Category: Tech

My Tech Picks (Fall 2022)

It’s time for my annual rundown of personal tech picks! Every year or so, I like to share my current personal preferences when it comes to technology. This all started several years ago after receiving emails from readers asking me what consoles I use when playing retro games. I also get a lot of questions about the various components in...

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My Tech Picks (Fall 2021)

It seems that game developers have finally caught on to the fact that gamers love experiencing old titles. This is apparent with the current trend of retro re-releases. But, not every classic game is available on modern hardware. This means that playing retro games these days can still be challenge. I occasionally get emails from readers asking me what consoles...

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Introducing Windows 11

I remember back when Windows 10 was initially released, Microsoft made the comment “Windows 10 will be the final version of Windows ever.” That’s quite a bold claim! After all, as someone who has been using Windows ever since the 3.1 days, I’ve seen many iterations of the OS. And, as a former Microsoft beta tester, I’ve even had my...

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My Tech Picks (Summer 2020)

Last summer saw a pretty radical change in the technology that I use in my day-to-day life. After years of being a strict Windows/Android user, I took the plunge and switched back to the Apple ecosystem. I traded in my Google Pixel for an iPhone and turned my trusty gaming PC into a dual-booting Hackintosh. The reason behind this was...

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My Tech Picks (Spring 2018)

Wow! It’s been a whole year since I did a Tech Picks post! As always, there’s been a few changes but a lot has also stayed the same. If you’re curious about the technology I use on a daily basis, here’s the breakdown: Computer Platform:  Windows PC – As expected, Windows is still my platform of choice. As much as I miss my...

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Project: PC Upgrade

WARNING: This post is going to be very nerdy and technical. The time has finally arrived… I am building a new PC. It’s been a year since I last made a “My Tech Picks” post. But if you follow them, you’ll know that my personal PC is getting a little long in the tooth. In fact, I built it back...

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Tech: My Tech Picks (Spring 2017)

I last posted a “tech picks” update back in the fall. So, I figure that it’s about time to refresh my hardware and technology picks for those who read the site and are curious about such things. – Since the fall, a lot has changed, but a lot has also stayed the same. Here’s where I’m at these days: Computer...

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Tech: My Tech Picks (Late 2016)

It’s been close to a year since my  original “Tech Picks” post in January. And a lot has changed for me when it comes to technology use. So, if you’re curious to see where I stand now on various ecosystems and my personal preferences on technology, this might interest you. Computer Platform:  Windows PC – As expected from a PC...

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Tech: My Tech Picks (Early 2016)

Since my recent posts about tech and operating systems, I thought it might be fun to elaborate on my personal tech choices. So, for those who might be curious, as of January 2016, this is what I use: Computer Platform:  Windows PC – Even though I have nothing but great things to say about Apple hardware. I find their prices...

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Going All In: My experiences with the Microsoft/Apple Ecosystems (Part 3)

After a few weeks of considering my options, I decided that switching back to a windows PC would be the best bet for me. The same power at more than half the cost was simply too tempting. So I sold my iMac and built a new PC from the ground up. For the time, my new PC was quite the...

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