Since starting at my job about a year ago I’ve had a pretty basic cubicle full of all the technology any IT person could ever ask for. I spend about 60% of my week in that cube sitting in an old chair starring at my displays. Since my family is notorious for having back painsContinueContinue reading “Making the Switch to a Standing Desk”
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Opening Weekend with the Philadelphia Phillies
Opening day 2017. Quite possibly the only sell out game the Phillies have all year. Expectations are far from high this year but it’s still great to get to the ballpark and soak in the atmosphere. Friday: Opening Day vs The Washington Nationals (Loss) We got to K-Lot at about 11am to start the celebrationsContinueContinue reading “Opening Weekend with the Philadelphia Phillies”
Unboxing Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
My Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 just arrived, so I thought I’d do a little unboxing before I do a full on review.
The Menzingers at The Fillmore Philadelphia, PA.
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Why Does My Generation Have Such a Hard Time Accepting Our Age? Our Glasses are Still Half Full!
As part of the narsasistic generation responsible for coining phrases such as selfie, adulting and side-hustle, I really shouldn’t be too surprised and what I’m about to write about. I’m just hoping to create a spark even if it’s just with one person about life. I’m just as guilty at using terms like “Side Hustle” but I’mContinueContinue reading “Why Does My Generation Have Such a Hard Time Accepting Our Age? Our Glasses are Still Half Full!”
Happy Gotcha Day! How Rescuing a Dog Was One of The Best Decisions I Have Ever Made.
Today marks one year since I brought home the newest member of my family, Cody. Cody is a Chiweenie that was fostered from the highways of Georgia by Shelly’s Foster Babies and brought back to my home in Philadelphia, PA. I found out about Cody from friends Mike and Stacey who were actually showing him toContinueContinue reading “Happy Gotcha Day! How Rescuing a Dog Was One of The Best Decisions I Have Ever Made. “
Apple Releases New iPad at just $329 and (RED) iPhone 7
You know Apple has something up their sleeve when you visit their website and see this. Well today was nothing different. Apple released a refreshed to their iPad lineup with a 9.7″ iPad now starting at just $329! On top of that the releases a product (RED) iPhone 7. Let’s start off and talking aboutContinueContinue reading “Apple Releases New iPad at just $329 and (RED) iPhone 7”
My First Ever Impressions with Android
I’ve been tasked with developing basic troubleshooting tips and tricks for mobile devices by my employer. Now, outside of two short and awful Android experiences, I’ve had no real world use with one of these devices but clearly I was going to have to become a pro with them very quickly. So I ordered a Samsung TabContinueContinue reading “My First Ever Impressions with Android”
One Year Ago Today I Left Corporate America For Good.
And I couldn’t be happier. Today I celebrate the one year anniversary of my new job at the University of Pennsylvania. I have worked for Apple, Western Digital, and Keyence all leading up to this job but it wasn’t easy. After leaving Apple my career path slowly turned toward outside sales. I was really good atContinueContinue reading “One Year Ago Today I Left Corporate America For Good.”
Moving From a Crop Camera to a Full Frame Camera.
I purchased my first DSLR in 2007. A Canon Rebel XT (350D) with 18-55mm & 70-300mm kit lenses. I had ZERO idea how to use it or any of the theory behind proper photography. I did have a strong desire to learn. I would bring it with me everywhere and read as much as IContinueContinue reading “Moving From a Crop Camera to a Full Frame Camera.”
Can iPad Pro Replace a Laptop?
I typically use my 13″ MacBook Pro for everything. It links into my desk and becomes a desktop and follows me to most meetings outside of my office. I use the iPad Pro 9.7″ for taking a lot of notes and research on the fly. Since I’ve been using Microsoft Office 365 and BOX, IContinueContinue reading “Can iPad Pro Replace a Laptop?”
Amazon Give Authorities Personal User Data Recorded From Echo.
Amazon was recently under a subpoena to release information collected from an Amazon Echo device as it pertains to a murder investigation. Amazon initially refused to hand over the information citing First Amendment rights but since has given authorities permission to access the data with the defendants permission. The Amazon Echo speaker was found nearContinueContinue reading “Amazon Give Authorities Personal User Data Recorded From Echo.”