Category Archives: technology
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
A New HDTV
Time for another installment of my HDTV saga. At the start of 2008 I cancelled my cable TV subscription and purchased a Tivo DVR so that I could watch and record over-the-air HDTV broadcasts on my 2003 30” CRT HDTV. … Continue reading
iPad Keyboard Tricks and Tips
Episode 3 of the TWiT network’s iPad Today podcast included some handy Tricks and Tips, prompting me to search out some more. Here are my favorites: Swipe up on the comma/explanation mark key on the virtual keyboard to insert an … Continue reading
