R.I.P.: Steve Jobs Has Died

  We all knew this was going to happen. From ABC News… By NED POTTER (@NedPotterABC) and COLLEEN CURRY Oct. 5, 2011 Steve Jobs, the mastermind behind Apple‘s iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, has died in California. Jobs was 56. His death was reported by The Associated Press, citing Apple. Jobs co-founded Apple Computer [...]

These Are a Few of My Favorite (iPad) Things

I’m sick of reading about offensive tweets by 50 Cent, gay bullying and evangelical bigots. So, let’s lighten it up with a review of my five favorite iPad apps. Criteria for my review: Frequency of use Ease of use Interface and design Usefulness Cost Well, let’s dive in. 1. Flipboard This app turns your social [...]

An Apple a Day…Confessions of an Apple Addict

After an initial dislike of my MacBook in 2006, I think I’ve been bitten by the Apple bug. In our house, we have: MacBook (Rich) MacBook Pro (Dan) MacBook Pro #2 (Dan’s work) iPhone (both of us) Apple TV iPod Classic iPod Shuffle iPod Shuffle #2 (missing in action) Should we go to AA (Apple [...]

Live…from my iPad – Cute Bunny Alert

I am blogging right now from my fairly new iPad which I predict will change our consumption of media as we know it. I went for the entry-level 16 gig wi-fi version which suits my “surfing on the couch,” reading, Facebooking and other needs quite well. Not interested in giving AT&T any more money, either. [...]

Playing With My New iPhone Video Camera

I have to say that I’m in love with my iPhone. Why I held out so long is beyond me. But anyways, here’s my quick home movie – shot and sent to YouTube right from the phone. A far cry from Fotomat in my childhood.

Lovin’ the new Safari

Imagine that your browser works like iTunes – the new Safari 4.0 Public Beta is cool and fast.  Here’s the shot of my recent history.  You can also flip through all past pages like you do album art.  This is how an Apple browser should work! The only oddity are the tabs on top of [...]

RIP: 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Monitor (otherwise known as Louise)

The the left is my beautiful 23-inch Apple Cinema HD display, Louise, in happier times.  Last night, just after a short 16 months of life, the monitor died – leaving a young MacBook Pro and it’s owner orphaned.  It had so MUCH life to live! And, at an original cost of over $800, the monitor’s [...]

The Apple-natics Wait for the iPhone

Location: Downtown Palo Alto, CA Apple Store Time: 12:15 p.m. July 10, 2008 How long?: In line since 8pm last evening The phones go on sale at 8am tomorrow morning.  Hope you sleep well!

I’m an Apple Addict

My two-year old MacBook broke down on me this week. At the moment, he is in surgery at some Apple repair shop having a new motherboard installed – basically, the equivalent of a heart transplant. I was devestated. Basically, I’ve grown quite attached to our Apple products: my MacBook, I-Pod, and Apple TV. Some of [...]