Month: June 2015

  • Review: Anker TC930 Ultra-Slim keyboard for the iPad Air 2 and Air

    Review: Anker TC930 Ultra-Slim keyboard for the iPad Air 2 and Air

    The Apple iPad is now a legitimate productivity machine but that wasn’t always the case. When the first iPad debuted, I remember explaining to customers at the campus computer store where I worked why they were better off buying a laptop. But times have changed and my iPad is now powerful enough for my needs…

  • Photos from Blackhawk Cars and Coffee, June 2015

    Photos from Blackhawk Cars and Coffee, June 2015

    Last week I finally got a chance to attend Blackhawk Cars and Coffee in Danville, California. I knew it was going to be a big gathering of car enthusiast but I was blown away by the sheer size and variety of cars. Anne and I met up with a few of the guys from the…

  • How Subaru became the Apple of car manufacturers

    How Subaru became the Apple of car manufacturers

    Subaru is killing it. Demand for Subarus is skyrocketing and the company is struggling to meet demand. The automaker’s plants are at full capacity and its dealerships are asking for more inventory. According to Bloomberg, Subaru’s profit margins are 9%, besting Toyota (8%) and BMW (7.2%). For a small automaker, that number is incredible. But…

  • Windows 10 available July 29. Here’s how to reserve your free copy

    Windows 10 available July 29. Here’s how to reserve your free copy

    Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 will be available for desktops and laptops on July 29th. The company promised to roll out Windows 10 in mid-2015 for free and has kept its promise. But Windows 10 won’t stay free forever; starting July 29th, users will have one year to download the free upgrade. After that,…