Tag: Personal computer

I AM OBSOLETE. AGAIN.

When I got my new computer, I decided to try Adobe's 30-day free trial for photographers. Find out first-hand how I feel about their subscription service. It was everything I expected it to be, nothing I hoped it might be. Which means I hated it. Because it's online, it takes significantly longer to open and close than your own … Continue reading I AM OBSOLETE. AGAIN.

BACK IT ALL UP!

I was just reminded of something. I go long periods and don't think about it, but I shouldn't, and neither should you. By "you" I mean absolutely everyone. Whatever you do -- write, take pictures, or whatever -- if you do it on a computer, back it up. I learned the hard way. ILOVEYOU (aka Love … Continue reading BACK IT ALL UP!

Gadget saturation.

Pointy shoes hurt When I was a young woman, I refused to wear pointy shoes. They hurt my feet. It took some hunting, but I found round-toed shoes. I wore comfortable sandals, even having them made for my feet -- simple, flat and strappy. I owned boots with square toes made in England or Australia. … Continue reading Gadget saturation.

Geeks Speak, Consumers Say No

So I'm sitting here reading a ZDNet article: Microsoft's Windows 8 approach: Bold, arrogant, or both? The argument is irrelevant. Is Microsoft's approach, which involves trying to force feed Windows 8 to unwilling users, bold? Arrogant? Stupid? Who cares? How about all three? What is over-the-top stupid -- not to mention self-destructive -- is trying to … Continue reading Geeks Speak, Consumers Say No