Apple has long been known to charge a
premium for its devices. Even their more antiquated hardware comes with the infamous “Apple surcharge“. However, in a move that might acknowledges the age of the Macbook Air line, they have dropped the price by $100. I wouldn’t be surprised if this move is in anticipation of the line finally getting a Retina display.
Racism: a Common, Elderly Characteristic?
As stories, like Donald Sterling‘s, come to light, I wonder if a 
predisposition to racist stereotypes among geriatrics is entrenched through how heavily steeped they were in segregation and blatant civil rights oppression. I would never give anyone who practices racism a pass under any circumstances, but it might be a fool’s errand to rehabilitate their antiquated and misguided mindsets.
Sony Continues Actually Listening to Consumers
Sony, you have had a great turnaround. Around 2005, you egotistically boasted that consum
ers should be so honored to get your system that they would get additional employment to afford its stratospheric pricetag.
Fast forward 9 years, and Sony is leading this latest generation of gaming consoles with a combination of incredible hardware, low price tag, and a focus on independent developers.
Bravo!
I Dare You to Bulk Up
Ladies, I get it – you don’t want to look like Lou Ferrigno’s female 
twin. However, you have to stop listening to myths about weight training. It is incredibly difficult for you to gain the type of muscle that makes you look unfeminine or “mannish”. Weights can help you get to your goals quicker and help you beat your flabby boyfriend arm-wrestling.
Giddy Like a School Girl with a New Barbie Dreamhouse
Okay, it has been a while since a post has been submitted to the site, and the excuses that could be used range from “The ISP did something funky and blocked access to the site” to “It was a bear to get on while participating in this rapid knuckle hair growth serum testing”. In actuality, though, it has been a matter of working a little hard and avoiding a computer outside of work hours.
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the#TG##r32..[Service Unavailable Error]
In this age of 24 hours x 7 days a week availability, I still get this look of bewilderment on my face when I see that a website is down (even my own). So I am sure anyone reading this can imagine how my face looked when I saw that Amazon was down. At 2:15pm on a Monday afternoon. Did they get a “case of the Mondays”, too?
A Group Made Just for Me…and Some Other People, Too
So a few weeks ago, a great group just happened into my purview and I am extremely upset at myself for just now running into them.
As the one reader of my blog, you should know by now that I am black. I know, I know – the shock probably knocked you out of your chair, but it’s true. I am this cool, down-to-earth, geeky, smart, and black. How does that happen? I’ll tell you how, it happens every day when folks let go of their stereotypes. Back to my point, though… Continue reading “A Group Made Just for Me…and Some Other People, Too”
Poor Microsoft and Dell…Windows 8 Tablet is a Disaster
So I was recently tasked with the responsibility to evaluate a Windows 8 tablet; in this instance, it is a Dell XPS 10 tablet. Before I get started, let me tell you that this machine has been configured to work with my work domain, so there are some cutesy bells and whistles that don’t look to be available to me.
My first take of the device was that it had a great display, with rich colors and deep enough pixel count. Then I actually picked it up. Having used some form of iPad for the last 3 or so years, I felt this thing was some kind of heavy. Then I started to pay more attention to the display. It’s a landscape format that is probably 16:9, maybe even wider. My issue with that is it doesn’t really lend itself to being used in portrait mode. I mean, the thing seems to reach all the way down my entire lower arm when I do so. The size in combination with the weight would most likely assure me of Popeye forearms in no time. Continue reading “Poor Microsoft and Dell…Windows 8 Tablet is a Disaster”
App Upgrades to iPhone 5 Breaking iPhone 4s (or older) Usability
Here comes my rant, so get your riot shields ready while I prop up this soap box.
I have noticed a disturbing trend with a few apps I am using – once the app has been updated, areas within the app are modified to take advantage of the extra real estate that the iPhone 5 has. This puts some tools, controls, and navigation out of “reach” when using these apps on my iPhone 4s. Is it a problem: Yep! Continue reading “App Upgrades to iPhone 5 Breaking iPhone 4s (or older) Usability”
HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S4 – So Torn
Over the last 2 years, I have come to grips with the fact that the iPhone is not for me. I can’t keep carrying around a device that screams “I am one of the mindless in the mass” when there are devices that stand head, shoulders, and torso above the iPhone. “Why?” Well this is the part where I sit down that single reader of my blog and break down the hard truths. Continue reading “HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S4 – So Torn”