May 17, 2019

Review: Why The Pixel 3a is the Best Fit for Me (and Probably You, Too)

I have needed a new phone for a while. That’s not because I was bored with my phone. I have been rocking a first-generation Google Pixel phone for two-and-a-half years...

by Tom Meitner

Intentional Living

Old Fashioned Stuff I Like

Tech

January 4, 2019

I wanted a Pixelbook, so I bought a pocket notebook (wait, what?)

Late last year, I switched from my MacBook Air to a Chromebook. I’ve long been a fan of the Chromebook, and the platform is just a perfect fit for almost all of my needs. The...

by Tom Meitner

Behind The Scenes

Tech

September 27, 2018

Why I Ditched My MacBook Air for a Chromebook

When Chromebooks were first announced back in 2011, I was intrigued. As a budget-conscious freelancer, I loved the idea of some slick new machines hitting the market at...

by Tom Meitner

Tech

January 15, 2016

The Switch: How Linux Made This Mac Hater Buy a Macbook Air

Let’s get this out of the way right now: I’ve generally hated Macs for years. It’s not that I didn’t think they were a quality product. I knew that they were, and I understood...

by Tom Meitner

Tech

December 3, 2015

Overlooked: The Best Productivity Tool I Never Used

When people find out that I work from home, they all say they couldn’t do it because “I’d just watch TV all day.” My usual response is, “Well, if you don’t work, you don’t get...

by Tom Meitner