So you want to get an iPad. Which one is best for you?

Note:  This post is just for my Mom.  Seriously, she asked for my iPad buying advice, and at this point I’ve gotten better at giving tech advice in blog form than I do over the phone.  Hope this helps, Ma! At first glance, Apple’s iPad line seems very un-Apple-like.  Apple currently sells four different models, each with… Read More So you want to get an iPad. Which one is best for you?

How to tell if your iCloud, Gmail, or Microsoft email server is down

It’s a common scenario.  You haven’t gotten an email in an hour, not even that really important email you were expecting from your spouse/co-worker/parent/pet.  Your email seems to be down, but what exactly does that mean? Unfortunately, there are a myriad of reasons why you may not be getting your email.  Could be a problem… Read More How to tell if your iCloud, Gmail, or Microsoft email server is down

Review: Google Chromecast — Google’s most Apple-like product yet?

72 hours ago, “Chromecast” was just a good name for a podcast on hood ornaments. Now it’s the “it” item in the tech world, selling out online within a day (though I had no problems walking into Best Buy today and walking out with one — they had plenty in stock). In my “premature thoughts”… Read More Review: Google Chromecast — Google’s most Apple-like product yet?