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How To Configure Location-Based Reminders on the iPhone with iOS5

November 29, 2011

I kept hearing about how with iOS 5, you could set up Reminders that would trigger when you arrived or left a particular location. It’s a pretty neat concept. You can program in an address, like your work, and set up a series of to-dos that magically remind you when you are geographically near that [...]

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iOS 5 Tips: Cell Data for Purchases, Custom Vibrations and Hourly Weather

October 17, 2011

Last week I talked about a few new tidbits and tricks in Apple’s new version of its mobile operating system, iOS 5 (enable Emoji keyboard, get the camera button to appear in the lock screen and how to launch the new built-in dictionary). I have 3 more pretty cool little tips and tricks this time [...]

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iOS 5 Tip: How to Launch the New Built-in Dictionary on the iPhone or iPad

October 14, 2011

I keep uncovering lots of little surprises in Apple’s new iOS 5 software released this week for the iPhone & iPad. Yesterday, it was the activation of the camera button on the iPhone’s lock screen. This one is just as useful and is extremely helpful. Included in the OS is now a full-fledged dictionary (that [...]

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“Weird But True” iOS App Educates in a Fun Way

September 2, 2011

Who doesn’t like National Geographic? They have been enriching our lives for over a hundred years with photos and quality content from around the globe. And they have brought this content to children of all ages as well. My daughters got copies of National Geographic Kids at school and have saved them in piles on [...]

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How To Re-Download Mac OS X “Lion” & Create a Bootable Install DVD

July 21, 2011

In my excitement yesterday about the release of the new Macintosh operating system called “Lion“, I downloaded and installed the new OS without thinking about creating a bootable DVD since Lion is the first Apple OS to NOT come on DVD but rather be distributed via the App Store. You will also be able to [...]

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I Wish I Had the ContourGPS HD Video Camera about 15 Years, When I Was REALLY Active

July 20, 2011

Long before I had kids, I did quite a bit of mountain bike riding. Northern California has a ton of really great trails and I was regularly riding 3-4 times a week. There is something to be said about not having technology with you when you are out riding (I would say that a cell [...]

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How To Get the UUID of your iOS Device – Even In A Panic

June 9, 2011

Most iOS developers know that in order to “activate” your iOS device (e.g., iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) to use the latest beta of iOS 5, you need to have your UUID officially registered with Apple in their Development center. I learned this the hard way as I had not recorded it and had installed the [...]

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Tips for Improving your Child’s Safety Online – An Interview with AVG Internet Security

June 8, 2011

Last week I spent some time speaking about Internet Security for your kids with Tony Ascombe, “Ambassador” of Free Products for AVG, an Internet Security firm specializing in keeping your business and home safe from Internet threats. My feeling is that these types of discussions should take place regularly, and not just with security experts, [...]

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Michael Sheehan
- San Francisco Bay Area -

Avid technologist, blogger, social media pundit (@HighTechDad on Twitter), loving husband and father of 3 beautiful girls. I write about technology, consumer electronics, gadgets, software, hardware, parenting "hacks," and other tips & tricks. I'm a fan of all technology that is new, exciting and valuable. See my About page for more details.

Professionally, I'm the Technology Evangelist for GoGrid, the #1 pure-play Cloud Computing Infrastructure hosting provider in the world where I write regularly about Cloud Computing on the GoGrid blog.