by Scott Feldstein | Tuesday, March 5, 2019 | tech
I’m not big on “alternative” web browsers. Back when I was the administrator of Marquette’s eLearning platform I actually had a student call in to support to complain that the application didn’t work correctly with his IceWeasel browser....
by Scott Feldstein | Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | rants, tech
I recently replaced my four year old 11” MacBook Air with a new (but refurbished) 12” MacBook. It’s nice to be using something that’s practically new. The controversial butterfly keyboard? I think mine is a redesign, because it’s fantastic. The keys have a very short...
by Scott Feldstein | Saturday, December 29, 2018 | tech
I discovered something annoying about the Google Home products: None of them have a wired audio out. I use my M-Audio studio monitors as the speakers for my TV, but I was going to get a sound bar instead and then repurpose the monitors for the Mini or the Hub. Once I...
by Scott Feldstein | Tuesday, December 25, 2018 | tech
It appears that I’m all in on Google Home. A year ago I got one for Christmas. I immediately got a “Mini” for the bedroom and two smart outlets. Ever since I’ve been having Google Assistant turn my living room lights on and off instead of doing...
by Scott Feldstein | Saturday, December 22, 2018 | tech
They ain’t cheap. But man are they good. Apple’s AirPods have literally changed my life. Here’s how. I have always wanted a good solution for talking on the phone hands-free, whether driving or not. It’s just uncomfortable to have to hold your...
by Scott Feldstein | Saturday, December 22, 2018 | rants, tech
Why make this website now? My old one has been gone for years. I could have restarted it at any time. So why now? It’s the confluence of two events. First, I had a scary problem at work. I went to update a website, pretty routine stuff. But when I went to edit...
