Category Archives: Technology

Technology for the rest of us.

Tech Tools – Ear Buds

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Gretchen

This is not really something you know nothing about, but something you probably forget about. You have your iPod or mp3 player with you but have nothing to listen to the music or books with. The simple answer? Ear buds. … Continue reading →

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Tech Tools – Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Gretchen

You’ve gone on vacation or had a family outing with pictures and now have a card full of pictures. The answer? Apple Camera Connection Kit. The camera connection kit I have fits where you put the charger cord. You put the … Continue reading →

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Tech Tools – Stylus

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Gretchen

You’re tired of finger prints on your iPad or would like a more pen type device to write or draw. The answer? Stylus. Aside from screen protectors on an iPhone and iPad, using a stylus is one of the more … Continue reading →

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Tech Tools – iPhone Wallet

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Gretchen

You’re traveling or out and want to keep your phone together with money and other important cards. The answer? iPhone Wallet. The above picture is a wallet from Waterfield Design. They make the coolest bags, sleeves etc. for Apple and … Continue reading →

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Tech Tools – iPad Back Covers

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Gretchen

Okay you have your iPad smart cover, but now the back of the iPad is bare and exposed to damage. The answer? iPad Back Covers. Unfortunately, finding a good one is not as easy as it seems. There have been … Continue reading →

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Tech Tools – Smart Covers

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Gretchen

You like the thin size of the iPad but don’t like the bulk that covers provide and cases provide. But you still want protection for the front. The answer? Smart covers. Apple introduced smart covers for the iPad 2 and … Continue reading →

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Tech Tools – USB Drive

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Gretchen

Okay, this is an oldie but goodie but still useful. You have a large file that is too big to email or your company won’t allow Dropbox type programs. The answer? USB drive. USB or thumb drives have been around … Continue reading →

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Tech Tools – Origami Workstation

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Gretchen

You like the idea of a wireless keyboard, but you also want the iPad free to surf the web, watch video or read without being in a case. The answer? Origami workstation. This is how the case looks folded up: … Continue reading →

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Tech Tools – Wireless Keyboards

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Gretchen

You’re using your iPad or iPhone more for note-taking or other types of writing but finding the onscreen keyboards awkward? The answer? Wireless keyboard. While there is nothing new about wireless keyboards for desktop computers, they are a great asset … Continue reading →

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Tech Tools – The iPad

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Gretchen

You’ve been hearing about the all of the tablet computers in the market and are wondering which one you should choose? The answer? Seriously? The iPad. I would be remiss if I didn’t talk about the biggest tech tool of … Continue reading →

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