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Why I Returned My Amazon Kindle Colorsoft
I loved my Amazon Kindle Colorsoft until I hated it. But once you see the faulty yellow stripe across the bottom of the screen, you can't unsee it.
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I'm Not a Mac #17–The Agony and the Agony of My iPad Pro
On why I'm considering breaking up with Apple and becoming an Android and Windows user again.
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I'm Not a Mac #16–The ADHD Magic of Google Reminders
Time-blocking is the Holy Grail of getting things done. Why do Apple's iOS apps make it hard to do? Especially when Google's iOS apps make it really easy.
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I'm Not a Mac #15–Everything New Is Old Again
A year and a half ago I became an Apple user again. But if I were faced with the choice today, I'm not sure I would make the same decision. Here's why.
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I’m Not a Mac #14–In the End, I'm a Mac After All
It took five years away to learn that Apple and I work really well together. When all is said and done, I really am a Mac after all.
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I'm Not a Mac #13--The End in the Google Cloud
Four years ago I left Apple for Windows. Then I left Windows for Linux. Now I'm leaving traditional platform computing completely for life in the Google cloud. It's about time.
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From Wimax Woes--to Wimax Goes--in High-Rise Chicago
After almost four years, this Jewish blogger is saying good riddance to bad wireless Internet. Clear Wimax, I wish you had a momma for me to call and tell how you done me wrong for far too long.
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I'm Not a Mac #12--Linux, At Long Last
In my eleven-part 'I'm Not a Mac' series begun in 2009, I blogged about my migration from OSX to Windows 7 after 15 years as a confirmed Mac user. Last fall, I said good-bye to the Windows ecosystem, too. Hello, Linux. Here's why I'm yours now.
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I'm Not a Mac #11--Still a PC (and an Android) 15 Months Later
In my ten-part "I'm Not a Mac" series last year, I blogged about my migration out of the Apple ecosystem after 15 years as a confirmed Mac user. Fifteen months have now gone by since I gave up Mac OS X and iPhone for Windows 7 and Android. Here are my follow-up thoughts about living almost Apple-fre
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I'm Not a Mac #10--How Android Won Me Away from iPhone (Video)
Last week, I replaced my Apple iPhone 3G with a Google Android phone. Here's why I did it, why I think Android is the better smartphone platform, and a look at what I did with my former 3G. Think: hammer...
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I'm Not a Mac #9--Why I Walked Away from Apple for Windows 7
After 15 years as a Mac user, I've officially become a PC. After selling my Macbook, I couldn't be happier. Read on to find out why I think Windows 7 feels more 'Mac-like' than Mac OS X...and what that says about Apple.
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"Dear Illinois Broadband Enthusiasts..."
The State of Illinois is crowing about a broadband technology grant that will help few people in northern Illinois who really need affordable choices when it comes to Internet service. Who benefits? That depends on whether you can see Cabrini--or cornfields--out your kitchen window.