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Learning with the iPad

images: Apple Last week Apple released a video highlighting the versatility of the iPad under the umbrella title; Everything Changes with iPad. iPad can change the way you do things every day. Take on...

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Will iOS 9 finally introduce split-screen multi-tasking on the iPad?

One of the most sought after “missing” features on the iPad platform has been the ability ti use split-screen multi-tasking.  Other competing tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and the Surface Pro 3...

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How to turn your iPad into a MacBook

After the recent WWDC, Apple made it much easier to teach its programming language, Swift, in schools. In iOS9, you can run apps created in Swift on an iPad without the need for a virtual machine which...

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Cool Things: MOS Pack – The Backpack You Plug In To Charge Everything

Im a sucker for a good tech bag.  Make that bag a practical back pack with plenty of storage slots for all my gadgets, and all you need to do is tell me where to send my money!  Luckily for us the...

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Review: thingCHARGER, the Charger for all your Things

In this day and age, we all have our fair share of electronic devices–with more variations and categories introduced into our lives every year. We use our devices for an increasing number of our...

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Cool Things: PaperLike Screen Cover for the iPad Pro

A recent Kickstarter campaign caught my eye that I thought might be of interest to several of our readers. The PaperLike screen cover from Jan Sapper is exactly what it sounds like- a simple screen...

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Cool Things: ProBack Cover for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil

I don’t usually follow Kickstarter that closely, but this is the second notable item for the iPad Pro that I’ve seen this week. While this product has a higher price tag, and will likely take more...

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Cool Things: The Museum of Failure in Helsingborg, Sweden

Here’s one completely out of left field. However, believe it or not, there is actually a strong Apple connection. Smithsonian.com ran a piece last weekend on a very unique museum in Helsingborg, Sweden...

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Happy 4th of July from the Big Easy!

My wife and I are in New Orleans for a few days celebrating our upcoming 20th anniversary. I will be posting some pictures from my iPhone 7 Plus and a couple of camera lens cases while we are here....

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Cool Things- The Power Packer

Now that I have recently backed a Kickstarter (The PaperLike iPad Pro screen protector) and an Indiegogo campaign (The Love Notes to Newton Documentary), I am now getting emails from both more than...

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Google’s Pixelbook is One FINE Piece of Hardware

I used a Chromebook several years ago and I actually really enjoyed the simplicity of it. It was a super fast, super easy barebones computing experience. Few bugs. No viruses to worry about. No fuss....

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My Pixelbook Experiment Was a Bit of a False Start

So I ended up returning the Pixelbook that I picked up to review and wrote about a couple of weeks ago. This was more of a false start than a failure, though. I hit day 14 (BestBuy’s last day to...

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Cool Things: The SonorPen is a Creative Alternative to Expensive iPad Styli

I’ve been using an Apple Pencil for a couple of years now, and I have never been anything but happy with it. It is incredibly accurate, tracks fast across the screen, feels good in the hand, and the...

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Cool Things: RetroStone Ultimate RetroGaming Console

I have no problem admitting that I’m a sucker for retro gaming, and have been for years. While things like the NES and SNES Classic have appeal, I really prefer something a little more universal. I...

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Noah Leon’s Love Notes to Newton is a Film all Apple Fans Should See

Last May, I had the pleasure of interviewing Noah Leon about a documentary project he was seeking crowdfunding for on Indiegogo. The film, set to be called Love Notes to Newton, would cover both the...

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Pad and Quill Linen Journal Notebooks- An Elegant Weapon for a More Civilized...

I am almost completely digital in my day-to-day life at this point. I keep all files and notes on my devices and use as little paper as possible. I deal with bills and money online. I store my photos...

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Spending Time with the Surface Go

I may be the editor for a site that got its start exclusively covering the iPad, but I am also a lifelong Windows user. It is the only platform I can use for work, because all of the software in my...

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A Month with the Surface Go: Hardware Design and Build Quality

As I mentioned in a previous post, I picked up the higher end of the two Surface Go models right after release, along with a Type Cover and a Surface Pen. I’ve taken my time with the device, and used...

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Review: UAG Metropolis Series Case for the Microsoft Surface Go

I know what some of you are thinking. Why am I reviewing an accessory for the Surface Go on an Apple and iPad-centric site? Well, in case you haven’t seen, I have already written about the fact that I...

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HyperDrive USB-C Hub for the iPad Pro

It’s been a while since a crowdfunding project got my attention enough to make me part with some cash. However, I came across the HyperDrive last week and figured it was worth a go. This is the best...

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The Yin and Yang of the Apple Store

I have seen a lot of complaint articles and negative Twitter pile-ons about the current design and operation of Apple Stores over the past few months. Some of this was likely stirred up by the...

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Cool Things: Paperlike 2 Screen Protector for the iPad

Two years ago, I covered an interesting Kickstarter product for the iPad Pro called the Paperlike. It was a screen protector that made the iPad’s screen feel more textured like a piece of paper. I...

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Microsoft Takes Another Direct Shot at the iPad with the Surface Go 2

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Microsoft is taking the old saying to heart as they make another go with the Surface Go. The least expensive member of the Surface family was originally...

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Microsoft’s Surface Go 2 is Going Back Where it Came From

Two years ago, I was really interested to see how Microsoft’s Surface design would translate to a smaller device that was more clearly aimed at taking on Apple’s lower tier iPads. I bought one and I...

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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is an Interesting Diversion

I’m a sucker for unique and interesting tech devices, and not just those from Apple, either. I can’t afford to own them all, but I do try as many as I can and keep the ones that really stand out. This...

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It’s Time for a New Way to Write

I’ve been busier over the last two years than I’ve ever been. That’s mostly due to a project I’ve been focused on that often takes me well beyond the normal 8 hour work day. Thankfully, it is nearing...

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An iPhone User Takes the Surface Duo for a Spin

So I bought a thing this weekend. My Apple Watch showed up Friday, so I’ve been spending some time getting used to the new features, but that wasn’t the only new device I got that day. I had been...

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An Apple User Tries Out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

After kicking the tires on the Microsoft Surface Duo and coming away intrigued, but ultimately unconvinced, I figured that I also needed to take a look at this year’s other major foldable smartphone...

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The Galaxy Z Fold 2 Is About to Head Back to the Store

When I first bought both Microsoft’s Surface Duo and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2, I was open to the possibility of keeping one of them. It’s not easy to drop $1,400 to $1,850 on a device that won’t be...

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iPad Insight Garage Sale: Apple iPhone and iPad Cases Available- Just Pay...

As promised in my last post, I have several cases that I have reviewed for older iPhones and iPads over the years that I am willing to send out to the first responder I hear from. Just pay the...

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