2024 Calendar

2024 Calendar Cover
Many years ago, I used a program called iPhoto on my little iMac to keep track of my nascent collection of digital photographs. One of the best features of iPhoto was its ability to create high quality printed matter from my picture.… Read the rest “2024 Calendar”

AT&T WiFi Passpoint

I got bit again by the “attwifi – Passpoint” policy/bug/feature again. I was sitting in the airport terminal trying to use my phone but was not able to get any Internet connection. I know AT&T coverage can be spotty in places where there are people but this was no data at all even though I had a few bars.… Read the rest “AT&T WiFi Passpoint”

Unpairing Apple Watch

This morning when I reached for my watch on my nightstand, I was met with an unpleasant tactile experience. My watch face had come loose. I’d also noticed the LCD was “leaking” a bit at the top of the screen. I decided it was time to take it to the Apple Store for service.… Read the rest “Unpairing Apple Watch”

Farewell YML

Your Mac Life Show
Back in August Shawn King announce the end of the Your Mac Life Show after many, many years. I wish him well on his future endeavors. I had the pleasure of meeting Shawn twice. The first was a Mac World San Fransisco 1998.… Read the rest “Farewell YML”

Resist iOS 13

Every year about this time, I’m tempted by the allure of a suite of new operating systems for my computer and mobile devices. This year is no different except for the addition of iPadOS which has the promise of letting my backward corporate web applications be functional on my primary daily device.… Read the rest “Resist iOS 13”

Follow the Geeks

In 2015 I made a trip up to Pentaluma, California to visit the brick TWiT House. The proprietor of this establishment was featured in a chapter of the book, Follow the Geeks by Lyndsey Gilpin and Jason Hiner. I just finished reading this book and enjoyed the stories about people that I have listened to as guests of the TWiT network.… Read the rest “Follow the Geeks”