RSS readers: what and why

I get asked several times how I manage to stay on top of the constant flowing news in the IT world.  It usually is expressed in a flattering way and I typically grin and tell them I’m a genius.  But the reality is, I simply use an RSS reader to subscribe and parse my news for me.  This is hardly state of the art technology.  RSS feeds have been around many years now.  And once you get used to viewing the web in such a way, you free up a lot of time while filing away important information to have on hand later.

A Day with the iPad

I get so many questions on how I like the iPad. I usually answer with the generic “I love it” but that hardly explains why or in what capacity I can use it. I’ve been threatening to do a blog on how I use the gadget in a typical day (which in part inspired this blog in general). One thing to keep in mind about this post, first and foremost, the iPad is a device that can transcend between work and play easily. If you are looking specifically for a work only device, the iPad won’t conform strictly to that limitation. I’m going to be mentioning apps I use with the iPad, but this entry is not meant to review them exclusively.  They work for me here and now, but that does not necessarily mean I would recommend them for everyone or even myself in the future.  That’s what I love about technology.  It’s a machine that is always changing, growing and expanding.  What works pretty well today can be improved even more tomorrow.  And with that, I bring you why I love my iPad.