This week I learned that on iPhones without a button you can switch apps by swiping left/right on the illuminated bar at the bottom.
Yet another reason not to force quick your apps!
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Takes me back to my Top 20 days!
Piracy, retro, flying cars, and more – This Geek in Review for Jan. 10, 2020
For a blissful few years, the streaming shows meant subscribing to Netflix. Some would also use Amazon Video, because, why not? They were already paying for it with Amazon Prime. But then a lot of the media companies decided that they also need to get into the streaming game for those sweet, sweet subscription fees. So now we have Hulu,… Read more →
A bright star in the Star Wars universe
I finally finished the last 3 episodes of the The Mandalorian and I’m impressed. It’s easy to find fault in the Star Wars Universe, I’m looking at you episodes 1 & 8, and the internet seems to have a habit of magnifying the negative. So, today dear reader, I’m here to celebrate The Mandalorian. SPOILER WARNING, I may mention specific… Read more →
Why Telegram is the best messenger service
I don’t take lightly to using the term best, but in this case, Telegram earns it. There are several reasons and features that make Telegram the best. Unfortunately, the state of instant messaging clients is always in flux, so if you see something out of date, shoot me an email! In the beginning In the beginning, besides talk on Unix… Read more →
Christmas decorations are put away!
The problem with text messages and more – This Geek in Review for Jan. 3, 2020
We’ve made it to 2020! Amazing. It was just yesterday we were partying like it’s 1999. If you’ve wanted to message me, you know that I’m not a big fan of texting and would rather use something better. Here’s one of the many reasons why, in November 168,149 Valentine’s day text messages were sent. How did this happen? Your text… Read more →
My Apple Watch believes I’m a machine.
This is a valid supper, right?
Start journaling with a simple text file
Journaling has many benefits, and for those of us that can’t remember what we did yesterday, journaling is also a way of keeping track of what we have done. In the future I’m hoping I’ll be able to use my journal to pass down my exploits to a younger generation. My history of journaling I’ve tried a few different approaches… Read more →