A passionate plea for fewer product features, from the Dilbert blog.

The iPad didn't add a fast boot-up speed, it subtracted a hard disk. It didn't add a touch screen, it subtracted a keyboard. You want to print? Forget it. The iPad is awesome precisely because it has fewer options. If I want more complexity I can purchase apps.
Read the article here (from dilbert.com)

I couldn't agree more. This is also why Dropbox is so successful - they do one thing, but they do it well. I recently stopped using Evernote and moved to Notational Velocity for the same reason - fewer features, faster interactions, higher productivity...

Good quote on why content on the web is often so bad

Easiest conclusion—interesting, addictive content is not valued enough. Often it’s an afterthought, barely discussed with the client. It’s like magic dust and neither guru nor client knows where it will come from. The final product is a sparkly site with forgettable content. It’s like building a car and considering the engine last. Or just as often, neglecting to install one.

Good article on content strategy. Go ahead, read it!