It's been a quiet here. I've got the week off and I'm enjoying some time away from the computer. It's been good so far.
Installed aText, migrated snippets across and uninstalled TextExpander. Time to move on now.
I'd rather have one of these in the driveway.
Alternatives to TextExpander?
I love using TextExpander. I use it everyday for all manner of things. It's not completely invaluable but it's certainly very helpful. Their recent change to a subscription model hasn't went down well with many users of their software including myself.
I use TextExpander almost daily, but I also use Todoist on a daily basis. My Todoist premium subscription is $22 per year. Very cheap for all the little extras I enjoy from Todoist and I don't grudge Todoist the money.
I love paying for the software that I use but I simply can't justify the $5 per month (or the $40 per year) that Smile Software are looking for to sync snippets that I use on a single device. I'd like to be wrong, but I think that Smile have just priced their product out of the market.
I may continue to use TextExpander without upgrading but I think in time I'll end up moving to something else.
Update:
Since reading more about the TextExpander 6 launch, a number of people have pointed out security concerns with a key logging app that syncs all your snippets to Smile's servers without being encrypted. Another valid argument against upgrading to TextExpander 6 then.
Can’t say I’m a fan of the new @textexpander subscription. I like paying for software I use regularly, but $50 per year! No upgrade for me.
And on the same day @medium announce a way for writers to get paid for their content. Good move!
Finally. A week off. Glad that I put the MacBook in for its battery replacement this week. No temptation to do any work while it’s away.
What is Art?
I love Tanmay's definition of art.
Art isn’t just about doing fancy stuff or indulging into painting, dancing etc. Your work becomes art when it changes others for better. When your ideas and insights change the conversations. When you overcome resistance to start, execute and most importantly, finish what you start. When you have the humility to accept what needs to improve and change. When you have the courage to truly ship your work, let it intersect with the context and make a difference. When you bring your humanity into everything you do. When you refine, improvise and evolve your art.
— Craftsman Spririt by Tanmay Voray
Let's be consistent ...
... with Nicholas Bate as our guide.