Selling Myself Long
Been attending sessions by Meri Aaron Walker about online methods to get paid for our expertise. Meri coaches teachers about those issues. MAWSTOOLBOX.COM There’s also a LearnHub “course”: Jumpstart...
View ArticleApple's App Store for OSX iPhone Devices
Though it hasn’t been announced on its website, Apple’s App Store for OSX iPhone applications is now online. In fact, enterprising iPhone users can allegedly upgrade their phone’s firmware to 2.0 in...
View ArticleBack in Mac: Low End Edition
Part of the Back in Mac series.(Series created on August 13, 2011, and applied retroactively…) Today, I’m buying an old Mac mini G4 1.25GHz. Yes, a low end computer from 2005. It’ll be great to be...
View ArticleMac Tip #1: Get RAM
Part of the Back in Mac series.(Series created on August 13, 2011, and applied retroactively…) Two years ago, I’ve said something similar about my XP machine (emachines H3070). But now that I’m...
View ArticleWordPress MU, BuddyPress, and bbPress on Local Machine
Was recently able to install and integrate three neat products based on Automattic code: WordPress µ 2.8.1 (a.k.a. WPµ, WordPress MU… Platform for multi-user blogs and Content Management System)....
View ArticleSpeculating on Apple's Touch Strategy
This is mere speculation on my part, based on some rumours. I’m quite sure that Apple will come up with a video-enabled iPod touch on September 9, along with iTunes 9 (which should have a few new...
View ArticleWhy I Need an iPad
I’m one of those who feel the iPad is the right tool for the job. This is mostly meant as a reply to this blogthread. But it’s also more generally about my personal reaction to Apple’s iPad...
View ArticleBuying Apps
Been mulling over this for a while, now. Before the Mac App Store was announced, I was thinking about “mobile apps” (mostly the iTunes/iOS App Store, but also Android Marketplace). Since the MAS...
View ArticleiCloud Dreams
Got lots more to blog, including something about “received knowledge”. And a list of things I love about Google. (I’m also getting started on “logical punctuation”, as you may already be noticing…)...
View ArticleFuture of Learning Content
If indeed Apple plans to announce not just more affordable textbook options for students, but also more interactive, immersive ebook experiences… Forecasting next week’s Apple education event (Dan...
View ArticleAs the Apple Turns: Bringing New Meaning To The Phrase "Psychotic Episodes."
As the Apple Turns: Bringing New Meaning To The Phrase “Psychotic Episodes.”: “Virginia Tech’s System X, the only Mac-based cluster in the top 400 (UCLA has a small Xserve cluster ranked at #444),...
View ArticleDigital Hub
Business 2.0 – Magazine Article – Printable Version – What’s Next for Apple?: ‘The ideal product would be an appliance that Apple positions as a digital hub,’ Enderle says. So he really didn’t notice...
View ArticleFirst week with an emachine H3070
Bought this refurb’ed emachines H3070 online through BestBuy.ca (the online store for Best Buy Canada). Got the machine on December 30. Relatively painless order process. Had been waiting for some...
View ArticleiPod Recording: Getting There
UPDATE: Purchased an iRiver H120 jukebox/recorder. So we're getting closer to appropriate recording solutions on the iPod 5G (with video). Apart from the drain on battery life,...
View ArticleiRiver H120 (Digital Audio Jukebox)
Recently purchased a brand new iRiver H120 with remote control on eBay from OutletMP3. Paid 132.50$ plus 18$ shipping. Also purchased a 3-year warranty through SquareTrade for 16$. Item arrived as...
View ArticleComputer Frustration
Been using computers intensively and extensivelty since 1987. Never had the urge to throw a computer out the window as much as this one, running Windows XP Pro. Gah! It becomes completely irresponsive...
View ArticlePC Tip#1: Get RAM
I admit: I am a User. A Mac User. Oh, not that I use a Mac right now. But I’ll probably remain a Mac User all my life. “Hello, my name is Alex and I’m a Macaholic.” One year after being forced to...
View ArticleBookmarks and Tags
In response to Jess on organising one’s information. FavoUrites: Social Bookmarking (PART) My own use of social bookmarking isn’t that social nor that efficient. At this point, I tend to simply add...
View ArticleBack in Mac: GTD Edition
Part of the Back in Mac series.(Series created on August 13, 2011, and applied retroactively…) Catherine got a MacBook (Combo Drive) last week. Though it’s her computer, I’ve been using it pretty...
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