Editorial Index
Low End Mac's Editorial Archive
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- Does Apple Hate RAM Upgrades?, Has WiFi Killed Ethernet?, Why Windows RT Was DOA, and More, The 'Book Review, 2013.01.29. Also why laptop/tablet hybrids won't work, Lenovo's rugged Chromebook for education, solar power for MacBooks, and more 'Book news.
- Use Your Mac as a WiFi Hotspot, Make a Mountain Lion Recovery Disk, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2013.01.29. Also sitting has become the smoking of the PC generation, Windows crapware a good reason to go Mac, and more Mac news.
- Maximizing a 2006 Mac Pro, Jason Schrader, Maximize Your Mac, 2013.01.28. Jason Schrader upgrades his 2006 Mac Pro with 8 cores, more memory, a faster hard drive, and SSD, producing an $827 powerhouse.
- 12" PowerBook G4 to the Rescue Once Again, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2013.01.28. With the much larger MacBook Pro in for service, it was a joy to rediscover how useful this old PowerBook remains.
- Apple Should Make a Phablet, Surface Sells Barely a Million, New PadPillow Lite, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2013.01.28. Also how to use dictation in iOS 6, free memory on your iDevice, new products from Luvvitt, and more iOS news.
- 5% PC Sales Decline, Apple 2013 Predictions, Lenovo Yoga 13 Convertible, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2013.01.21. PC sales drop signal major market shift, more Retina MacBooks expected, Lenovo's flexible Yoga Ultrabook, and more 'Book news.
- Use Dropbox for All Your Documents, Mac Sales Up While Windows Declines, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2013.01.21. Also why can't iCloud match Dropbox?, one Mac vet won't buy the new iMac, future of hard drives, and more Mac news.
- Google Maps Tips, the Forgotten eMate, Office for iOS Irrelevant, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2013.01.15. Also 25% of adults own tablets, tablet health issues, other tablets get multiuser support, and more iOS news.
- Holiday MacBook Sales Drop, Intel's New CPUs, Windows 8 Only for Newest PCs, and More, The 'Book Review, 2013.01.14. Also should Apple make a convertible MacBook?, fix poor Retina MacBook Pro graphics, 802.11ac coming to Macs in 2013?, and more 'Book news.
- Use Non-Apple Mice and Keyboards, Create Keyboard Shortcuts, Disable Dashboard, and More, Mac News Review, 2013.01.14. Also why Dropbox is taking over the world, 10 Gbps USB 3 coming this year, helpful apps for your Mac, and more Mac news.
- Tips for New MacBook Users, When (Not) to Buy AppleCare, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.12.29. Also inside Retina MacBook's asymmetric cooling fans, Windows 8 means lower Windows PC sales, and more 'Book news.
- Confessions of an Apple Store Employee, Refurb Mac Bargains, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2012.12.29. Also save old RAM when upgrading, latest Geekbench results, use TextEdit as an HTML editor, and more Mac news.
- The Case Against PPC Linux, OS X Tiger on Facebook, ResExcellence Rebirth, and More, Vintage Mac News, 2012.12.22. Also sharing files between OS X, Classic, and Linux; remembering the 20th Anniversary Mac, iMac, SuperDisk, and G3 PowerBooks; and TenFourBird 17 email client released.
- Google Maps #1 iOS App, Android Share Dropped in 2012, New Apps, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2012.12.22. Also Google Maps drives users to adopt iOS 6, Walmart iDevice price rollback, Easilydo life assistant, waterproof iPhone 5 case, and more iOS news.
- 2012 a Year of Great Change in Apple Portables, Desktop to MacBook, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.12.22. Also can an iPad replace your MacBook?, EFI update for 13" Retina MacBook Pro, $249 Matrox Thunderbolt dock with video output, and more 'Book news.
- Apple Services Status Monitor, Macs Users the Most Charitable, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2012.12.22. Also Yahoo mail viewed as platform neutral, EFI update for Late 2012 iMacs, Logos and Photoshop Elements sales, and more Mac news.
- iPhone 5 Is Time's Gadget of the Year, Fundamental iOS 6 Complaints, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2012.12.17. Also former Mac evangelist an Android fan, iPad changes the way you write, Microsoft Surface falling flat, Google Maps for iOS 6, and more iOS news.
- whited00r 6 Keeps 2007 and 2008 iPhones Feeling Current, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.12.14. Although Apple no longer provides iOS updates for the original iPhone and iPhone 3, whited00r lets them look and function like newer iPhones while improving their speed.
