I’m learning some things I do not like about OS X’s included back up software called Time Machine. If you’re like me, you don’t like to mess with things like this too much, because if they don’t work as expected, you’ve destroyed a perfectly good machine. If they do work … Continue reading →
The adoption gap between Apple and Microsoft seems to be narrowing. Microsoft is the clear winner on entry price alone. Or is it? Apple makes a tremendous little computer called the Mini. It’s designed for people leery of Apple’s higher cost iMacs and MacBooks — Pro or otherwise, with a … Continue reading →
When I switched the the Mac Operating System in late 2008, I also purchased a copy of Microsoft Office. I don’t use the Office components all that much, but I do use Entourage, the mail client that came with the set up. Microsoft has since abandoned the program in deference … Continue reading →
In late August, I bought a Fitbit One. One feature I was curious about (but wasn’t the reason I bought it for) was sleep tracking. Was it accurate or useful? I wasn’t sure, but it was easy to use, so I thought I’d give it a try and see. To … Continue reading →
I’m trying to put together some decent things for folks interesting in my writing. You’d think it wouldn’t be so tough, and I’ve reached the conclusion I’m probably over-thinking and making it harder than it’s supposed to be. Except, I’m not sure what I’m doing to make it so hard. … Continue reading →
What are internet utilities? For my purposes, I’m calling them online services that help you do work of some kind. For instance, file sharing is a popular one. I’ve chosen to use Dropbox for mine. I don’t typically share my files with anyone but me, but since I operate on … Continue reading →
August 25, 2013: After years of using a basic, reliable Omron HJ-112 digital pedometer, I decided I wanted one that syncs steps with my Lose It! app that I use. I still highly recommend the Omron. You can put it in your pocket and forget it. It saves a week’s … Continue reading →
Have you ever thought about getting a home video surveillance system? We’ve been considering it. Mostly because we really want to know what the cats are really doing overnight, because we come downstairs and at least one set of curtains is on the floor (they’re no tension rods, so they’re … Continue reading →
You’re traveling. You want to be connected. What do you take? My husband and I travel pretty regularly, and we travel fully equipped to participate in a computerized world. I travel with an 11″ MacBook Air, an iPad2, and an iPhone5 (32G). My husband travels with a 15″ Sony desktop … Continue reading →
Of all the announcements at Apple’s developer conference, I think the OS X Mavericks one caught my interest the most. Yes, all day battery life in the MacBook Air is very welcome, but I can’t upgrade my Air yet. The Mac Pro announcement was long overdue. IOS7 is a work … Continue reading →