https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/01/next-apple-watch-activity-challenge/ Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for Veterans Day on November 11th Zac Hall - Nov. 1st 2018 9:47 am PT @apollozac The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is set for Veterans Day on Sunday, November 11th, 2018. Apple Watch Activity Challenges increase awareness about fitness features and healthy living while observing holidays and … Continue reading If Apple Watch badges motivate you, here’s the challenge for Veteran’s Day
Month: November 2018
Just for fun — Poorly Drawn Cats
It's impossible to resist the charms of these 'Poorly Drawn Cats' on Twitter BY AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO2 DAYS AGO This is Ode To..., a weekly column where we share the stuff we're really into in hopes that you'll be really into it, too. Poorly Drawn Cats is a Twitter account dedicated to, as the name suggests, poorly … Continue reading Just for fun — Poorly Drawn Cats
Choosing between the available iPads — nice checklist
NOVEMBER 3 Looking to compare iPad models? Here’s how the 2018 lineup stacks up Alex Allegro - Nov. 3rd 2018 5:30 am PT @allegrotechie 44 Comments Apple’s special event in Brooklyn on Tuesday brought the introduction of two new Macs, as well as new iPad Pro models with features such as Face ID, USB-C, and more. … Continue reading Choosing between the available iPads — nice checklist
Should every press item include a reference to climate change? If it’s relevant, YES
https://earther.gizmodo.com/new-group-seeks-to-shame-media-into-talking-about-clima-1830135530 CLIMATE CHANGE New Group Seeks to Shame Media Into Talking About Climate Change Brian Kahn Wednesday 4:40pm The aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Photo: GettyThere has never been a better time to talk about climate change. The impacts and stakes have never been clearer. The political gap about how to deal with it has never been wider. We’re … Continue reading Should every press item include a reference to climate change? If it’s relevant, YES
Washington Post’s excellent list of why you’re likely not to know who won before you go to bed on Election Night
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/politics/voting-quirks/?utm_term=.c00152704cd8 Election 2018 Analysis Think you’ll know who won on election night? Not so fast … Reporting by Bonnie Berkowitz, Illustrations by Shelly Tan Oct. 29, 2018 If you plan to stay awake on election night until you know the outcome of every race — or even until you know who controls the House and Senate — you may … Continue reading Washington Post’s excellent list of why you’re likely not to know who won before you go to bed on Election Night
Why am I posting comparisons between the iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro? — my own decision tree
I've posted multiple articles about this question because I'm thinking personally about the choice between the iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and the MacBook Pro (without touch bar). All three can be configured in very similar ways with the same amount of RAM, same size of hard drive, and even similar screens -- but they are … Continue reading Why am I posting comparisons between the iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro? — my own decision tree
Why this writer feels an iPad Pro isn’t yet ready to replace his Mac
https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/11/06/even-with-all-the-improvements-to-the-ipad-pro-it-still-cant-replace-my-mac-yet Even with all the improvements to the iPad Pro, it still can't replace my Mac yet By Andrew O'Hara Tuesday, November 06, 2018, 08:17 am PT (11:17 am ET) I was hopeful that this would be the year that I could shift my workflow to the iPad Pro, but once again, there is nothing on … Continue reading Why this writer feels an iPad Pro isn’t yet ready to replace his Mac
Provocative — using an iPad Pro as your only computer
This is the only article I've seen (so far) where the user is able to use an iPad for his sole computer. https://www.fastcompany.com/90259725/why-i-ditched-the-mac-to-work-exclusively-on-ipad-pro? 11.01.18 I ditched the Mac for the iPad, and I’ll never go back The iPad Pro has changed my life, and I don’t care about desktop computing anymore. BY JESUS DIAZ9 MINUTE READ … Continue reading Provocative — using an iPad Pro as your only computer
The iPad Pro not designed for people who crunch a lot of data
This problem will be fixed, but it's still worth noting if you do regular data backups (say, you use Time Machine with your current machine?) and you aren't willing/able to live totally with an iCloud storage solution. https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-ipad-pro-not-compatible-with-external-storage-2018-11 Apple's new iPad Pro is not compatible with any external storage devices Dave Smith November 5, 2018 … Continue reading The iPad Pro not designed for people who crunch a lot of data
iPad Pro vs MacBook Air — which one will suit you? — Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2018/11/05/nope-apples-new-ipad-pro-still-isnt-laptop/?utm_term=.91b0339481ec Nope, Apple’s new iPad Pro still isn’t a laptop Apple’s redesigned iPad is sleeker and more powerful — not to mention pricier — but will still leave most professionals longing for a mouse or trackpad. Check out Apple's new iPad Pro, with even more iPhone-like features Apple's newest iPad has Face ID, no home … Continue reading iPad Pro vs MacBook Air — which one will suit you? — Washington Post
iPad Pro vs MacBook Air — which one will suit you? — Wall Street Journal
Apple’s New iPad Pro: Great Tablet, Still Can’t Replace Your Laptop More power, more features and a real USB port make the iPad Pro the best tablet yet. But it still falls short on some basic computing needs. Can the New iPad Pro Be Your Only Computer? Apple keeps pushing its high-powered tablet as a … Continue reading iPad Pro vs MacBook Air — which one will suit you? — Wall Street Journal
iPad Pro vs MacBook Air — which one will suit you? — Trusted Reviews
https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/ipad-pro-vs-macbook-air-3613187 iPad Pro vs MacBook Air: Time to pick up the tab?0 Ryan JonesOctober 31, 2018 10:29 am With a refreshed range of the MacBook Air announced, those who fancy an ultra-portable Apple powerhouse should be furiously scribbling it down on their Christmas list right now. But this year things are a little more complicated, with … Continue reading iPad Pro vs MacBook Air — which one will suit you? — Trusted Reviews
Abycats' Thoughts 