Short distance socializing on the net
So much of the prevalent social media available is really long distance socializing. Long lost college buddies, old business palls, friends who’ve moved away and other distant friends. What about the...
View ArticleWatch me, baby!
Well the Apple watch’s last few secrets have been revealed and still questions abound. “Why do I need one?” “What’s the killer app for this watch?” “Who’s going to pay $350 to $10,000 for a watch?”...
View ArticleMicrofiber – not just for cleaning cloths
We’ve all see and possibly used them, microfiber cloths. Absolutely the best thing to clean your glasses with, never scratches and wipes away dirt and oils instantly. They work for cleaning screens...
View ArticleWhat your cell phone knows, as well as other devices.
As Edward Snowden has told us the US government is tracking a lot of information about us. But then again so is Walmart and a great deal of other companies. Most companies can buy information about...
View ArticleThe Waze to go
As part of our ongoing investigation into using all the publicity supplied data that is flowing freely on the Internet, we would be remiss if we didn't talk about Waze. Waze is a GPS app for smart...
View ArticleCar power?
We like portable power sources, whether they are promising behemoths like the Trontium Reactor or smaller, lighter power packs like the packable lines from Goal Zero. However, portability is key....
View ArticlePlug in anywhere – Tech for travel
So you’re thinking about what to pack for the trip to Europe. Passports, got them. Light rain gear, got it. Chargers for your laptop, phone and possible tablet? Not so fast. Some chargers and...
View ArticleAncestry anyone?
Everyone’s related to someone, possibly even someone special. Of course it’s easier to trace your ancestors if they were “someone special.” That’s simply because the records were better for a select...
View ArticleLost in the Cloud?
Many of us have either chosen or been “Press-Ganged” into the cloud. Press Gangs used to roam the docks looking for likely prospects to crew ships leaving for far away or dangerous places....
View ArticleWatch me
I was going to write this post last week but I felt I needed more time. More time with my new Apple watch, more time to get used to wearing and using it and more time to study how it was changing the...
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