Make my life easier
Geek iPhone App: Wordpress 2
Jan 27th
If you have a WordPress blog and an iPhone (a winning combination I think 
, then you should try out the new(er) version of the WordPress iPhone app.
Cost: free
Company: WordPress.org
You can manage, moderate and respond to your comments, create and edit posts (in fact I did most of this blog from the app, than saved the draft so I could add the iTunes link later).You can also send a picture from your camera phone and upload it directly into your Wordpress gallery.
One drawback is that there is no toolbar, i.e. no kitchen sink for formatting, which means you have to use HTML code if you are want something besides just plain text. But if you’re writing a quick draft or don’t need any special formatting, this app works well. You can manage multiple blogs and it works with wordpress.com sites and self- hosted Wordpress sites.
Note: Make sure you check the box in Settings->Writing->XML-RPC before you launch the app so that it can connect.
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Geek iPhone App Review: Comcast / Dish / DIRECTV Mobile Apps
Jan 26th
Comcast, Dish and DIRECT TV all have apps that are great for managing your services with them. These are particularly nice when you are out for the day or traveling and want to keep track of your cable.
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Name: Comcast Mobile App Cost: Free Company: Comcast |
UPDATE: Comcast has released a new version of thier app. You can see details here. They have added the “control your DVR” feature – currently only in selected areas.
The Comcast app makes life easier (well my life). If you are a Comcast subscriber, particularly to all 3 of their services (cable, internet, and voice), then I recommend it. You can check your Comcast email, listen to your voicemail and look at cable listings. The only thing it does not do (yet) is let you set something to record on your DVR. Just a matter of time I suspect. Comcast claims that this feature is “on the roadmap” in future releases, but has not given a date yet.
You can also look at your outgoing and missed calls, which syncs with your iPhone address book you can call or text people back. Click on the icon above for more information on iTunes.
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Name: Dish Remote Access Cost: Free Company: Dish Network |
If you are a Dish subscriber, you can manage your DVR from your iPhone. You can browse listings, schedule recordings, and manage your existing recordings. Click on the icon above for more information on iTunes.
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Name: DIRECTV Cost: Free Company: DIRECTV Inc. |
If you are a DIRECTV subscriber, you can manage your DVR from your iPhone as well. You can browse listings, and schedule recordings. Click on the icon above for more information on iTunes.
Did I miss any? I searched for some of the other major cable companies, but did not see any apps for them. If you know of others leave a comment and let me know.
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