Archives: January2010

• The Apple Angle-A Look at the Lure

  Users are impressed by Apple’s  shiny design and interface of its devices. They become familiar with interface accepts storefront condition as norm and before the user knows they have surrendered their freedom and control for a censored, limited, media device.
  Let us take a look at what brought Apple to this new strategy. To understand where we are going we must first look back at what brought us here.

• Apple’s New Focus: Closed Computing-Because You Don’t Know Better

  Steve Jobs & Apple recently unveiled the iPad, essentially, a big iPod touch. But the big revelation was not the device or the innovative hardware used to make it so efficient. They real shocker was that Apple came out and said that they believe the future of computing is in “closed devices”.
  What is a closed device? One that you wouldn’t want. Imagine having an exotic car that comes with a driver. It is very high performance and looks [...]

• 5 Tricks and Tools To Becoming a Better Communicator More Loving Spouse

  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and for many of us it may mark the end of a relationship. It is the #1 dump day. So I thought I’d put together a short list of resources that I have personally turned to for self-help within a relationship. I find a deeper understanding from re-reading things and feel that it is always good to surround ourselves with positive influences.
  A constant commitment to self-improvement will always be worth the effort no [...]