Digital vs. Analog — Is Analog Reading Less Distracting Than Digital Reading?

Reading Time: 8 minutesIn a recent blog post to MacSparky Labs members, David Sparks wrote about The Importance of Reading (you won’t be able to access this blog post if you’re not a member of MacSparky Labs). He notes that he is reading more books in recent years, which is what I have experienced as well. In this …

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A Review of Deepstash: Pros, Cons, and Overall Value

Reading Time: 4 minutesDeepstash is a service that lets you read shortened versions of different media types. The App Store description states, “Learn something new in just 5 minutes, with daily bite-sized knowledge from books, articles, videos, podcasts & more.” I heard about this app during a MacSparky Labs member meetup earlier this month. One of the participants …

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Morning Readings for Thoughts, Inspiration and Practical Life Advice

Reading Time: 6 minutesGarbage in, Garbage Out 2,000 years ago Marcus Aurelius wrote, “‘The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.” Henry Todd, writing in the Daily Creative, tied this concept into the creative process: “There are few things that affect your creative process more than …

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5 Benefits of Using Electronic Books

Reading Time: 4 minutesSince electronic books have become readily available, I do almost all of my reading with them. While I can enjoy sitting and browsing through a physical book, particularly one with many photos or diagrams, almost all the books I buy or borrow now are in electronic format.