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iPads at University of Notre Dame

Posted on January 28, 2011

Here is an article from PCMAG.com regarding university students picking iPads over textbooks.  There are several interesting points made. To me, the part that announced itself most clearly was about students being given very few instructions, the rationale for doing so, and the … Continue reading →

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2Screens and Mirroring

Posted on July 21, 2010

Camille wondered, “I am curious about looking at how Google Docs or SlideShare presentations display in conjunction with the VGA cable.” Here is photo of 2Screens app mirroring google doc on TV. The green bar visible on iPad not on … Continue reading →

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VGA out apps

Posted on July 20, 2010

During a recent webinar discussion on iPads and accessories, mention was made of A/V cables and projectors. Since I already have the Rocketfish Composite A/V cable for iPod, I decided to spend some time experimenting with the cable hooked up … Continue reading →

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Ouch, I think I bit my tongue.

Posted on July 9, 2010

You might not notice it at first since it seems like a regular part of your routine and then you remember, oh yeah, the first one was free.  It seems harmless enough, in fact it seems helpful. It’s not interfering … Continue reading →

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Numbers

Posted on June 2, 2010

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Accessorizing

Posted on May 27, 2010

There is a TJ Max where I live. It is a very interesting shopping experience. It took me a while to learn my way around the store but more importantly, I had to adjust my attitude and expectations in relationship … Continue reading →

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Just Reading

Posted on May 10, 2010

When the iPod was announced in October 2001, one thing that changed gradually was the way we manage our music library. For those using iPods and other mp3 players, it is probably common and routine to take advantage of easy … Continue reading →

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Multiple Paths

Posted on April 26, 2010

Well, here I am posting from my iPad using safari instead of the wordpress app and in some ways, this path as more features but the wordpress app is quicker and on the iPad has a better look and feel. … Continue reading →

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WordPress on the iPad

Posted on April 26, 2010

My name is James Ritchey and this the my first posting on a blog and I am posting this from my iPad using the WordPress app. I taught art in the Pennsylvania for 38 years and was department coordinator at … Continue reading →

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