Last minute shopping is here and many folks still need to do their shopping, I still need to do some and don’t know what the people I still need to buy for want. So, I sent out an email to…
Last Minute Ideas: What Guys Wanted in Holiday Gifts
Tag: Mac
Speaking Geek: It’s Not Easter Yet, Easter Eggs in Software Applications
“Geek speak is how the uninitiated refer to the jargon and special vocabulary used by those immersed in computers and other fields of information technology” “Geek speak often sounds like normal English that doesn’t quite make sense because familiar words…
A Big Happy Birthday, Steve Jobs, We Miss You and Thank You!
We all love your contributions to the world and our lives. Be it the Mac, the iPhone or iPad you “broke a leg!” Happy Birthday, brother and friend, we miss you and thanks for your vision in shaping our world!…
Backup Your Computer: Before You Lose Your Data and Your Cool
“What is your backup plan?” “Will you back me up on this?” “Traffic is backed up going into the city!” “You need to back your car up so I can get out of here!” “Have you backed up your computer…
So, You have a Hot Laptop, Does it get too Hot for Your Lap?!?!
Recently a friend of mine, Debbi, asked me about her new laptop. “Hey Hal, sorry to bug you again, but… being the virgin laptop owner, is it normal for it to get so freaking hot on the bottom after running…
iPad: It Will Make Us Say “I Don’t Know How I Lived Without It!”
“Someday I might get a cell phone / mobile phone but it will be used just for emergencies”. Someone you know, and a few hundred million people who are not close personal friends have said that statement and meant it.…
Seasoned Mac Guys Weigh in on the New iPhone 4 and its iOS4 Software
I am a Mac Guy in case you have never read any of my stories about Macs, PCs and electronic devices in general. I supported about 350 Macs at a large newspaper until the economy got bad and some down…
I’m a Mac Guy, and Here are Some Reasons Why
I’m a Mac! I’m a Mac guy! Over the years I have gotten a bunch of abuse, joking and criticism for having a Mac and liking it. I have been in several systems support departments and the majority of computers…