Sunday, December 23, 2018

Sunday Post - Weebly Wobbles but it won't fall down

Welcome to my last Sunday post of 2018. It has been an awesome year and I can not thank you all enough for subscribing, reading, listening, and viewing my blog post each week. 


To wrap up this year I present to you the 15th episode, in my second season,  of my podcast Tech on the Side and all of it's associated articles and videos. 

If you have not yet shared the my blog with someone you think who may enjoy it, now would be the perfect time, and the perfect gift.

Happy Holidays and here's to the new year.



Google Lens arrives in iOS search app

Google is bringing its Lens visual search feature to the iOS Google app, giving iPhone users a new way to search the web on mobile. By tapping on the Google Lens icon, you dive straight into the camera at which point if Google recognizes something in the space that you tap on, the app will [&hellip...

10 tricks every iPhone user will wish they knew sooner

CLOSE An iPhone is basically just a computer that fits in your pocket - and in many ways, it's even better than a computer. The iPhone is more portable than a laptop. The camera is better than many point-and-shoot cameras.

19 Insanely Cool Gadgets That Are Going To Sell Out This Year - Prime 8

If you store your photos and videos on your computer or 'the cloud' then you know the risks that come with it: Computer crashes, viruses, and power surges that could wipe out 1,000's of your digital memories in seconds. And that's why The Photostick is one of the most in-demand gadgets of 2018, selling over 1,000 units per day.

Here's the Very Best of Oprah's Favorite Things

We looked through the 2018 Oprah's Favorite Things and selected our absolute faves that make the perfect gift ideas for this holiday season - or a gift for yourself.

Is You Mac Compatible with MacOS Mojave? Here's How to Find Out!

If you want to download the latest MacOS update, Mojave, and get the excellent new features like a built-in dark mode, then you need to make sure your Mac is ready. Here's your guide to MacOS Mojave compatibility, what Mac computers qualify, and what you need to successfully download.
Gingerbread Joke

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Sunday Post - Winter Web-a-thon Kick off!

  Season 2 Episode 14
 

Apple Watch electrocardiogram and irregular heart rate features are available today

Today, with an update to watchOS, Apple is making its electrocardiogram (EKG) reading feature available to Apple Watch Series 4 owners. It's also releasing an irregular rate notification feature that will be available on Apple Watches going back to Series 1. Both are a part of watchOS 5.1.2.

The best Android apps of 2018, according to Google

Google has come out with its picks for the top Android apps of the year and its choices might surprise you. The company published its end-of-year lists highlighting the best of Google Play, and it rewarded language-learning app Drops with its top honor.

All My End-Of-Year "Best" Lists For 2018 In One Place!

I have begun posting my end-of-year "Best" lists. There will ultimately be twenty-five or so (with that number, I have to start early to get them all done before January 1st), an...

Winter Web-a-thon Intro

Gearing up to look over several different Website platforms to check out what they can and can't do.

Mountain Joke

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Sunday Post : Translate

Season 2 Episode 13

#TechTipTuesday - Translate an entire Website to any language

I love learning new things, and today I discovered that there is a way to translate an entire website from one language to the another, all in less than 3 steps! Step 2. In the left hand window enter in the url of the webpage you want to translate (make sure you include the http:// in the url name) Step 3.

9 Hidden iPhone Features That Make Your Life Easier

This month a viral Twitter post taught us all a valuable lesson about just how intuitive phone interface aren't: Apple has let iPhone users move a text-editing cursor around on screen for a few years, but outside of the tech press nobody seemed to get the memo.

YouTube Originals will soon be free to watch for everyone

YouTube is changing its original content strategy. Starting next year, YouTube will make its original content free to watch on the platform. Previously, the company's scripted shows like the Karate Kid spinoff Cobra Kai were only made available to users who paid for its subscription offering, YouTube Premium.

Apple quietly introduces new iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands

Apple has quietly added some new iPhone XS cases and Apple Watch bands to its Online Store. Its silicone cases and sport bands now come in hibiscus, mellow yellow, and pacific green. Apple has also added the celestial teal, olive flak, and smokey mauve Nike Sport bands that were made available through nike.com earlier this month.

Clean the Grime Off That iPad's Screen

If your touchscreen is smudged and smeared from repeated taps, make sure you take the proper precautions as you clean it. The wrong type of cloth can cause a lot of damage. Here's the right way to make your iPad screen look brand new.

‎Nuzzel: News for Professionals

‎Named one of the "Best Apps of 2016" by the New York Times and Time Magazine! Nuzzel offers personalized news discovery for busy professionals. That's why top influencers in media, technology, and finance use Nuzzel to save time and stay informed. "I love Nuzzel. I'm obsessed with it, and I use...

Nuzzel: News for Busy Professionals - Apps on Google Play

Named one of the "Best Apps of 2016" by Google Play, New York Times, and Time Magazine! Nuzzel offers personalized news discovery and curated newsletters for busy professionals. That's why top influencers in media, technology, and finance use Nuzzel to save time and stay informed.
Snowmen Lunch Joke

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Sunday Post - Gearing Up

Season 2.  Episode 12

Netflix Just Revealed an Eye-Opening New Technology and It's Truly Amazing. (Or Maybe Terrifying. You Decide)

Suppose you want to watch Netflix, but you think tapping a screen on the Netflix app is too much work? Is this really a problem? Well, if so, does Netflix ever have a surprise for you! The company revealed a truly amazing new technology that they're calling EyeNav.

Apple's new iPad Pro seems to bend pretty easily

A new video from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything shows that Apple's latest iPad Pro can be bent and completely destroyed seemingly without much exertion. But tablets are thin devices with a lot of surface area, so that shouldn't be a surprise.

How artificial intelligence is changing wildlife research

San Diego Zoo's Jenna Stacy-Dawes knows all too well the urgency of her research. Reticulated giraffes across the regions in northern Kenya that she studies have declined up to 70 percent in the past thirty years. Across Africa, giraffe numbers have shrunk by 40 percent in the same period, down to less than 100,000 individuals.

Tech on the Side

A cross section of technology, learning, internet, hobbies, laughter, family and everything else that makes up my life. Come for the tech news, tips, and wal...

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