Category Archives: Technology

I joined Twitter, and it’s interesting

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Joel

I’m one of those guys always trying to figure out how technology can make my life better. I keep abreast of what tech is out there now, what is coming out currently, so I know when I should incorporate something … Continue reading →

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2011 Trek Madone 6.5 is beautiful and expensive

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Joel

I went to one of my local bike shops that I frequent to research a new helmet, new pedals, and new shoes. While I was there, I checked out a 2011 Trek Madone that they had on display. The frame is … Continue reading →

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I replaced the battery in the Highlander’s key fob

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Joel

After 2+ years, the battery in my key fob for our Toyota Highlander was running low. After a few too many warnings, I considered taking it to my Toyota dealership to replace it. However, you know it’s going to take … Continue reading →

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After 6 years, I’m getting a new PC

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Joel

It’s been six years since we bought a new PC. In March 2005, we got our Dell Dimension, and it was good for its time. A P4 3.6 GHz Intel processor, later upgraded with 3 GB of RAM, later upgraded with … Continue reading →

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Tivo Premiere’s spinning green wheel of death

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Joel

One of the problems with the “premiere”  Tivo Premiere — the spinning green wheel of death. The Tivo freezes up, you pull the plug to do a hard reboot, and then wait 10 mins for it to start up again. … Continue reading →

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Setting up and using the Tivo Premiere

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Joel

For Christmas this year, my wife bought me/us the relatively new Tivo Premiere. The Premiere is basically the Series 4 model, and was released in March/April 2010. It sports newer hardware and software, especially HD tuners and screens. We’re not new … Continue reading →

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I got a new Cisco Flip UltraHD video camera

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Joel

New gadget alert! My sister and my BIL got us a Cisco Flip UltraHD video camera. Nice! I feel both happy & excited, and sad & guilt-ridden about this though, to be honest. Why? Happy & Excited– Now it will … Continue reading →

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First two weeks with the Apple iPhone 4

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Joel

It has been about 2.5 weeks since I upgraded to the iPhone 4. What’s the verdict so far? I haven’t had any complaints about the call quality or reception. I had issues with the iFrogz case and the screen protector. The … Continue reading →

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I upgraded to the Apple iPhone 4

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Joel

Ah yes, go ahead and say it. Don’t let me stop you. Get it out of your system. Joel drank the Kook-Aid and bought Apple. No, I didn’t. Well, yes, I did stick with Ma Bell (AT&T), and upgraded to … Continue reading →

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Our Logitech Harmony One remote and PS3 adapter arrived today

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Joel

Since July, we’ve been fumbling with 3-4 remote controls every time we want to watch something. Here we are with all these great components, but it’s so annoying to change the channels or raise/lower the volume. Want to watch television? … Continue reading →

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