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  • Aboutu0026gt; bio I grew up in San Diego, and I lived there from the day I was born to the day I moved up to the Bay Area for college. SD’s a wonderful place to visit and live, with great beaches, beautiful weather, and a relaxing laid-back style to it. If your only impression of Southern California is Los Angeles, you owe it to yourself to visit San Diego! I graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Symbolic Systems. My focus was in human-computer interaction. Name: Adam Tow Year of Birth: 1975 Hometown: San Diego, CA Current Residence: SF Bay Area Education: See Curriculum Vitae Myers-Briggs Type: INFP Riso-Hudson Type: 7 – Enthusiast I was most recently a Reuters Digital Vision Fellow at Stanford University, where I am creating technology that enables the developing world to access Internet information and applications. Currently, I’m working on numerous projects in digital media, photography, videography, and online journaling. Previously, I led the MyPalm client team for the i705 handheld at Palm, Inc.. Prior to Palm, I founded and ran Foundation Systems, a software development and consulting firm specializing in mobile computing. I wrote and sold a number of acclaimed software packages for…
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  • Apple

    Pre-WWDC26 gathering in San Jose scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026

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    March 23, 2026
    Pre-WWDC26 gathering in San Jose scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026

    Once again, I’m organizing an informal gathering of Apple developers in San Jose to kick things off before WWDC26. Join us at San Pedro Square in Downtown San Jose on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We’ll plan to meet on the patio along Sharks Way…

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  • Travel

    Southwest Airlines old and new boarding procedure

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    February 5, 2026
    Southwest Airlines old and new boarding procedure

    A look at Southwest Airlines old and new boarding procedures as the airline does away with open seating and the A/B/C boarding groups.

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  • Exercise, High School, Running, Travel

    Half marathon from the canyon to the ocean and back

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    February 1, 2026
    Half marathon from the canyon to the ocean and back

    A new half marathon route in my old neighborhood in San Diego through the canyons and to the Pacific Ocean.

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    MixEffect 2.4.0 and ATEM Switchers Special on Office Hours

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    January 20, 2026
    MixEffect 2.4.0 and ATEM Switchers Special on Office Hours

    A new release of MixEffect and a speaking appearance on Office Hours talking about all things ATEM switchers.

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  • Exercise, Running

    Running Recap for 2025

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    December 31, 2025
    Running Recap for 2025

    A look back at my running statistics for 2025.

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  • Apple, Software

    Introducing Look Straight – Face Control and Automation

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    Adam Tow

    on

    December 13, 2025
    Introducing Look Straight – Face Control and Automation

    Look Straight recognizes head turns, tilts, and nods, eye movements, and mouth expressions. You can then trigger automations, such as sounds, text to speech, shortcuts, OSC messages, web requests, photos, and HomeKit control, and get feedback instantly when detecting these gestures.

    Continue reading →: Introducing Look Straight – Face Control and Automation
  • Sports

    Uni-Watch is shutting down after 26 years.

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    Adam Tow

    on

    October 31, 2025
    Uni-Watch is shutting down after 26 years.

    Uni-Watch, a website devoted to the aesthetics of sports uniforms, is shutting down after 26 years.

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  • Apple, Software

    Smart Suggestions in MsgFiler 4.3.0

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    Adam Tow

    on

    October 3, 2025
    Smart Suggestions in MsgFiler 4.3.0

    The latest update to MsgFiler 4 adds Smart Suggestions, a feature that automatically suggests mailboxes based on your prior filing history.

    Continue reading →: Smart Suggestions in MsgFiler 4.3.0
  • Apple, Development, Software

    Updates galore for MixEffect, RouteEffect, MsgFiler, and Wipe My Screen

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    Adam Tow

    on

    September 19, 2025
    Updates galore for MixEffect, RouteEffect, MsgFiler, and Wipe My Screen

    Updates to several of my applications to support the new iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 Tahoe.

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  • Apple, Tech, Technology

    iPad mini (A17 Pro) and Artciety Folding Keyboard with Touchpad

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    Adam Tow

    on

    July 31, 2025
    iPad mini (A17 Pro) and Artciety Folding Keyboard with Touchpad

    A hands-on review of the Artciety Three Folding Keyboard with Touchpad for the iPad mini (A17 Pro), plus analysis of other portable keyboard options, travel-ready setups, and how to customize iPadOS 26 for productivity.

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Welcome to tow.com, my home on the internet since 1995. I’m an indie software artist and creator of apps such as MixEffect, MsgFiler, AlbumFiler, Wipe My Screen, and more. I’m also the producer and co-director of Autumn Gem. Enjoy your visit here!

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  • Pre-WWDC26 gathering in San Jose scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026

    Pre-WWDC26 gathering in San Jose scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026

  • Southwest Airlines old and new boarding procedure

    Southwest Airlines old and new boarding procedure

  • Half marathon from the canyon to the ocean and back

    Half marathon from the canyon to the ocean and back

  • MixEffect 2.4.0 and ATEM Switchers Special on Office Hours

    MixEffect 2.4.0 and ATEM Switchers Special on Office Hours

  • Running Recap for 2025

    Running Recap for 2025

  • Introducing Look Straight – Face Control and Automation

    Introducing Look Straight – Face Control and Automation

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  • Aboutu0026gt; bio I grew up in San Diego, and I lived there from the day I was born to the day I moved up to the Bay Area for college. SD’s a wonderful place to visit and live, with great beaches, beautiful weather, and a relaxing laid-back style to it. If your only impression of Southern California is Los Angeles, you owe it to yourself to visit San Diego! I graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Symbolic Systems. My focus was in human-computer interaction. Name: Adam Tow Year of Birth: 1975 Hometown: San Diego, CA Current Residence: SF Bay Area Education: See Curriculum Vitae Myers-Briggs Type: INFP Riso-Hudson Type: 7 – Enthusiast I was most recently a Reuters Digital Vision Fellow at Stanford University, where I am creating technology that enables the developing world to access Internet information and applications. Currently, I’m working on numerous projects in digital media, photography, videography, and online journaling. Previously, I led the MyPalm client team for the i705 handheld at Palm, Inc.. Prior to Palm, I founded and ran Foundation Systems, a software development and consulting firm specializing in mobile computing. I wrote and sold a number of acclaimed software packages for…
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