Author: Terry West

I know the truth about the One Ring, how to gank a demon, and the Death Star's weakness. Father, husband, writer, On-Air Talent, Digital Managing Editor, and Voice Over Artist.

Quick, To The Cloud – The Benefits of Cloud-Based Storage

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Quick, to the Cloud! iStockphoto

A recent survey uncovered the confusing fact that one in three people think that using “The Cloud” involves actual clouds. Wrap your head around that one for a minute. I’m trying hard not to laugh, but this happens with any leap forward in technology. There are always those who get it, and the ones who are left behind.

In reality, Cloud-Based storage is a safe and inexpensive way to store your digital files and photos rather than filling up the hard drives on your computer. Continue reading “Quick, To The Cloud – The Benefits of Cloud-Based Storage” →

Yahoo! Weather Needs Your Photos

On By Terry WestIn General, TechLeave a comment
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Yahoo! recently launched a new weather app for mobile devices that’s quite beautiful and unique. It’s a weather app so all of the usual suspects are included: current temperature, highs/lows, chance of precipitation, extended forecast, and the app has a very clean and beautiful presentation.

But here’s the cool part: It uses local Flickr photos for the backgrounds! So when you pull up the weather for Twin Falls, you actually get a photo of Twin Falls. Continue reading “Yahoo! Weather Needs Your Photos” →