A more lightweight app that's closer to iA Writer in its abilities is Byword, which costs a mere $10.99 for macOS and $5.99 for iOS, giving you a combined total price of about $17. View all Jobs at Linde. Search, apply or sign up for job alerts at Linde Talent Network. “iA Writer creates a clean, simple and distraction-free writing environment for when you really need to focus.”. The New York Times # The Original Introduced in 2010, iA Writer is the common benchmark for Markdown writing apps. # The Simple No custom file format or database: Edit your plain text files in any app you like. The Toyota Yaris iA is a small car with a small four-cylinder engine. This is the recipe for a car that achieves excellent gas mileage. The only downside to the car is that it’s so fun to drive, you hardly want to cruise along and try to get good gas mileage.
IA Writer is a text editor. A stripped back, race-tuned greyhound of a writing app. There’s nothing fancy or complicated. That is its attraction. Houdahspot 3 9 4 – advanced file search tool.
You can start putting words together within minutes of installing the software.
It is the most productive writing tool I’ve used since learning to type on manual typewriters. It could be the software you are looking for.
You can keep your fancy, feature-rich word processors. They have their place, but they are not always the most productive tools.
I keep a copy of Microsoft Word on my Mac to stay compatible with clients and co-workers. That way there’s no chance of anything slipping between the cracks in a complex editing job.
iA Writer first
Yet when it comes to writing a newspaper feature, a blog post or commercial copy, iA Writer is my first choice. Every time.
That’s because iA Writer’s minimalist approach gets out of the way. There’s no temptation to mess around choosing the right font for this communication. You won’t wonder if the crosshead typeface you’ve chosen is a good fit with the body.
You don’t have choices. There’s nothing to tinker with. Or, at least, not much.
Instead you can focus on your words.
Over the years iA Writer has evolved. It does more today than it did when I started using it about five years ago. Yet you couldn’t accuse it of feature bloat. It remains simple.
Works everywhere you do
One advantage of keeping the software simple is that you get a near-identical experience whether you are writing on a large screen desktop Mac, an iPad or an iPhone.
For years iA Writer was an Apple experience. Today you can get versions for Windows or Android. The cross platform experience is almost as smooth as staying in Apple’s walled garden. This makes it an excellent choice for people moving between Apple, Microsoft and Android.
Text editors in general tend to be a form of lowest common denominator. IA Writer has this to a T.
iA Writer 5.4
Earlier this year iA Writer moved to version 5.4. That added features such as local storage, new export options and context menus.
If this was an ordinary product review, at this point I’d run through how these feature work in practice. But I won’t because I find I never use them all. My understanding of them is abstract. I’ve tested them and seen they work as advertised, but they don’t get a second glance in the heat of battle.
You can do something complex with blocks of copy, which you can insert as content blocks in your document. Again, I’ve tested, but never needed this. It may be the feature you’ve been looking for.
Made for cloud
The new feature that I do use is the ability to make local copies. In normal use iA Writer stores documents in your iCloud account. Because each document is tiny, files are tiny. You won’t chew through iCloud storage the way you might with word processor documents.
For a while iCloud integration was buggy. At times you couldn’t be sure they document was where it should be. Having local backups meant you never faced losing an afternoon’s writing brilliance.
In May iA Writer moved to version 5.5. In part the upgrade brought the software in line with the new features in iPadOS. You can now use a trackpad or mouse with the software on an iPad. Not that I’d want to do that.
Markdown
We’re 600 words into this post and there has not yet been any mention of Markdown. This is a simple markup language that lets you format your text. Type a * symbol either side of a word and it will show up in italics. Put two * around a word and it is in bold.
There are a handful of these Markdown commands to memorise. It doesn’t take long and it means you can keep your hands on the keys without reaching for the mouse or trackpad.
That way you can type faster. It’s more efficient. As a bonus, you are less likely to get a repetitive strain injury. The commands soon become hardwired in your fingertips. Yet I must confess there are times I have to look up the more obscure ones.
In iA Writer 5.5, there’s a new Markdown code. Two equals signs around a word will highlight it. That’s like the yellow marker you find in word processors. It’s hard to miss.
You’re either going to love Markdown or hate it. It works for me. I recommend giving it a try before deciding. There are free trial versions of iA Writer 5.6.
