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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.

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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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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. …

In Mourning–Honoring Steve Jobs
October 6, 2011 – 8:51 pm | No Comment
In Mourning–Honoring Steve Jobs

 There is other tech news but I feel that any of us that earn a living writing about or selling products related to Apple, need to take a moment to honor Steve Jobs, a man …

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 …

iPhone 4 on Verizon- How to Get Notified of Preorders and Status
January 11, 2011 – 4:48 pm | No Comment
iPhone 4 on Verizon- How to Get Notified of Preorders and Status

I hear “finally” being shouted from rooftops…
According to the Apple website:
Beginning February 10, the phone that changed everything will be available on both AT&T and Verizon Wireless in the United States. Qualified Verizon Wireless customers …

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 …

Beatles on iTunes A Real “Day Tripper”
November 16, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Beatles on iTunes A Real “Day Tripper”

There’s always a hype when the Beatles come to America– Shea stadium, the Ed Sullivan Show–but I’ll never forget today for another reason. Read more history of the Beatles/iTunes deal and what everyone is saying . …

iTunes Announcement- Apps for Mac Computers?
November 15, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
iTunes Announcement- Apps for Mac Computers?

Apple is getting good at creating a frenzy every other month with their announcements.  Busy trying to get ahead, they have brought out a number of innovations–new iPods, new Macbook Air, new iPod Nano–this year. …

Video Call between iPhone and Macs with Facetime Beta Download
October 20, 2010 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
Video Call between iPhone and Macs with Facetime Beta Download

If you have an iPhone 4 or new iPod Touch, you may have tried out FaceTime to make video phone calls.  If you don’t have a iPhone 4, you may have watched others make those …

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 …