technology
Seven ways to keep up
I have been out of the country the past two weeks, and it is amazing how much can happen in such a short time. So far I have found: Apple announced new iPhones and 3.0 (no I don’t have one yet, but I did upgrade to 3.0) WordPress released version 2.8 (Yes, I have upgraded [...]
All the Good Technology is Free
Amazing how there is so much free technology today. No wonder the economy is down, everyone is giving their products and services away for free. Well I guess that is not entirely true, but it is incredible what you can get for free (or almost free). I love it. Here is a list of free [...]
Solving a problem with old technology: Skype
About a month ago, I got a lap top that came with a web cam built in. I had heard about Skype and had some friends that recently moved to Brazil, so I thought I would give it a try. Skype is software that allows you to make audio and video calls from your computer [...]
Problem Solved: Remembering to set the clock
I got an email about it. I heard about it on the TV. I talked about it with my wife. But, I still forgot to set my clock forward for daylight savings time. I went to bed and turned on my alarm so I would get up for church services Sunday morning. I didn’t even [...]
Chicken or the Egg
Which comes first, the problem or the solution? Either ways works. Sometimes you have a problem and you are looking for a solution. This is the traditional approach. We have a problem that needs solving and we go through a process to find a solution for it. (see Solving Problems). Sometimes you have a solution, maybe in [...]
So What?
My Dad used to teach preachers how to preach. One of the things he always told them to do was to imagine a big sign at the back of the church that said “So What?” Meaning make sure what you are preaching about applies to the lives and problems of those that are listening. That is [...]
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I like to solve problems with technology. In this blog, I'd like to share some of my ideas and also tell you about solutions I am currently working on. Welcome, and please share your own ideas with me by leaving a comment.
