Rob Griffiths leaves Mac OS X Hints

I have to admit that I don't always use them, but I do always enjoy reading the hints over at Mac OS X Hints -- there probably isn't a more eclectic or helpful mix of random hints about how to use your Mac or iPhone available on the Internet. So I was saddened to read today that editor Rob Griffiths (who always adds in his confirmations and other testing on the various hints posted) is leaving the editor's position. He's moving on to join Peter Maurer at Many Tricks, where he'll handle the business aspects of the company. He mentions that they're working on "some good stuff in the pipeline, especially for the upcoming iPad."

As for Mac OS X Hints, the site is owned by Macworld, so it will continue to run under the oversight of a new editor, who will have the benefit of Griffiths around for training as long as necessary. But it will be a little bit of a disappointment to not see the little "robg" notes on the hints in the future. Good luck to Rob on his next venture, and here's hoping his successor keeps the site up as an endless fount of interesting tips and tidbits about all of these Apple products we use.

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Source: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=201002191731057…

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Scott Rose

Sad that Rob is leaving, but great that he is going to restart Many Tricks, a company which stopped updating its software many years ago; a company which stopped providing technical support & customer service 2+ years ago; a company which wouldn't even return a single email to customers anymore. Hopefully, Rob can kickstart development of Witch, which doesn't work properly under Spaces or Snow Leopard. And hopefully Rob can get that company back in shape again!

February 23 2010 at 1:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Mike

My mistake...
His good bye is at http://bit.ly/bXLNA6
And he also give us a place to follow his future projects.
Farewell, robg

February 22 2010 at 10:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Mike

Mmmm...
He is good...
I would have been nice for him to say good bye...
Where can we keep track of him? You know... Of his work...

February 22 2010 at 10:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

SIP

I can't even remember when I started using macosxhints, it's that long ago. I believe robg started the site and managed it on his own until Macworld bought him out -- at least they kept Rob on as editor.

Best wishes to Rob for the future.

February 22 2010 at 9:20 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Murphy Mac

Hints is an incredible resource, thanks Rob.

February 22 2010 at 8:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Michael Murdock

Well that sucks. Rob's been doing that column for so long it's difficult to remember when it first got started. He'll be missed.

February 22 2010 at 5:45 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply