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Sunday, February 19, 2023
My 9 year old iPad Mini 2 surprises me
Monday, September 6, 2021
4 things I want to see in the iPhone 13
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Next week Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 13. Rumors are everywhere right now and I thought I would share a few things I would like to see.
Face ID that works with a mask on.

Sunday, August 29, 2021
Why you should buy a premium vacuum?

Saturday, August 21, 2021
Why I stopped using robotic vacuums
There are options. I could get a newer vacuum that maps the home, and rather than only bumping into things, once it has a map, tell it not to go to that area. I could also buy additional beacons to keep the current vacuum from getting stuck, but at this point, it doesn't seem worth it. While robotic vacuums are continuing to improve, it's still difficult to justify. Especially since it's around $600 to get a new vacuum that could block zones.
Currently, I manually vacuum with a Dyson V7 stick vacuum. It cleans very well while being lightweight and easy to use. It does a good job of cleaning and makes quick work of it. It's also quieter than the robotic vacuum, so it's less disturbing to others. Ironically, having a better manual vacuum does make it feel like less work to vacuum. Someday I may return to robotic vacuums, but for now, it's manual vacuuming for me.

Saturday, October 5, 2019
New Apple Watch Series 5
The Apple Watch Series 5 is here with a couple of great new features. Most notably the always-on display. This allows you to avoid those awkward moments of raising your arm to check the time while talking to your boss or during meetings. I can see why Apple kept the updates minimal here because the always-on display is a real game-changer.
Other notable additions are the ability to call emergency help around the world (for the cellular version) and a built-in compass so you can see which direction you're facing. Great additions for travelers and adventure seekers.

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