A while ago I wrote about how Dropbox can be a tool to organize your life. One of the secondary benefits of Dropbox is that you can share folders with other people to exchange files in a transparent way. The problem is that if you share Dropbox folders with several people, you can easily lose… Continue reading How to Keep your Dropbox Organized
Category: Project Mgmt.
Sparklines and datawords
We have seen a lot of sparklines over the last few years. They’re one of the most used high-density charts out there and, if applied properly, they can be a killer feature of any dashboard or report. The sheer amount of information that can be condensed into sparklines makes them a viable resource to provide… Continue reading Sparklines and datawords
How to make an app or website skeleton
The client requests a new design You discuss what the new design should include. Best case scenario: you prepare a specifications document that no one reads. You do your best effort The client suggests “minor changesâ€. You both realize that some contents and key design pieces are missing You lose 3 months of your life.… Continue reading How to make an app or website skeleton
How to create a dashboard
Consider the dashboard of a car: in it, the driver can see the most important data: speed, RPM, mileage, etc. The dashboard displays decision-making information, in a graphical manner, in a single place. The information dashboards should comply with the same requirements: Although not necessarily copying the model of a car! This is a mistake.… Continue reading How to create a dashboard
4 ways of getting the most out of your dropbox
Dropbox is one of my essential tools. If you already have it, I’ve got 4 ways of using it that you may not know about: 1. Upload files via email Send To Dropbox is a service that assigns you an email address linked to your Dropbox. Everything that you send or forward to that email will be… Continue reading 4 ways of getting the most out of your dropbox