Category Archives: technology
Previewing Windows 8
I’ve been hearing about Windows 8, the forthcoming version of Microsoft’s computer operating system, for months on the Windows Weekly netcast I watch regularly on the TWiT network. But I’ve never caught more than a glimpse of it in action. I … Continue reading
Modulating My Music: An alternative way to listen to an iPhone on an old car stereo
February 18, 2012 I love my 2001 Toyota Camry, the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. Its stereo includes both a CD player and cassette deck, and I made good use of the former for a few years and ran … Continue reading
A Sinister Mr. Fix-It
For friends and colleagues I’ve always been the go-to guy for help with computers. I’ve written many training manuals and tip sheets, and after years of purely volunteer work I’m now paid a minimal annual stipend to help keep computers … Continue reading
Childhood Impressions
It is rare that an illustration for a technology article arrests my attention through its art, but this one sure did. Not only is it a great sketch, but that kid looks a lot like I did in fifth grade. … Continue reading
The New Kindles
Regular readers know that I bought the first Kindle for $360 in June 2008, then in February 2009 I gave it away and bought a Kindle 2 for another $360, and in September 2010 I gave that away and bought a Kindle 3 for … Continue reading
Meador Manor 