- MacBooks Dust PC Sales, Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.12.14. Also PC Advisor reviews 13" Retina MacBook Pro, 3 ways Windows 8 beats OS X, and more 'Book news.
- Made in America Macs Soon, iOS and OS X Will Not Merge, iMac RAM Upgrade, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2012.12.14. Also poor HDMI output from 2012 Mac mini, FlareFighter takes on Flash slowdown, Maxthon browser Mac preview, and more Mac news.
- Photoshop Touch for iPad, Surface Faltering, End of The Daily, the Pope Tweets, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.12.10. Also inventor of text messaging mystified by its popularity, HoverBar iPad mount, case turns iPhone 4/4S into camera, and more iOS news.
- OS X 10.8.2 Update Fixed, Sonnet's Thunderbolt PCIe Expansion Chassis, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.12.08. Also Apple slows 13" MacBook Pro production, Windows 8 and Ultrabooks, Surface Pro to start at $899, and more 'Book news.
- Teardown and Upgrades for 21.5" iMac, a Month with Samsung's Chromebook, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2012.12.08. Also upgrading Late 2012 iMacs, Seeking Alpha betting on ARM-based Macs, Windows 8 correct or a dead end?, and more Mac news.
- Google Has Lost Control of Android, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2012.12.04. The Android market is fragmented, Samsung is keeping its options open, China is leery of Google, Kindle Fire doesn't benefit Google, and iOS owns the tablet market.
- Your Mac's Text to Speech Is Great for Proofreading, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.12.04. Proofreading and editing text on screen can become tiresome. Sometimes having it read to you helps find problems.
- Is a ChromeBook a Real Alternative to a Low-end Mac?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.12.03. With prices starting at $200, a ChromeBook is in the same price range as a secondhand iBook, PowerBook, or early MacBook.
- Apple's Great Hebrew Support, AirPort Express Silently Upgraded, Pismo G4, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2012.12.03. Also a WindowShade replacement approved by Apple, upgrding a 15" MacBook Pro, and three 13" MacBooks.
- iOS the Windows of Tablets, BlackBerry OS 10 'Awesome', WordPress App, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2012.12.03. Also iPad mini makes other iPads seem bulky, O'Grady returns his Surface, unlimited free legal music, and more iOS news.
- A Visual History of Apple's Mouse, PowerPC Browser Update, and More Vintage Mac News, Vintage Mac News, 2012.11.30. Also the Macquarium that wasn't meant to be, TenFourFox 17.0, and a little about resource forks.
- Apple Pulls Dangerous MacBook Update, ARM MacBooks in 2 Years?, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.11.30. Also quick workaround for 2010 MacBook Pro black screen, Retina-ready Photoshop expected, the world's first smart laptop bag, and more 'Book news.
- New iMacs Available Today, Windows Veteran Falls for Macs, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2012.11.30. Also Apple and sustainability, Mountain Lion Dictation vs. Dragon Dictate, wood keycaps for Mac keyboards, and more Apple news.
- A6X Chip Analysis, Apple Will Own iHoliday Season, Surface RT Panned, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2012.11.28. Also tablets to outsell notebooks in 2013, Advent Calendar for iPad, free virtual level from Stanley, and more iOS news.
- eBay Selling Apple Refurbs, Perfect MacBook, Mac User Goes ThinkPad, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.11.23. Also Thunderbolt not taking off on Windows PCs, and 11.6" a popular size for new notebooks.
- OS X 10.6 Back at Apple Store, Quad-Core Mac mini Benchmarked, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2012.11.23. Also OS X 10.8.2 Supplemental Update 2.0, Windows 8 bombing, Dragon Dictate 3 on sale, and more Apple news.
- Swoosh Sound May Not Mean Mail Was Sent, Holiday Shopping and Tablets, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2012.11.19. Also using gadgets without wrecking your body, pepper spray iPhone case, new cases for iPad mini and iPhone 5, and more iOS news.
- MacBook Air Tops Ultrabooks, SSD in MacBook Pro, Firmware Updates, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.11.16. Also 13" Retina MacBook Pro reviews, Aura Pro SSD benchmarkes, QuickerTek AirPort upgrade, and more 'Book news.
- Maximize Mac Performance, Fusion Drive Hack, New iMac Delay?, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2012.11.16. Also Apple keyboards easily damaged by spills, why ARM could power future Macs, share your optical drive, and more Apple news.
