A few weeks ago, I came across a tool from Google I hadn’t encountered before, Google Takeout. Takeout allows you to download a backup of your Google data. You can get much of the data you generate when using Google including your Gmail inbox and the data I was interested in, Google Drive. I believe in having multiple backups and while Google Drive can function in this manner, it’s never bad to have backups of your backup.[...]
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App Review: Google Duo
Three or so years or so ago, my father asked me if I’d be interested in joining in a group video chat on Oovoo. He’d seen one of his grandchildren using it, become interested and wanted to host a multiperson video chat. I agreed, because why not?, set up my iPad 2 in the dining room and joined him and several other folks for a multi-state, multi-generational, multi-platform video chat.[...]
Review: V7 TD21BLK-1N Premium Messenger Bag for 10.1-Inch Tablet, iPad Air & iPad
Brief review of the V7 TD21BLK-1N Premium Messenger Bag I bought to carry my tablets. I highly recommend it.[...]
Review: iPearl mCover Hard Shell Case for 14″ HP Chromebook 14
Brief review of the cover I bought for my Chromebook.[...]
Galaxy Note 7 – On the Surface
(This is the first post in a new section I’m developing on tech, where I’ll be giving my thoughts on issues in tech, perspectives on devices, how-to’s, and other cool stuff.)[...]
Five Things – 16 June 2016
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Obsolescence?
I’m sure by now all the iPad Pro owners, iPhone … latest … whichever one it is … and all of those folks looking to buy the new iPhones and iPads surely to be released in the near future with iOS 10 are all excited, anxious for the day that the new tech will grace their hands and pockets and desks and messenger bags.[...]