Apple Inspired, Technology Rounded
Though long-time Apple commentator, Jim Dalrymple, has been doing his thing for around 30 years, I was introduced to him around 2010. I was in the military at the time and he was a guest on Leo Laporte's This Week in Tech or MacBreak Weekly podcast. I didn't know who this big-bearded guy was but… Continue reading Jim Dalrymple Retiring
It has been a year and a few months since the iPhone 12 mini has been released and I am proud to say I am still using it. For years I have been wanting to keep an iPhone longer than a year- I know, what a privileged problem to have. None of my other tech… Continue reading Still Using the iPhone 12 mini
As a recent birthday gift, I received this leather case for my AirPods. It is such a simple thing but I absolutely love it. I could care less about protecting the case-it is beat up already. But my wife recently took a case off of her AirPods and we have mixed them up a few… Continue reading Native Union Leather Case for AirPods
I was full-on set to download the latest developer betas for iOS and iPad OS 15 after the World Wide Developer Conference keynote but nothing stood out enough to make me rush out and do it. But here are a few of the things that caught my attention. FaceTime is getting a bunch of Zoom-like… Continue reading My Favorites from WWDC 2021
A very good friend of mine, that I served with in the Air Force, just released the Kindle version of his book, Relationship Reflections. Matthew Glikman, who writes over at Journeyman’s Legacy, has compiled some great thought-provoking ideas and philosophies in the new book. I was fortunate enough to read it early on and happy… Continue reading Relationship Reflections
I alluded to, in my blog post about Taking Chances, that joining the military was a great risk that I took. Joining the military created loads of experiences for me throughout my life and led me on the path that got me here today. Here are some of my experiences in my life that stand… Continue reading Experiences
With the launch of Apple TV+ and Disney+ about a year and a half ago , there has been no shortage of new shows that I have immersed myself in. I’ve gotten into the majority of Apple’s offerings and I have to say, I am very impressed. My top three shows from Apple TV+ are:… Continue reading What I am Watching
It took me a couple of weeks to get started with Fitness +. But you have to start somewhere. Here are my thoughts on Fitness + after two weeks. Courtesy of Apple.com Fitness + is Apple’s new fitness experience to further take advantage of your Apple Watch. There are workouts ranging from HIIT, Yoga, Core,… Continue reading Two Weeks with Apple Fitness+
If this past year has taught me anything, it is to distance myself from social media as much as possible. Especially Facebook. I still have a Facebook account for work purposes but have not used my personal Facebook in months. The reason is because of the misinformation. From COVID and election misinformation to the straight… Continue reading How Do You Get Your Information?
I had no intentions of reviewing or even getting a HomePod mini but things changed when I won one in a giveaway from YouTuber Drew Lipps. I have followed Drew for some time on YouTube and twitter so it was awesome to win this HomePod. Thanks Drew! Up until receiving the HomePod, most of my… Continue reading Review – HomePod mini
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