In this month’s blog status update, I look at some of the changes I’ve made to my social media presence, including less emphasis on Google+.
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Category: Tech
Thoughts on 2018’s Apple iPhone keynote
Apple’s announced this year’s new iPhone models. I give my thoughts on news of the new iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr, plus the death of the headphone jack.
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Google turns 20 years old
Google turned 20 years old this week. With an infographic’s help, I look back at some of the highlights over the tech giant’s existence.
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Smart speakers’ most popular uses are for music and information, not shopping
Several reports on smart speakers’ popularity show they’re mainly being used for functions like getting the weather, playing music, and setting alarms.
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Favorite music services and software (2018 edition)
I take a look at what music services and stand-alone music software I use these days, ranging from the popular Spotify to the more obscure Rhythmbox.
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Twitter can support an open platform without tolerating the “alt-right”
Alt-right site InfoWars has been kicked off numerous platforms, except Twitter. I look at why Twitter should show Alex Jones and others like him the door.
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Android P to be named “Pie”
Google’s announced the name of the next version of its Android mobile operating system, Android Pie. What new features does Pie offer users?
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7 favorite Chrome extensions
I take a look at seven of my favorite Chrome extensions, ranging from an ad blocker to the cloud-based bookmarking service Pocket.
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Favorite blogs about blogging and WordPress
I take a look at examples of my favorite blogs about blogging itself, as well as the WordPress content management system.
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What digital services do public libraries offer?
In response to a Forbes op-ed claiming Amazon can replace public libraries, I take a look at what digital services libraries currently offer.
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