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iPhone Exchange ActiveSync Battery Drain and Overheating Issue

I’ve struggled with iPhone Exchange ActiveSync and premature battery drain combined with overheating of the device.  The only thing I’ve found that seems to be the answer for me is at: http://danisrael.scekc.com/it/iphone-suddenly-drains-battery-due-to-constant-push-polling.html http://dan-israel.com/blog/it/iphone-suddenly-drains-battery-due-to-constant-push-polling/ (Corrected Link) This link explains an issue with Calendar items causing continuous contact from the iPhone to the Exchange Server and gives […]

Gadget Protection – iPad Edition

I found an awesome case for my iPad.  Check it out… Kensington makes the ‘Reversible Sleeve’ (7″-10″) with model/part number K62911US.  It’s designed for a 7 to 10 inch Netbook, but I eyed it up in the store and thought it might work.  Lo-and-behold, it’s a PERFECT FIT.  I’m very pleased.  It is very minimalist, […]

XBox 360 Headphone Adapter

When using an XBox 360 with a computer monitor that does not support audio (over either HDMI or using a DVI-to-HDMI cable), there is no easy way to get the audio out of the XBox. You can use the original 360 Standard A/V cable, but it’s too large to fit on the back of the […]

Gadget Protection

I’m a gadget freak.  I also take protecting my gadgets very seriously.  For my reference, and yours, I’m going to list some of my favorite gadget protection product sites in this post. I’m going to try my best to update this site more regularly.  I’ve got so many gadgets, laptops, electronics, etc… that I want […]