Technology & Internet

Most of my day is spent in front of a computer for my day job as an internet product manager. I enjoy reading about current web technology, blogging, social networking, and ecommerce. And when I have the money, I enjoy buying all of the must-have gadgets in order to write product reviews.

From tech trends to how-to, I plan to provide tech articles covering many different aspects of our digital world. In the meantime, several highly recommended technology and web resources are noted at the bottom of this page and serve as my reading list when I have time.

Graphic Rockstar: AtomicJane Design

by Allen Williams on September 21, 2011

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I’m excited to share this ‘fun with Photoshop’ graphic with my readers which was graciously designed by my friend Kathy, the rockstar behind AtomicJane Design. The puzzle is a tough one to solve, so take your time and no cheating!

After losing touch with Kathy over the years, it wasn’t until we connected on Facebook that I discovered she was a graphic designer. Recently, she started sharing ‘fun with Photoshop’ posts on AtomicJane’s Facebook page. I’m a sucker for a puzzle and look forward to finding the latest one in my news feed.
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Tech

New Apple TV Delivers More Than Movies

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I’ll admit that I’m an Apple fan. You either love ‘em or hate ‘em. I’m a lover. When Netflix made its recent debut in Canada, I decided to purchase the Apple TV in order to stream movies from the service directly to our TV. It’s only one of numerous perks from the sleek little device [...]

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Blogging

Blogger Blocking Anonymous Commenters

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Spam is an inevitable factor in the online world. Like many bloggers, I struggle to keep spam comments from appearing on my blog through spam filters and comment moderation features. On most days, I receive 15-25 spam posts, with topics ranging from acai berries to viagra.

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Blogging

The Code: Ethics or Elitism?

Today, there is much discussion occurring over the debut of the Food Blog Code of Ethics. While I typically a joiner of everything and love adding my names to all sorts of lists, there’s something unsettling about ‘the code’. I left a lengthy comment on the actual site and will expand upon it here.

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Online Technology News Resources



  • MacRumors: Apple Mac Rumors
     Dedicated to providing only the juiciest rumors on Apple Mac’s, MacRumors keeps tabs on the Mac OS and new Apple products.
  • Mashable: Social Media News & Web Tips
     Mashable is the social media guide and technology industry insider. Good coverage on internet startups and tech trends.
  • TechCrunch
     TechCrunch is a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news.
  • Wired.com
     A source for tech industry news, as well as insights on the latest new gadgets. Also provides helpful how-to section for the technology newbies.