Category Archives: Technology

Thoughts On The iPhone 4S Announcement

Posted on October 5, 2011 by D. Mark Jackson

The internet has practically shut down with commentary on yesterday’s announcement. So I’ll contribute sparingly. The keynote can be viewed online. It runs over an hour. One gets some basic sense of what Apple culture might look like post-Steve Jobs. … Continue reading →

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Does Automation Diminish Our Basic Skills?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by D. Mark Jackson

Pilot Patrick Smith has another interesting article on cockpit automation and flight safety, something this blog has considered before. Has automation reduced pilots’ basic “stick and rudder” skills?  His answer:  “Probably, yes.” But the more interesting discussion is how automation … Continue reading →

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A Little Perspective On Technology

Posted on November 30, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Forty years ago, the most advanced piece of technology in a law office — or most any office — was an electric typewriter.  That’s a useful anchor when contemplating whether to buy an iPad now or wait for the next … Continue reading →

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10 Things To Check Before Every Presentation

Posted on July 27, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

There’s a lot to remember when giving multimedia presentations. PowerPoint or KeyNote presentations involve the complex interaction of your computer, your software, the presentation file, a display screen or projector, your remote, and the audio system. And increasingly, presentations are given … Continue reading →

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To Be Profitable: Focus On The Customer, Not Profits.

Posted on July 23, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

(updated below) I finally had the chance to watch the Steve Jobs presentation on the iPhone 4 antennae issue. You can watch it here. I was impressed by this statement in Job’s opening remarks: We want to make … all our users … Continue reading →

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The World’s Got Talent

Posted on July 23, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Among the many ways the web has changed the world, I’d like to add one more. For me, at least, it’s engendered a greater appreciation for the variety and extent of human ability. Sure, some of what gets posted to … Continue reading →

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When Does Choosing A Better Computer Become Wasteful?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

No, I’m not referring to green computing devices. Though, apparently computers account for 2% of the world’s carbon emissions. I’m swapping my nearly four year-old PC notebook for a new 15″ MacBook Pro. Can you say upgrade? Like many buyers, … Continue reading →

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Toddler Mode For The iPhone

Posted on June 15, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

If you’ve got young ones around, you really need this to share your device without risking your data and identity: You know how iPhone and iPad have “airplane mode”, which turns off all connectivity? Right under that, I want “Toddler … Continue reading →

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Does Technology Make You Complacent?

Posted on May 18, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Is autopilot dangerous? The National Transportation Safety Board is holding a three-day conference in Washington, D.C. to discuss pilot and air traffic controller professionalism, including whether automation makes pilots complacent.  The New York Times reports: Automation is generally considered a positive development … Continue reading →

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The iPad And “Closed” Workspaces

Posted on April 13, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

In case you missed it, Markos Moulitsas (aka “kos”) has a wonderful review of the iPad. But its actually more of a “day in the life” of an iPad user, which I think makes it more valuable for anyone thinking … Continue reading →

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