Back to Desktop Feed Reader

It started with desktop feed reader, but I made the switch about 2 years ago to Google Reader, thinking it would solve the problem of syncing not just the list of subscribed feeds but also the read/unread statuses of the feeds between different computers. Now, I’m back to desktop feed reader.

Several reasons for the switch:

• I no longer read feeds on multiple computers, but only on a laptop and iPhone.
• No more ~1-2 sec wait for switching between feeds.
  This is the main reason for the switch. The ~1-2 sec wait when I switch between feeds in Google Reader constantly lose my attention. During the 1-2 sec wait, I often find myself browsing other sites like Ping.sg and eventually even end up getting stuck in the quicksand of Wikipedia. Yes, I’m a wikipedia-addict. And yes, my attention span has shorten tremendously probably due to the over-usage of computers.
• Managing feeds is fun now
  With desktop feed reader, managing feeds is so much fun now. Ctrl+click, select multiple feeds, unsubscribe. That’s so much more efficient than having to manage one by one.

Now I’m rediscovering the joy of feeds reading after I’ve almost stopped reading feeds due to the frustration of using a web-based feed reader.

Even though the web apps has revolutionize my reliance on a lot of desktop apps, sometimes the speed and ease-of-use of a desktop app still beats the no-download-requirement of web apps.

April 29th, 2008 / Trackback

Logical Fallacies

Interesting article:
Logical Fallacies

Learn how to argue properly, or spot false arguments.

Very well-written article on logical fallacies by Marilyn vos Savant - the person with the highest IQ as listed on Guinness Book of Records.

Of course you don’t need that much IQ to understand the article, but do try to spot how/where each of the example arguments presented are invalid.

Odd Time Signature

This is exactly the main reason why I love progressive rock so much.

The flexibility of it all, not just in terms of melody or rhythm but also in terms of the whole structure of a song.

Preparing for Taiwan Trip

I’ll be leaving for Taiwan this coming Thu with Sek Ling for a break.

Some questions:

1. Which prepaid mobile should I use? I would love to have GPRS/EDGE on my iPhone while I’m there for email checking and Google maps while on the move. Not really for intensive Internet usage as my hotel room should have Internet access.

2. Thinking of getting myself an ASUS Eee PC if it’s cheaper over there. Any advice on where I should be going for the best electronic bargains?

3. Anyone wants an Eee PC as well?

Thanks.

Ping.sg is Now A Gaming Platform

Ping.sg has decided to concentrate on making the Singapore bloggers happy by changing our focus from a community meta blog to a community gaming platform for bloggers.

After working almost non-stop from 1:00AM to now, I’m proud to announce the first Ping.sg game since the change of direction of the site - “Whose Ping Is It Anyway?”

Try out the game now.

Related: Ping.sg Press Release