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We’ve become very dependent on our mobile phones, haven’t we? Losing it is super frustrating ... and can be super expensive. I 've been through this exact scenario recently, so I wanted to share with you what I've learned. Follow these steps to make sure you're prepared for something that…
I’ve been traveling more than ever lately, and wanted to share with you several products that really make a difference in how I use my iPad, in different environments, to consume the wide range of materials I read and watch. Keep reading for some other ideas, too.
The HoverBar from Twelve South is a simple device that attaches to a computer stand, e.g., to the base of an iMac … or to a different workstation … or to a tabletop, kitchen counter, bookshelf or another surface. It uses a padded clamp that is adjustable up to 1″ wide, and can be purchased for any iPad model.
My wife makes fun of mine, suggesting that it looks like a table in a senior citizen center, but it’s a very convenient, hands-free way to suspend your iPad for easy reading on a table that you can bring up to your favorite chair or sofa.
It works great for me and I wouldn’t be without it … honey!
Another Twelve South product that I always carry but has been displaced with the HoverBar at home, is still an irreplaceable travel companion. (more…)
Most of my clients and colleagues are hauling around an iPad just as I am … and when we’re meeting together, iPads at the ready, someone always asks, “Have you ever used a keyboard with your iPad?”
If you’re one of the 100 million+ users of the iPad, you’ve probably struggled with typing on its sleek glass face and wondered the same thing.
I just returned from the Social Media Marketing World event in San Diego. When I attend conferences, meetings or other events like that where it’s inconvenient to carry around my briefcase all day … that’s when I think of this option yet one more time.
Without the keyboard, I’m usually typing on the glass surface (unless I’m taking handwritten notes on my iPad, an option we’ll discuss another time).
If I’m in the right mood, I find some real value in the more demanding process that typing on the iPad requires … because it slows you down and makes each idea a little crisper … each word a little more thoughtful … so sometimes, it’s worth the time … but … (more…)
When I bought the iPhone 4, I soon bought the Mophie Juice Pack, in a bold bright yellow so I couldn’t lose it, and carried it with me all the time. Of course, when the iPhone 5 came out, that version didn’t fit so I gave it to my niece.
Finally, though, I received my Mophie Juice Pack Helium for the iPhone 5 and it’s pretty sweet. (Note: This is NOT an affiliate link and is only provided to share some information that you might find useful.)
If you’re on the road … particularly at a conference or meeting where you don’t have all of your tools and toys with you … this is an ideal companion. (more…)