What Does It Mean To Be A “Star Seller” On Etsy?

Etsy — Star Seller Icon (Stylized)The “Photics” shop on Etsy recently received Star Seller status. Basically, it’s a little purple icon to show that a shop is well-run. It’s really good timing, as there’s a 20% off sale at shop during the month of November 2021. Lots of people have been waiting to buy “A Book About Hype” and “Wrapping”, but they want a discount! So, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!

Continue reading “What Does It Mean To Be A “Star Seller” On Etsy?”

Hey Siri, What’s A Pivot Table?

Numbers App Icon In The macOS DockVisit Photics.TV (YouTube) to see a video of this review. On September 28, 2021, Apple updated “Numbers”, their spreadsheets app, to version 11.2. “Numbers” is part of the iWork suite of apps, which includes “Pages” and “Keynote”. This update is especially noteworthy because it includes a feature that data crunchers will love — Pivot Tables.

Continue reading “Hey Siri, What’s A Pivot Table?”

Pocket Tripod PRO Review — A Permanent Resident In My Wallet!

Pocket Tripod PRO (Thumbnail)While trying make more videos for the Photics.TV “Relaxing” playlist, I’ve been lugging around a tripod. It’s not been fun. That’s when I remembered about the Pocket Tripod by Geometrical. That’s the topic of a video on Photics.TV. It’s a review of the Pocket Tripod PRO. It’s a credit card sized device that converts into a little stand for your mobile phone.

Continue reading “Pocket Tripod PRO Review — A Permanent Resident In My Wallet!”

Repairing an iPhone SE

Exploding iPhone EmojiWow, I thought it was hard to upgrade a Mac Mini. That’s trivial compared to replacing the screen and the battery on my iPhone SE. What a chore! Screws the size of dust, delicate cables abound, pentalobe parts, and I need a suction cup? While Apple claims to be such an environmentally friendly company, they don’t seem to be encouraging device repairs. But since the company doesn’t have a 4″ phone, and I don’t want a larger one, I’m forced to fix this one.

Continue reading “Repairing an iPhone SE”

Memoirs of A Beta Tester – Tumult Hype 4 Review

Hype 4 LogoHype 4 is now officially available. 595 days earlier was when I first launched the Hype 4 beta. Considering that the final version was supposed to officially launch in the first quarter… of twenty-eighteen …this major Hype release is a little late. I’m partially responsible for the delay. You see, I didn’t like Hype 4 at first. I made my grievances well known. Surprisingly, unlike what I’ve seen from other software companies, Tumult went to work. Today, Hype 4 is one of the best upgrades ever.

Continue reading “Memoirs of A Beta Tester – Tumult Hype 4 Review”