PDF viewer
The other 5.5 upgrade was the addition of a PDF viewer. When I write for my website1 I can publish text direct to WordPress. All the formatting comes with the words. If I work for a client who needs a Word document, yes that is almost every client, I can save my iA Writer document in a docx format.
Adding the ability to save in PDF format takes this further. Yet, like many new features, I don’t use it. Or, more accurately, I haven’t used it yet.
That’s not the point. Each feature upgrade expands the software’s reach to users who need more than basic text editing but not as much as a word processor. IA Writer rolls out a few new features every year, but you couldn’t say the software is bloated or even on the road to bloated.
iA Writer 5.6
We’re now at iA Writer 5.6. It’s been around now for a month. The latest version adds a style checker. It could help improve your writing. The checker looks for cliches, fillers and redundancies. When they appear in your text, they are grey.
You can choose to edit them if you wish.
I don’t always agree with the software style decisions. Journalism relies on short simple language. While that can get hackneyed, it’s a way of getting a message over fast.
And there are words iA Writer 5.6 doesn’t approve of, like also or too, that are useful for journalism.
Good housekeeping
The remaining updates in iA Writer 5.6 are all background housekeeping things that developers do and casual users may not notice. Files now open faster, but that was never an issue for me. The noticeable background update is that huge iA Writer files don’t slow down.
IA Writer’s price has climbed over the years. When I first bought the software I paid NZ$3. It was a promotional price. Today the software costs US$30 for the Mac and $9 for the iPad or iPhone. You can get it from the relevant app store. There are free trial versions.
You have to buy both if you plan to use the software on a Mac and an iOS device. I don’t begrudge it.
Compared with the alternatives it’s a bargain. You have to pay roughly four times that amount every year to use Microsoft Word.
Other word processors can cost more. This is important. Journalists and others who write for a living get paid in ways that make it hard to budget for a regular subscription. A flat one-off fee is better. You know where you are and you know for certain there will never be a month where you face not paying the software subscription or skipping a meal.
Critics
You’ll see critics complain that iA Writer doesn’t have collaboration tools. In part that’s because the idea of collaboration doesn’t sit well with distraction-free writing. Nothing is more distracting than someone jumping it with an annoying, pedantic edit while you are crafting your next perfect piece of prose.
Collaboration is important. It is not the be all and end all of working with others.
The upside is that it’s easy for iA Writer to work in with collaboration tools. At times when I’m asked to work with, say, Google Docs, I will write first in iA Writer, then load the text into a shared Doc for the editing party to begin. I’ve been known to pull paragraphs or sections from the shared document, paste them into iA Writer, make my edits and return the text.
IA Writer isn’t for everyone. Many people feel they need the handholding they get from a product like Word. Or they feel comfortable using the same thing as everyone else. There are companies, clients and individual managers who will insist you use Word.
When I was thinking about this idea earlier, it occurred to me there is an analogy with music. IA Writer is to a word processor what, say, a fretless string instrument is to a guitar or keyboard. If you are on top of your writing game and confident, you can get better results without the guiding baggage. If that’s not you, then fine. You have alternatives.
As an aside, I’m using iA Writer 5.6 now and there’s a neat set of Markdown codes for creating footnotes. ↩︎
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2014 Ford F-150
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
Typical Repair Cost:
$960
Average Mileage:
43,350 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
not sure (5 reports)
replace master cylinder and brake booster (2 reports)
brakes problem
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2014 Ford F-150 Owner Comments
problem #7
F-150 Lariet 3.5L
Automatic transmission
57,788 miles
This occurred a month after having new ceramic brake pads, rotors and calipers installed. It only started happening in the rain and the check rear brakes light came on in the failure. We shut the engine off as our mechanic told us and the light went out but then when using it again later that same day when the rain happened again they failed turning onto our home street. Big Lump in my Throat,
- Bonnie R., Aylmer, ON, Canada
problem #6
F-150 XLS 3.5L Ecoboost
Automatic transmission
50,952 miles
Ford Canada knowingly sold me a brand new truck fully aware that this type of failure could occur. There is no way in hell that you should have a catastrophic brake failure that comes with absolutely no warning whatsoever. Despite many articles to the contrary Ford Canada denies that any problem exists, despite issuing recalls in 2016 for the exact same problem but it doesn’t cover my vehicle. Perhaps it only covered vehicles in black, grey or white body colours? You listening FORD? This isn’t going away. I am coming after your ass.
