More and more we are acquiring additional devices. Many of us get a hand me down iPad or a friend talked you into switching from your flip phone to an iPhone because you already have an iPad. This is, of course, fantastic and congratulations! We are able to customize and change how our devices look and feel to our liking but obviously don’t want to pay for the same thing more than once whether that be your favorite head-bopping song or the life-organizing app used everyday. Within the last … [Read more...]
Visual Time Out Clock for Kids
As a father of two and a nerd, I'm always looking for ways to use technology to make life a little more productive. This weekend, I used technology to make life a little easier for my three-year-old by creating a "time-out timer" so that she could understand the concept of time a little better and perhaps make it through her time outs with less fuss. The Problem - "Time" Out Although I can claim (with pride) that my 3-year-old knows quite a few of her numbers, we are still working on telling … [Read more...]
Introducing iOS7
New iOS7 Design With Apple's latest update, iOS7, the iPhone and iPad have a completely redesigned look and feel. It is much brighter and (reportedly) there is less clutter. However, speaking from personal experience, I don't see much in the way of "less clutter." The icons are redesigned and there is a simplified color scheme, but all of the same options seem to be present - if only in different locations. In fact, the only thing that really seems absent are dividers, which I think would … [Read more...]
Top 15 Apps (Mobile Devices): Staff Picks
Ladies and Gentleman, The team here at MacPro services have discussed, exampled, and even arm wrestled over this list but have successfully come to a conclusion. The Apps listed below are apps that you will find useful in your every day life. As you discover these apps and others, feel free to let us know your favorite apps and just maybe they will be wrestled over for our next list. Instagram Be your own photographer! Take pictures then upload them to Instagram (or Facebook/Twitter) for … [Read more...]