Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.
Last month I wrote an article entitled Android 7.0 tips: Notifications and power notification controls which seemed to interest some of you, so this month I thought that I would share some additional Android 7.0 tips. Did you know that you can open two Chrome windows using the split-screen feature? And did you know that Nougat […]
Unless you have been under a rock, you already know about Samsung’s entry into the Smart Assistant category with the odd name Bixby. If you have been under a rock, welcome back and we’ll wait while you catch up. Bixby launched on the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones back in April, but
I listened to Apple’s WWDC keynote a couple of weeks ago and didn’t come away with an immediate need to melt my Visa card on a bunch of new Apple gear like I usually do after such events. The new iPad Pro 10.5 looked nice enough, but I didn’t feel compelled to buy one.
Apple has had its WWDC (World Wide Developers Conference) and many are excited about the software updates iOS 11 and Mac OS High Sierra and the new iMac Pro, but I am excited about the new 10.5 inch iPad Pro. Over the years I have moved up from an iPad to a first gen iPad
Buying an iPad Pro 10.5? Here are some accessories to consider Read More
I’m in the process of a tech downsizing. I’ve already physically downsized my phone from a larger Nexus 6P to a smaller LG G6 which just arrived yesterday. And now I want to downsize the amount of data I upload to the cloud by finding an alternative to Nest cams.
Julie’s gadget diary – It’s time to find an alternative to Nest Read More
I’ve been using the same phone for a year and a half which is like a decade in Gadgeteer years. The phone I’ve been using is the Nexus 6P and for the most part, it’s been a rock solid performer. So much so, that even after trying other newer phones like the iPhone 7, Google
Julie’s gadget diary – I am finally replacing my Nexus 6P Read More
I love my Nest cameras because they record everything they see 24/7 and not just a few seconds after motion has been detected. You never know what kind of interesting things that serurity cameras might capture. A few years ago I wrote a story about a mystery that was solved with the help of my
Julie’s gadget diary – I caught this bird interaction with my Nest cam today Read More
I thought it might be interesting to write up some tips about Android 7.0 (Nougat) features that I find fun to use. I realize that not all our readers have Android 7.0, but for those of you who do, you will find some of the new features very handy. One of those features that I
Android 7.0 tips: Notifications and power notification controls Read More
The Apple rumor mill is churning wildly today with news (should I call it fake news, if it’s still just a rumor?) that we might not see the mythical bezel-less iPhone 8 until 2018 instead of later this fall when Apple typically rolls out new phones. There appear to be problems in the supply chain
Julie’s gadget diary – No iPhone 8 till next year? Read More
After years of trying and failing to force an iPad or Android tablet to work like a laptop when I travel, I have finally found what I think is going to be my perfect travel computer. The 12″ MacBook. I ordered a refurbished unit from Amazon last Friday and it was delivered Saturday morning. I’ve been
Julie’s gadget diary – I have finally found my perfect travel computer Read More
I had to take Jeanne to the hospital this morning for surgery to have her gallbladder removed. I went back and forth last night trying to decide if I wanted to lug my 13″ MacBook Pro with me, my Samsung Galaxy S Tab 10.5 or just my phone which is currently the LG G6 which
Julie’s gadget diary – Thinking about buying a new laptop (or tablet) for my next trip Read More
Two days ago after Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy S8 and S8+ phones, I wrote that I’d be staying up and pre-ordering one at the crack of dawn the next day. As it turned out, I didn’t pre-order one because I found out that I would not be able to order an unlocked phone until
Julie’s gadget diary – I just held a Samsung Galaxy S8+ and I liked it Read More
I have been using a Nexus 6P as my main phone since the fall of 2015. It’s been a really nice device, but it’s time that I hand it down to Jeanne so she can ditch her older than dirt Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and I can move to something new like the Samsung Galaxy S8!
Julie’s gadget diary – I’m going to be really tired tomorrow and quite a bit poorer Read More
Hello, friends! Welcome to Bob’s EDC update. I am always on the go for work and I am obsessive about functional design, so I’m constantly tweaking my toolsets to optimize my daily carry. Here’s the go-to list of items that find their way into my daily EDC! (Note: I’ve included links to all the items on
Gadgeteer team EDC updates – Bob Patterson Read More
This past weekend I attended PAX East 2017 in Boston at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. PAX is a gaming convention held at different venues and times throughout the country. PAX truly is a celebration of all things gaming and loads of fun.
PAX East 2017 trip report Read More
Jeanne and I were parked on the couch enjoying our usual Saturday morning ritual of oatmeal, hot tea, feet up on the coffee table and MacBook Pros on our laps. She was surfing for vacation ideas and I was working on Gadgeteer stuff when the phone rang.
Julie’s gadget diary – Fun with scammers Read More
When Julie asked each of us to do an EDC update I thought, “I don’t have that much stuff.” When it came time for me to empty my bag I was surprised how much stuff I could catalog. So, after neatly laying things out and using an orchid/violet item-neutral label, I’m proud to present my daily schlep:
Gadgeteer team EDC updates – Howard Sneider Read More
When Julie asked us to create EDC update posts, I initially thought I’d just include the handful of items that I carry on my person at all times. But then I thought, “Nah. Not my style. My style is to go overboard.” Thus behold, all of my current EDC items. Incidentally, the EDC items I carry
Gadgeteer team EDC Updates – Andy Jacobs Read More
Once again, it’s The Gadgeteer’s version of “What’s in your wallet?” or in this case, bag. This year, I’ve decided to reverse my trend of loading up a backpack by slimming down—my bag, at least. I’ve put away my overly bulky, but wonderful Everki backpack and have moved to the svelte, leather Waterfield Maverick messenger
Gadgeteer team EDC update – Bill Henderson Read More
I use many gadgets on a daily basis, but these gadgets are the ones that I couldn’t live without. I use them literally every day and they are an important part of my life. If I lost one of them (which has happened) I would be like a small child who drops their ice cream
Gadgeteer team EDC update – Steve Holt Read More