Tag Archives: Gadgets

*Head Meets Desk*

Posted on 17 March 2022 by Side Quest Publications

So much for attempting to reboot my “regular schedule” plan on Monday. Forgot to charge the batteries in my GoPro since the last time I used it and my actual webcam just isn’t as good a camera, so I effectively … Continue reading →

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Other Forms of Self-Care: Digital Decluttering

Posted on 15 February 2022 by Side Quest Publications

Well, I haven’t done workouts for a little while, not since that last recording test sans computer. The test, if you’re curious to see me flailing around with little context: As mentioned previously, the GoPro seems to be working fine as … Continue reading →

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Workout Week 4–Guesting and Testing

Posted on 1 February 2021 by Side Quest Publications

(Disclaimer: Amazon Affiliate links included where possible and I deem them relevant. I’ll earn a small commission, as described in my privacy policy from eligible purchases made through these links.) And one of these days I’ll quit using corny titles for these … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge Plans

Posted on 30 July 2018 by Side Quest Publications

Seen via slideshows on my YouTube channel in the following playlist: (Disclaimer and ulterior motive: due to changes in YouTube’s policy, none of my channels are currently monetized. I would like them to be, if only to have access to partner-only … Continue reading →

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Writing “exercise”

Posted on 15 March 2012 by Side Quest Publications

What do I want that would help me in my writing? Well, there’s always the obvious. More books for research. A newer laptop (and smaller; an 11- or 12-inch would suffice). A second modem or a mobile hotspot. My parents … Continue reading →

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Writing Devices–AlphaSmart Neo2

Posted on 3 February 2012 by Side Quest Publications

AlphaSmart Neo2 (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) I contacted Renaissance Learning back in June 2011, thinking maybe I could get my hands on a Neo2 as a new writing device. I just tracked down the email I’d sent:

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Writing Devices–Entourage Edge

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Side Quest Publications

Entourage Pocket Edge (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) Hopefully my final writing gadget. Yet another discontinued product, though this one’s only a few months old. I’ve only had the Pocket Edge for a few days now, but I … Continue reading →

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Writing Devices–Kindle

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Side Quest Publications

Amazon Kindle e-reader (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) This particular link is to my search results; the device I’ve reviewed, while available to buy used, is discontinued and can no longer generate affiliate links. I may review another … Continue reading →

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Writing Devices–AlphaSmart Neo

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Side Quest Publications

AlphaSmart Neo (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) After the Dana, I started looking around at other devices, including other models that AlphaSmart had to offer. I thought about trying the Neo2, but there were a few problems with … Continue reading →

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Writing Devices–AlphaSmart Dana

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Side Quest Publications

AlphaSmart Dana (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) My second attempt to find a good portable word processor has led me to the AlphaSmart Dana. I find it strange that these things have been advertised in Writer’s Digest magazine … Continue reading →

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