Category Archives: Random

The F word, the S word

Posted on April 23, 2012 by toddneff

Maya, my six-year-old daughter, approached my home-office desk the other day and stood behind me for a moment. I face a wall, sort of box-canyon like, because the home office is a small converted dining room. But I could see … Continue reading →

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Non-green keyboard saves green

Posted on October 17, 2011 by toddneff

My external keyboard, a Microsoft thing, seems to aspire to being an IBM Selectric, clacking so loudly phone-interview sources get self-conscious. So I went online and found this HP Wireless Elite Keyboard on Amazon for $29. It was more or … Continue reading →

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Apple’s Sales, Astronomically Speaking

Posted on August 19, 2011 by toddneff

Apple recently announced its results for the three months ended June 25. More than $7 billion in net income for the quarter — not bad. I’ve been thinking about the massive scale of our aggregate consumption, though, so a couple … Continue reading →

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Post Palm Pre Post

Posted on July 21, 2011 by toddneff

I dig technology, but tend to be a late adopter. One of the few exceptions was in June 2009, when I was quick to jump on the Palm Pre. The iPhone Killer. Sprint’s first real smartphone. It was a revelation, … Continue reading →

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