Tag Archives: iOS

Finally, my kids’ iPod has wireless connectivity

Posted on September 22, 2013 by jrothmanshore

I just upgraded my kids’ iPod again so that it could obtain a feature I never thought I would consider critical: wireless connectivity. My kids are only five and three, and even I must admit that this does seem a … Continue reading →

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App makes dialing into conference numbers from your cell phone easy

Posted on August 18, 2013 by jrothmanshore

Have you ever tried to call into a conference number from you mobile phone?  It’s a royal pain. The challenge stems from the fact that once you dial the number, you have to enter a 9 or 10 digit conference … Continue reading →

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Using your iPad or iPhone to sign contracts electronically or scan documents

Posted on July 28, 2013 by jrothmanshore

My wife and I both switched jobs this year, so we have had to email a large number of documents back and forth. There were employment contracts to sign, background forms to complete, and so on. Before the days of … Continue reading →

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How I became one of those jackasses with a bluetooth headset

Posted on May 5, 2013 by jrothmanshore

I hate to admit it, but it’s not uncommon to find me wandering around with one of those bluetooth headsets sticking in my ear.  I am the first to admit that it’s not exactly fashionable, and I hate the image … Continue reading →

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TripIt Pro is absolutely worth the money, even if you travel infrequently

Posted on April 11, 2013 by jrothmanshore

I’ve been using the free version of TripIt for years as a way to keep track of the reservation details of flights, hotels, and car rentals.  It’s brilliantly simple – you take the confirmation emails that you receive when you … Continue reading →

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Laptops are not very portable, so go buy an iPad mini

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jrothmanshore

A week ago, I received my iPad mini.  I do have to say that I love it, which probably isn’t too surprising if you read my other posts.  What surprised me was just how much I love it. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Answered: How long does it take an Apple Store order to move from “Preparing for Shipment” to “Shipped”?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by jrothmanshore

At last!  My iPad Mini has been shipped! A few weeks ago I ordered an iPad Mini.  We already have two iPads, but we also have two kids, so I hardly ever get to use them – this one will … Continue reading →

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Why I switched to an AT&T mobile share plan

Posted on October 29, 2012 by jrothmanshore

After having spent the past two years optimizing my AT&T plan for the lowest cost, I bit the bullet and switched us over to a mobile share plan.  I’m not saving the money I had been, but I’ve picked up … Continue reading →

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My examination of an Apple mapping mistake shows that the fault lies with TomTom

Posted on October 18, 2012 by jrothmanshore

In the midst of the media frenzy surrounding the flaws in Apple’s new Maps released in iOS 6, there has been a lot of finger pointing going on.  Apple has been quick to state that the problems are a result … Continue reading →

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Why does everyone feel the need to create a mobile app? Costco, I’m looking at you…

Posted on October 14, 2012 by jrothmanshore

A few days ago I was picking up a couple of items from Costco (conveniently located around the corner from my office) when I noticed the most curious sign posted next to the register: Now, I’m not a marketer, but … Continue reading →

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