Category: Gadgets
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The subject line sounds like the setup to a joke, but it’s not. Neither is Microsoft announcing Office for iPad. Finally. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been experimenting with leaving my laptop behind and leaping into the fray armed only with a handheld smart device. I emceed the annual IN-NW social engagement conference with…
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I’ve tried a few digital sabbaths, and I realize that I’m fooling myself in this age of technological mobility. Even if I’m not communicating directly with others on my smart device, I’m using it to read books, listen to music and watch videos. So this month, I watered down the “cold turkey” approach to something…
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I don’t like to drive in urban areas. I find it tedious, frustrating and stressful. So I generally bike or walk 6-10 miles a day. I also don’t love cars: they’re just necessary tools. Our family’s two vehicles are 11 and 8 years-old respectively. We maintain them regularly, and believe it’s more environmentally-sound to keep…
