Skip Owens
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Melbourne, FL, United States
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Commonplace Books Part 6: Automation Revisited
The addition to my previously published and shared commonplace book automation is adding in the ability to annotate the copied text from the book (highlight, underline, or write in my own thoughts on the passage) and then attach that annotated text into the Ulysses entry in my commonplace book. → Read More
How My Family Uses Our HomePods
With Apple recently releasing and shipping the latest version of their full-sized HomePod (HomePod 2), I figured this would be a good time to share how my family has been using our two HomePods over the last few years. → Read More
Automating the Apple Watch Ultra Action Button
Since you can trigger a Shortcut automation with the Action Button, this seemed like the obvious choice to get the most utility out of just one button. → Read More
My Impressions of the Eve Outdoor Cam
Nothing is more important that keeping you and your family safe. That is why having an extra set of eyes watching the outside of your home at all times is a security measure everyone should consider. → Read More
Zoop Alert: ‘Pink Midnight Presents: The Butterfly House’
Paul’s decision to infuse experiences regarding their gender identity journey into the story is a bold move, and that generally pays off for the reader when the creator has that kind of emotional connection to the source material. → Read More
Review: 'The Journey of Marcel Grob' Graphic Novel
Marcel Grob's tale is told in a very personal, story-driven way that reads more like a nightmarish adventure than a history book---even though this graphic novel is very much a lesson in history. → Read More
Review: ‘Money Can Grow on Trees’ Graphic Novel
One of the most important practical life lessons just happens to be a subject that isn’t often taught in school or discussed much by parents…budgeting. That is where Oliver Pursche’s new graphic novel ‘Money Can Grow in Trees’ comes in. → Read More
Review: The Apple M2 MacBook Air for Home Use
Rather than go into depth about every brand new feature and tech spec on the new M2 MacBook Air, I wanted to review the product from the perspective of someone just using it as their main home computer. → Read More
My Apple Watch Ultra Initial Thoughts
Rather than try to write a review with such a small amount of time spent with the Apple Watch Ultra I thought it would be more helpful to address some of the questions some of you that are on the fence about purchasing an Apple Watch Ultra might have… → Read More
Home Automation: A Day in the Life
I’ve been slowly over the years building small automations into my life so I thought I would share how I use them throughout a typical day. I hope this gives you ideas of how automation can make tasks in your day just a little bit easier like it has mine. → Read More
The HiRise 3 Is an All-In-One Charger Worthy of Your Desk
The all-new HiRise 3 from Twelve South helps you eliminate clutter and even adds some functionality to charging by acting as an iPhone stand while simultaneously charging your Apple Watch and AirPods. → Read More
Carry Your iPad mini in a Leather Book With BookBook
The ingenious BookBook design by Twelve South transforms your glass tablet into a rugged, portable, highly functional and protective leather-bound book (at least on the outside). → Read More
Haul Your Cycling Gear With the Waterfield Cycling Tote
The new Cycling Tote from Waterfield is an easy bag to grab and go that is designed to carry all our essential cycling gear. → Read More
The Perfect iPad Mini 6 Case
I wanted to write about my quest for the perfect iPad mini 6 case as I suspect other people will like the case I found just as much as I do. → Read More
Going Back to the iPad Mini
The iPad mini really is the optimally sized device for me and that just might be the case for some of you as well. → Read More
The 'Ready Player Two' Playlist
About this time last year the pre-ordered edition of 'Ready Player Two' by Ernest Cline was delivered to Skip's Kindle device and he spent the Thanksgiving break diving back into the world of Oasis 80’s nostalgia. Skip shares the playlist of songs he put together based on all of the music references from the novel. → Read More
GeekDad Review: AirPods Max Shield Case by Waterfield
Like other Waterfield products I have reviewed in the past, the build quality and the attention to detail in the AirPods Max Shield case is phenomenal. You get what you pay for with Waterfield products and this case is no exception. → Read More
A Haunted House of Home Automation
It’s all fun and games until Metallica is blaring through the HomePod in your bedroom for no apparent reason at 2am... → Read More
GeekDad Review: RepliTronics Hotline 16000 Power Bank
If you are going to carry around a portable USB power bank, it might as well have a retro look and draw some curious looks when you pull it out of your bag. → Read More
Where Is My Apple Watch Backup?
I’ve done this several times over the years and almost every time I run into the same problem of not being able to find my most recent Apple Watch backup with which to setup the new Apple Watch. This is how you fix it... → Read More