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May 10, 2012 – 1:53 pm | No Comment

Yes, I disappeared from Simple Tech Guru for a little while, but I’ll try to return.  These days I am writing for Tech Goes Strong to help simplify all kinds of technology.
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Triathlon Training Technology -Fitness-Weight Loss

How to use technology for losing weight and training. Features, tips, and my journey toward an Olympic-length triathlon.

Cutting Out Cable-Streaming Media & Home Networks

Can you live without cable TV? See my experience. How to get movies, TV shows, your videos, photos and music WHERE and WHEN you want it. What you need to stream.

iPhones, IPads, ITunes & Gadgets on the Go

iHow-to and iNews: How to use your iPhones, iPods, iPads, Android SmartPhones, MP3s, GPS…What they are. What you want. How to use it. Troubleshooting and tips.

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Making photography and cameras simple. Explaining features to help you get your best photos.

TVs, Home Audio and Home Entertainment

All about TVs, and home audio includes components like Blu-ray Disc and DVD players, and DVRs, TIVO, and anything else you hook up to your TV… Satellite, Antenna, Cable

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Where’s the iOS5 iPhone Camera Icon in the Lock Screen? How to Use the New Camera Features
October 16, 2011 – 9:57 pm | No Comment
Where’s the iOS5 iPhone Camera Icon in the Lock Screen? How to Use the New Camera Features

NOTE:  THESE FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE ON ANY iPHONE THAT CAN ACCEPT THE iOS5 UPDATE–including the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4.  Some people have made the mistake thinking that these features are only on the new iPhone. …

Should You Buy the Apple iPhone 4S? Pre-Orders Begin October 7th- For AT&T, Verizon and…Sprint!
October 4, 2011 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
Should You Buy the Apple iPhone 4S? Pre-Orders Begin October 7th- For AT&T, Verizon and…Sprint!

Apple surprised us with the announcement of their new phone, the “iPhone 4S.” After a year of rumors, we were all awaiting the announcement of the “iPhone 5″ at today’s Apple press conference held at …

Be Ready for Your iPad 2 With an iPad Purse-Best Way to Carry Your iPad
March 2, 2011 – 11:22 pm | One Comment
Be Ready for Your iPad 2 With an iPad Purse-Best Way to Carry Your iPad

The big news today may be the  iPad 2 with its  cool new cover.  You still won’t want to just throw it into your laptop bag or a big purse. After all, the iPad2 is …

10 Reasons Why I Am Captivated With the Samsung Captivate- Review
December 31, 2010 – 8:07 am | No Comment
10 Reasons Why I Am Captivated With the Samsung Captivate- Review

If you have read my blog entries, you know that I am an avid iPhone user.  I’ve always found Android to be a little more cumbersome to add apps and I get a little confused …

What Gadgets to Buy-The Gift of Sharing Photos, Music & Movies
December 3, 2010 – 6:55 pm | No Comment
What Gadgets to Buy-The Gift of Sharing Photos, Music & Movies

This holiday season it’s time to step up to the next level of home entertainment.  Today’s network media players and network TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, and network AV home theater receivers, can find the music, …

How to Multitask on Your Apple iPad with iOS 4.2 and above
November 22, 2010 – 8:14 pm | No Comment
How to Multitask on Your Apple iPad with iOS 4.2 and above

The new update for the Apple iPad is here. iOS 4.2 adds functions that have been on the iPhone for several months. The new update adds multitasking to your iPad.  If you aren’t familiar with …

How to tell which TV has the Best Picture Quality-Exactly what to look for in a TV
October 6, 2010 – 2:08 pm | 2 Comments
How to tell which TV has the Best Picture Quality-Exactly what to look for in a TV

Recognizing the Best Picture Quality – What to Look For
You’ve finally decided to make the investment in a TV and you want the best quality picture you can afford. With video technology getting better …

Photos Disappeared After Import? –How to Fix the Date in iPhoto
October 5, 2010 – 7:42 pm | One Comment
Photos Disappeared After Import? –How to Fix the Date in iPhoto

For the past few days, every one of the photos that I’ve imported from my Nikon into iPhoto have disappeared. They show up in in the file “last import” but then I can’t find them …

Getting the Best TV and the Best From Your TV
September 23, 2010 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Getting the Best TV and the Best From Your TV

While iPhones have been taking over the simpletechguru blog, let’s get back to home theater.

Next week I’ll post articles about getting the best picture from a mid-priced TV and review LG’s LE5500.  This TV has …

What is HDR- High Dynamic Range– How HDR Can Help You Take Better Photos
September 16, 2010 – 3:45 pm | 2 Comments
What is HDR- High Dynamic Range– How HDR Can Help You Take Better Photos

Suddenly the iPhone world is abuzz about the new “HDR” feature on the iPhone OS 4.1 upgrade.  But there are a couple of other cameras on the market that also have this feature including Sony’s …