Category Archives: Technology

Check Yourself

It’s more important than ever that you secure your online accounts with strong passwords. Here’s a cool website that uses an interesting technique to show how strong your password is. I use a standard formula to build all of my … Continue reading

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❖ Must Have Apps: Dropbox

This will be the first in an occasional series of posts in which I highlight applications that I use (nearly) everyday and make my computing life easier. In this edition, I take a look at Dropbox, a genius application/service that … Continue reading

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Serves Me Right

If you’ve been considering a Kindle after reading my review, now might be a good time to pick one up. Amazon slashed the price $70 on Monday. That’s what I get for not waiting another two months. E-Reader Price War … Continue reading

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Understanding Me, The Fanboy

A very good read on how companies and their marketing departments produce loyal customers. I contend there’s more to it than just the branding push by companies, but it does help to explain why dorks like me are slaves to … Continue reading

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❖ Del Boca Vista

Notice some changes around here? If you haven’t, you’re not paying very close attention. Why the changes? Read on, friends.

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❖ Housekeeping

A few blog minor blog updates.

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❖ Review: My Newest Tech Toy

The New Yorker article I linked to regarding the future of e-books was a hint at what was coming. After months of contemplating, reviewing specs, debating, and waiting, I purchased an Amazon Kindle three weeks ago. I know you want … Continue reading

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