Our entire family has now downloaded the new iOS for iPad and iPhone. I should say to start out that I've been an Apple user since 1992, and one of the faithful few even during the dark days. Our love for Apple has always stemmed from the human side of the product, and what Steve jobs try to medicate with the slogan "the computer for the rest of us." While "real" engineers have … [Read more...] about iOS 7.0: the beginning of the end for Apple?
Missing the important events in your child’s life
I screwed up on Saturday. My son told me that he would be awarded his blue belt in aikido. Because he often makes declarative announcements, I checked with one of the organizers of the class who told me that the kids were not ready and that he could not imagine there would be a ceremony this week. So we did carpool as usual, picking my son up right as the class was supposed to … [Read more...] about Missing the important events in your child’s life
Ballistic: Hydra iPhone 5 protection
If you've ever dunked a phone or camera in the water for "just a second," and have been disappointed with what happened next, your eyes are always open for gear that will protect your electronics. I'm a not a high adventure guy, but last year, we went on a kayak/zip line combo trip with the kids. I had my camera double sealed in a plastic bag and took it out for just a minute … [Read more...] about Ballistic: Hydra iPhone 5 protection
Lug Loc Luggage Locator
Over the summer, we went on a big family reunion cruise to Alaska, which meant nine adults and three kids meeting up in the Seattle airport. Everyone was coming from different parts of the country, so coordination and timing was key since we had a specific door closing and sailing time. We left at the crack of dawn from San Francisco and happily enough, everyone arrived on … [Read more...] about Lug Loc Luggage Locator
Testing 3 Bluetooth keyboards for iPad
We plan to do a Google Hangout on this soon, but a written review is always good. We tested three keyboards for functionality and convenience: a folding stand-alone keyboard and two keyboard cases. First, let's talk about what to look for in a bluetooth keyboard: 1. Keyboard feel - Does it feel like a keyboard? Is it big enough for your hands? Does it make the iPad wiggle so … [Read more...] about Testing 3 Bluetooth keyboards for iPad