Reviews

Texture Online Magazines

Read Over 200 Magazines on Texture

By Ray Gordon / December 17, 2014

Over the past few years, the rise of electronic publishing has meant a significant decline in print media. Newspapers as well as magazines have felt the pinch as readers have looked to online options, including the online editions of many print titles themselves. A number of publishers are fighting back with a unique strategy –…

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Autumns Eve multimedia art by Clara Berta @BertaArt

How and Why to Use iWatermark+ for Your Photos and Art

By Linda Sherman / December 14, 2014

Every day photos with unknown sources are shared on social media and blogs. Most of the people posting these photos without credit do not do so with malicious intent. They have found a nice image that they want to share with their friends or readers. The image makes their point. I have written at length…

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Ashley Guarrasi in pool with LifeProof case photo by Ray Gordon

Waterproof iPhone Case Lifeproof Review and Tips

By Linda Sherman / July 16, 2014

Protecting your phone from water during outdoor activities is challenging, especially during the summer months when many of us are active around pools, the beach and more. In my home state of Hawaii, many people choose to live here because they love the water. It’s a water centric kind of place where water activities can…

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Boom Swimmer on pool float by Linda Sherman

Boom Swimmer WaterProof Bluetooth Speaker Review

By Linda Sherman / April 13, 2014

The Boom Movement Swimmer waterproof bluetooth speaker is designed to go anywhere with you. Lightweight, simple but very clever, the “tail” of the Swimmer wraps around a large variety of objects, as stationary as your shower head and as mobile as the handlebars on your bike. We filmed the Boom Swimmer attached to a water…

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lifeproof selfie in pool

Christmas Tech Gifts

By Linda Sherman / December 22, 2013

Looking for the last minute perfect Christmas Gift? Here are our BoomerTechTalk recommendations for this year. LifeProof Cases and Holders for iPhone and iPad If your loved one spends any time near water, they will love these products. In Hawaii, they are indispensable. But anywhere people, boat, swim, paddle board or even bike is a…

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Wacom pen tablet review by architect and designer Ray Gordon

Wacom Pen Tablets Review

By Ray Gordon / November 26, 2013

Using a computer mouse to draw on your computer is a lot like drawing with a bar of soap in your hand. It is very difficult to maneuver and offers very little accuracy. Fortunately, most of us find a pen or pencil much easier to use. I have used graphic tablets in one form or…

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keypads and deadbolts

Review of High Tech Locks for Home Security

By Ray Gordon / September 8, 2013

Securing your home and its precious contents is always high on any homeowner’s list of priorities. The traditional method has been to simply turn a key and either lock the doorknob or extend a deadbolt into the door’s frame. Recent advances in electronics have made the process of locking your front door more secure as…

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Books to Build Your Personal Brand

Build Your Personal Brand With These Books

By Linda Sherman / December 24, 2012

Invest in yourself this holiday with some smart reading. The holidays are an excellent time for self-improvement as work quiets down for many of us. As you learn and reflect, you may realize you need to update your bios on your social media platforms, especially LinkedIn and GooglePlus. APE by Guy Kawasaki and Shawn Welch…

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Mark Fidelman Socialized Book Cover Nikon

Social Business Savvy Boomers Make the Best Leaders

By Linda Sherman / December 17, 2012

Boomers that are Social Business savvy have an advantage in business as employees or owners. Smart companies promote and recruit executives who are not just capable, knowledgeable managers but who also have proven online influence. Only a short-sighted company puts the social reputation of their company into the hands of someone under 30 just because…

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Ray Gordon Shooting Ethan with iPhone First Six Months

Tech Gifts for Grandparents Day

By Linda Sherman / September 8, 2012

Unique gift ideas for new and experienced grandparents. Show the grandparent in your life your appreciation. Also a discussion of baby boomer attitudes to grandparenting.

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