Technology
Why the iPad is a Game-changer
Apple has released its long-awaited tablet computer to mixed reviews. Some apparently expected the so-called “JesusTablet” to have the ability to raise the dead in its first version, expressing disappointment at the lack of a built-in camera, the lack of Adobe Flash support, no GPS, and assorted other perceived shortfalls. Those criticizing the new... »
Moving from Blogger to Wordpress Without Breaking Links or Losing Rank
Moving from Blogger to Wordpress can be more painful when moving from a custom subdomain. This is how I managed to redirect everything from Blogger to Wordpress without breaking my blog or the Interwebz. »
A few musings on social media
The Journal has an article up today on “How Facebook Can Ruin Your Friendships,” exploring some of the problems social networking media can cause in everyday life. My auntie Leah D’Emilio posted a similar blog rant recently, lamenting the dying art of deep and interesting real-world conversations and the apparent decrease in people able... »
Why Twitter is an Adult Phenomenon
Yet another article (this time in the New York Times) has been penned about how Twitter’s growth has surprisingly been driven by adults, not early-adoption high-tech teenagers and college students. Nielsen ratings have shown that 64% of Twitter growth has been in the 25–54 age demographic, while only 16% has happened in the under... »