Category Archives: technology
Skinning the Kindle
I love my Kindle 3 (since I’ve rid myself of the defective cover from Amazon), but now I carry it around without a cover and its drab brown case was uninspiring. So I splurged on the Library skin from DecalGirl. Here … Continue reading
GPS-Enhanced Day Hikes
The MotionX GPS app on my iPhone has added greatly to the enjoyment of my day hikes. Without it I’d be far more nervous about hiking solo on unfamiliar trails. On a hike I can use MotionX to see how … Continue reading
The Case of the Crashing Kindle
I’ve always loved mysteries. As a child I began reading Hardy Boys books long before I reached their target age. My generous parents allowed me to eventually own all of the hardcover versions and reread them countless times. Then, desperate … Continue reading
The Shrinking Portable Computer
November 19, 2010 As noted in the summary of my personal computers, I bought my first laptop computer back in 1997. I’ve bought three laptops since then, including a new MacBook Air which arrived yesterday. I brought them together for a … Continue reading
Thin Is In
For years I relied upon desktop computers, but I’ve used three different styles of Dell laptop computers at work over the years and a laptop has been my main machine at school for seven years. At home I’ve owned laptops … Continue reading
Meador Manor 