Category Archives: Technology

iPad Tool or Toy?

In July 2010 I finally purchased an iPad 32GB+3G with the intent of developing applications on it.  At the time of purchase I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect.  I have heard many people describe it as a big iPhone … Continue reading

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CentOS an inexpensive alternative to RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)

If you need to practice on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution but don’t have the cash to play with an official Red Hat version, what are you going to do?  You’re going to look for an affordable (FREE) alternative … Continue reading

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Otter Box Defender update

It has been 90 days since I first bought my iPhone and the Otter Box to protect it.  I wrote a post about it in January, iPhone insurance aka OtterBox Defender. During this time I have probably dropped my phone more than … Continue reading

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Multi-platform notes application

Today I learned about an application called Evernote.  It’s a note-taking program that helps people keep track of things like pictures, notes, voice recordings, etc.  There have been many apps that keep notes, but Evernote also records geo-positioning information, so you can … Continue reading

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iPhone Remote controls iTunes

I recently discovered that you can remotely control iTunes on your computer using WiFi through a Free iTunes Remote App.  For me this was great news. Why is this so great?

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iBART helps you get there

I am planning a trip to MacWorld Expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.  In the past, I’ve always driven into the city, paid the bridge toll, then paid for parking there.  This year, I’m planning on taking the … Continue reading

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iProgram

With the recent introduction of the iPad, the question has been posed by many people.  Will you get an iPad?  I didn’t have to think very hard on this question. 

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iPhone insurance aka OtterBox Defender

When you think about protection for a cell phone you might think about insurance. That’s usually available for most cell phones, but apparenly AT&T doesn’t carry insurance for the iPhone.  Probably because it has some vulnerable areas like the entire front surface made … Continue reading

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iPhone 3GS review

I recently purchased an iPhone 3GS with 16GB of memory.  This is my first iPhone and my first experience using Apple’s multi-touch interface.  I have never used an iPod touch either.  I purchased the iPhone  for the purpose of learning Objective-C, … Continue reading

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Google Calendar does SMS Reminders

You have a lots of appointments to keep.  You need something to help you remember when to leave for your next appointment.  Wouldn’t it be great if you got a text message that told you about a meeting coming up?  Google … Continue reading

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