- iOS 6.0.1 Released, iPad 4 and Mini Teardowns, 10 Ways Surface Beats iPad, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2012.11.12. Also Thurrott raves about new iPod touch and iPad mini, James Bond movie poster app, lots of new cases for iPhone 5, and more iOS news.
- Check Battery Condition, Optical Drives Going Away?, Ionic Cooling Patent, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.11.10. Also Nifty microSD card reader fits flush inside most MacBooks, Just Mobile aluminum accessories, and more 'Book news.
- Is Snow Leopard Apple's XP?, In Praise of PCs, FireWire's Demise, and More Apple News, Mac News Review, 2012.11.10. Also guide to Macs in the enterprise, rumors Apple will move Macs from Intel to ARM, and more Apple news.
- Mac OS 9 Lives Website Launched, Classilla 9.3.1 Released, and More Vintage Mac News, Vintage Mac News, 2012.11.10. Also a history of Mac notebooks, in praise of the Power Mac G4 Cube, and the games archive at Macintosh Garden.
- A6X Estimated 4-6x as Fast as Tegra 3, iPad 4 Benchmarked, iPad mini Cases, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2012.11.03. Also iPhone loyalty decline, Microsoft Surface RT teardown, iPhone: Missing Manual updated for iPhone 5, and more.
- New MacBook Lineup Changes Everything, 13" Retina MacBook Pro Teardown, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.11.03. Also telling EPEAT why upgrades matter, 13" and 15" Retinas benchmarked, Mac Blu-ray Player compatible with Retina MacBooks, and more.
- Mac Desktop Decline, Fusion Drive for Older Macs, Late 2012 Mac mini Teardown, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.11.03. Also Apple's record quarter, quad-core Mac mini vs. Mac Pro, Windows 8 "more like iOS than OS X", and more.
- SeaMonkey PPC: Another Browser Option for PowerPC Macs, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.11.02. SeaMonkey is the modern version of Netscape Communicator with browser, email, HTML editor, and IRC client - and SeaMonkey PPC brings it to PowerPC Macs.
- The iPad mini Is Designed for Apple Users, Not Kindle or Nexus Switchers, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.11.02. The $329 iPad mini isn't designed to compete with Android tablets. It's meant for Mac, iPhone, iPod, and iTunes users - and new tablet buyers.
- The Late 2012 iMac Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.10.31. Thinner, lighter, faster, USB 3, improved graphics, Fusion Drive option, and no SuperDrive sum up the new iMacs.
- Apple's Real Problem with Samsung, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.10.31. It's hard for Apple to trust Samsung as a supplier when Samsung is competing in the smartphone and tablet space.
- The 13" Retina MacBook Pro Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.10.30. Take the 13" MacBook Pro, add a Retina Display, remove the SuperDrive, and drop almost a pound from its weight.
- Which Is Apple's Biggest Threat, Microsoft or Google?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.10.30. Most people think Apple and Microsoft compete against each other, but that's not exactly true.
- The Late 2012 Mac mini Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.10.29. The entry-level Mac mini is a nice step up, but the top-end quad-core model is a powerhouse.
- The Late 2012 iPad Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.10.29. iPad mini from $329, iPad 2 from $399, and iPad 4 from $499. Where's the best value?
- Remembering the Hi-Res PowerBook G4, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.10.29. The last generation of PowerBooks had high resolution screens, potent graphics, and dual-layer SuperDrives.
- iPad mini and iPad 4 Introduced, 5 Ways Windows 8 Beats iOS, and More iOS News, iOS News Review, 2012.10.27. Also iPad mini to double 7" tablet market, Maxthon fastest iOS browser, first iPad mini accessories, lenses for iPhone 5, and more.
- 13" Retina MacBook Pro, OS X 10.8.2 Update for Late 2012 Macs, and More 'Book News, The 'Book Review, 2012.10.27. Also EPEAT defends awarding Retina MacBook Pro its gold rating, new $249 Chromebook, and OWC's 960 GB 2.5" SSD reviewed.
- Thinner iMac, Faster Mac mini, Fusion Drive Technology, and More Mac News, Mac News Review, 2012.10.27. Also smaller iMac not designed for user upgrades, Apple dumps Java, understanding Fusion Drive, 100 GB Dolly Drive trial, and more.
- 13.3" MacBook Pro with Retina Display, 2012.10.23. Thinner version of 13" MacBook Pro with double-resolution Retina Display, SSD instead of hard drive, and no internal SuperDrive.
- Late 2012 iMac, 2012.10.23. Slimmest, most powerful iMac yet gains USB 3 and Fusion Drive option but loses built-in SuperDrive and FireWire.
