“Tech” collection
Stay informed on the rapidly evolving world of consumer electronics, high-performance hardware, and digital innovation. This central tech hub provides a deep dive into the physical components and software ecosystems that power your modern life.
How To Re-Download Mac OS X “Lion” & Create a
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…
I Wish I Had the ContourGPS HD Video Camera about
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…
2/5ths of the Cast of Dads Get Their Brains Upgraded
Last week, 2 of the Cast of Dads had the opportunity to visit Intel in Santa Clara, CA to participate in an annual event called "Upgrade Your Life." This day-long…
Bare Metal & Raw Leather – FosterWeld – Handmade Belt
I was hoping to do this post in time for Father's Day, but unfortunately (or fortunately) hand-made products take time to produce. And this would have been an ideal gift…
“Gamecocks to Bull Horns”- 4th Of July Cast of Dads
Happy 4th of July holiday weekend! Hopefully nobody is actually reading or listening to this podcast during the 3-day weekend and they are out enjoying friends and family. But in…
Cloud Computing in Cars? Extending Powerful Compute Cycles to your
I'm always "in the cloud" with my day job as Technology Evangelist for GoGrid, and all of the rest of the time, I'm working on the HighTechDad side of my…
My Kids & I Have Fun with the “Cool” Features
Over the Father's Day weekend, my kids and I had some fun with the 2011 Lincoln MKT AWD crossover. In the past, with other autos like the Ford Flex and…
Review of the Perfectly Named Scott E Vest “Expedition” Jacket
37 pockets, that's what the "Expedition" jacket by Scott E Vest ("SeV" for short) has. I almost think that there are more but it could be the hidden conduits and…
Teenage Humor & a Father’s Day Contest – “Weiner, Junk
It's alive! Yes, that's right, after a bit of a hiatus, the Cast of Dads are back with another action-packed…er…humor packed…uh…informative podcast appropriately titled "Weiner, Junk & Tools". Being a…
How To Get the UDID/UUID of your iOS Device –
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…
