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FitBit Flex 2 – Just “enough” Smart
I’ve been a Fitbit user for several years. I started with the original Charge, and most recently a Flex 2. I liked the fact that they were just smart enough — I wear a traditional watch, so I don’t need a smartwatch. I have my phone with me most of the time, so I don’t need the […]
Productivity Podcasts
Like many people, I spend too much time commuting to work – I’ve made a decision to focus on the quality of my family’s life, and that meant moving to a place where jobs in my field are over a hill. I choose to make the most of my time, and podcasts became my media […]
Update on Eye-Fi Bricking their older cards
I received this in my email tonight: UPDATE: Information Regarding “End of Life” (EOL) of X2 and Prior Generation Products We have started work on a new desktop software utility designed to enable impacted cards to continue operating beyond the previously announced EOL date of September 15, 2016. The new software is called the “Eye-Fi […]
Bye Bye, Eye-Fi
Eye-Fi has decided to discontinue the services that support their older X1 and X2 cards, which is a shame – they’re capable workhorse cards that can transfer photos directly to a smart phone using a private WiFi network or use their Eye-Fi Center to transfer photos to online services or your computer. According to Eye-Fi, some […]
Microsoft Home use Program
If your company has a Microsoft Office licensing agreement, chances are that you may be eligible for a copy of Microsoft Office for $9.95? Or, discounted Microsoft 365 subscriptions? Someone in your company should be set up as a benefits administrator and should be able to provide you with information regarding your company’s account. […]
The Smallest Photo Office in the World
Jens Lennartsson is a photographer and writer, and his “photo office” is a great inspiration to travel light and use the tools you have with you. You know the adage, “the best camera is the one you have with you all the time?” With Jens’ kit in the video above you can shoot, edit and […]
More comparisons – Samsung versus Apple
I’ve given up my iPhone for good and am using a Samsung Galaxy phone. Since I’ve stopped switching between platforms I’m sold on Android as a platform. Here’s why…
Microsoft Outlook for Android
One feature I’ve struggled with in switching to Android was being able to duplicate Apple’s VIP email notifications. I get a TON of mails, and need to be able to have just the important mails show up on my lock screen. Samsung’s applications have a feature called “Priority Senders” that can work the same — […]
Anker Soundbuds In-Ear Sport Earbuds
I bought a set of Anker SoundBuds In-Ear Sport Earbuds and I’m VERY impressed. Apple Earpods are my baseline, and it’s hard to find a pair of third-party earbuds that compete, let alone a pair of wireless earpods. They’re inexpensive (Usually around $25.99 on that Amazon link), have great bass, are comfortable, and they stayed […]
Samsung S5 Abnormal Reset
The Samsung S5 I’m working on boots up, thanks to a vanilla firmware update that I found on the web. Once I flashed the firmware using ODIN, The phone booted up and went through the setup steps. After setting a Google account, I was left at a screen asking for an old Samsung account. There […]
