New Yorkers have special needs when it comes to our technology. We don't have a car to stash cables in, or to charge up our phones in -- and we often find ourselves out and around the city for hours at a time, or from day into evening. So we need to be prepared for almost anything! Here are our 5 ...
iPhone and iPad Apps Roundup
There are almost a million different iPad and iPhone apps; how do you sort through and find the best ones? Here is a roundup of our favorite apps for iPad and iPhone in various categories. iPad apps for how to use your iPad Great apps for anyone who has a brand-new iPad. These cover the ...
How do I find out about new iPhone and iPad apps?
There are so many apps for the iPhone and iPad -- more than 900,000, by last count. So how do I keep up with what's new in the app world? Here are my top 5 tips for keeping up with the newest and coolest and most useful apps. 1. Regular check-in on the App Store Every week or two, I go onto the ...
Ivan Drucker: The Programmer
Ivan Drucker was interviewed at the annual Apple II convention, KansasFest, on being an Apple II programmer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uro6QNm99mg This is one of a series of interviews conducted with KansasFest attendees; see the rest at the official KansasFest website. Transcript of the ...
Feedly for RSS Feeds: An Easier Way to Read Blogs
If you were a Google Reader user, then you know the pain of trying to find a new RSS feed reader since Google discontinued their Reader earlier this summer. For those of you unfamiliar with RSS -- it is a way of being able to easily read all your favorite blogs in one place, instead of having to go ...
My Experience with the Citi Bike Technology
On July 4th I gave the Citi Bike program a try and found the technology somewhat frustrating. The actual riding was fun. Yes, I did have a helmet, and no, there wasn't much traffic so it wasn't the true NYC biking experience where you take your life into your hands. However I had 3 distinct ...