- Hugh E., Calgary, AB, Canada
problem #5
F-150 King Ranch 3.5L
Automatic transmission
33,000 miles
I hit a car turning left in front of me. I could not stop my truck. It took me about a quarter mile to stop. Then when the tow truck checked, I had no brakes. After getting my truck back from the collision shop, I will be afraid to drive it. I would like to know what happened and will this happen again.
- Mary H., Toledo, OH, US
problem #4
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F-150 XLT 3.5L Ecoboost
Automatic transmission
95,000 miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
While driving 70 mph down a busy expressway with my family in the truck, my brakes went out with no warning just before a traffic pile up. Luckily I was able to get the vehicle stopped using the side medium, down shifting and using my emergency brake. A low brake fluid error popped up on my dashboard. My first reaction was I must have hit something in the road. After examining around the truck I notice there wasn't any visible signs of any leakage. After doing a quick google search I found where this was an issue with 2013-2014 f150s.
I contacted the nearest Ford dealer and had my truck towed in. The initial reaction I got from everyone was this was an issue Ford knew about and it would be covered under a recall. After doing a vin check I was informed my truck is not covered under the current recall (even though I am experiencing the exact same issues the recall vehicles are experiencing). I was told by the dealer they could not replace the parts under the recall and I would need to contact Ford for any assistance. After speaking with Ford I was told they would not cover my truck because of the high mileage (95,000 miles)and the fact my truck's VIN does not pop up under the recall. As far as the mileage is concerned I'm a contractor who travels often for work. I avg. a thousand miles a week and sometimes more. All open road highway driving. So yes my truck has high mileage but there is not a lot of stop and got wear on the vehicle. As far as the truck not being covered under the recall, What does it take? Someone to die? What if I had not been lucky enough to get the truck stopped safely. We are talking about my family ( myself, my wife, a 5yr old and a 2yr old.) could have been seriously injured or killed.
After contacting Ford several times (even after talking to a member of management) with my concerns I was pretty much told sorry about your luck and I should save my receipt in case there was ever a recall I could get my money back. Needless to say I got stuck with an $814 service bill. Please understand I am not looking for a hand out. If my transmission had failed on the truck and there wasn't any current issue with ford I would have paid to get the truck fixed and I wouldn't be writing this complaint right now. The fact that there is a known problem and Ford would not cover me is the reason I am both upset and disappointed with them.
I've owned and driven Ford products for the last 15-20 years and unfortunately this will be my last one. I will be looking to trade the truck in the coming weeks. It's disappointing Ford chose $814 over a committed loyal customer.
- Jeremiah J., Orlando, FL, US
problem #3
F-150 Lariat 3.6L V6
Automatic transmission
18,000 miles
Got into my truck, put it in reverse to back out of drive. Truck didn't stop, the pedal went all the way to the floor and the truck wound up in my neighbors yard. I knew right then, I had just experienced the brake recall that my truck is currently under. I had gotten a recall notice that I would be contacted when parts were available, however, I did not know the brake issue could be a catastrophic failure. It could have been a whole lot worse, had my brakes gone out the month before, when I was vacationing in the mountains. I have owned GM trucks prior to buying this New Ford F150,18 months ago. I never had to have my GM's towed to the shop, and now I've had this Ford towed twice. If your Ford is currently one the vehicles under the Brake Master recall, you had better realize just what that means when you go to put on brakes and you don't have any.
- Dennis K., Troy, AL, US
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problem #2
F-150 FX2 3.5L
Automatic transmission
27,050 miles
I want to share a scary thing that just happened to me. I completely lost my brakes in my 2014 F150. Pedal went all the way to the floor. It left me stranded and could have killed/injured me or someone else. After it happened I Googled 'Ford brake issues' and discovered that this is under investigation but no recall. It is the Eco boost engine only to my knowledge so if you have this vehicle BEWARE it happened out of the blue. Thank God nobody was hurt.
