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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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    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.

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  • 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).

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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.

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  • Apple, Event Production, Technology, Video

    USB View: The Adam and John Show Episode 2

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    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

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    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).

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  • Apple, Technology

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

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    Adam Tow

    on

    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.

    Published by

    Adam Tow

    on

    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

    Published by

    Adam Tow

    on

    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

    Published by

    Adam Tow

    on

    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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    Adam Tow

    on

    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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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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