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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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    Uni-Watch is shutting down after 26 years.

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    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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    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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    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.

    Continue reading →: Updates galore for MixEffect, RouteEffect, MsgFiler, and Wipe My Screen
  • Apple, Tech, Technology

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

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    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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  • Tech, Travel

    The end of our two free years of 30-minute DC charging at Electrify America

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    July 19, 2025
    The end of our two free years of 30-minute DC charging at Electrify America

    The end of our two free years of charging at Electrify America is here. I take a look at our charging history over the past 20,000 miles and how we’ll be charging in August, 2025.

    Continue reading →: The end of our two free years of 30-minute DC charging at Electrify America
  • Minimalism, Travel

    Zero bagging Jack Reacher-style to the Speedcubing World Championships in Seattle: Round 4

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    July 9, 2025
    Zero bagging Jack Reacher-style to the Speedcubing World Championships in Seattle: Round 4

    I wasn’t planning on going zero bag for a six-day, five night trip to attend the Rubik’s WCA World Championship in Seattle, but a few days before our flight, I said, “Why not?” I wasn’t competing, just spectating. With my family in tow who were both one bagging the trip,…

    Continue reading →: Zero bagging Jack Reacher-style to the Speedcubing World Championships in Seattle: Round 4
  • Apple, Technology

    Prevent accidental touches on your Apple Watch with water lock or touch accommodations

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    July 9, 2025
    Prevent accidental touches on your Apple Watch with water lock or touch accommodations

    I frequently use the Timer and Stopwatch apps on my Apple Watch Ultra 1. With the Smart Stack and complications, controls for starting, stopping, and resetting these apps are just a tap away. That convenience is great, but I’ve run into numerous situations where accidental taps have caused my timers…

    Continue reading →: Prevent accidental touches on your Apple Watch with water lock or touch accommodations
  • Apple, Event Production, Photography, Video

    Photos from the Live near WWDC 2025 Breakpoints concert

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    June 16, 2025
    Photos from the Live near WWDC 2025 Breakpoints concert

    Notes from photographing and streaming James Dempsey and the Breakpoints’ Live near WWDC concert at The Art Boutiki during WWDC25.

    Continue reading →: Photos from the Live near WWDC 2025 Breakpoints concert
  • Apple

    Catching Up with the Apple Community before WWDC25

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    June 8, 2025
    Catching Up with the Apple Community before WWDC25

    On the eve of WWDC25, I brought the Apple community together at San Pedro Square for my annual Pre-WWDC Gathering—an evening of conversation, connections, and anticipation for what’s to come.

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  • AllThingsD, Apple, Musings, Technology, tow.com, WordPress

    Macintouch on pause, Brent Simmons retires, and WWDC 25

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    May 29, 2025

    Macintouch, one of the longest-running Apple news sites, has paused operations after 31 years, highlighting the fragility of the independent web. Brent Simmons of NetNewsWire also announced his retirement, marking another end of an era. As WWDC 25 approaches, I reflect on these shifts — and invite fellow developers to…

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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 Action Phrase, MixEffect, MsgFiler, RouteEffect, Wipe My Screen, and more. I’m also the producer and co-director of Autumn Gem. Enjoy your visit here!

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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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