One year ago today I got my Apple Card (the credit card from Apple/Goldman Sachs). It’s hard to believe it’s been a year already, and I wouldn’t have even thought about it if Facebook hadn’t reminded me this morning (thanks, Facebook) after posting about it last year. I have used it almost exclusively for my purchases since I received it last year (I’ll mention the … [Read more...] about Apple Card — One Year Later
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Weekend Reading List
I read a lot. Much of it is online, but I’m almost always in the middle of one or two books, too — Kindle versions, of course — so I can pick up wherever I might be at the moment. I’ve finished two books in the last month and a third is more than half read. I plan to occasionally post a list of some of the best online articles I’ve read over the last week or so. If you … [Read more...] about Weekend Reading List
Eight Easy Steps to Improve Your Photography
Ever since the advent of digital photography, but especially since the time our mobile phones have included good cameras, everyone has become a photographer. One of the greatest benefits of digital photography is that you get to see the results of your photographs immediately. Contrast that to the “good old days” when you took your film to Fotomat or the drug store and waited … [Read more...] about Eight Easy Steps to Improve Your Photography
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Due App UpdateApple StockiPad Air for Sale — $149iOS 14 Beta "Due" App Update On July 5th, I reviewed the Due app (It’s About “Due”), a great reminders app that runs on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Today the macOS version was upgraded to version 20 to look and work more like the iOS versions. It’s a free upgrade for everyone who has purchased it since … [Read more...] about News & Notes 4
Productivity and Writing: Eight Mac Apps I Use Everyday
This is a list of eight of my very favorite apps, all of which I use on pretty much a daily basis. I wouldn’t want to work without any of these, although I admit there is some overlap in functionality and you might not need all of these. They all run on Mac, iPad, and iPhone, and sync via iCloud allowing you to move seamlessly between devices. None are available at this time … [Read more...] about Productivity and Writing: Eight Mac Apps I Use Everyday
Eleven of My Favorite “Wear a Mask” Signs
Most states and communities have mandated that everyone must wear a mask when leaving their residence, anytime social (physical) distancing cannot be assured. Most businesses also require that masks be worn when on their property. Nevertheless, there are some hard-headed folks out there who remain unconvinced of their importance despite overwhelming scientific evidence. … [Read more...] about Eleven of My Favorite “Wear a Mask” Signs