Category: 1029: New Operating System Features, Big Brother is Watching, Sensors

My granddaughter, Khadija, turned 18 this week. It was here in Kibbles that I first said “just call me gramps” and of course, my grandkids do just that. But to have a granddaughter choosing a college just seems impossible – aren’t I just like 25 years old? College is unbelievably expensive. I did not realize…

Somewhere along the line, even basic devices started becoming loaded with sensors. iPhones (and indeed many smartphones) now come with a pretty wide array of sensors. This includes things like basic light sensors, proximity sensors, accelerometers, barometers, magnetometers, and of course, the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Some of these sensors are pretty interesting and easy…

Okay this article is admittedly partially a soapbox but I think most of you will agree. I believe that our congress sold out to the large internet providers like Comcast, AT&T, Verizon and others when both houses passed legislation to strip away internet privacy rules that prevented these same internet providers from SELLING your personal…

Apple just released new versions of all its operating systems–iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS–fixing bugs, plugging security holes, and, best of all, adding a few new features. Here are four things you can do once you’ve updated. 1: *Sleep better after using your Mac late at night* macOS 10.12.4 Sierra has gained Night Shift, a…

_Dear Friends,_ Another snowstorm is in the forecast for Vermont where Spring is just an abstract concept. I haven’t seen any pictures of daffodils yet. Meanwhile, we are enjoying the boring sunshine down here in Key West. I like the fact that sunset is around 7:45 so that I can finish work and still have…