Over the past three decades I’ve owned many computers – big towers, notebooks, laptops, desktops, transportable all-in-ones, and ultra-light portables. Worked on everything from a Tandy 100 to a SPARC station. So I have a pretty good idea of what computers can do. I’ve also owned a good number … [Read more...]
I Wish It Worked Like a Blender
The other day, I went to CostCo and bought a new blender. The old one had broken after a dozen years of use. I took the new one out of the box, plugged it in, and made a quick smoothie. WHY CAN’T COMPUTERS and all this tech stuff that Linda insists I learn or buy, work that easily? Huh? … [Read more...]
I AM Keeping My Date Book
Linda: Bruce, you’ve finally made the switch to Apple, you’ve gone on Facebook and Twitter, now don’t you think it’s time you got rid of your desk calendar? Bruce: I’m not getting rid of my desk calendar! Linda: You do realize how much more efficient an online/smart phone calendar is, don’t … [Read more...]
I Still Like Real Books
I read recently that Amazon is now selling more e-books than actual, print books. That’s an amazingly quick time for this new phenomenon to happen, isn’t it? Heck, I kept my VCR for years before switching to DVDs. For that matter, I held onto my 8-track for years before succumbing to cassettes. … [Read more...]