On 5/17/2016 while backing out of a parking space, I applied the brakes to place the vehicle into drive and the brake pedal went to the floor. The truck did not stop immediately but I could hear the sound of what I assumed were the brake pads against the rotors and the truck slowly came to a stop. Immediately after the brakes went to the floor, the dash alarm indicated red and audible beeps telling me to check brake fluid. I left the vehicle in the parking spot and called for a ride home. We were approx 10 miles from home. The next day, Ford Roadside Assistance towed the vehicle to Ford of Clermont.
The service writer advised me that they would be replacing the master cylinder and the booster pump and should be repaired in a day or two. On 5/19/2016 the service writer calls me to let me know that they are replacing my lines as well and the Ford wants my brake system returned to them with fluid in the line so that they can inspect them for the failure.
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On 5/20/2016 I contacted Ford customer service and told them that although they are replacing the brake parts, Ford has not corrected the problem with the replacement parts. Ford did not offer to be proactive, they advised me that if the problem should happen again that I should contact them for assistance. I do not feel safe in this vehicle, I do not feel safe towing with this vehicle and I do not feel safe placing passengers in this vehicle..Exactly why I purchased the vehicle in the first place!!!
Update from May 25, 2016: This has now become a recall.
NHTSA Recall Number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> AWAITING# Recall Date: May 23, 2016Manufacturer Recall Number: 16S24SUMMARY:SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO VISUAL AND AUDIBLE WARNINGS OF LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL TO THE OPERATOR AND MAY LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND FEEL. FORD IS AWARE OF NINE ACCIDENT ALLEGATIONS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES THAT MIGHT RELATE TO THIS CONDITION, WITH NO INJURIES; AND ONE ALLEGED INJURY NOT RELATED TO THE ACCIDENTS.SAFETY RISK:DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID LOSS FROM THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER, THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE AN AUDIBLE CHIME, MESSAGE CENTER ALERT, RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND MAY BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND FEEL. IN THE EVENT THAT A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID IS SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH TO REDUCE BRAKE FUNCTION TO THE FRONT WHEELS, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE LONGER PEDAL TRAVEL, INCREASED PEDAL EFFORT, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FULL BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD REMAIN IN THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE CIRCUIT.REMEDY:OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED FOLLOWING WORKSHOP MANUAL PROCEDURES. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE BOOSTER WILL BE REPLACED IF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. FORD IS EXCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY PROGRAM WOULD PROVIDE FOR A FREE REPAIR FOR THIS CONCERN. FORD WILL FORWARD A COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO DEALERS TO THE AGENCY WHEN AVAILABLE.RECALL STATUS: Recall INCOMPLETE. Remedy not yet available MANUFACTURER NOTES:TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR CALL YOUR FORD DEALER.THIS RECALL DATA LAST REFRESHED: May 25, 2016
- ford f-150, Clermont, FL, US
problem #1
F-150 XLT 3.5L V6 Ecoboost
Automatic transmission
21,500 miles
This is a common / known problem, I'm guessing by the other complaints:
Driving back from a football game with my 10 year old son. The low brake fluid warning light came on. I stopped at a gas station and bought a some replacement fluid (12oz).. I was thinking it was probably a slow leak and I could just top it off. I had to go back in and buy another 12oz of fluid to get it to a reasonable level. Then I was on my way. About 20 minutes later, the light came back on and I immediately pulled into a parking lot and added the 3rd 12oz of fluid that I had purchased (just in case), which got me home. Then, in the morning when I came out to check on it, the pedal went to the floor.
There is no indication of brake fluid in my driveway. No spillage that I could find. I put over 36oz of fluid in that thing. I just dont know where it would be going.
Called Ford Roadside Service and they dispatched a tow truck and it is now at the dealer.
Now I need to figure out how to get a) to the dealer in the morning, b) pick up a rental car and c) get to work.
WTF FORD.. I hope you do have the parts in stock.
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Update from Jan 8, 2016: Not a good experience with the dealer.
Just like the forums state: It was both the master cylinder and a bad brake booster. This fix was covered under warranty but due to the Ford Diagnostic process, they opt to fix only one thing at a time. 'Do only the minimum necessary and let the customer come back when / if it fails.'
I took this back to the shop twice; the second time to fix the booster which I had already told them about. It's nearly always both and the dealership knows this, but they don't much care.
I can't blame Ford for incompetence, but I can tell you Lexus handles these issues better.