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No Scale Will Ever Talk To Me This Way.

1.  My love of technology has its limits. First limit. Never put AI in bathroom scale.
2. I would never stand on a weight scale outside of a Doctor's office.
3. I don't respond well to insults.
4. Life is short. Eat dessert.

Nobody Ever Invites Diane And Me To Their House For Dinner.

I don't understand. I am the life of the party.

It Never Runs Out Of Battery - Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Is A Battery God.

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Is A Battery God. I have been wearing my new Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for several weeks now, and I can confidently state that it is a battery god. I have worn it for a full day, and used less than 20% of the battery. While I long since have gotten into the habit of connecting it to a charger each night, I certainly could get 4 or 5 days out of a single charge if I wished. Old habits die hard, however, and your mileage may vary. But, it still works like the Watch 4 in its use of the excellent Wear OS interface, and is fast, smooth, and easy to use. But, if you have a Smartwatch that wears the battery down quickly, you need to check out the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

Cool Things Your Android Phone Can Do That You Aren't Doing.

Tips For Android Settings. Android has matured into the best operating system for phones, and it can do a lot of stuff you haven't known about. Some of the coolest tips:

1. Turn Wi-Fi on Automatically

2. Use Less Data

3. Start Driving Mode Automatically

4. Manage What Apps Can Do on Your Phone

 

There are many more tips in this useful article. Check it out.

Hurricane Knocks Out Power And Phones? Starlink Survives.

The power is back on at the office, and the Starlink dish on the RV came through fine. If I had had to use it when the power went out to the office and RV, I could have used a power bank, or the RV generator to get Internet access even if the cell phones were down. The winds weren't too bad at the office, topping out at 85 to 90 mph, and the dish was fine. I suspect that, as these things proliferate in the future, Starlink will become the preferred emergency Internet access system. Thanks, SpaceX.

What The FutureLawyer's Office Looked Like Before I Bought A Scanner.

I still have a lot of paper files around the office. But, for ten years, I have been storing documents on my computer's hard drive, and in the cloud, after scanning them and destroying the paper. It's been a long slog; but, I am now scanning receipts as they are generated, a handful at a time, and I can show you a receipt for stuff I bought in 2011. What are you storing your documents in?

Gen Z Goes To The Art Museum.

Alright, hold your judgments, boomers. It is possible they are viewing a digital docent describing the pieces in the museum. Of course, it is more likely they are ignoring the elephant in the room. You choose.

Google Makes A SmartWatch - It's About Time.

PIxel Watch. In a couple of weeks, Smartwatch lovers will have another option in Android watches, the Pixel Watch. It is sleek looking, and it looks like a worthy addition to the watch collection. The watch will run Wear OS, which, as a hybrid of the Tizen OS and classic Wear, is familiar to Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 users. But, it also has a FitBit integration, after the acquisition of FitBit, and promises to combine the best of all three functions. At a rumored $350 per watch, it looks like a no brainer.

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro - Great Watch For Outdoors Weekends In The Woods.

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Review. I have spent a couple of days with the new Watch 5 Pro, and it is a worthy addition to the Galaxy Watch line that includes the best Smartwatches in the world. It has proven to be a perfect watch for our trek into the Ocala National Forest, as its battery power is legendary already. After a full day of use yesterday, the battery had only declined 10%. Even with heavy use, I can see this watch going for several days without a charge. Its IP68 rating also guarantees that I don't have to fear falling into the Silver River; but, of course, there are the gators to think about. It is not, however, the watch I will be wearing during the business day. It is perfectly round and thicker than my Watch 4. The watch is clearly a man's watch for outdoor use. Since I intend to use it on trips and outdoor adventures, I will keep the silicone band. The Pro is 46 mm, which is big. Since all Wear OS watches made by Samsung are combined with the Tizen OS, the actual experience with the watch will be identical. But, if you want a watch that is made for the outdoors, this is the one.

RV Starlink In The Woods.

The first Starlink for RV test run is a success; although, while tree obstructions can make the service spotty, and occasionally glitchy, for the most part the experience is fine. We are using it for the trip, and I am pleased that the RV roof mount was stable at highway speeds and a driving rainstorm. The tree obstructions cause the signal to glitch periodically; but, given my location, I am pleased. Here are some images of the system. Keep in mind, we are in the Ocala National Forest.