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Getting a new Mac for Christmas?

Making the switch from a Windows based PC to a Mac makes a lot of sense.  And rather than try to convince you why I feel that way, I’ll send you off to a page on the Apple site that really illustrates my statement: http://www.apple.com/why-mac/ I’ll wait for you to go and take a look,…

Review of the iPhone 5 activation process

If you have been reading my writings for any length of time you will undoubtedly know that I am solidly in the Apple camp.  Although I hold 3 Microsoft certifications, I do almost all of my computer work on Apple products. At home I have a 3 year old iMac. I also have a 3…

Startup website makes your job as an agent easier

I spent 3 and a half days last week in San Francisco attending Agent Reboot and Inman Connect.  Although I could write volumes about my experiences at both events, I won’t do that now as I want to zero in on one particular thing that I learned that can have a major positive impact on…

Give your marketing a little Nudge!

Some years ago I heard Saul Klein of Internet Crusade say that real estate was a “me too” business.  He went on to explain that most real estate agents do the same things to attract clients and to service them.  Here is a article published by NAR that contains that remark and his further explanation…

How to REALLY know what cell phone carriers will work where you do!

The biggest hurdle in purchasing a new cell phone has got to be determining which carrier has a strong signal in the areas that you intend to use the phone.  If you get this one wrong you are going to be stuck with a phone that frustrates you at the least.  And for a two…

The best external battery for your portable gadgets, ever!

I will freely admit that I am addicted to my gadgets.  My iPhone and my iPad have become so integrated with my life that they are never too far from me.  I’ve even been known to drive back home from my office when I have gone off and forgotten one or the other.  And that’s…

Best MacWorld/iWorld 2012 app!

I spent a very enjoyable day on Thursday at MacWorld/iWorld as two friends and I wandered the aisles of the Expo and took in a couple of classes on the second floor. Last year’s MacWorld was renamed “iPad Case World” by another friend because it seemed that nearly every vendor was selling some sort of…

How to choose the cell phone that is right for you

Buying a new smart phone these days has suddenly gotten very complicated.  Not only do you have to decide on a carrier before getting started, you also have to to decide if you want an iPhone, a Blackberry, a Windows phone or an an Android.  The iPhone part is easier than the others, you only…

Black Friday Deals

Happy Thanksgiving! I had time to kill before my brother and sister in law arrive from Southern California and the holiday begins, so I have spent the last hour or so looking for some on line “bargains”.   I have found a load of of somewhat dubious websites that look like they were just set…

Dynamic duo of keyboard and case protect and serve my iPad in one device

As much as I love my iPad 2, I haven’t really adapted to the on screen “keyboard” that Apple thinks we should use to enter data!  Even though I am a two fingered typist, and shouldn’t be bothered by the lack of tactile feedback, I am. I really like the idea of using a keyboard…