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Bought a MoKo case for my Nexus 7

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Joel

I’m not big on protective covers or cases for phones. I’m sure they are a good idea, but every case that I have seen makes your phone bulky, and every protective film dulls the screen brightness, catches dust, or develops … Continue reading →

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Verizon Wifi hotspots are only compatible with Windows laptops

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Joel

During my decision making process on whether to purchase either a wifi-only tablet or an LTE version, I was fully aware of the pros and cons. I had to balance the associated costs. Despite what the kids think, the bank … Continue reading →

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A crashing rebooting Nexus 7 and the glowing X of suckitude

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Joel

Well, that was fast. Middle of last week, my Nexus 7 showed a notification that a new system update was available. I heard that some minor update was available, including a new Google Keep app for notes and lists. Thinking … Continue reading →

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My Google Nexus 7 has arrived

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Joel

After months of waiting, my long-awaited, much desired, tablet has arrived. I’ve already said what I needed to say about the Nexus 7, and how I arrived at my decision over the Apple iPad, so let’s get to the unboxing! … Continue reading →

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I pulled the trigger and paid Verizon $80 for a new Actiontec MI424wr router

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Joel

Two years of waiting and thinking. I wanted a new router that supported 802.11n speeds. It wasn’t important for years, as most of our devices ran on 802.11g. I do admit to buying a Wireless N adapter for the Tivo … Continue reading →

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Goodbye iOS, hello Jelly Bean. I upgraded to the new Samsung Galaxy S4

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Joel

As per the norm, my technology purchases are very important to me. After two years, and only one iteration of the iPhone, I was ready to move on. Even though I had been initially interested in the upcoming Sony Xperia … Continue reading →

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I’m not all that impressed with Windows 8

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Joel

I gotta be honest, and state that I’m not all that impressed with Windows 8. My sister’s old laptop running Windows 7 was certainly in need of a wipe and a fresh installation of the OS, but they didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Yes, I think the Apple iPad is a great idea

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Joel

It’s been long overdue, but I’m going on the record here and now to say how I think about the matter. I think the Apple iPad is a great idea. Do I own one of the first 300,000 iPads? No, … Continue reading →

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Boys and Their Toys

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Joel

I consider myself a gearhead. I grew up optimizing my old home PC with a 386SX processor, 2 MB system RAM, and a 40 MB hard drive. I can’t afford the latest and supposed greatest toy, but I do keep … Continue reading →

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