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I’m Jim Barr, and jimstips.com is one of my little corners of the Internet–my voice for all things tech. I love riding on the bleeding edge of technology, and I love exploring new gadgets, services, Web sites, programs, and anything interesting! Here you will find all sorts of tips and information about those things that interest me.
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Jim
Recent Tips
Wow, What a Wild Ride!
It is now 10 years later, and I sit here typing this very relaxed and unburdened. I just completed a year of serving as the Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina, the fourth year as a Grand Officer in the
Machine Embroidery: I caught the bug!
The Geek finds (another) hobby I’m a geek by hobby and profession with some experience in Web design, image conversion, desktop publishing, electronics, etc. I’ve always had a love for processes that can take a virtual design on a computer and result in a physical item. So I looked looking into
The Pebble Time Smartwatch
I really like the Pebble Time Black. It provides everything I need in a smartwatch, and the long battery life makes it worth it. Why I Bought It I was having issues with my LG G Watch running Android Wear, so I bought a Pebble Time, and I have zero
The Kindle 3G+Special Offers edition
I just purchased a Kindle 3G+Special Offers ebook reader, and I have to say that it has far exceeded my expectations. To me, when assessing a device like this, it is always important to put into perspective just exactly what such a device can and cannot do. First, what the
Vonage: Revisited and loving it!
In an earlier post, I moaned about how though Vonage was a great service, it just didn’t fit our needs due to several significant shortcomings. Well times change, and so have my views about Vonage. We recently got a faster, more reliable Internet connection through Charter Cable, and decided to
CR-48 and eyeOS – a match made in Heaven?
Many years ago, I played around with an “online desktop” site called eyeOS. After playing around with the CR-48, it got me thinking that a virtual, online desktop just might be useful on the CR-48. Remember, the CR-48 is a completely Web-centric device. It is truly a “cloud computer” because
CR-48 Important Security Tip
I love the CR-48’s fast bootup, and I absolutely love its instant-on feature: Leave it powered on, close the lid, and when you re-open it, it’s instantly on where you left off. This standby mode is easy on batteries, and it is extremely useful to me. BUT… I just realized
Advanced sign-in security for your Google account
Posted by Nishit Shah, Product Manager, Google Security(Cross-posted from the Google Blog)Has anyone you know ever lost control of an email account and inadvertently sent spam—or worse—to their friends and family? There are plenty of examples (like…
News from around the 'net
Gmail
- Holiday Happenings - The Keene Sentinel
- 5 things to know about Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet - New York Business Journal
- Global G Suite Communication Tools Market 2019-2025 | Top key players are Zendesk Support, DocuSign, Citrix Podio, Mixmax, Boxy, Gnatta, Zendesk Chat, Groove, Hive, Freshdesk Gmail Gadget for G Suite, Gmelius - Space Market Research
- How to use keyboard shortcuts on Gmail - Gadgets Now
- Alphabet’s New CEO Sundar Pichai finally has a title fitting his role - Livemint
- Langley Advance Times Community Calendar: Dec. 4, 2019 edition - Aldergrove Star
- How to Enable Dark Mode in the Gmail iOS App - Mac Rumors
- A Very Norsk Christmas: Dinner and Dancing at the Sons of Norway - High Plains Reader
- An interesting Inbox-like delivery option for Gmail - Computerworld
- Best email clients of 2020 - Techradar
Windows 10
- Halo: Reach PC mod completely overhauls Campaign and Firefight - Windows Central
- Microsoft Starts Forced Feature Updates on Windows 10 1809 - BleepingComputer
- How to enable JavaScript in Google Chrome on your Windows 10 device - Business Insider
- Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 7c and 8c for entry-level and mid-range Windows 10 PCs - Windows Central
- Windows 10 Field Guide is Now Free for Premium Members - Thurrott.com
- Best free Secure Delete software for Windows 10 - TWCN Tech News
- How to move the taskbar in Windows 10 to any side of your screen - Business Insider
- 6 Best USB Wi-Fi Adapters for Windows 10 PCs - Guiding Tech
- My Friend Pedro Achievements Revealed, Separate List for Windows 10 - TrueAchievements
- Updating To Windows 10 For Fun And Profit: Make Those OEM Keys Go Further - Hackaday
Chromebooks
- ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 at its best price of $400 ($119 off) right now - Android Police
- Get a 2-in-1 Acer touchscreen Chromebook with 3 months of Disney Plus for $299 - CNET
- HP’s Chromebook 14 is way too good to be on sale for $189 - BGR
- How to go split-screen on a Chromebook in 4 simple steps, and view two windows at once - Business Insider
- Acer Spin 15 2-in-1 Chromebook rocks a 1080p display, more at $299 (Save 25%) - 9to5Toys
- Maui High School Program Gifted With 33 Google Chromebooks - Maui Now
- Whatever happened to Cheza, the Snapdragon 845-powered Chromebook? - About Chromebooks
- Chromebooks now come with a copy of Star Wars: KOTOR and free items in Asphalt 9 - Android Police
- Hurry! Asus' awesome Chromebook C434 is now $130 off - Laptop Mag
- Grab a Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 for just $350 ($50 off) - Android Police