Archive for the ‘Muggle Tech’ Category

WordPress App Failure

Saturday, September 19th, 2020

So I attempted to want to like this app for the Mac, but it last some simple functionality that I use:

  • Adding embedded links causes the app to freeze
  • Categories just don’t show up at all
  • 50% of the times the <save draft> link doesn’t appear.

I will go back to using Safari for now.

Apple Washing

Saturday, September 19th, 2020

https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/19/how-to-use-the-handwashing-feature-on-the-apple-watch

So it looks like the Apple watch has a new hand washing feature. Has anyone tried it out yet? Let me know what you think.

New Gimbal

Wednesday, September 16th, 2020

I am starting to look at equipment for video recording, both stationary and for travel and I was turned on to the following product. It’s a Gimbal for my phone. I took it on a test walk the other night and for the most part it worked really well. I was watching the playback and it was still a little bit bouncy. I need to learn more about my phone’s video to see if it has image stabilization. I will post some videos once I get the hang of it and have something to show.

New monitor stand

Sunday, September 13th, 2020

I am looking to purchase a new monitor stand for my sit/stand desk. I prefer to have more space on the desk, so putting the monitor up in the air seems like the best option.

This is the unit I am purchasing:

Old school lawn mowing

Thursday, September 10th, 2020

With the new lawn, it’s time to go old school. I think I will purchase one of these: