Low End Mac Editorial Archive

October 2002

Quartz lament: 10.2 on the low end, David Parker, My Turn, 10.31. Looking at the upgrade options that support Quartz Extreme and a dual monitor setup.
Job opening at a nice Mac-infested school, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 10.31. Deer Valley HS is looking for a 9th grade physical science teacher - your iMac is waiting for you.
Tips when buying a Mac through eBay, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 10.31. Advice for buying smart when choosing a Mac through eBay.
Speech is either free or it isn't, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 10.30. "Free-speech is under siege seemingly everywhere these days, most insidiously under the pretext of anti 'hate speech' and anti-discrimination legislation."
Hatemail, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 10.30. How one reader has begun a crusade to ruin Low End Mac for publishing views he doesn't like.
The Tablet PC, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 10.30. "What does a tablet PC offer that hasn't either already been tried - or that you can't do on your existing computer with a graphics pad?"
Still yet even more rejected switcher ads, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 10.29. More letters to Apple Computer from those who want to be in 'Switch' ads.
Low-cost backup solutions, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 10.29. The importance of backup - and how to do it at minimal cost.
The beltway sniper, moral anarchy letters, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 10.28. Thoughts on atheism, moral relativism, civilization, Nietsche, Christianity, Islam, and related topics.
Speeding up a beige G3, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 10.28. Pumping up an old G3/266 with a faster processor, faster hard drive, and faster drive controller.
You will pay more for broadband, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 10.28. The cable companies dominate broadband, and they will find ways to charge heavier users more for Internet access.
PB 1400 G3 upgrade deal, full size PDA alternative, wireless router deal, high capacity natteries, and more, Charles W Moore, The 'Book Review, 10.25. Also a new supplier of 'Book accessories, PC Card modem/ethernet cards, and this week's bargain 'Books.
StarQuiz review, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 10.24. "There are only a few features missing from StarQuiz to make it a truly outstanding package...."
Best of the Mac Web #4 results, 10.24. Roughly 3,000 voters participated, the results are in, and the best rated site is....
Best of the Mac Web #4 addendum, 10.24. The raw statistics from our recent survey.
Bloggers, Macs, and the OS X blues, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 10.23. Mac using bloggers can create a lot of good buzz for Apple - or the opposite.
More free POP3 email alternatives to .mac, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 10.23. A couple more free POP3 email services, including one that has "mac" in the name.
PC-Mac-Net FileShare: Another way to connect Macs with Windows, Alan Zisman, Mac2Windows, 10.23. A simple low cost way for classic Mac OS, OS X, and Windows computers to share files.
Small changes at Low End Mac, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 10.22. Two changes in the way we use links on Low End Mac, and one that has nothing to do with site design.
The dying art of plain text email, Manuel Mejia Jr, Triassic Mac, 10.22. Two types of email can make life very difficult for those with ancient Macs, other vintage hardware, and Unix shell accounts.
Beleaguered IDG bans Mac maker from Macworld, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 10.22. Boston wins three year contract for Macworld Expo, but now Apple doesn't want to come. Huh?
How to land the job you want, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 10.22. Practical advice for those who want to find a job in the information technology field.
Mac OS X and a beige G3, Dan Knight, 10 Forward, 10.21. A simple hard drive upgrade turns into one nightmare after another and days of downtime.
Four useful utilities for OS X, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 10.21. Great alternatives to the CPU monitor, missing location manager, simple calculator, and limited Get Info.
Serial sniper a product of postmodern moral anarchy, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 10.21. A society without moral absolutes undermines the value of human life while providing the freedom for murderers to act.
Wireless power, LapCop, Pismo G4 upgrade, new laptop cases, and more, Charles W Moore, The 'Book Review, 10.18. Also a very compact USB hub, new external drive cases, a source for Torx-8 screwdrivers, and this week's bargain 'Books.
Forced obsolescence, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 10.18. Today's PC buyers are looking for features and value, not buying because their old computer is obsolete.
Why OS X on X86 is the stupidest thing Apple could do, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 10.17. It's simple. You can't compete with a monopoly on their playing field.
More on Islam vs. the West, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 10.16. Thoughts on religion and tolerance, Islam vs. everyone, and declaring war on Iraq.
