Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs biography

Yes, of course I’ve read it. I pre-ordered it on the first day, which was dumb. I wish I’d waited for the digital version. It was the first analog book I’ve read in a long time. And it took a long time to read. But it was worth it. Nothing much really surprising; Jobs wasn’t [...]

Cool Apps: On the Job — Time Tracking and Billing for Financial Idiots

bookkeeping

As a freelancer, I’ve been struggling with time tracking and invoice management for some time. I’m not a bookkeeper, to be sure. For a long time I kept my my billable hours and projects in my head. Dangerous I know. Especially if you know anything about my head for numbers. I went searching for affordable [...]

Google+ Mobile at Last on iOS

Google+ iPhone stream

When Google+ launched, it did so without a native iOS app. While the site was accessible via mobile Web, the lack of a native app kept me from using it much on my iPhone and iPad. Mostly because there was no way to upload a photo easily. The app finally gained Apple’s approval and launched [...]

Cupcakes, iPhone Apps and Easter Eggs

stiQRd iPhone app

This is going to be quite the crazy weekend; to begin with — most importantly, it’s Easter weekend. Tomorrow (Saturday) I’ll be at the first CupcakeCamp Memphis at the Agricenter International, as stiQRd is a sponsor. I can’t wait to see what that’s going to look like as I’ve been to BarCamps, SocialCamps and one [...]

iPad2: One Week Later

iPad2 box

I know most people do the unboxing post much sooner, but I’ve been busy working — and playing with the device. It’s been a week since I got the iPad2 and I love it more every day. I posted photos from the early part of the day in line here, here and here. Here’s what [...]