Social media is changing the way small business works. Now word-of-mouth can be amplified to a cacophonous roar, and spread across the masses like a virus – and this is both good and bad. To the unscrupulous business owner that cuts corners, treats your staff and customers like crap, thinks service with a smile is […]
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Background I bought my first Apple computer in June 2009 – I was a hardcore PC guy since the ’80s, even though my work is heavily focused on graphic design and photography. This always came as a surprise to people since creatives have historically been associated with the Apple brand – so be it, whatever. […]
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I’m not sure why it’s called the Spider Holster, I mean, there’s not 8 of anything, and there’s no dangly legs or fur of any kind. But what it does do, it does well, as I can safely say after using it daily for the last couple of weeks. What is it? The Spider Holster […]
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When I found out the Ray Flash got a 33% reduction in price, I decided to pull the trigger and buy one. How could I resist – an untethered ring flash that uses TTL metering – I just had to try it. What seemed a ridiculously overpriced niche-y product at $300 became a “gotta have […]
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