- Late 2012 Mac mini, 2012.10.23. Quad-core i7 model is way more powerful than last year's top-end model. Gains USB 3.
- Late 2012 Mac mini Server, 2012.10.23. 25% more power than last year's model. Gains USB 3.
- iPad mini, 2012.10.23. 7.9" version of the iPad 2 is the smallest, lightest iPad yet. Uses Lightning connector like iPhone 5.
- iPad 4, 2012.10.23. iPad moves to Apple A6X CPU with quad-core graphics, replaces old 30-pin dock connector with new Lighting port.
- iPhone 5 Use Passes Galaxy S3, New Maps App Has No Impact on Sales, 7G iPod nano Teardown, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.10.22. Also why banning mobile use while driving has no impact on accident rate, Microsoft finally publishes Surface RT details, and more.
- MacBook Sales Skyrocket, Gold Rating of Retina MacBook Makes EPEAT Meaningless, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.10.22. Also is SSD more flimsy than hard drives?, thin 500 GB hard drive from Toshiba, Targus Chill mat+ has 4 USB ports, and more.
- Apple Extends 1 TB iMac Hard Drive Replacement Program to Late 2009 and 2010 Models and More, Mac News Review, 2012.10.19. Also radical Russian Orthodox believers find Apple logo offensive, longest Thunderbolt cable to date, and more.
- Changes, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.10.16. A new job has John Hatchett considered something of an iPad expert.
- Galaxy S3 Faster than iPhone 5 on LTE, iPhone 5 a Miracle, How to Use Safari Offline Reading, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.10.15. Also tablet buyers default to iPad, hidden iOS 6 features, A6-based iPad spotted, OtterBox camo cases, and more.
- 5 Weirdest Macs Ever, PPC Luddite Calls Low End Mac to Task, and Lubuntu on Power Macs, Vintage Mac News, 2012.10.12. The oddest Mac designs, Linux vs. or alongside OS X, and Lubuntu on an upgraded Blue and White G3.
- Modbook Pro a Full OS X Tablet, MacBook Theft Prevention and Recovery, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.10.12. Also don't ditch your MacBook for a tablet just yet, ultraslim laptops to be 1/4 of market, and free shipping from Slappa.
- Ivy Bridge Mac mini Soon?, Best Mac Antivirus, PC Shipment Decline, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.10.12. Also upgrade 2006 Mac mini with 2007 firmware, Firefox dropping OS X 10.5 Leopard support, OS X 10.7.5 and 10.8.2 supplemental updates, and more.
- iOS 6 Maps Alternatives, iPhone 5 Less Toxic than Most, A6 CPU Varies Its Speed, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.10.08. Also Consumer Reports says iOS 6 Maps not so bad after all, iPhone 5 as a camera, iPad mini rumors, and more.
- How to Upgrade MacBook Pro RAM, Firmware Update Resolves 6 Gbps SATA Problem, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.10.05. Also MacBook dominating slim notebooks, Retina MacBook Pro vs. palm rests, ultrabook sales disappoint, use 3 external displays thanks to Matrox, and more.
- Make a Mac Emergency Drive, Mountain Tweaks Gives You Control over Mountain Lion, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.10.05. Also 'Save As' fixed yet again, Leopard WebKit makes old Safari more up-to-date, do you need OS X Server?, and more.
- Using Multiple Macs, PPC Linux for Computing Freedom, and More Vintage Mac News, Vintage Mac News, 2012.10.05. Also more PowerPC browsers, Leopard security, a great notepad app, and give OS X a maximize button.
- iPhone 5 CPU Faster than First Reported, Free iPhone User Guide from Apple, A6 Teardown, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.10.02. Also Kawasaki calls Lightning connector 'irresponsible', iPhone 5 teardowns, iOS 6 YouTube client, Streetview for iOS 6, and more.
- OS X 10.8.2 Boosts Battery Life, Firmware Updates for Mid 2012 MacBooks, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.10.01. Also Intel's coming Haswell CPU, Toshiba's first hybrid drives, mDock docking station for Unibody MacBook Pros, and more.
- Apple Most Valuable Brand, OS X 10.8.2 Update, Launchpad Manager, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.09.28. Also Google Docs moves to Google Drive, OS X Lion gets Gatekeeper, Snow Leopard Security Update, and more.
- Where Are New iPhone Users Coming From?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.09.26. As the world's most popular smartphone, lots of iPhone users are upgrading. But who else is moving up to the iPhone 5?
