For the last month, Tech Today Review, has been offline for some needed analysis and maintenance. We are far from finished though. Based on where we got though, it seemed practical to bring it back online at least to keep an eye on the tech market … [Read more...] about Tech Today Review is back Online Now
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The Daily Mac View becomes Tech Today Review
The name of the Daily Mac View has been changed to Tech Today Review to reflect our new focus on not just Apple products but tech in general. Coverage of the larger tech environment was handled by two sites: the Daily Mac View Tech Today … [Read more...] about The Daily Mac View becomes Tech Today Review
A Little thing that Proves the Worth of the Jack
This is not a big article in any sense but just a simple little observation. I’ve always liked a jack in my phone as the music itself just sounds richer than over blutooth. That shouldn’t be surprising as … [Read more...] about A Little thing that Proves the Worth of the Jack
Applications still Rule the Day on the Mac and IOS
A lot seems to get discussed about the hardware and what it can do. However, the hardware powers the software or the tool you use to do something such as write, take a note, calculate something and on it goes. One thing that has always had stead over … [Read more...] about Applications still Rule the Day on the Mac and IOS
Software Sales: The Difference Between our Software Sales Section and that of Exclusive Software Sales
At the Tech Now group of sites, we offer computer products for sale through our affiliate partners. We deal with two affiliates that offer products in different but sometimes overlapping areas. Stacksocial Stacksocial is a quality company putting … [Read more...] about Software Sales: The Difference Between our Software Sales Section and that of Exclusive Software Sales
Things 3 is Here
After a very long wait, Things 3 has finally arrived. As in the past, this is a Mac only system and runs on OSX and IOS plus the Apple Watch. The new system is a massive undertaking in that it has been reworked from the ground up. A Launch … [Read more...] about Things 3 is Here
Cross Platform integration via Fruux
The move to cross platform - that is, beyond the Apple ecosystem - to Android, Windows, OSX and IOS can be accomplished however, this can be either difficult or not so bad. Exchange, provided there is support for Exchange in your ecosystem, is one … [Read more...] about Cross Platform integration via Fruux
The Return to DEVONthink from Evernote
In an article I wrote about three years ago I titled it “[SWITCHING TO EVERNOTE FROM DEVONTHINK BUT WHY…..?]“ and I explained the primary reason was DEVONthink’s mobility wasn’t up to snuff. All that has changed with the release of DEVONthink to Go … [Read more...] about The Return to DEVONthink from Evernote
The Mac Pro is Getting Long in the Tooth
The current and first generation of this ilk of Mac Pro was announced almost four years ago in the spring of 2013. By December of that year Apple was beginning to take orders but it was only until about February of 2014 that they could take orders in … [Read more...] about The Mac Pro is Getting Long in the Tooth
Giving up on Things 3 as it is like “Waiting for Godot”
Things from Culture Code is one of those programs that people seemed to love. It was one of the original, big GTD programs. For those who couldn’t wrap their minds around OmniFocus, due to the complexity, there was Things, a nice looking, relatively … [Read more...] about Giving up on Things 3 as it is like “Waiting for Godot”
Tech Geeks; Tech Gadgets; Tech Spending
The information based economy that we’re in must love the Tech Geeks for a variety of reasons. One though stands out from the crop. Tech Geeks love their tech gadgets. With that though comes tech spending and if ordinary spending was X, tech geek … [Read more...] about Tech Geeks; Tech Gadgets; Tech Spending
An Article titled “Jonathan Safran Foer: technology is diminishing us”
I read this article titled "Jonathan Safran Foer: technology is diminishing us and couldn't help think about the numerous examples I see of this all the time. It is a well written article about the push and pull between technology and our humaness … [Read more...] about An Article titled “Jonathan Safran Foer: technology is diminishing us”
Initial Thoughts on the iPhone 7
This year, I took on the project of getting to know Android well. This allows me to do better reviews, articles and comparisons. It also greatly assists me in knowing who makes a good target audience for the device. Two Worlds Today, we can … [Read more...] about Initial Thoughts on the iPhone 7
Why I Chose 2Do Over TODOist, The Hit List and Omnifocus
This was not an easy decision. In the end, I was very torn between TODOist and 2Do. I was looking for a cross platform, task management system that could meet my needs to follow GTD (Getting Things Done) generally, was very robust and yet easy as … [Read more...] about Why I Chose 2Do Over TODOist, The Hit List and Omnifocus
Text Expanders: an Essential Tool for Writers
Not unlike “Clipboard Managers” to enhance productivity and make life a little easier at the keyboard, Text Expanders go a step beyond where you activily control the snippets of text you want to re-use and then create them in the Text Expander of … [Read more...] about Text Expanders: an Essential Tool for Writers
Productivity Enhanced with a Clipboard Manager
In the course of writing, we attempt to improve what we do and take the tedium out of it by utilizing tools that assist with the writing process. Clipboard managers work decisively to speed a long our writing, decrease errors and make the whole … [Read more...] about Productivity Enhanced with a Clipboard Manager
Interesting Video on “Why Apple Sales are Slowing
I came across this video by Dagogo Altraide on why are Apple sales declining. I have wondered about thus myself and found this video by ColdfusionTV to have some very interesting and likely correct answers. As such I wanted to bring this to you … [Read more...] about Interesting Video on “Why Apple Sales are Slowing
Apple’s Fall 2016 Product Presentation: The Good, Bad and Disappointing
Apple’s fall presentation went off without a hitch however, again it was very ho-hum. The enthusiasm and energy that once filled the auditorium just wasn’t there. The presenters could at least iron their shirts or certainly Phil Schiller could make … [Read more...] about Apple’s Fall 2016 Product Presentation: The Good, Bad and Disappointing
Android and IOS: Who do they best Serve
In some ways, this is a simple question but in many ways it is very complex. I’m going to specifically talk about IOS and the iPhone while I’ll discuss Android and the handset. In some ways, they are very similar yet they are very different. It is … [Read more...] about Android and IOS: Who do they best Serve
The Tyranny of Tech
One thing, as we have explored tech as it stands and is evolving, is its dual sidedness. On the one hand, we always have put out great hope for the evolution of tech and making our lives more comfortable. There is no question, this does happen. … [Read more...] about The Tyranny of Tech