Category Archives: appquest

20
Sep

2 more iPhone entries

First, I saw Mike Hyatt’s review of his first 30 days with his iPhone. Then I discovered that the professional reader of Harry Potter books has an entry about the iPhone. (In fact, he is a passionate machead.)

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18
Sep

Instead of more mobile phones, why not an iVidcam?

Remember Max Headroom?–a show I am not ashamed to call awesome, the first (only?) cyberpunk show we ever got on TV. Well, I’m not thinking of AI comedy.  I’m thinking of the news show.  Remember?  The protagonist was a journalist … Continue reading →

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6
Sep

Web Widget Wednesday: 30 boxes

I’ve mentioned 30boxes before. Google’s calendar is quite functional, I’m sure, but 30boxes has some unique features and, besides, I can’t allow the secret agents of Google to know everything about me that easily. What you get with 30boxes is … Continue reading →

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4
Sep

Microsoft isn’t standard yet…

I’m tempted to say it is providential, except that I know the difference between “providence” and “serendipity.” This weekend a friend was telling me about Vern Poythress‘ article on Microsoft. I promised to look for it (and blog about it) … Continue reading →

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25
Aug

1-click purchasing in meatspace

Mike Hyatt writes: Today I went to the local Apple Store. I needed to pick up a small adapter, so I could use my favorite head phones with my new iPhone. When I arrived, I was surprised by the crowd. … Continue reading →

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22
Aug

Web widget Wednesday: SNAPpages

I don’t have time to say much because I’m taking the older three to a baseball game (free nosebleeders!).  But, if you have any time, check out this–three widgets in one!  Is it not gorgeous?  So far I’ve only really … Continue reading →

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15
Aug

Web Widget Wednesday: Shelfari

OK, despite my horrible experience, I really love Shelfari. So I can sing its praises let me first clear my conscience by reminding you of what happened: How I became a spammer: A morality tale in five lessons If you … Continue reading →

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15
Aug

GoogleOffice?

Webbalert reported today : What’s better? $400.00 or free? Google and Sun are betting they can win you over from Microsoft Office, with free StarOffice. That’s not exciting enough? There are rumors of more announcements coming today.

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8
Aug

Web Widget Wednesday (abbreviated): moneytrackin’

I am way busy getting the house ready for visitors, so WWW will have to be truncated. I have loved moneytrackin’ for budgeting projects. I will eventually want something tied to my bank account, but for now this is just … Continue reading →

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7
Aug

One other scribble

I got rid of my twitter window.  I don’t see the attraction.

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