January 21, 2012 – 12:22 am | No Comment

Happy 2012! This year I am going lean–downsizing to control my budget and getting in shape. I am “cutting the cord” –discontinuing my cable TV service–and I am losing weight and training for another Olympic-length …

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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.

Photography

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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How to Get Your iPhone 4 Free Case or Refund- Now Available
July 23, 2010 – 5:13 pm | No Comment
How to Get Your iPhone 4 Free Case or Refund- Now Available

Apple and AT&T have released the details of how to get your free (or refund for already purchased) ”bumper”  that will eliminate the calls dropped by holding the phone along the antenna edge. See my blog …

How to Get Your OS4 update and a Free Case for Your iPhone 4 (UPDATED)
July 16, 2010 – 9:35 pm | 2 Comments
How to Get Your OS4 update and a Free Case for Your iPhone 4 (UPDATED)

UPDATE: 09/23/10  - Got my Griffin free case and now my phone is dropping almost every single call.  Have to drive to Portland to get a new phone.  Anyone else have this problem?
UPDATE 7/23/10  - …

Tips to Protect your iTunes Store Account
July 13, 2010 – 3:04 pm | No Comment
Tips to Protect your iTunes Store Account

I don’t like to jump on the bandwagon and bash a company.  And I don’t like doom and gloom.  But sometimes it would be irresponsible to not to caution my readers and give them tips …

How To Deposit Checks into your Chase Bank Account Using your iPhone!
July 9, 2010 – 11:22 pm | 34 Comments
How To Deposit Checks into your Chase Bank Account Using your iPhone!

Another brilliant app for the iPhone!  It’s unbelievable that with a simple photo I can deposit checks into my Chase checking account. I’m all for one less trip to the bank. I use Direct Deposit …

Apple: “oops!” iPhone Reception Issues & Antenna Problems
July 2, 2010 – 6:58 pm | 4 Comments
Apple: “oops!” iPhone Reception Issues & Antenna Problems

Today Apple issued  a statement that puts to rest the nagging question of iPhone reception problems we have noticed over the years.  For me, I always wondered why my calls would drop and I still …

Step by Step: How to Organize Apps into Folders in iTunes (iPhone OS4 & iOS5 Tips)
July 2, 2010 – 12:17 am | 7 Comments
Step by Step: How to Organize Apps into Folders in iTunes (iPhone OS4 & iOS5 Tips)

Got tons of applications (apps) on your iPhone , and tired of flipping through screens to find them? With OS4 you can make it easier to find your apps by putting them into folders.  Now …

How to control iPod and Pandora from any screen on iPhone with iOS4 & iOS5
June 24, 2010 – 3:29 pm | 2 Comments
How to control iPod and Pandora from any screen on iPhone with iOS4 & iOS5

The new iPhone OS 4 update makes it easier to control your iPod or Pandora music while you are working or playing in another app,  from your home screen or even when you phone is …

How to Use Multitasking -iPhone iOS4 & iOS5 for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S
June 23, 2010 – 5:21 am | 22 Comments
How to Use Multitasking -iPhone iOS4 & iOS5 for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S

If you have updated your iphone to OS4 (available today and way cool)…You MUST learn about multi-tasking and how to close apps! If you don’t exit apps completely, they will keep running in the background …

iPhone 4 News: Buy in Store on June 24 or Pre-Order Online for July Delivery
June 17, 2010 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
iPhone 4 News: Buy in Store on June 24 or Pre-Order Online for July Delivery

The saga continues. Yes, there are no more ONLINE pre-orders that will get you an iPhone 4 by June 24th.
However, check with your local Best Buy or RadioShack, many have been taking pre-orders for their …

Why you Can’t Pre-Order an iPhone 4– Frenzy/Fraud Cause AT&T failure
June 16, 2010 – 5:13 pm | One Comment
Why you Can’t Pre-Order an iPhone 4– Frenzy/Fraud Cause AT&T failure

Okay, so maybe you CAN’T pre-order your iPhone4…what a mess!  There were clues that there were problems: The Apple website repeatedly stalled out while checking my upgrade eligibility…Something was fishy when I couldn’t login …