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Checking in, working from home

  I hope this post finds everyone productive and well. We’re coming up on 8 months since my office closed down and sent people to work remotely, and I wanted to share some of my experiences with working through 2020. Office Space I was lucky that I have a dedicated space with a well-worn, well-loved […]

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OneNote 2016 is back!

Microsoft stated in 2018 that OneNote 2016 would no longer be actively maintained, and that OneNote for Windows 10 would be the supported version moving forward. Users noted that installs of Office365 reportedly remove OneNote 2016. Microsoft has since reversed their stance, according to The Verge: “We are literally merging all of our modern code back into the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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…

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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 — […]

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