Apple

A girl named Siri

So far today I’ve used Siri to set several reminders. In some cases I asked her to remind me at a certain time in other cases I asked her to remind me when I get to or leave a certain place. It’s worked pretty much flawlessly so far. The geofenced reminders seem so futuristic that [...]

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Defaults

By default, both Windows and Android annoy the shit out of you. That is their default, out of the box state. When you buy a Windows computer, there are many things you must do to make it serviceable. When you buy an Android powered phone, you must go through a similar process.1 This is the [...]

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Genius

I never had the pleasure of meeting Steve Jobs. Now it’s certain that I never will. Like Apple or not, Mr. Jobs was one of the greatest minds of our time. His combination of genius, creativity, and personality were wholly unique. The world will be less bright without him. My prayers are with his family. Rest [...]

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Markdown, iOS, and Nebulous Notes

Markdown, iOS, and Nebulous Notes Markdown and iOS are my tools of choice for writing away from my desk. The only hangup is writing Markdown links with the iOS keyboard. Since the square brackets [ ] are used, and hidden away on the third level keyboard… It’s a bit of a hassle. Fortunately, at least [...]

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Microsoft PC Not the Answer

With HP’s announcement that they were ditching the PC manufacturing business, folks around the tubes have been wondering what happens next. The idea of Microsoft buying the PC division from HP came up, and I have to say I think it’s an awful one. Ben Brooks’ thoughts on the subject: Certainly sales wouldn’t be robust [...]

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Two Things

Thing one: Wow. Thing two: Mark all as read.

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