I have had Apple's HomePod for a few weeks now and here is what you need to know. Here are the questions you need to ask yourself before purchasing a HomePod. Do you use Apple Music? If not, then you will not enjoy having the HomePod. No other streaming music services work with it, even... Continue Reading →
Finance data on your phone?
Something we all use our computer for is financial data. Accessing your bank account, investments, and paying bills is extremely convient and easy to do. But what about your phone? Many of us are already doing these common tasks on them. Many seem reluctant because of concerns. Here are the most common concerns I hear... Continue Reading →
Nice try Apple, but Pandora makes Do Not Disturb While Driving a bigger distraction
Apple has a new feature in iOS 11, Do not disturb while driving (DNDD). I like this feature. I like the idea of my phone being less distracting while driving. I like the idea of others on the road being less distracted too, but this feature has one big flaw. Specifically for me it's Pandora.... Continue Reading →
To blog or not to blog?
Do you blog? Maybe you should. Here is why I do it.
Airport Extreme surprise
Everyone knows I am all about Apple products these days, but this one caught me by surprise. I don't use the provided wifi router from my internet provider (AT&T). They SUCK!!!!. I have always had my own router/wifi for security and better performance. I was using a ASUS router ($130) with a customized open source... Continue Reading →
The personal devices I use…
I have an iPhone, iPad, Mac Mini, Watch, TV and AirPods....I am all in on Apple products. Recently (today as a matter of fact), I have decided to put down the iPad. It's a great device and I use it daily, but do I need it. I have used once since the beginning and love... Continue Reading →
Teens and social media
Guided social media usage is just common sense parenting and a very good opportunity to teach your teens how to use the internet and be safe doing so.
Apple is not perfect.
I have some complaints about Apple. Mac login with Apple Watch does not work. Sometimes after a fresh reboot it might work once, but on a whole it does not. This was one of the main reason I purchased a Mac Mini and an Apple Watch. It's the 21st century and the idea of the... Continue Reading →
Airpods – In a word AWESOME!
This is not a review of the specs, you can read about that on Apple's website. This is a personal review of their use and function. I've struggled with how to do that. What does everyone want to hear about them that hasn't been said? FIT - They do, surprisingly. These are the first ear pods that... Continue Reading →
Trying a new blog application
Based on App store reviews and being recommended as one of the Best Apps of 2016, I am trying out a new blogging tool, Desk 3.0. I am struggling a bit with the use of the application. It seems to publish to WordPress easily and has all the right setting form tags, categories, and publishing.... Continue Reading →