Solution: Get your Photos off your iPad without iTunes or Image Capture

April 13, 2017 | JWadmin

I still have my iPad 2 (Model: A1396) and have had such headaches with iTunes and Image Capture not recognizing that I do indeed have GBs worth of photos and videos on my iPad. Yes – All my software is up-to-date: Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11.6, iTunes 12.6.0.100, and Image Capture 6.7… yet, these applications don’t recognize the photos or videos on the iPad. So what’s the solution? Read More

Explore Hawaii: DJI Mavic Drone Footage – Surfing Our Home Break

February 17, 2017 | JWadmin

Only my 5th time playing around with my new DJI Mavic mustering up the courage to fly it over water. The Mavic isn’t waterproof. Before this day, I’ve been immersing myself watching drone video how-to’s on YouTube. Read More

Explore Hawaii: Hiking in West Oahu from the DJI Mavic Drone’s Perspective

February 16, 2017 | JWadmin

My 4th go with the drone, as I learn to fly the DJI Mavic. This time, we set off on a short hike up the beautiful mountains of Oahu where we had shelter from the sun in a shallow cave. … Read More

Boating: First Time Snorkeling around the Underwater Pipe at Electric Beach

January 3, 2017 | JWadmin

Having a cousin who grew up in Oahu but currently lives in Washington, he showed us one of his favorite places to snorkel in West Oahu. Jumping aboard our 20-foot motorized Mako 204cc, we head out exploring for spinner dolphins and humpback whales to allow the sun comes up and warm us all up. We arrived where the local power plant was visible about 100 yards from the beach area. But what lies beneath… underneath the water are two giant cooling pipes that pump warm water out. The flowing water is more than strong enough send you doing underwater cartwheels but I called it the “Underwater Pipe Elevator.” Enjoy the video.

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