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The new computer is arriving in about a week. Last night I finally hit the buy key and did it. Six years ago, when my "Trash Can" Mac died all of a sudden, I hurriedly bought the first thing I could get. I had deadlines to meet, and couldn't shop at leisure. There it sat, …
My prediction is that they'll delay putting a Siri-type app in my machine for spelling and grammar. Siri was my favorite target for cussing, cursing, and suggestions for impossible sexual positions. Then I just grew bored with Siri's lackluster responses. So I axed Siri.
Daily writing promptWhat part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?View all responses The little balloon of text just appeared in the upper right-hand of my monitor - you have updates to install! Whoopeee! Here I am scratching my head over this prompt, and along comes the darned updates. I …
My first personal computer was an Apple IIc. Not a breathtaking powerhouse, but what I could afford in the early days of my career as a practicing anthropologist. On it, I churned out scads of proposals, text for exhibits, and memos. I also played thousands of hours of games. But there was a loyal opposition …
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Right now, I am hip-deep in trying to find the essential tools I need in an updated software package. My needs are pretty simple. I manipulate type for carving quarter boards, banners, and maritime doodads. I also manipulate images for carving and laser burning. When the makers of my three software packages decide to break …
This may take some contemplation. It's not furry. He never bats it around with his paws. Instead, he holds it and moves it around while he looks at the thing that shows pictures. Stupid! When I grab it, it doesn't run away. Something is wrong with this "mouse".
Yes, I am "older than dirt." I remember not only the days before the internet but also those when computers were behemoths that required buildings to house them. Yep, the horse-and-buggy days of modern technology. I love the resources that the technology has put within my reach. And I fervently pray that I will never …
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