I love that my macOS computer unlocks when I sit down. This little piece of magic is due to my Watch.
Unlock macOS with your Watch – Fixed
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 →
Backup your data.
In the aftermath of Harvey, in between the thoughts and prayers for all those affected, I have to wonder how many of them lost all the information on their computers. Today amist all the distruction, this is a small concern, but at some point it will come up. Backups are SO IMPORTANT!!!! We need to... Continue Reading →
Wired is still better, use it where you can.
In today's connected world most devices are wireless. Phones, tablets, TVs, laptops and gaming consoles. But if at all possible you should use a wired connection where you can.
To blog or not to blog?
Do you blog? Maybe you should. Here is why I do it.
Oh yeah…I can code!
I don't get to code as often as I use to. In fact, it feels that I haven't done much at all for the last 7-8 years. So, I set out to learn (remember) I can. The times, languages, and systems have changed, but the rules haven't. After many hours of working on some ideas,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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