Is Evernote In Trouble?

I am cross-posting my comments here from a thread on the Mac Power User's Forum. Just my two cents, but I think Evernote still has a lot to offer and is moving in the right direction. As an Evernote user, I follow a couple of active Evernote forums on Reddit and Facebook. It is a … Continue reading Is Evernote In Trouble? →

Scrivener + OneNote = Perfection

As a relatively new Mac user, I am completely enjoying my introduction into the wonderful world of Mac Application. Unlike many Windows Apps that still sport a 1990s Windows ME look, Mac Apps are clean and contemporary. One of the new applications I am falling in love with is Scrivener. Scrivener is a writing tool … Continue reading Scrivener + OneNote = Perfection →

Windows 7 Installation Troubles

OK, I must admit that I was eager to see Windows 7 on my laptop. I had installed the Release Candidate this summer in a virtual machine, but I wanted to see it in all of its glory, unhindered by any issues that may be caused by the virtual environment. Once I saw Windows 7 … Continue reading Windows 7 Installation Troubles →

Windows / Mac Applications Cross Comparison

I am now a Mac/Windows crossover. (In other words, I am going from a Windows OS to Mac OS.) A week ago I purchased my first Mac, a Macbook. While I think I am going to like it a lot, it is very different from what I am used to. I mentioned in a twitter … Continue reading Windows / Mac Applications Cross Comparison →

My 2009 Software Toolbox

In this blog article, I look at the software applications that I use on a regular basis to stay productive.

Recording with Skype

Skype is a wonderful tool. A couple of weeks ago in my Emerging Instructional Technologies class at UNI, I witnessed the power of Skype when we had the opportunity to interview guest experts via Skype. Since that time, I have wanted to experiment with Skype and see how it worked to create a podcast. For … Continue reading Recording with Skype →

Resource Hogs

Is your computer running sluggish? Take a look at the task manager and see what programs are using your system resources. In this case, BeInSync is the culprit and wins the Resource Hog of the Day award. I appreciate what BeInSync does for me: it keeps my three main computers in synch (automatically) so that … Continue reading Resource Hogs →