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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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    Convenient Trade-In Process for Old Apple Devices

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    August 13, 2024
    Convenient Trade-In Process for Old Apple Devices

    Learn how to use the Apple Trade In to get money from old Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

    Continue reading →: Convenient Trade-In Process for Old Apple Devices
  • Apple, Decluttering, Technology

    Replacing physical keys and wallet with digital equivalents on the iPhone and the Wallet app

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    Adam Tow

    on

    August 7, 2024
    Replacing physical keys and wallet with digital equivalents on the iPhone and the Wallet app

    How I am replacing physical keys and wallet with digital equivalents on the iPhone and the Wallet app

    Continue reading →: Replacing physical keys and wallet with digital equivalents on the iPhone and the Wallet app
  • Apple

    Under-13 Gmail accounts in Google Family Groups block IMAP protocol, preventing the use of macOS Mail

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    Adam Tow

    on

    July 26, 2024
    Under-13 Gmail accounts in Google Family Groups block IMAP protocol, preventing the use of macOS Mail

    Gmail accounts for children under 13 years of age in a Family Group do not have access to IMAP, which makes it impossible to use with macOS Mail.

    Continue reading →: Under-13 Gmail accounts in Google Family Groups block IMAP protocol, preventing the use of macOS Mail
  • Apple, Performance, Photography, Video

    LIVE near WWDC 2024: Behind the Scenes of Video Production and Photography

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    on

    June 14, 2024
    LIVE near WWDC 2024: Behind the Scenes of Video Production and Photography

    How I did the live stream (using MixEffect) and photography at LIVE near WWDC 2024 concert with James Dempsey and the Breakpoints.

    Continue reading →: LIVE near WWDC 2024: Behind the Scenes of Video Production and Photography
  • Apple

    RSVP for the free pre-WWDC24 gathering at San Pedro Square on June 8

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    May 25, 2024

    I’m organizing a pre-WWDC24 meetup at San Pedro Square in San Jose on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. If you’re a member of the Apple developer community and will be in-town, RSVP and come to the free event!

    Continue reading →: RSVP for the free pre-WWDC24 gathering at San Pedro Square on June 8
  • Software

    Cleaning your screen with Wipe My Screen

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    Adam Tow

    on

    May 24, 2024
    Cleaning your screen with Wipe My Screen

    Ever felt frustrated — while cleaning your screen — when your iPhone registered your cleaning as random taps and swipes—even on the lock screen? If so, my app Wipe My Screen is just for you.

    Continue reading →: Cleaning your screen with Wipe My Screen
  • Apple, Technology, Video

    Review of the 13-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad (2nd generation)

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    Adam Tow

    on

    May 22, 2024
    Review of the 13-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad (2nd generation)

    My in-depth review of the 13-inch Magic Keyboard (2nd generation) for the iPad Pro (7th generation).

    Continue reading →: Review of the 13-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad (2nd generation)
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    Auto Fitness shortcut for running with the iPhone

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    Adam Tow

    on

    May 21, 2024

    The Auto Fitness shortcut is an update to my Wake Settings shortcut that speeds up turning on/off various display settings before and after a run.

    Continue reading →: Auto Fitness shortcut for running with the iPhone
  • Apple, Event Production, Technology, Video

    USB View: The Adam and John Show Episode 2

    Published by

    Adam Tow

    on

    May 19, 2024

    In the second episode of The Adam and John Show, we dive deeper into the new USB View feature of MixEffect 2.1.0.

    Continue reading →: USB View: The Adam and John Show Episode 2
  • Apple

    2018, 2021, and 2024 iPad Pro display comparison and more upgrade thoughts

    Published by

    Adam Tow

    on

    May 17, 2024
    2018, 2021, and 2024 iPad Pro display comparison and more upgrade thoughts

    Here’s a quick and un-scientific comparison between the displays on iPad Pros from 2018, 2021 (mini-LED), and 2024 (tandem OLED).

    Continue reading →: 2018, 2021, and 2024 iPad Pro display comparison and more upgrade thoughts
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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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  • 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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