Category Archives: Technology

Droid 3G Incredible ~ A 2010 Review

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Gandalfe

A long time user of the Windows Mobile products, I finally moved to the Droid platform. I was very excited about trying the WinMo7 but my provider, Verizon will not be offering this phone anytime soon. And as I’ve taken … Continue reading →

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My Move from Windows Live Spaces to WordPress ~ the goods and the bads

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Gandalfe

Yesterday I got the message that now was the time to move from Windows Live Spaces to WordPress. If you are wondering why, here are some reports from the media: http://mashable.com/2010/09/27/windows-live-spaces-wordpress/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/27/microsoft-dumps-windows-l_n_741023.html In the News: “Microsoft has since shifted its … Continue reading →

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Email Faux Pas and other Tips and Tricks

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Gandalfe

If you send me an email with the subject line of “Hi” and your email is in my junk folder, I won’t read it. Would you? Nine out of nine times that email is really junk. Junk email is becoming … Continue reading →

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Master of the New York Minute

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Gandalfe

A little bit of YouTubeage where Sarah Jessica Parker shows how technology helps her organize the various roles she plays in life. Who knew that the iPad couldn’t multitask?    Some of the late show hosts have been teasing Sarah … Continue reading →

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The iRobot Roomba does my carpets

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Gandalfe

Those of youse on my Facebook friend list saw this post about ten minutes ago: So I thought I’d point those interested souls to this site: It’s the iRobot site and we also use the Scooba for scrubbing the wood … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Outlook 2010 and Windows Live Calendars Unite!

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Gandalfe

Gary, a friend of mine was showing me how his calendars on Outlook at work included his personal calendars from his Windows Live subscription. I was very impressed and discovered with the beta version of Microsoft Outlook 2010 that I have … Continue reading →

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Twitter clout and Land Lines

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Gandalfe

Alltop’s Holy Kaw talks about measuring your clout on Twitter. With so many people using new social media channels, experimenting with the new paradigm, this is a good read. It’s not for the faint of heart either. My friends and … Continue reading →

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I luv Bing

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Gandalfe

Bing wins a Crunchies Award as best technology achievement of 2009.

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Is the Earth Overcrowded?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Gandalfe

There but for the grace of God go any of us. Enjoy the solitude and music of small family gatherings.

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Gizmodo: Phaidon books celebrate a century of product design

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Gandalfe

Gizmodo has a great gallery of photos from a design book series published by Phaidon called Pioneers, Mass Production, and New Technologies. It’s a three-volume set showcasing 333 of the best designed products from the past century, including Lockheed’s Blackbird … Continue reading →

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