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Re: Outlook, GMail and iPhone Syncing

Scott Wilson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:28:34 -0000

No DrS, it just syncs the contacts. The process described above is actually a three-pronged one to get the 3 items to play well together. Thanks for dropping by.

Re: Outlook, GMail and iPhone Syncing

DrS — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:32:52 -0000

Does the contacts sync include your email?

Re: Initial Droid 3 Impressions

Kay Frickles — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:43:30 -0000

It seems that your impression about the initial droid 3 is very interesting. I think that you really like your new cellphone. I think that I should also try this amazing gadget.

Re: Android? Why, yes!

Scott Wilson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:29:00 -0000

Thanks for the input Ed. Unfortunately, battery life is kind of important in my case as when I'm at work, I can't keep it hooked up to a charger. I'm very mobile. When I do get a little 'seat-time' I tend to catch up on news, Twitter and other stuff. I'm still torn between the two.

Re: Android? Why, yes!

Edward Crosby — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:57 -0000

I'm in love with my Galaxy Nexus. The battery life does suck but I live with it plugged into a charger while I am sitting at my desk at work all day. Or, keep it plugged into the car charger when I am driving around. Not really a big deal to me.

Re: Amazon’s Kindle Fire – First Impressions

Scott Wilson — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:42:46 -0000

You're welcome Sheree. While I agree that the Fire is not for everyone, it is a good deal if one is a steady consumer of Amazon's products and services relating to it. If you're more inclined to read books then one of the other Kindles should make for a good fit. Either way, it's what works best for the individual that counts.

Re: Amazon’s Kindle Fire – First Impressions

Sheree Martin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:12:48 -0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Kindle Fire. The big question for me is whether I want to put down the bucks for a color Kindle e-reader (I don't do games and it's unlikely that I would watch TV or movies on the Kindle). The cloud storage and convenience was the big draw for me, but I don't have a spare $199 lying around. Can get the Kindle I probably need in the short-term for a good bit less.

Re: Our Two Posers

Scott Wilson — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:03:47 -0000

Thanks Bruce. They are a pair of mischievous posers for sure.

Re: Our Two Posers

brucecharlton — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:11:25 -0000

Fletcher and Marley both are very cute! I think they blessed with natural talents. You're a lucky person that you have these great posers ;). Thanks

Re: Is Facebook Going Through The Change?

Carl — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:30:26 -0000

The funny thing is that even though it has far more users, Facebook does not appear to command the loyalty that Twitter has. Practically everybody I know who is on Twitter regards that as their primary vehicle, even though it doesn't have near the bells and whistles. But we all know the rules over there.

Thanks for the link!

Re: Report – SugarSync File Syncing Service

ScottW — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:18:15 -0000

I have actually, TJ. I'm working on another post about the ones I've experimented with over the past 6 months or so. Some are Carbonite & SafeSync for example.

Thanks for sharing!

Re: Report – SugarSync File Syncing Service

TJ — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:34:02 -0000

have you looked at SafeSync from Trend Micro yet? It works on Windows and Mac PCs and iOS and Android smart phones. It to is missing Linux support, but have found it to be one of my favorite tools. Like a smart phone, I didn't realize I needed it so bad until I had it.

Re: Report – SugarSync File Syncing Service

ScottW — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:47:51 -0000

Good to know Ed. Thanks for the info! I'll be in touch asap when I get it going on the Linux partition. :)

Re: Report – SugarSync File Syncing Service

Ed — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:13:36 -0000

Try Wuala. It's very similar to Dropbox also. They have a Linux and iPhone version. I use it on my Mint 10, 11 and Android phone.
The only issue is they start you out with only 1GB but you can get 2GB if someone sends you a referral (hint) ;)

Re: Backing Up Is NOT Hard To Do

ScottW — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:23:35 -0000

You're welcome Rachel. Actually, there is a script I have that makes timed backups of a database and/or folders. Works like a charm and depending on the size of the archive, it will even email it to you. I use it for my business CDS Data Solutions.

Food for thought. ;)

Re: Backing Up Is NOT Hard To Do

Rachel @ Grasping for Objectiv — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:58:50 -0000

Thanks, Scott! I figured out how to make backups from my host, but I'm just trying to decide if it's worth a few dollars each month to not have to do it myself, and know that it will be backed up continuously...

Re: A Christmas Story

Bubblesknits — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:27:14 -0000

That little girl still has that picture, too. : ) I'm so very lucky to have such a caring, thoughtful, father.

Re: Perception – How’s Yours?

Scott Wilson — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:45:10 -0000

I *saw* an opportunity to test one's perception of an image that could be viewed two ways. Good choice though. :)

Re: Perception – How’s Yours?

Bubblesknits — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:24:01 -0000

*I* saw a lamp. Dunno what *you* saw. ;)

Re: My Better Half – Nuff Said

Scott Wilson — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:34:25 -0000

She won't leave Facebook long enough to see it. Hopefully. :)

Re: My Better Half – Nuff Said

Bubblesknits — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:03:06 -0000

Oooo....she's gonna hurt you for that last sentence. ;) That's a great picture of Mom, btw.

Re: My Better Half – Nuff Said

Scott Wilson — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:33:39 -0000

Thanks Rachel! We did have fun. The Park is awesome! I'm hoping to go back later on in the evening to get the effect it has then. I've heard it's beautiful at night too.

Don't know about Andre now. He does seem to be 'there' a lot, huh? ;)

Re: My Better Half – Nuff Said

Rachel @ Grasping for Objectiv — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:28:56 -0000

How sweet! Sounds like y'all had a great day together...I've been dying to go to Railroad Park!

..and how is it that Andre is all places at all times? I'm pretty sure he must have an Omnipresent gene.

Re: A Visit to the Capital - Part Deaux

Scott Wilson — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:58:48 -0000

We had a good time and so far, I can still outrun her :)

Re: A Visit to the Capital - Part Deaux

Bubblesknits — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:51:20 -0000

Glad y'all had a good time and Mom wasn't forced to bury you in the woods somewhere. ;)