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ITunes “family plan”

The new Apple streaming plan offers options for individuals and for families. I found the terms of the family plan ($10 vs. $15) for five family members appealing until I read the details. The plan would require me as “organizer” … Continue reading

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Photos – First Look

With the most recent iOS and OS updates, Apple has replaced iPhoto with Photos. Here are some initial impressions after a short period of experimentation. The Photos editing tools are impressive and a drastic improvement over iPhoto.  I have one … Continue reading

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iCloud does seem to be improving

I found this tutorial from iMore to be helpful for taking advantage of the power of iCloud. I admit despite the number of iDevices I own and use I have done little with iCloud. The service does seem to work … Continue reading

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What – iPhoto synch is mandatory

I often travel with a Macbook Air because it is small, light, and I can fit it in my camera bag. The downside of my computer is that it has such a small storage capacity. I discovered something today that … Continue reading

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Apple Device Management Improvements

A few weeks ago, after FETC, I lamented Apple’s failure to respond to the realities of technology use in schools. Google and Amazon seemed to have a much better handle on the needs of schools. Today, TechCrunch provides news that … Continue reading

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Competing with free

Yesterday, I inadvertently found myself in a “comment” argument when I reacted to an Engadget post about the Microsoft student advantage program. I first simply pointed out that the author had a strange way of explaining why the program would … Continue reading

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