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iPad – the Magical, Evolutionary, not Revolutionary, Still Great, but still Needs More device from Apple

July 22, 2010
By Founding Geek
iPad – the Magical, Evolutionary, not Revolutionary, Still Great, but still Needs More device from Apple

I asked a good friend of mine to give me his impressions of his Apple iPad.  As with any device he experienced the good, the bad, and some other stuff.  Here’s his review: ========== Well, I’ve had the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G for about two months now.  What can I say about? Love it!...
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Evernote

July 5, 2010
By Founding Geek
Evernote

Do you have trouble remembering the passwords to those websites you rarely visit? Did you want to keep those pdf instruction manuals in a place where you can always get them? What about a recipe you’d like to try later? Would you like to access this information from your work PC, your home MAC,...
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iPad and Velcro

June 8, 2010
By Founding Geek
iPad and Velcro

Let me first disclose that I’m violating my own editorial guidlines (product must be used by the writer), but hey – I think this idea is too good not to share!  It shows many creative uses for the iPad when you put Velcro on the back.  iPad vs. Velcro
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How to save a soaked phone

May 31, 2010
By Founding Geek

Here's how to save a soaked phone. All you need is a vacuum and some uncooked rice.
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Circa Notebooks – The Never Ending Notebook/Journal

May 17, 2010
By Founding Geek
Circa Notebooks – The Never Ending Notebook/Journal

Efficiency experts will suggest that you keep notes in one place. When I don’t have my laptop handy to type notes into Evernote I often use my Circa Notebook. What makes Circa so special? Flexibility! Like other notebooks/journals, they come in different sizes and paper. However, the Circa system uses discs to keep the...
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Pocket Cameras – Toys or Tools? (Kodak Zi6)

December 29, 2009
By Founding Geek
Pocket Cameras – Toys or Tools? (Kodak Zi6)

...can these simple inexpensive cameras be used to create more than family movies -- even "professional" results? In many ways, yes!
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Pen Tablet to the rescue!

October 23, 2009
By Founding Geek

If you’re starting to get that tingly feeling in your wrists it’s a warning. You could be showing symptoms of carpel-tunnel syndrome. Perhaps a Pen Tablet could help. Hey I’m not a doctor, but if you prefer to treat the cause of the problem, or better yet prevent carpel-tunnel altogether read my earlier post...
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Apple TV

October 18, 2009
By Founding Geek
Apple TV

Convergence between internet and cable/satellite/broadcast has been the buzz for a few years now and Apple TV is one of the first devices to make it easy for the average consumer. All you need is high speed internet, a network (wired or wi-fi) and the cables to hook up your HDTV. Setup is simple....
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Zagg “z.buds” earphones

September 21, 2009
By Founding Geek
Zagg “z.buds” earphones

I purchased the Zagg z.buds about a month ago and have been using them daily. They offer a number of improvements over the regular free or low cost bud-type earphones. Features: –z.buds have heavy rope-like wire instead of the thin plastic (nylon?) wires. This makes them very tangle resistant. When I wrap them up...
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iFixit.com

September 15, 2009
By Founding Geek

iFixit.com is a great site for the person who is not too afraid to open their computer, ipod, or other gadget and fix it. This is an Apple centric site primarily to fix your ailing Apple computer, iPhone, and iPod. You can also witness first time tear downs of the latest products. In fact,...
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