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Can you have too much white space in your graphic design?

Mike Beato — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:05 +0000

Can you have too much white space in your graphic design? I doubt it! This is an excellent example of using white space on a billboard design. The Louis C.K. HBO special is the ONLY ad I actually remember from Times Square!

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PHP snippet to hide part of web page at specific date and time

Mike Beato — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:46:58 +0000

I maintain several websites that can contain time-sensitive information. Often times I’ll post something that should appear until a certain future date and time. In the past, I’ve set a calendar reminder to prompt me to remove the information from the website. But sometimes I’d get busy and I’d forget! A simple solution was to [...]

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DIY free plastic switch guard keeps a switch in on or off position

Mike Beato — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:51:10 +0000

As a technology consultant, I’m usually working on high-tech solutions to solve business problems. But sometimes a low-tech solution is the perfect answer to handle a simple task. This was my little problem: I have a outdoor floodlight on my garage that lights up the driveway at night. As I drive in from the street [...]

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How to quickly open Mac applications that are from unidentified developers

Mike Beato — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:15:47 +0000

Mac OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion's Gatekeeper blocks unidentified downloaded apps from opening. Here's how to quickly and easily get around that safeguard.

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E-Waste Drop-off Site in Amherst, NY

Mike Beato — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:30:56 +0000

The Town of Amherst Highway Department offers a free drop-off of electronic waste (e-waste) at their Maple Road location. It’s open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. No appointment required. Types of Acceptable Materials I dropped off my first load of e-waste today. It could not be easier. Drive in, find the [...]

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Buying a new Multipurpose Color Inkjet Printer

Mike Beato — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:59:19 +0000

My review of the Epson WorkForce 845 All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer which replaced my aging Kodak ESP 7 All-in-One Printer.

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Best Mac Keyboard I’ve Ever Used

Mike Beato — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:16:17 +0000

I've tried just about every Mac keyboard over the last 25 years -- searching for the best combination of features and feel for touch typing. After only two days of use, I know I've found the best so far: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac.

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How to fix Aperture 3.4 upgrade crashing

Mike Beato — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:42:14 +0000

Upgrading to Apple Aperture 3.4 is causing crashes for some users. Here's how to fix it.

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iPhone 4S Value on the Used Market

Mike Beato — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:12:36 +0000

The iPhone 5 has been announced. Many current iPhone users are considering selling their current phones so they can upgrade to the new model. Here are popular sites where you can check your iPhone’s current value on the used market: Nextworth.com Gazelle.com Amazon.com electronics trade-in Here’s the current estimated value of an iPhone 4S, 32GB [...]

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How to exclude a file type in a Mac OS X Spotlight search

Mike Beato — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:18:50 +0000

To narrow your Spotlight searches, it's easy to exclude certain types of documents. Here's how using the NOT operator.

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Facebook now supports higher-resolution photos

Mike Beato — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:35:48 +0000

Facebook now supports higher-resolution photos and also offers a "full screen" mode to display them.

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Blackberry use down, iPhone UP in D.C.

Mike Beato — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:36:46 +0000

Power players in Washington are continuing to switch from Blackberry use to iPhones, according to a National Journal survey. Link: http://www.nationaljournal.com/daily/blackberry-s-d-c-reign-ending-survey-finds-20120311

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How I use my iPhone’s camera with a tripod and remote shutter release

Mike Beato — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:30:10 +0000

Which pocket digital camera is the best? That's easy: the one you have with you. My personal choice is an iPhone 4S because I always carry it with me. And if I want to ensure a steady shot, I use a tripod and remote shutter release. This is how I set it up.

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Dinner Notes: Show notes for a dinner conversation

Mike Beato — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:21:58 +0000

People rely on "show notes" for podcasts and "minutes" for business meetings. Here's a post to summarize a few of the points I made at a recent dinner with friends.

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How to embed a tweet with the redesigned Twitter website

Mike Beato — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:02:11 +0000

Twitter's December 2011 redesign has added new features that make it easier to reference, link and embed tweets. Here's how it all works.

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