March Christian Computing Magazine

Posted by Kevin Purcell on Mar 27, 2013 in Christian Computing Magazine | 0 comments

My March column for Christian Computing Magazine came out today. In it I discuss the sad state of affairs for Bible software for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Of course older software should run on Windows 8 installed on an Intel compatible PC, but ARM versions of Windows RT won’t work with regular Windows software that ran just fine on Windows 7 and earlier.

Here’s the article itself as well as the full March edition of CCMag.

Here’s the opening paragraph:

The Bible app situation for Windows RT embarrasses Christian fans of the new platform. People who want to do serious Bible study on the new Microsoft mobile OS will have to settle for simple reading apps or go online for their advanced study to places like Logos’s Biblia (http://www.biblia.com) or My Study Bible’s online site (http://www.mystudybible.com). Yes I know there are other options, but none of them gives me what these two can. If I’m wrong, please let me know (@kapurcell on Twitter).

To update what I wrote in my article, I received an email from one major mobile Bible software app maker that they currently have a beta for Windows RT and it should show up soon. So stay tuned and I’ll share more as soon as I can. Not sure if I am at liberty to share about this beta yet.

Also, a link in my article had a typo. Biblia.com should read that instead of Biblical.com.

Christian Computing Magazine Article on RightNow Media Training Site

Posted by Kevin Purcell on Feb 25, 2013 in Christian Computing Magazine, Writing | 0 comments

My latest Christian Computing Magazine departs a bit from Bible software to talk about a service that I’ve come across from RightNow Media called RightNow Traning. Read all about it in this month’s edition.

Readers can enjoy the article in one of two ways. Either just download my column in PDF format or get the whole magazine and read through each article also in PDF format.

You can get a free subscription to the magazine so that we deliver it to your inbox each month. Do that a Christian Computing Magazine.

If you want to help out with an upcoming article, let me know your feelings about using Windows RT tablets for Digital Bible Study.

Accordance for iPad or iPhone Update in CCMag Article

Posted by Kevin Purcell on Jan 29, 2013 in Apps, Christian Computing Magazine, Digital Bible Study | 0 comments

This month I discuss the Accordance Bible app for iPad and iPhone in my monthly column for Christian Computing Magazine. Go check it out for free at the magazine website or view just the article in PDF here.

To get the app check out their site and find the link to the app store.

In the article I discuss some of the new features and what they did right and what they could improve in this update.

Logos 5 Review in Christian Computing Magazine

Posted by Kevin Purcell on Dec 20, 2012 in Bible Software, Christian Computing Magazine, Digital Bible Study, Writing | 0 comments

My review of the latest update to Logos 5 came out in Christian Computing Magazine this week. You can read it in PDF format and consider signing up for a free subscription to get my monthly columns.

Next months should cover how to set up a live stream of your worship service using free services and a camera you may already own.

Just a quick quote from the Logos 5 review:

Logos surprised users by dropping version five November 1st. So what’s new in Logos 5. First, a solid edition that hasn’t crashed in the weeks I’ve used it. Also, much better performance gets exhibited in things like the notes editor. There’s no lag. What else is new?

We get a cleaner and more useful user interface. The Logos home page that showed up in version 4 now shows more on a single page. They moved the prayer lists, reading plans and library discovery tool from the top to the left. They also still offer a Home, Library and Search button.

October 2012 Christian Computing Magazine Article

Posted by Kevin Purcell on Oct 30, 2012 in Christian Computing Magazine, Writing | 0 comments

My October 2012 Christian Computing Magazine Article got published today going to all who receive a free subscription of the magazine. In this month’s article I covered the new Mac OS X version of Bibleworks 9 and the new iPad app from e-Sword.

Readers can download the PDF versin of my article here. If you want to get a monthly subscription for free, please sign up at CCMag’s website.

Christian Computing Magazine Article – Olive Tree CEO Stephen Johnson

Posted by Kevin Purcell on Sep 26, 2012 in Bible Software, Christian Computing Magazine, Writing | 0 comments

Here’s my latest article in Christian Computing Magazine. I interview the new Olive Tree CEO Stephen Johnson about his new job, how he got started in app development and some other fun stuff. Check it out and let me know what you think.