- Android: How Google Is Driving Away Its Partners, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.09.25. Apple, Amazon, and Acer all have issues with Google, Android, and its Open Handset Alliance.
- iPhone 5 Tops Benchmarks, iPhone 5 Outsells 'Smarter' Phones, iPad First in Satisfaction, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.09.25. Also Lightning adapters a jackpot for Apple, EarPods and Kindle Fire HD teardowns, A6 chip speculation, and more.
- Microsoft Office for Mac Updated for Retina Display, Secondary Mobile Displays, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.09.21. Also small tablets could help notebook comeback, Monster Digital's fast new SSDs, Air Display turns PC into a second display, and more.
- Apple Most Valuable Brand, OS X 10.8.2 Update, Launchpad Manager, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.09.21. Also Google Docs moves to Google Drive, OS X Lion gets Gatekeeper, Snow Leopard Security Update, and more.
- iPhone OS 3: Let's Build an App List, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.09.21. Although Apple now ignores the first two iPhones, they remain capable devices, but finding apps for them is difficult.
- iOS 6 Makes iPhone 3GS Feel Like a New Phone, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.09.20. Although the iPhone 3GS was introduced in 2009, iOS 6 makes it feel like a newer, faster phone.
- iOS 6 Compatibility Chart, 2012.09.20. Not all iDevices support all the features available in iOS 6. We break them down for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users.
- Tough Choices: Droid or iPhone?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.09.19. It doesn't take a genius to recognize that Android is a real alternative to iPhone, but is it settling for second best?
- Apple's iPhone 5 Event, Apple Top in Smartphone Satisfaction, Quad Screen Browser, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.09.17. Also where to sell your old iPhone, Solar iPad Keyboard Folio, cases and accessories for iPhone 5, and more.
- iPad More Useful than Mac?, Power Sipping Haswell Processors to Fuel Mobile Innovation, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.09.14. Also 13" Retina MacBook Pro and new iMac in supply chain, and 10 Gigabit and eSATA Thunderbolt adapters from Sonnet.
- Mac Fading Away?, Linux Programmer Loves OS X, Disabling Java Your Best Bet, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.09.14. Also Apple's "real world" software interface creating dissension within Apple, and Mountain Lion's hidden wallpapers.
- No PowerPC Support for iPhone 5, Ripping Video on PowerPC, and More Vintage Mac News, Vintage Mac News, 2012.09.14. Also another Flash alternative for PowerPC Macs, and Apple ends Software Update support for OS X 10.3 and earlier.
- iPhone Feature Comparison, 2012.09.12. Chart compares all five iPhone models from the first one through the new iPhone 5.
- iPhone 5/iOS 6 Special Edition, iOS News Review, 2012.09.12. Apple introduces the high definition iPhone 5 and iOS 6. Also iTunes, iPod nano, and iPod touch updates.
- TenFourKit Brings Updated WebKit to Tiger, TenFourFox Updated, and More Vintage Mac News, Vintage Mac News, 2012.09.10. Also Shiira browser still runs nicely on Tiger Macs, playing Flash 11 content on PowerPC Macs, and installing Leopard on unsupported Macs.
- 9-pin Dock Will Kill Low Cost Audio Docks, iOS Generates 2/3 of Mobile Web Traffic, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.09.07. Also don't use iPhone as your only camera, 30% of iPad owners would prefer a smaller model, iPhone now one-third of US smartphone market, and more.
- Living without a DVD Drive, WD Portable Drives Go USB 3, Superfast Velociraptor Duo Drive, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.09.07. Also iPad cannibalizing PC market, 13" Retina MacBook Pro rumored at $1,299, Lenovo's new thin and light laptops, and more.
- Time to Ditch Java?, Computers vs. Dementia, Half of Americans Stressed by Computers, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.09.07. Also Mountain Lion passes 10% mark among Mac users, Java updates for OS X 10.6 and newer, free Bible Buddy software, and more.
- $90 USB 2.0 Blu-ray Drive Also Works Inside a Mac mini, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.09.05. The Blu-ray drive inside this USB 2.0 enclosure transplants easily into a pre-2009 Core 2 Duo Mac mini, where it works like a charm.
- Upgrading to a Solid State Drive Rejuvenates My 4-Year-Old MacBook, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.09.04. Booting the MacBook and launching apps is 4x to 10x as fast with the SSD as with its old 512 GB hard drive.
- iPad May Disrupt Sleep Patterns, Stay Connected in Severe Weather, iPhone Rumor Roundup, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.08.31. Also who inherits your iTunes library?, replace your own iPhone 4 battery, iPad mini expected in October, iTypewriter retro iPad keyboard, and more.
