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Tag Archives: iPhone
Shortcut: Simple rubber strips to make a phone easier to hold without the bulk of a case
A few weeks ago, my iPhone pulled a disappearing act worthy of Houdini. I was taking an early 6:30 am shuttle flight from Boston to La Guardia. As the plane taxied away from the gate, I checked for any last … Continue reading
No, you probably don’t *need* an Apple Watch
People keep asking me when I’m going to write a post about the Apple Watch, so here it is. I generally buy 1st generation products (well, ones from Apple, anyways) because I am curious to see how the technology is … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, Apple watch, family, fashion, home technology, iOS, iPhone, location services, travel, wearables
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My favorite travel gear – electronics edition
As I have spent more time traveling over the past several months, I’ve settled on a set of must-have electronics that make the logistics a lot easier. I thought I would share some of my favorites. Take the HEAVIER iPhone … Continue reading
Solved: How to move iPhone contacts to a different account on the device itself
Last week, I discovered that my wife’s iPhone has been incorrectly saving all new contacts locally on the iPhone, rather than storing them in Gmail. I stumbled on the issue when setting up a new MacBook Pro for her to … Continue reading
How my iPhone 6 Plus wore out the pocket of my jeans
At this point, I’m fairly used to people jokingly asking me if my iPhone 6 Plus fits in pocket. Yes, it fits, no problem. Well, as it turns out, “no problem” turns out to be a slight exaggeration. A few weeks … Continue reading
Living with the iPhone 6 Plus
Whenever someone sees me with my iPhone 6 Plus, I get the same three questions, right off the bat. First, some variant “Oh, is that the big one?” “Yes.” Then, with a smirk, they ask, “Does it fit in your … Continue reading
Answered: How long does it take AT&T to ship an iPhone?
How long does it take AT&T to ship an iPhone? Nobody knows. Not even AT&T, as it turns out. Since I am an early adopter without the patience to go standing in line at an Apple retail store, I decided … Continue reading
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Tagged customer service, e-commerce, home technology, iPhone, wireless
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Breaking a bad habit with some help from an app
The last time I drank a soda was at a casual business lunch on Wednesday, May 21st. My coworkers each ordered a sandwich and a soda to go with it, so I did too. I was trying to cut soda … Continue reading
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Tagged fitness, health, home technology, iOS, iPhone, methodology, shortcuts
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Solved: Plantronics Voyager Legend fixes wind noise issues with firmware update
Yes, I’m still that jackass who walks around with a bluetooth headset on his ear. After more than a year using the Voyager Legend bluetooth headset from Plantronics, I still love it. Between its ability to connect with my phone and … Continue reading
FaceTime in the car for the ultimate GPS
One of the recurring themes in my marriage to my wife Aviva is her getting lost and calling me for help. When this started almost 16 years ago, she was new to Boston and had a job that required driving around … Continue reading
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Tagged family, home technology, iOS, iPad, iPhone, location services, travel
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