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Wizards Web Week – week 7

What Particularly Caught Our Eye

The Internet, endless expanses. We are on a permanent knowledge journey and always discover new things, but also old things anew. In our focus are topics around management - especially of projects, Apple and its hardware as well as software, but also special like software development or software distribution. We choose websites very subjectively and mostly in the context of our mission.

• Three good reasons for a headset
  Three good reasons to always use a headset in video conferences if possible - a plea in German language

• 5 Hacker opportunities using the example of the hacker attack on the drinking water supply system.
  A hacker attack on drinking water supplies nearly led to a disaster in a small town in the US state of Florida. The German-language article describes how it was possible for criminals to get the opportunity to endanger the lives of many people.

• Routines are better than their reputation
  A not-so-new study shows: Repeat experiences are less repetitive than people think.

• Classroom training is history
  From the secrets of a training institute.

• Apple launches first entrepreneur camp for black founders and developers
  It is a pity that such a thing is necessary at all. How simple a world with racial equality would be.

• Scrum, Kanban, V-Modell XT - what brings success?
  Although already from 2014, an informative article on the appropriate framework and the most appropriate approach to project management.

• The 12 most important project management trends in 2021
  Released by the TPG.

• I am yellow portrait
  Your personal Simpson style cartoon is hand drawn and delivered as a poster, canvas, frame print or digital photo.

Wizards Web Week – week 6

What Particularly Caught Our Eye

The Internet, endless expanses. We are on a permanent knowledge journey and always discover new things, but also old things anew. In our focus are topics around management - especially of projects, Apple and its hardware as well as software, but also special like software development or software distribution. We choose websites very subjectively and mostly in the context of our mission.

• How to reap big returns from meetings that are just 10 to 15 minutes long
  A refreshing article that shows us how to get great value from meetings that are only 10 to 15 minutes long.

• Important presentation dates at Apple
  Whenever we - like everyone else - guess around when something will be introduced, we also take a look at the past. This is where this page helps us.

• MacPaw - Mac Developer Survey 2020
  MacPaw has been doing this survey for many years, and now the 2020 "Mac Developer Survey" results are in. Again with good insights into the state of the industry.

• Homebrew is now compatible with M1 Macs
  Good news for developers and users of Terminal programs. The Homebrew project announced that the software is now compatible with Macs that use Apple's own processors (Apple Silicon).

• 10 years ago: Stephen Elop jumps off Nokia's "burning platform"
  The CEO announces drastic changes in a memo. In the end, Nokia, Windows Phone and two CEOs are right out of it - and thousands of Nokians lost their job.

Wizards Web Week – CW 5

What Particularly Caught Our Eye

The Internet, endless expanses. We are on a permanent knowledge journey and always discover new things, but also old things anew. In our focus are topics around management - especially of projects, Apple and its hardware as well as software, but also special like software development or software distribution. We choose websites very subjectively and mostly in the context of our mission.

• omegataupodcast.net
  A podcast with German and English interviews that go deep into scientific and technical topics. A must for all nerds!

• Agile Is The New Waterfall
  This article triggered a passionate discussion not only among us in the team.

• 5 TED Talks That Will Make You Better at Remote Work
  At ProjectWizards, we can't really relate to this "suddenly working from home" thing, but for those of you who are new to the topic, Inc.com has put together 5 interesting sessions.

• I Invented the World Wide Web. Here’s How We Can Fix It.
  In this article, Tim Berners-Lee writes of his goal for the Internet to serve humanity. He thinks it is not too late to fulfill this promise.

• absolutmac.de
  This German site brings not everyday tips around the Mac for several years.

• Awesome Asciidoctor: Tipps & Tricks
  A large collection of many valuable tips around Asciidoc, our documentation language of choice.

The iPad Is Getting Closer and Closer to the Mac

Professional Project Management on the iPad Is a Reality Thanks to Merlin Project

With the release of version 7.2 yesterday, Merlin Project on the iPad has moved even closer to the Mac version. Another important milestone on the way to the same functionality on Mac and iPad has been reached.

The new features:

• In the project settings, you can now specify the formats for the outline and WBS codes, as well as edit the value lists for attachments and resources.
• Via the new item "Edit..." in the view menu you can create and manage your own views.
• Via the new item "Edit..." in the column set menu you can create and manage your own column sets.
• From activities with planning conflicts you can now jump directly to the list with all conflicts via the context menu.

Of course, the problems known from the previous version have also been fixed and the general stability has been improved.

Merlin Project 7.2 Is Released

We have just released the version 7.2. This free update is important for Merlin Project.

• Update your Mac versions in Merlin Project for free with "Check for updates…".
• The version for the iPad and iPhone will be released after review in the App Store automatically.

We have also updated Merlin Project Express. The new versions will be provided in the Mac App Store or at SetApp – right after its review.