Category Archives: Personal Technology

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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MacBook Air 11 + iPad 2 – Best of Both Worlds

Posted on August 30, 2011 by janet tokerud

I am writing an in-depth series of blog posts about iPad apps for knowledge professionals right now and I am nearing the half-way point. Along the way, I’ve decided to buy a MacBook Air 11 to compliment my iPad 2. … Continue reading →

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Knowledge vs. Productivity Apps

Posted on August 23, 2011 by janet tokerud

I fall into the ardent minority who is pursuing using the iPad as a vehicle for productivity and knowledge. Rightly, the iPad has been described as a tool for consumption first and foremost. It’s fantastic for consumption activities like reading … Continue reading →

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Organizing your Thoughts and Information on the iPad – Best Apps

Posted on August 5, 2011 by janet tokerud

The iPad didn’t fare so well in our last episode. Gathering thoughts and information is hard to do when you don’t have a way to search your entire device and have to jump through hoops to move data and docs … Continue reading →

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Gathering your Thoughts and Information on the iPad – Best Apps

Posted on July 18, 2011 by janet tokerud

OK, you’ve brainstormed to get a sense of the possibilities for your project and you’re ready to get going. The next logical step in the process is to gather everything you’ve already done and all the clippings you have saved … Continue reading →

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Brainstorming on the iPad – Best Apps

Posted on June 28, 2011 by janet tokerud

This is my second post about iPhone and iPad apps as viewed through the prism of essential knowledge functions. My first post provides some background so if you haven’t read it, you may want to start here: Information Capture on … Continue reading →

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Information Capture on the iPhone – Best Apps

Posted on May 31, 2011 by janet tokerud

Personal technology today offers amazing advantages and unlimited possibilities to the savvy knowledge professional. I’ve found it useful to look at Apple’s latest offerings and the apps that go with them through the prism of essential knowledge functions. This week, … Continue reading →

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