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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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    How many iPad Pros equal the size of an Apple PowerBook 180?

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    May 16, 2024
    How many iPad Pros equal the size of an Apple PowerBook 180?

    How many iPad Pros equal the size of a PowerBook 180 from 1993?

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  • Apple, Technology

    I have too many iPads, and that’s okay.

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    May 14, 2024
    I have too many iPads, and that’s okay.

    A look back on the introduction of the iPad in 2010 and the current state of the product line in 2024, including the new M4 iPad Pro.

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  • Apple, Software

    Introducing AlbumFiler for Apple Photos on macOS

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    April 1, 2024
    Introducing AlbumFiler for Apple Photos on macOS

    Introducing AlbumFiler, the fastest way to find your albums and folders in Apple Photos on macOS.

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  • Apple, Software

    VisionDevCamp Recap and a Demo of MixEffect Vision

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    April 1, 2024
    VisionDevCamp Recap and a Demo of MixEffect Vision

    A recap of VisionDevCamp and a sneak peek at MixEffect Vision, a native app for Apple Vision Pro to control Blackmagic Design ATEM video switchers.

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  • Apple, Musings, Software

    MsgFiler and the Computer History Museum

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    March 29, 2024
    MsgFiler and the Computer History Museum

    Attending a member reception at the Computer History Museum, a MsgFiler customer sighting, and musings on technology.

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    The Many Hats of an Indie Developer

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    March 24, 2024
    The Many Hats of an Indie Developer

    Making a MsgFiler prop for my product videos.

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  • Apple, Development

    VisionDevCamp – March 29-31, 2024

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    March 19, 2024
    VisionDevCamp – March 29-31, 2024

    VisionDevCamp is happening March 29-31, 2024, continuing the tradition started by iPhoneDevCamp in 2007.

    Continue reading →: VisionDevCamp – March 29-31, 2024
  • Apple, Software

    The Return of MsgFiler 4

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    March 15, 2024
    The Return of MsgFiler 4

    How MsgFiler 4 rose from the ashes of the previous MsgFiler products to arrive in 2024 with full support for macOS Sonoma.

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  • Software

    Returning to my Indie App Developer Roots

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    January 5, 2024

    It’s like 1997 all over again, with some key differences. Why I’m returning to my indie app developer roots after two years at Zoom.

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  • Apple, Software, Technology

    RIP MsgFiler and Mail Plug-ins in macOS Sonoma

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    June 12, 2023
    RIP MsgFiler and Mail Plug-ins in macOS Sonoma

    Mail Plug-ins like my MsgFiler application will no longer work in macOS Sonoma.

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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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