In my earlier post on Apple’s negligence of the iPadOS, I described how even the newest iPad Pros with fantastic hardware are limited by Apple’s software decisions in the operating system. I am frustrated by the massive increase in costs for the Pro lineup, so I decided I will wait for upgrades to either iPad…
Like most people, I have been using cell phones for quite a few years. I don’t renew my phone very often, typically every 3-5 years. I have had enough accidental phone drops to know I need some protection beyond a bare phone. I have several generations of cases. The last few have been the clear…
I’ve Reached My Limit of Tracking This is Part 2 of a Series. Part 1 | Part 2 Part 2 So when is enough? It is very difficult to remove yourself entirely from all services without retreating to a cabin in the woods. But I am consciously looking for ways to reduce my “signals” to…
I’ve Reached My Limit of Tracking This is Part 2 of a Series. Part 1 | Part 2 I have followed closely for years the increasing levels of tracking and surveillance by large tech/communication/transportation companies, data brokers, and now more and more from our government. This is a difficult topic for me as I am…
Let’s compare and contrast AI services hands-on This is Part 2 of a series. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 I keep a page for organizing AI web services as I learn about them: https://lenniesymes.me/ai It is by no means a complete list, but we will use it today to help with your…
This is Part 1 of a series. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 I’ve consumed a lot of tech press over the years. There are plenty of new technologies that drum up hype for the sake of getting people’s attention, but are not worthy of our time. There are others worthy of our…
I am a heavy iPad user, ever since the original iPad. My current iPad is 6 years old and showing its slowness with age. I paid more than I wanted for the 2018 iPad Pro so it would last as long as possible, and that goal was successful. I also bought the Pro believing Apple…
More and more educators are needing to create electronic content for learners, and connecting with video-conferencing. When I went independent for my work, developing my workstation to fit my needs was crucial. My budget was limited, so I couldn’t get everything at once. When you build incrementally, that means you have to wait for some…
I find the implications of the NYTimes lawsuit against OpenAI so disheartening for education. It’s not that OpenAI is the angelic victim while the NYTimes is the evil predator—OpenAI is far from innocent in their dealings. Rather, this appears to be a money-grab maneuver with complete disregard to the broad impact for copyright and fair…
It’s hard not to feel, as educators, left out of the conversation when apple announces a new product that will sell for $3500—clearly not targeted for schools! But rather than ignore it as another MacPro device that schools will never see within their four walls, we should pay attention to what this product can do….