Computer Stuff
Enter the name for this tabbed section: What We're Doing
We are devoted Apple Computer users and spend a lot of time at our computers. We each have our own computer, which are both 27" iMacs. Plus we have a 13" MacBook Pro laptop and an iPad.
Why do we like the Macs? Well, we're untroubled by viruses, hackers, widespread security problems, pop-up/under ads, crappy software, abusive monopolies and spyware. Our family members all prefer Windows machines (except Brian has a couple of Macs), so obviously they don't agree with us.
| We use several browsers and change to suit the circumstances. Barbara uses Apple's Safari while Jack prefers Google Chrome. | High-speed internet access is via Charter Communications, now called Spectrum. | Thunderbird is the choice for an e-mail client. It's free. |
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Web Sites Created
I enjoy playing with the computer and I've done a the following web sites for hobbies and other interests.
- 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron, F-105 Era, Korat RTAFB, Thailand shows some of the guys I flew with during the mid-1960's.
- Rose Hill High School, Kansas, class of 1955 - Information about my high school classmates.
- Bob Russell Memories - Dedicated to a long-time friend who passed too early.
- Jack Swanson Memories - A friend lost in Vietnam.
- Reunion 2008 - A site with information about our 47 year Air Force OCS reunion.
- USAF OCS 61-D - An information only site with links to the official class site.
- Play Money Collecting - A former hobby of mine.
- American Play Money Society - An old site for an inactive group; info only.
Personal sites (only of interest to us):
- Play Money Collections - Some lists to keep track of it all.
- Phillips' book lists - A few of our books so we can avoid duplicates.
- Jack's Journey - Some personal memories.
- Stuff For Sale is an online garage sale of items we're selling locally.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Site Host
If you are interested in a place to host web pages we use 1&1, one of the largest services, and have been pleased with their service. Just having your own personalized e-mail address (or dozens if you wish) is worth the price.
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Enter the name for this tabbed section: Computer Links
• Macresource forums is a great place to keep up to date on everything Mac.
• MacInTouch, a daily read for a good round-up of what's new.
• MacUpdate has all the latest changes and application information.
• MacRumors keeps on top of the latest news (and rumors).
• DealMac is the first place to look for what is on sale and who has the best prices.
• MacWorld is another fine site for all the latest news.
• Other World Computing is the best source for memory & accessories.
• MacInTouch, a daily read for a good round-up of what's new.
• MacUpdate has all the latest changes and application information.
• MacRumors keeps on top of the latest news (and rumors).
• DealMac is the first place to look for what is on sale and who has the best prices.
• MacWorld is another fine site for all the latest news.
• Other World Computing is the best source for memory & accessories.
A few blogs.
We don't have a blog, but they are interesting to read and there are 1,000's of them.
• Mark Sisson's Daily Apple is one of the few that I read every day; it's devoted to health issues.
• Zen Habits is another one I like to check frequently; he's a great writer.
• Wandering Earl, "The Life of a Permanent Nomad" is interesting.
• Dr. Mark Sircus' Blog is a wide-ranging selection of articles covering health, politics, lifestyles, and much more.
• Mark Sisson's Daily Apple is one of the few that I read every day; it's devoted to health issues.
• Zen Habits is another one I like to check frequently; he's a great writer.
• Wandering Earl, "The Life of a Permanent Nomad" is interesting.
• Dr. Mark Sircus' Blog is a wide-ranging selection of articles covering health, politics, lifestyles, and much more.