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Sometimes seems like Facebook is going out of it’s way to be scummy. Love it or hate it, one thing Facebook has been repeatedly great at these past few years is going out of its way to get negative attention. Or, at least is seems that way sometimes. Facebook’s Latest […]

Apple vs. Facebook vs. Privacy (and Google too!)

6 Feb, 2019 in Tech tagged android / apple / apps / first world problems / google / internet / ios / privacy / security by Colin Dorman (updated 13 days ago)

Since I do about half of my work online, the web browser is probably one of the most important programs I use. Indeed, for many people, the web browser is becoming the most important app on their computer. Today, the web browser is almost like a second operating system – […]

The UnGoogleification Continues: A New (To Me) Chrome Alternative

23 Jan, 2019 in Tech tagged browsers / chromebook / first world problems / google / internet / ios / security by Colin Dorman (updated 39 days ago)

Earlier this year I got an email from a developer, asking me to review a new tuner app. It looked interesting, and while I am just now getting around to it (sorry!), here is my look at the available on iOS. Hz Intonation Images Hz Intonation At-A-Glance Review Pros: Simple […]

App Review: Hz Intonation

18 Jul, 2018 in Horn tagged app review / apple / horn playing / horn practice / ios / practice / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 240 days ago)

Like I’ve mentioned a little bit before, I’ve started becoming obsessed with productivity. From books to apps to Youtube videos, I’ve learned so many new ways to get things done while not actually getting things done! However, I have also discovered some pretty neat tools that I’ve started using. One of […]

My favorite productivity apps: Spring 2018

30 May, 2018 in Tech tagged android / app review / apple / apps / google / ios by Colin Dorman (updated 149 days ago)

As I mentioned in my previous post about making the jump from Android to iOS, I’m really enjoying some of the things that Apple has to offer (although there are many that baffle me). One of the things I’m enjoying most, though, is Apple’s approach to privacy from 3rd parties […]

How Google Knows So Much About You (Hint: It’s your ...

12 Feb, 2018 in Tech tagged android / apple / cell phone / first world problems / google / ios / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 209 days ago)

So I did something a few weeks ago that I never really thought I would do. I switched from an Android phone (I’ve used Android phones since the original Android phone – the T-Mobile G1) to an iPhone (more specifically, the iPhone 8). I did this for a few reasons, […]

Android to iOS: Why I Switched

12 Jan, 2018 in Tech tagged android / apple / cell phone / first world problems / google / ios / project fi / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 209 days ago)

This article by Justin O’Beirne about the difference between Google Maps and Apple Maps is pretty fascinating – even if you’re not a cartography nerd. This article not only details the differences between the companies map products but also illustrates the vast amounts of data and automation that have caused Google […]