Category: Employee Thoughts

We often write about the importance of having a current backup. Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform you’re using. One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computer’s internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed. She brought everything…

Even though your new Mac comes with a wealth of exceptional software bundled in, there are still a few important add-ons to consider. Here is a list of a few titles to help get prepared for the first day of classes. Apple iWork: Though TextEdit (Snow Leopard’s included word processor) can be sufficient for jotting…

Picking the perfect Mac to accompany a collegiate adventure may seem like an arduous task to some. At a glance, the multitudinous array of custom configurations and pricing tiers may leave you saying “giga-what!?” What is important to consider when selecting a machine and the accessories to go along with it is, the classic balance…

With the rising prominence of touchscreen based devices such as the iPad and iPhone, it is easy to overlook the significance of choosing the proper mouse in a more traditional desktop environment. Though Apple includes it’s slick and versatile Magic Mouse with every new iMac, if you’re looking to add a mouse to a Mac…

If you’re looking to make the most of the upcoming 4th of July weekend, you know it means breaking out the grill, cranking the tunes, and letting the drinks and good times flow. Here’s a set of great iPhone apps to aid in planning/throwing the perfect party for your family and friends. The Weather Channel…

I started using a RSS reader recently when I was faced with far too many blogs to check per day for a fitness project I’ve been a part of. Checking close to 20 blogs every day meant opening the domain, remembering if I read that article, then going on to the next one. It ended…

With 3 million sold in just 80 days, the iPad is a runaway success. Since the device’s release on April 3rd, developers have created over 11,000 iPad specific apps. Though all existing iPhone apps will run on the device, there’s something great about running apps specifically designed for the 9.7-in display in their high-res glory.…

One of most amazing features of the iPhone 4 is the new 5 megapixel camera. Though the camera doesn’t sport the highest megapixel count on the smartphone market, Steve Jobs emphasized that the sheer number of megapixels does not necessarily make or break a digital camera any longer. Other features such as a backside illumination…

This is, of course, written on my iPad. No editing has been done on a separate computer. This is day five of owning this incredible device. Why so late? I gave it a month to decide whether or not one would fit into my life. I found myself borrowing my friend’s so often that I…

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