Author Archives: janet tokerud

What I Did to Migrate from MobileMe to iCloud

Posted on February 15, 2012 by janet tokerud

I migrated from MobileMe to iCloud last weekend and have lived to tell the tale. I’ve waited three days before posting just to see if something would go terribly wrong. But so far, so good. Just wanted to let you … Continue reading →

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Why Knowledge Professionals Should Try iBooks Author Now

Posted on February 9, 2012 by janet tokerud

Independent Knowledge Professionals benefit greatly from writing eBooks. Writing a book puts you on the map as an expert in one stroke. Since you are a knowledge professional, you can also augment your income by selling knowledge products, especially eBooks. … Continue reading →

Posted in eBooks, Independent Knowledge Professionals, iPad, Mac Apps, Marketing, Personal Technology, Reading, Trends, Writing | 4 Comments

Keeping Current – Best iPad Apps for Knowledge Professionals

Posted on January 16, 2012 by janet tokerud

Knowledge professionals live, prosper or die by their ability to keep current in their chosen fields. Besides your own knowledge niche, you need to keep current with events of the day that matter to your associates and constituents. A lapse in … Continue reading →

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Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch: Best of Both Worlds?

Posted on December 31, 2011 by janet tokerud

I am fortunate enough to own both a Kindle Fire and a Kindle Touch. In fact, I also currently own a Kindle 4 and a Kindle Keyboard (K3). I expect to shed two of them in the near future, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, iPad, Kindle, Knowledge Functions, Personal Technology, Reading | 3 Comments

Writing on the iPad, Part 2 – Rich Text Options

Posted on December 20, 2011 by janet tokerud

This is part two of my inquiry into the current state of serious writing apps for the iPad. For most iPad-toting knowledge professionals, I would recommend my favorite Dropbox text editors as a good but stopgap option. I explain the … Continue reading →

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Writing, Branding and Mining for eBook Gold

Posted on December 7, 2011 by janet tokerud

If you are an up and coming independent knowledge professional or an old-timer at the INKNOP game, you have good reason to be creating, giving away and selling information products of various kinds. The new information product on the scene … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, eBooks, Independent Knowledge Professionals, Marketing, Writing | 2 Comments

Writing on the iPad – Top Dropbox Text Editors

Posted on November 15, 2011 by janet tokerud

If you have been following along in this series, you know that I’m on a quest to see how the iPad can be best used as a tool for the knowledge professional. Aspiring professionals such as students should consider themselves … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps, Independent Knowledge Professionals, iPad Apps, Writing | 5 Comments

Blogging Do’s and Don’ts for the Independent Knowledge Professional

Posted on September 21, 2011 by janet tokerud

I’ve been blogging for eight years now and have gained some insight about it along the way. If you are starting a new blog or haven’t yet found the success you have been looking for with it, here are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Independent Knowledge Professionals, Social Media | 2 Comments

Waterfield MacBook Air 11 Smart Case with iPad 2 Tucked in

Posted on September 7, 2011 by janet tokerud

In my previous post about the MacBook Air 11 and iPad 2, I mentioned that I had found a great Incase bag that will comfortably carry both the Air 11 and iPad 2. The Smart Case from Waterfield has a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, iPad 2, MacBook Air 11 | 4 Comments

CEO Steve Jobs Exits – Filling Steve’s Shoes

Posted on September 6, 2011 by janet tokerud

I am a huge fan of Steve Jobs. He has taken some of the best dreams the computer industry has had and made them real – in fact enhanced them further. He’s made amazing technology available to the Masses. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple, iPad, iPhone, Personal Technology, Steve Jobs, Trends | 2 Comments