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Mind maps can be very useful for sketching out ideas, visualizing problems and planning. However, a lot of the mind mapping tools we’ve covered here on WWD are quite complex, which can be intimidating for beginners. Read more »

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Drawings and diagrams are playing an increasingly important role in creative, marketing and technical communications. If you are an independent web worker who needs to create diagrams, you need to choose your drawing tools carefully, especially if, like me, you are not a skilled artist Read more »

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After lamenting the lack of mind mapping applications for the iPhone, recent weeks have seen the launch of MindJet for iPhone, MindMeister and latterly, the iPhone/iPod touch edition of another mind mapping app we’ve covered previously, Markus Müller’s MindNode. MindNode (touch) shares the simplicity and elegance […] Read more »

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Today sees the release of MindJet Catalyst, the latest edition of MindJet’s mind mapping software. A few days ago, I had the chance to talk to MindJet’s CEO, Scott Raskin, about the new release, his perspective on mind mapping software and where the company is headed. […] Read more »

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I didn’t say that mind maps don’t work — in fact, I have a big post with all kinds of resources on data and information visualization, and mind maps make up a chunk. However, although mind mapping helps many folks explore topics and ideas, it just […] Read more »

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The fear of freedom that Zengobi’s Curio offers users has caused me to write and rewrite this post many times over the past few months. I just haven’t known how best to embody its essence. So before I confuse (and frighten) myself more, I’m kicking this […] Read more »

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I’ve found mind-mapping apps such as MindManager and MindView to be a little clunky and over-engineered. Sometimes, you literally want to sketch some thoughts quickly, with little concern for presentation or correctness. As luck would have it, I recently came across Markus Müller’s Mindnode, a deliciously […] Read more »

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Say cheese. You’re on camera, or at least you will be soon enough, thanks in part to a company called Avaak, which launched its Vue personal video network today. The company has created a small, cheap(ish) wireless camera system that allows you to monitor your home, […] Read more »

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Do you mind map? Do you like to brainstorm with others using software that helps focus your ideas and prioritize project plans? Maybe you’re into Getting Things Done (GTD) and like to prioritize your tasks visually? If so, then read on my friend. The folks at […] Read more »

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We are big fans of eReader here and have used eReader for years on both Windows Mobile devices and the iPhone.  The folks at eReader just informed us that they have a special deal with Random House and are offering 9 ebooks for free.  We’re all […] Read more »

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Though my Dad is a clever chap – an old school Maker -  he never had the chance at a higher education and as a consequence would force me to watch historical and educational shows as a kid. One of these were the televised lectures of […] Read more »

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I’ve been curious about mind mapping and how it might help me with my work. I did a search on Web Worker Daily for references to mind mapping solutions to see what my fellow bloggers have said in the past to help me vet out the […] Read more »

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After all of my raving about the Asus Eee PC, it’s only fair to rant about my biggest gripe: the placement of the right-side Shift key. I could rag on the size of it too, but as we say in the world of mobile tech, life […] Read more »

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More Joost Content Deals; European Joosters get Turner’s TV (CNN, Adult Swim); Bollywood movies are coming to the P2P TV service via Eros Intl.; and Aniboom will launch a branded animation channel. (Turner: Rapid TV News; Eros: Variety; Aniboom: release) Cable Trying to Catch up to […] Read more »

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Chris Holland sent me an email informing me that Earthlink is getting into the VoIP business. (Press release!) To extend the benefits of its newest VoIP offering, EarthLink has partnered with other SIP providers to exchange calls. These partnerships give EarthLink Free Online Calling subscribers free […] Read more »