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Become a Maxxinista

I love TJ Maxx. It’s the best store on the planet. Whether it’s TJ, Ross, or Marshalls, you can always count on a good bargain. Here’s a tip on buying tech gear: Buy it at TJ. Here are a few thing I’ve purchased past few years at a TJ: Speck Candyshell iPhone case: TJ $7.99 Apple $39.95Logitech Ultrathin iPad Keyboard: TJ: $49.99 Amazon $73.6512-cup French Press: TJ: $24...

Viking vs. Victim

[youtube id=”X4Qm9cGRub0″] I love Dr. Brene Brown. She’s the Internet sensation who is an authority in vulnerability. Google her for more. One of her most famous talks has over two million views on TED’s Youtube page. My wife is reading her latest book, Daring Greatly. She shared with me a powerful section that resonated enough to post some quick thoughts. Dr. Brown talked about...

Failing Well

New Coke

Failure is part of innovation. Without it, we don’t move forward. Does anybody remember Starbucks Sorbetto smoothies? They lasted about a year. Apple rolled out one of the most amazing technological marvels in computing: the Cube. Anyone reading this post on a Cube? Hey, I’m going to take a break from writing this post and have an icy class of “New Coke.” Want some? The best companies...

Fixing Mac Trackpad

Apple Trackpad

There have been several times where my MacBook Air’s trackpad wouldn’t work. I tried using the keyboard to get to system preferences, search through lots of message boards to find the fix. What I discovered over many hours of research and headache is that the problem was me. Turns out the Apple Magic Mouse which sits inside my messenger bag in my office was the culprit. Somehow, the...

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