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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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    Mac Power Users, Episode 688

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    April 16, 2023
    Mac Power Users, Episode 688

    I’m on this week’s episode of Mac Power Users with David Sparks and Stephen Hackett. We reminisce about the Newton (we don’t talk about the suit), discuss my current office setup, learn about my transition from digital photography to video, and more!

    Continue reading →: Mac Power Users, Episode 688
  • Apple, Newton, Technology

    Newton Protest in “Make Something Wonderful”

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    April 16, 2023

    Thoughts on the mention of the Newton Protest in Steve Jobs’ “Make Something Wonderful.”

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  • Exercise, Running, Shortcuts

    Turn Off Raise to Wake and Tap to Wake When Running with the iPhone to Prevent Accidental Emergency Calls

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    September 10, 2022
    Turn Off Raise to Wake and Tap to Wake When Running with the iPhone to Prevent Accidental Emergency Calls

    I have been getting back in shape after losing some fitness two and a half years into the pandemic. Today marks the 12th consecutive week that I have done a long Saturday morning run of over thirteen miles. Most of my self-supported half marathons have taken me along the San…

    Continue reading →: Turn Off Raise to Wake and Tap to Wake When Running with the iPhone to Prevent Accidental Emergency Calls
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    Lego Transformers Optimus Prime

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    June 12, 2022
    Lego Transformers Optimus Prime

    Timelapse video of my son and I building the new Lego Transformers Optimus Prime set. When I was a kid, both Lego and Transformers were far simpler and way less detailed. Roll out!

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    Appearing on Office Hours WWDC 2022

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    June 2, 2022
    Appearing on Office Hours WWDC 2022

    I’ll be appearing on a panel discussing the events from the first day of Apple’s WWDC 2022 Conference on Office Hours. I’ll be joined by iJustine, René Ritchie, Alex Lindsey of Office Hours, and Aure Prochazka of AudioKit. Distinguished company! Office Hours uses my MixEffect app as the brains behind…

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  • Software, Technology

    Syncing Delegated Free/Busy Google Calendars to iOS and iPadOS

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    February 26, 2022
    Syncing Delegated Free/Busy Google Calendars to iOS and iPadOS

    This post explains how you can sync Free/Busy events from delegated Google calendars to the Apple Calendar app in iOS and iPadOS.

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    Traveling with (mostly) the clothes on your back

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    October 15, 2021
    Traveling with (mostly) the clothes on your back

    Growing up, I loved to watch MacGyver. Seeing him go on an exciting adventure every week with just his leather jacket, a Swiss Army Knife, and a roll of duct tape ignited a desire to travel light and be ready for anything. Lately, we have been watching reruns of MacGyver…

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    Introducing MixEffect

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    May 10, 2021
    Introducing MixEffect

    Happy to announce the availability of my next app, MixEffect, on the App Store. MixEffect is a professional tool for controlling Blackmagic ATEM switchers from your iPhone or iPad. If you have an ATEM switcher, such as an ATEM Mini, Mini Pro, Mini Pro ISO, Mini Extreme, or Mini Extreme…

    Continue reading →: Introducing MixEffect
  • Apple, Shortcuts

    Episode 66 of Automators on RelayFM

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    January 2, 2021

    Happy New Year! A little over a week before the start of 2021, I spoke with David Sparks and Rosemary Orchard about my app MFC Deck on the 66th episode of their Automators podcast for Relay FM. We covered the genesis of MFC Deck from its beginnings as a tool…

    Continue reading →: Episode 66 of Automators on RelayFM
  • Apple, Software

    MFC Deck Widgetizes Your Shortcuts – Public Beta Now Open!

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    July 16, 2020
    MFC Deck Widgetizes Your Shortcuts – Public Beta Now Open!

    MFC Deck widgetizes your shortcuts in a dynamic control deck, in Siri voice responses, on your Apple Watch, and (coming soon) to iOS 14 Home screen widgets.

    Continue reading →: MFC Deck Widgetizes Your Shortcuts – Public Beta Now Open!
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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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