Category Archives: Technology

AppleTV as a First-Class iOS Device

I believe that Apple is still dabbling (and more) in the TV arena, but that it will be AppleTV “set-top box” driven rather than a full-scale television screen. Moving into the TV arena would actually be a reason to complicate … Continue reading

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7 inch iPad Would Be a Canary in a Coal Mine

The rumors about a 7 inch iPad just don’t ring true to me. Steve Jobs himself said there was no need for one. Evidence shows that the smaller the screen, the less internet use. A 1024×768 resolution at that size … Continue reading

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Book Published! Nonzwakazi: One Woman’s Story in South Africa

I’ve been working with Ali Michael and Nonzwakazi to publish an iBook on the Apple iTunes iBookstore. It’s been approved and is available on iTunes! amoxil visa Ali wrote the book as her thesis between 1998 and 2000. It tells … Continue reading

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One more thing…

As I was saying goodbye to Teresa this morning, on my way to work, I heard just a brief few words from the radio, tuned to NPR, “… and Apple has…” and I immediately knew. I listened a bit more … Continue reading

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Ten (More) Commandments for the Digital Age

We were discussing some of the stats in LukeW’s data Monday yesterday, when I made a crack about not using Twitter on the sabbath. That led to a silly conversation and some additional mental riffs on the need for some … Continue reading

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Hard Drive Failure on My MacBook

I’ve been pretty lucky with my (original) MacBook.  I never had the issues of overheating etc. that plagued others with the first Intel MacBooks.  Yes, my white case has yellow spots where my hands rest beneath the keyboard, but heck, … Continue reading

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Our DSL/VoIP are Working Again

You can use our normal home number once more.

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DSL/VOIP Down – Please Use Our Cell Numbers

Our phone line seems to have a serious issue.  The repairs won’t be done until sometime this week.  We have no DSL and since we use VOIP, our normal phone number won’t work either.  Use our cell phone numbers until … Continue reading

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My MacBook Works

I’m reading lots in the blogosphere about problems with MacBook laptops. Random shutdowns, noises, overheating, discolorations, etc. Maybe I’m just lucky, or maybe I am part of a silent majority. I’ve had no problems with my MacBook since some initial … Continue reading

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I Have My MacBook

I have my new MacBook. Getting used to Mac again. Many small, subtle things are so different. But I have to say… those Apple/Microsoft commercials where they claim you never have to restart a Mac? Not true at all. Especially … Continue reading

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