Unpopular Opinion: Bitcoin
Bitcoin has made some people a lot of money, but I do not invest in things I cannot personally understand, believe in, and stand behind. For me, Bitcoin is more of a trade than an investment.
FirstLook: Caavo Control Center
A practical first look at the Caavo Control Center, including the remote, HDMI inputs, IR blasters, power supply, and early build quality impressions from the unboxing.
IosAppLink HD
A practical walkthrough for adding an iPad app to a WordPress review post using the app ID, featured image, categories, tags, and the app embed shortcode.
FirstLook: Sensei Wireless by SteelSeries
A practical first look at the SteelSeries Sensei Wireless gaming mouse, including what comes in the box, how pairing works, charging colors, weight, feel, and early impressions.
QuickLook: iCloud Restore Features
Apple’s iCloud.com restore tools let you recover deleted files and roll back contacts, calendars, and reminders from earlier saved versions.
Tip: add recently used apps, docs to OSX Dock
You can add a Recent Items stack to the Mac Dock with a Terminal command, giving you quick access to recently used apps, documents, servers, and more.
FirstLook: SwipToMeet
SwipToMeet helps schedule meetings by sending participants a link where they can accept or reject available times, even if they do not have the app installed.
Save VoiceMail to computer
If you have an important iPhone voicemail you want to keep, you can export it to your Mac using iExplorer and then convert it to M4A, MP3, or WAV for long-term storage.
FirstLook Alfa Genus
A practical first look at the Rock Jaw Alfa Genus in-ear monitors, including the packaging, wood-style earbud housings, inline controls, filter system, and one frustrating packaging issue.
OSX Java update
If Java says it needs an update on OS X, do not click a random pop-up link. Open System Preferences and update Java from the Java control panel instead.
Installing Ghost on Ubuntu with Node.js
A practical walkthrough of installing the early Ghost blogging platform on Ubuntu Server with Node.js, Git, npm, and Forever, including the configuration step that commonly trips people up.
FirstLook at the WayCharger by Journova
The Journova WayCharger is a solid 12,000 mAh portable battery with two 2.1 amp USB outputs, pass-through charging, and a pouch for carrying the charger and cable.