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- Mystery Solved: The Case of the Depleting iPad Battery
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- The New iPad: Initial Thoughts and Data Plan Information
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Category Archives: 1 Geek
Mystery Solved: The Case of the Depleting iPad Battery
I have owned an iPad since the very first day they were available. I pretty much carry it with me everywhere. It is either in my hand, under my arm, on the desk next to me or in my backpack. … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Geek, Apple, iPad, Technology
Tagged Battery, Depleting Battery, Leather iPad Cover, Loses Charge, Magnetic iPad Cover, Vinyl iPad Cover
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iPad New: Unboxing, First Impressions and a Fix for the Verizon Data Signup Email Issue
After patiently waiting for more than a week, the new iPads have arrived! Packaging for the new version of the iPad is quite similar to the old one. Unless you look closely, the box is almost indistinguishable from the previous … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Geek, Apple, Gadgets, iPad, Security, Technology, Verizon
Tagged 4G LTE, Accessories, Camera, Cancel Data Plan, Charger Block, Contents, Email, Email Address, HD Content, Heat, iCloud, Instructions, New iPad, Restore From Backup, Restore Time, SIM Slot, Thickness, Unboxing, USB Cable, Verizon Data Plan, Vinyl Magnetic Cover, Warmer, Weight
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Roku 2 XS: A Good Buy For Streaming Media
Although I already own an HD TiVo and Apple TV, I have been looking for a streaming media alternative that would allow me to use other video sources for media consumption. For whatever reason, HD TiVo seems to have problems … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Geek, Apple TV, Gadgets, Roku 2 XS, Technology, TiVo
Tagged AAC, Activation Issue, Amazon, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Channels, Costco, Crackle, Credit Card, Ethernet, FAT16, FAT32, File Types, HD TiVo, HDMI, HFS+, Hulu, JPG, Limited Number of Channels, Micro SD, MKV, Monthly Fee, MP3, MP4, Multiple USB Drives, Netflix, NTFS, Pandora, PNG, Podcasts, Remote, Revision3, RSS, TED, TWiT, URL, USB, USB External Power, User Interface, Wi-FI
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Kindle Fire: Unboxing and First Impressions
As indicated in an earlier post, I pre-ordered a Kindle Fire. It arrived safely today. Here are a few photos of the unboxing process. I was amused by the packaging which made it look as though it was packed specifically … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Geek, Amazon, Gadgets, Hardware, iPad, Kindle Fire, Review, Security, Technology
Tagged 7" Form Factor, 8 GB, Accessibility, Amazon Prime, Battery Life, Brightness, Browser, Download Speed, Email, Font, micro-USB, Microsoft Exchange, Orientation, Password, PDF, Reflective Screen, Screen, Screen Capture, Security, Software Update, Storage, Unboxing, USB, User's Guide, Video Formats, Weight, Wi-FI
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Traits and Skills of a Good Software Test Engineer
I have been in the software industry for nearly 25 years. In that time, I have had various roles including software developer, trainer, software builder, tester, development manager, test manager, test lead and software release coordinator. I recently put together … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Geek, Software, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Technology
Tagged Attention to Detail, Be the Customer, Creativity, Curiosity, Development Experience, Domain Knowledge, Good Communication Skills, Good Decision Maker, Integrity, Know the Customer, Organizational Skills, Passion and Tenacity, Quick Learner, Training, Troubleshooting Skills
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AT&T: T-Mobile Bid Is a Cunning Strategy
Several months ago, I wrote a post about the offer by AT&T to purchase T-Mobile for $39B from Deutsche Telekom. At that time, I took the point of view of the consumer and drew some conclusions about things I felt would … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Geek, Apple, AT&T, iPad, iPhone, Sprint, T-Mobile, Technology, Verizon
Tagged 4G, Department of Justice, Deutsche Telekom, DOJ, FCC, Federal Communications Comission, Federal Trade Comission, FTC, Layoffs, Merger
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