iPhoto's Faces

I just recently upgraded to the latest version of Apple's OS, which also got me the latest version of their iPhoto software. Today I had a chance to play around with it a bit. There are a ton of new features, but one of my favorites is called "Faces." According to Apple, "iPhoto uses face detection … [Read more...]

My Apple Upgrade

Three years ago I bought a MacBook Pro. At the time, it was super fast and able to handle all my computer needs. It was a glorious machine, and I quickly fell in love. But over time, the keys became so worn I could no longer read the letters on them. That I could overlook. But when performance … [Read more...]

Search Engine Underdogs

I'm usually a fan of the underdog. Chris Daughtry was one (he didn't WIN American Idol, or really come that close, but look at him now). And what about poor Tom (the cat) of the Tom and Jerry duo? Of course, one of the most famous underdogs was David, who beat the giant Goliath with his slingshot. … [Read more...]

My "Parent-Phrase"

OK. It's time for a little honesty. Every parent has one of these. For some it starts with, "In my day..." or "When I was your age..." I recently read a novel in which the main character's mom was famous for her "life-is" speeches. Today I realized I had officially coined my own parent-phrase. It … [Read more...]