Confessions of a Mac to PC convert, not by Valerie G. Mallinson, The Lite Side, 10.15. This isn't quite the version Microsoft had posted on their site - must have been an early draft.
A look at the IT job market, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 10.15. "Jobs are harder to come by, and the Information Technology sector has not gone unaffected."
Faster isn't always better, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 10.15. Apple's iMac vs. Gateway's Profile 4 - some things are more important than flat out speed.
Power Mac upgrades, RAM Disks, PowerBook ethernet, USB on a 3400, iBook hinge woes, and more, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 10.14. Also a Pismo question, where to find WordPerfect for Mac, more thoughts on Sleep of Death, and the WallStreet heat sink.
PowerBook G3 repair, TiBook paint protection, iBook monitor spanning, new Palm Zire, and more, Charles Moore, The 'Book Review, 10.11. Also when to use the Escape key, new Iomega 48x CD burner, iCase2Plus, and this week's bargain 'Books.
Of docks and roadblocks, Dan Knight, 10 Forward, 10.11. Fast hard drives, the dock, the trash, printing problems, backup issues, and future plans.
Reasons not to switch, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 10.11. Four good reasons for sticking with Windows instead of switching to a Mac.
Sites like Low End Mac more important than ever when OS 9 dies, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 10.10. Apple education needs to understand how older Macs are used in real schools, not just focus on showpiece technology sales.
Review: Logitech Cordless Elite Duo, Dan Knight, Mac USB and FireWire, 10.10. This first rate mouse and keyboard are stunning under OS X, but the keyboard lacks the necessary drivers to shine with the classic Mac OS.
TiVo points to Apple's next market, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 10.10. The true digital hub: How Apple could boldly go where no digital video recorder has gone before.
Switchers mean Apple must work harder, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 10.09. After convincing people to switch, Apple must do their best to keep them from switching back.
There's much more to life than Macs, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 10.08. "If you know someone at risk for suicide, talk to them. Better yet, try to get them to talk to a professional."
When to buy a new or newer Mac, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 10.08. One more upgrade, or is it time to move up to a new (or newer) Mac?
Mac myths and urban legends, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 10.08. Which Mac related myths and urban legends have a grain of truth - and which are just horse puckey?
Benchmarks: PowerBook G4/400, Dan Knight, 10.07. A newer, faster hard drive, a new benchmark program, and our first OS X hardware benchmarks.
Hot rodding an old Power Mac for OS X, Maxwell M. Cabral, My Turn, 10.07. How one low-cost upgrade after another helps an older Power Mac keep up with much newer ones.
Beefing up OS X's Windows networking, Alan Zisman, Mac2Windows, 10.07. Software to help OS X Macs better integrate with Windows networks.
KeepSoundAwake, USB MicroHub, laptop stand for your car, HomePlug networking, and more, Charles Moore, The 'Book Review, 10.04. Also new laptop computer cases from Willow and RoadWired and this week's bargain 'Books.
The Mac and Windows compatibility, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 10.04. Macs are great by themselves, but their compatibility with Windows computers is also a real strength.
Review: Macally iOptiJr mouse, Dan Knight, Mac USB and FireWire, 10.04. A compact, inexpensive, two-button, scrolling optical USB mouse that works quite nicely.
Think twice about upgrades, Roger Harris, My Turn, 10.04. When looking at processor upgrades, be sure to consider your needs and the rest of your hardware.
Adventures in ebook reading, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 10.03. "I didn't really get 'into' the PDA thing until my wife introduced me to ebooks - books published electronically specifically for use on a PDA or other small device."
ATI, where's my All In Wonder?, Katherine Keller, My Turn, 10.02. ATI's All In Wonder lets Windows users watch TV, digitize video, and record to VHS. How come Mac users can't have it?
Apple, Apple everywhere, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 10.01. Between OS X and the "Switch" ads, Apple Computer's profile is higher than at any time in recent memory.
Bumper stickers for switchers, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 10.01. If Apple made bumper stickers for switchers, they might look like these.
Backing up your Mac, Dan Knight, Online Tech Journal, 10.01. Cheap, low-cost, and ideal solutions for backing up your Mac - or your Mac network.
Yet more "Dueling Civilizations" letters, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 10.01. Further reader feedback and reflections on Jean Chretien, writing as art, and loving your enemies.