Last time, we talked about Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). That’s great for home use, but what about when you’re traveling or just away from a power outlet? You know your phone or tablet is prone to die just when you need it most. The easiest way to deal with this … Continue reading →
I’m a solid believer in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Definitely use a surge protector, but why do you need or want an UPS? The number one reason is so your computer doesn’t experience a rude shut down in either a power outage or a power blip. You know the kind. … Continue reading →
Computer backup solutions are a challenge. You don’t know if they really work until you need them. Then it’s too late to find out they don’t. Since shortly after I got my Mac Mini in November of 2008, I’ve had a one terabyte external USB drive connected to it that … Continue reading →
Today’s tech stuff topic is something anyone can use — if they want a voice on the internet with no hassle. All you need to use it is a Twitter account. You don’t have to use the Twitter account, but you need one to be able to post articles on … Continue reading →
For tech stuff, I’m going to talk about the Withings Smart Body Analyzer Scale. I got one last month, but I haven’t been here to use it except for the first three days. Even so, I have some fascinating things to report about this nifty tool (if you don’t mind … Continue reading →
I recently set up email on my new MacBookPro. For the first time, I’ve set up every email account I have on a common machine. I also made the switch from using POP email boxes to IMAP email boxes. Some people have asked me what the difference is, so today, … Continue reading →
Mobile readers, I just discovered a few usability issues for the site (my sidebar is virtually inaccessible to you). The mobile version of the site looks great (I think), but I need to keep in mind how it looks and works when I’m referring to things in posts. I’m not … Continue reading →
Back in December, someone posted on Facebook asking about a website/mobile app called Lift. It was supposed to be something to help people establish new habits or work on achieving goals. I hadn’t heard it, but I decided to give it a look. That choice has spawned a whole bunch … Continue reading →
CES stands for Consumer Electronics Show, and it kicks off every year in January. This year is now different, and this was the week of the wearable. Apparently, the in things for 2014 is wearable electronics. Here’s a good overview article. In short, when I hear “wearable,” I think of … Continue reading →
The new Mac Pro is in an incredible design feat, but it’s also an incredibly powerful machine in an extremely compact package. BGR.com wondered how much it would cost to build a comparable Windows machine. The base model Mac Pro costs $2999 (no monitor, mouse, or keyboard), and the top … Continue reading →