyone’s favorite hand waver, Boris Mann of Bryght is here as well and Fred Stutzman and Terrell Russell of ClaimID for Startup School and IIW and are huuuuungry!

It’s last minute, I know, but if you can make it to tonight’s Out of Towner at Osha Thai at 7:30pm you can expect some great food and very captivating conversation!

…specifically:

  • Identity 2.0
  • Drupal
  • Microformats
  • NP Tech
  • Coworking
  • Open source
  • …other yadda yadda!

Ok, c u there. Kbai!

Introducing: tequps

tequp logoI was up late last night chatting with Cris Pearson of Plasq (yes, the creators of Comic Life!) about his creation — the Aussie-born tequp!

He writes on the wiki:

A tequp is a local meeting with a global front. Get to know locals doing cool stuff, share startup/business experiences and talk about new technologies. Create, share and learn in an open environment.

Initially focussing on innovative software and internet development/design – but really, anything teq 🙂

Started in Melbourne, Australia, similarities to BarCamp where quickly noticed and have now teamed up to cross-polinate. Like the BarCamp model, tequp is open and meets are created by any interested people in their local area.

So we’re thinking of having one in late May at the NetSquared Conference — to present the work we’ve done at WineCamp the weekend leading up to the gala event. Oh, and if you’re a developer and interested in going to this sold out event, drop an email to Billy Bicket (billy -at- compumentor dot org) expressing your desire to attend.

Who is Will Tschumy? Plus: Cardinal Pre-review

Cardinal Web Clipboard, Photobar, Newspaper

According to VP of Engineering Mark Towfiq, Flock has apparently found a new Director of User Experience… a fella named Will Tschumy. On first glance, I can’t seem to produce a Google Resume for him but I’m eager to find out more about him!

While I’m on the topic of Flock, I have to admit that the latest hourlies of Flock’s upcoming public beta (dubbed Cardinal) are starting to looking really pretty thanks to Bryan Bell (and not ironically reminiscent of his other project, NetNewsWire). So, here’s a brief review (based on Milestone 4).
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