Guessing at iPad 3 arrival + Re: Idea Sketch

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Can I use Idea Sketch on my Mac or is it only a mobile app?
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idea-sketch/id367246522?mt=8

Mobile only, but with the paid upgrade to it, you can export the project files, which are openable in OmniOutliner, an amazing and long-standing app on the Mac. 

Cool. Thanks. I think I’ll wait til I get an iPad. The 3 is coming out in like March, right?

I wish we knew about the iPad, but best guess based on rumors is March. Definitely don’t buy a 2. I’m recommending those with itchy fingers should look at a used or refurbished unit, especially a 1st gen, on craigslist.org or store.apple.com.

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January 26, 2012 | Filed Under Tech | Leave a Comment 

New Google privacy policy won’t affect Apps for business, government

On Jan 26, 2012, bill wrote:

Twice I have had job interviews were I was presented a document that states you will be finned and fired if we find out you are using google for any services for data or email   This is a very very big deal for clients that do not not want there data mined and sold.  Mostly investors types and tv people. 

http://arstechnica.com/#!/business/news/2012/01/new-google-privacy-policy-wont-affect-apps-for-business-government.ars

As you might guess, I’m not bothered by this, and I suspect that Google will do a bunch of clarifying like this article talks about, and maybe even plain ol’ backpedaling, before Mar 1. Regardless, I think those contracts are retarded. But I’m glad the nonprofs and the FTC are around to watch this stuff before it explodes. 

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January 26, 2012 | Filed Under Tech | Leave a Comment 

Web and email hosting

I would really like to switch from GoDaddy for our email and Web hosting services. I believe you told me that Google can also handle this. Is that correct, and if so, can you point me to the Web page that will explain it?

I definitely believe that Google Apps is the best choice for email hosting. It also includes Google Docs and Calendar hosting, as well as Google Sites, for building ad hoc web sites that can be shared strictly internally or to the world. These are good for things like individual projects, or quick reference documentation.

Google does not offer conventional web hosting, but there are lots of possibilities for that. If you are going to design a new site, the go-to platform for web sites is currently WordPress, but I am building my new site in Squarespace. It’s simply fantastic.

If you are keeping your current design, I could recommend staying with GoDaddy just for web hosting. Some folks take issues with GoDaddy, regarding everything from business practices to aesthetics to animal rights and gender roles. Because of their recent support of the impossibly stupid Stop Online Piracy Act, I will likely move my own domains to another registrar such as NameCheap or Hover.

There are lots of excellent alternatives. Lemme know more about your needs.

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January 2, 2012 | Filed Under Tech | Leave a Comment 

How to dispose of old technology

How do I properly dispose of an old CPU? It has no useful info on it. I just don’t want to throw it in the trash.

You can get rid of that machine a number of ways, including:

  • Best Buy will take recyclable technology, requiring neither a fee nor an appointment.
  • You can give stuff away at craigslist or Freecycle.
  • You can take any non-trashable material or items — from batteries to paint to televisions — to the hazardous materials disposal depot over at Culebra and 410 (dial 311 in San Antonio for details).

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January 1, 2012 | Filed Under Tech | 4 Comments