On the 30th anniversary of the Mac, I thought I’d share my Mac using/buying history. I didn’t buy my first Mac until 2010, but I had been using them daily for a number of years leading up to that purchase. Here they are in chronological order:
Contest: Win Sneak Preview Tickets to the New Steve Jobs Movie
Attention Halifax (and area) readers: I have a double pass to the new Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher to give away!
Keeping Your Smartphone Charged on the Go
Many people rely on their cell phones, and many are disappointed with the poor battery life currently on offer. So, what are the options to keep charged on the go?
Thoughts on the Canon 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT
If you shoot Canon and want to do wireless off-camera flash, I think Canon has finally sussed it and has provided an excellent (albeit slightly expensive) solution with the new 600EX-RT flash and ST-E3-RT transmitter.
The NTSB is Swapping BlackBerrys for iPhones
The US National Transportation Safety Board is dumping RIM devices for iPhones due to reliability issues.
Backup Your Data!
You need to backup your data. Put it in your calendar for this weekend or next weekend. Make a plan. All hard drives fail, it’s just a matter of when. We all know someone who has lost data, so take some steps now to save yourself the pain.
Which Phone Was In Your Pocket?
The iPhone was announced five years ago. Which phone was in your pocket?
RIM’s Nosedive
The story of RIM and its iconic BlackBerry devices reads like a fairytale – complete with a dramatic twist that leaves the hero in a sticky situation…
Get the Most Out of Your New Gadgets
Gadgets are popular Christmas presents. Cameras, smartphones, iPads, laptops, software, and other bits of technology find their way under the tree each year. Let’s take a look at some ways to get the most of your toys.
Why 3-Year Contracts Are Bullshit
We pay some of the highest rates for mobile phone service in Canada. To add insult to injury, we are also part the of lucky group of countries that have 3-year contracts. And it’s bullshit. Here’s why:
As Heard on Maritime Morning Weekend Edition (March 30, 2013)
I chatted with Scott Simpson about Blackberry’s surprise profit, Google killing Reader, and Hotmail’s transition to Outlook.
As Heard on Maritime Morning: Weekend Edition (Jan 26, 2013)
A few words about the topics covered during my spot on Maritime Morning: Weekend Edition, and some relevant links.
The Microsoft Surface RT is a Compromise
It may have some great hardware engineering behind it, but the Surface’s software is all about compromise…
Eastlink vs. Aliant, Part One: Local, Bundling, and Contracts
In Halifax, there are two major players when it comes to home internet and television services: EastLink and Bell Aliant. When choosing between providers, there is a lot of information to take in. I’m going to break down the process and talk about various aspects of each company’s offering over four blog posts. This is the first in the series.
Logic Pro 9 Now On the App Store for $199.99
Logic Pro Studio 9 is now available on the Mac App Store for $199.99, down from $499. This includes the option to download 19gb of loops. MainStage is a separate download at $29.99.