Category: 755: HeyTell Review, To Multitask or Not To Multitask?, Keyboard Shortcuts, A Greener AppleCare

Though it does not happen often with Apple computers we all know how frustrating it is to have an Application start misbehaving. Whether it quits unexpectedly or flat out stops responding, it can be incredibly aggravating. When an Application unexpectedly quits you can lose data and, quite often, your patience. Unfortunately, you can not predict…

Over the years there’ve been reports from various end users that Apple’s packaging of service parts is preposterously and unnecessarily large for the product inside. Of particular note was the recall of the latest form-factor USB power adapter for iPhone. The first version had a defect that could cause dangerous failure, and anyone who’d bought…

With the release of the iPhone 4 last summer came the ability to multitask between applications in iOS, Apple’s mobile operating system. In the following months it would also make its way to the iPod Touch and the iPad. The ability to quickly switch between apps, pause and continue a game, finish downloads and keep…

We’re all familiar with instant messaging, and there seems to be no end to the list of iOS apps for chatting with your friends. Recently I started using an app that lets you send instant messages with your voice instead of text. HeyTell, by Voxilate, turns your iOS device into a walkie-talkie. HeyTell makes it…

Happy Tuesday, After nearly fifteen years of service to Small Dog Electronics, Mark Engelhardt is moving on to pursue his own entrepreneurial interests, and most definitely to spend more time sailing and working on his home in Montpelier. He’s been an advisor, mentor, and friend to me, and if you’ve ever interacted with Small Dog,…