I don't know how some people do it; I know I haven't had much luck. To those who are able to fit a healthy lifestyle into the hustle and bustle of everyday life, I salute you. Excuse after excuse run through my head; I'm too busy, I'll start tomorrow, I'll just pick something up on the way home. It almost sounds like I'm a contestant on the Biggest Loser (which I watch), but that's how...
Yes, the title almost sounds like a song by C & C Music Factory. I had to put a twist on the title though, as this is about applications that you wouldn't think were out there. If I could have borrowed another quote, I would have said "There's an app for that? Are you freaking kidding me?!" Check out BlackBerry App World, CrackBerry App Store and others and you will find the most...
Where I used to live, the choices for dining were slim. It's not always a bad thing; every Monday night was wing night at our favourite hang out. Since I moved to the West Coast, there's almost too many to choose from! Part of me wants to stick to familiar places, another part says to venture out and see what else is out there, still another part says to stop going out so much and save...
Is there such thing as a bad excuse for a party? Birthday, Anniversary, a new BlackBerry Smartphone launched; these are all good reasons to throw a shindig. Though get togethers happen all year 'round, it seems as though they are bigger and more elaborate around this particular time. Though they are an absolutely fantastic source of fun, family and friends, they can add stress to the...
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] Someone’s in a giving mood! Sam from Fonware contacted me to let me know that their ShortcutMe application has been updated. To recap, ShortcutMe is an application that allows you to create multiple shortcuts on each convenience key. So click once for one app, click twice for another, click three times…you get the idea. If you want more info...
Babies and BlackBerrys: two of the most precious things in the world. We joke about our addiction to our BlackBerrys; I can admit that changing batteries is far less hazardous than changing diapers. Hopefully we all know what is truly important (for those still contemplating, the answer is children). If you think about it, there are a few similarities between babies and BlackBerrys....
I can't tell you how many times I've had to rely on my BlackBerrys memo pad application. Well maybe I could, but that's beside the point. It's always there to help you jot quick, yet important, information down and offers easy accessibility. It sure beats scrounging for scraps of paper, or even an actual memo pad to write on. I also pity the person who has to decipher my handwriting (I'...
After writing the review for GPSed, I had the urge to go on another trip. During the summer, we took an amazing family trip to Gibsons, British Columbia. I did promise not to touch my BlackBerry during that week, and I did surprisingly well (I only twitched a little). A promise is a promise, but I didn't even think to argue its usefulness; even on vacation! It only makes sense to do...
Oh look, another postcard. It's a cheesy, yet thoughtful way to share your global adventure with your friends or family. I don't see them that often anymore, but they are fun to receive, aren't they? There's always a friend or relative out there, exploring the globe and discovering new places. These postcards are a window into their world, but they don't truly capture it. The picture...
Though my wife and I have only been in the game for just over two and a half years, parenting is a wonderful, amazing (sometimes stressful) time. He's had plenty of milestones already; he can differentiate a cellphone from a BlackBerry and can even tell you some of the BlackBerry models. Okay, okay so there are obviously more important milestones that have been reached, but the apple...
Ah, Friday night…okay so it's not actually Friday night, but work with me. You've had a tiring week, you've put in long hours and your diligence has paid off. You leave work quickly before you're dragged back in. The city is hustling and bustling with newly freed life, desperate to get home. You finally flop on your couch and put your feet up, when your BlackBerry rings. Your best...
On October 7th, 1952, the first patent for a "Classifying Apparatus and Method" was issued. This eventually developed into the barcodes we know today. I mostly associated barcodes with the UPC barcodes found typically on price tags. I never thought too much about what was beyond those boops and beeps. I was surprised to learn the large number of Linear and 2D barcodes that are used for...
It may be an exaggeration, but sometimes it feels like my wallet won't stay folded. It's not only because of membership, credit and debit cards; it's all of the business cards I seem to accumulate. I'm not sure how they all get there. Maybe it's a case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing. In this case, the hand is nabbing every card in sight. I also know that I've...
You could win a Plantronics Discovery 975 BT Headset. Details @ end of this post! More and more, we hear about talking on cellphones (and smartphones) while driving becoming a big no no. I have to say that I agree with that decision. I've had more than enough near misses that I would have liked to experience. Mostly because someone is on their phone, rather than having two hands...
I think somebody needs a hobby. Just as I was getting used to the last update of LaterDude Pro, I get an email from Fabian. He let me know that he’s added a doozie of an update to this callback reminder solution. The LaterDude Pro name has been seen in the blogs in recent months; in both a review and in update notifications. I’ve said before, that LaterDude Pro enables you to create...
Oh precious notepad, what would I ever do without you? Well, I'd probably forget a substantial amount more than I already do. Some people are blessed with a sponge for a brain; they're able to absorb and retain information quickly and easily. Then there are others like myself, who wish they could wring out those gifted sponges in order to mop up the knowledge and keep it in a bucket...
How often do you make notes throughout the day? Quite a bit, I would imagine. There's always something that catches our eyes, even for a second or two. Those that are note-worthy, must be written down before you forget. I know I would. Can you count how many times you said "Where did we find those…" or "What was the name of that place again?" My BlackBerry's note pad has dozens upon...
Contest details at the end of this article.... keep reading, and good luck! Your beautiful BlackBerry; is there a sexier smartphone out there? I think not, nor would my eyes ever dare to wander. Okay, so my BlackBerry addiction isn't that bad, or else I'd have a whole new set of issues to deal with. You do have to admit that RIM's line up (past, current and future) is quite...
Have you ever actually sat down and looked at your Address Book on your BlackBerry smartphone? I mean "really" sort through it. I bet that there are a good number of contacts that you don't even need. When was the last time that you talked to so – and – so? You may have some of those contacts; the type that you quickly throw into your address book. They are saved, but forgotten for...
Back in August, we had a look at an amazing callback reminder application that came in two flavours; LaterDude, which was free and the premium version LaterDude Pro. With the Pro version, you can also create Email and SMS reminders. Now you’ll never forget to respond to the people who are the most important to you. If you find that you are continuously multi-tasking, or are quite...