Archive for the ‘Technology’
Five apps for a better you in 2012
We’ve looked at Five things you can start doing today, Five things you can stop doing today — and now for those who are willing — here are Five apps that are just waiting to help create a better you in 2012. Not all of these apps are device (or operating system) specific but I [...]
Sitting or standing? A poor man’s solution
As a followup to Monday’s post about a sitting or standing desk I thought I’d share what I’ll be doing while working from home today. With a couple storage boxes, I’ve put together a “poor man’s solution.” Now this setup is still not ideal. I actually have less “flat surface” to work with, but it’s [...]
Sitting our standing? – share your thoughts
I’m considering replacing my current home office desk with something that has a little more workspace on it. My current desk is roughly 3-foot by 3-foot and with a laptop, extra monitor and mouse, there’s not a lot of extra space for papers and such. As I’ve looked at my options, I’ve found a couple [...]
What’s in my bag?
Everyday Minimalist asked me to share “What’s in my wallet” for a cool series she’s doing each Tuesday on her blog (my article posted last week). While I’ve drastically cut down on what I carry in my pockets, I thought I’d go a step further and share “What’s in my bag.” While it’s true that [...]
Why the new Windows Phone won’t save you
The guys in Redmond, Microsoft, have recently launched their latest entry into the cell phone market. The new Windows Phone OS is being billed as the phone to “Get you in — and out — and back to life.” Sounds promising! They also end their TV spots with the catchphrase, “Be here now.” Even more [...]
The Story of Electronics
More great stuff from Annie Leonard… The Story of Electronics… Find out more at storyofstuff.org/electronics, electronicstakeback.com or get a copy of Anne’s book, The Story of Stuff, from Amazon or your favorite local bookstore.
Single-use or multi-use?
Recently I’ve made the switch recently from a hacked G1 (Google) cellphone to my wife’s old iPhone 3G. And in making the switch to the phone I’ve been comparing the quality of photos and videos that both phones offer. It’s crazy to think that the cameras that come on most cellphones these days have better [...]