- Is Apple Green Enough?, Why Tablets Will Never Completely Replace PCs, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.08.31. Also a love/hate relationship with Apple, Desktop Chair stand for laptops and tablets, displays for 13" Retina MacBook Pro in production, and more.
- Jobs' Love of Simplicity Launched a Design Revolution, Windows 8 'Worst Computing Experience', and More, Mac News Review, 2012.08.31. Also positive tech service improves Apple user loyalty, Java exploit unlikely to impact Macs, free apps, and more.
- Images in Mac SE ROMs, Sawtooth Best Mac Ever, Video on G3 Macs, and More Vintage Mac News, Vintage Mac News, 2012.08.31. Also browser projects for PPC Leopard, stop spinning beachballs, Open Sonic comes to PPC Macs, and more.
- Apple's G5 iMac: Wonderful in White, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.08.31. The iMac G5 introduced a bold new all-in-one design along with G5 processing power.
- 2004: The First G5 iMacs, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.08.31. It was a pleasant surprise when Apple redesigned the iMac around the fast, efficient, hot running G5 CPU.
- 1999: The First G4 Power Macs, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.08.31. Thanks to the AltiVec vector processor, the G4 was a big step up in processing power from the G3.
- Why Copy When You Can Innovate?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.08.30. Trade dress laws protect color schemes, shapes, and smartphone design. Samsung should have known that.
- Is There Such a Thing as Ethical Technology?, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.08.30. As it has grown, Apple has become a focus for the ethical technology movement, which looks at green energy, labor practices, recyclable and nontoxic materials, and more.
- Copycat Samsung Should Have Known Better, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.08.30. Apple has a reputation for litigation, so Samsung should have known better than to copy the iPad.
- The Best of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, 2012.08.29. Where to buy Tiger, installation tips, user tips, and browsing options for OS X 10.4 on PowerPC Macs.
- Google Nexus 7 Tablet More Than a Match for Larger iPad, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.08.29. At half the price and with half the footprint of the iPad 2, the quad-core Nexus 7 includes a higher resolution screen.
- iPad mini: Apple's 80% Solution, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.08.28. With a display just 20% smaller than today's iPad, the 8" iPad mini is going to crush top-end Android tablets.
- OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard at 3: The Best Classic Version of OS X?, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.08.28. Just three years ago, OS X left PowerPC Macs behind but still ran PowerPC software. A year later, OS X got iOSiffied, making OS X 10.6 a last, best option for many.
- Can Apple TV Replace Your Cable or Satellite Service?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.08.28. Dish Network, DirecTV, and cable are expensive. Apple TV, an antenna, and your internet connection might save you money.
- Xbox 360 and PS3: A PowerPC G5 Saga, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.08.27. Oddly, as Apple was leaving PowerPC behind, Sony and Microsoft were preparing to adopt IBM's G5 technology for their next generation gaming consoles.
- $148 iPhone 4S at Walmart, Blogger Goes Mostly iPad, iPad mini Will Blow Away Nexus 7, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.08.27. Also Microsoft Office Web apps get touch support, iPad battery care tips, iPad mini may already be in production, Windows 8 painful to swallow, cross-platform Maxthon browser comes to iPhone, and more.
- OS X 10.8.1 Fixes Battery Life Issues?, Some Users See Retina MacBook Pro Interface Lag, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.08.24. Also Apple's sealed Macs mean costly tradeoffs, Cloud spells grim outlook for hard drive makers, iFixit tears down Asus Zenbook, and more.
- Mountain Lion 10.8.1 Update, Why OS X Is Best for Writers, Free Clipboard Manager, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.08.24. Also Mountain Lion gripes, Logitech's washable keyboard, Mac Blu-ray Player updated for Mountain Lion, and more.
- Windows 95: Big Step Forward or Blatant Mac Ripoff?, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.08.24. Released 17 years ago, Windows 95 was a huge step forward for Microsoft and became real competition for the Mac.
- Windows 95: One of the Greatest Operating Systems Ever?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.08.24. "Windows 95 was a massive leap forward in terms of technology and usability."
- Now That All the Smoke Has Cleared, Windows 95 Actually Looks Pretty Good, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.08.24. Looking back at Windows 95 a month after its release.
- Thank You, Low End Mac Supporters!, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.08.23. A big Thank You to everyone who has helped us out this month.
- Fuzzy Retina Fonts: How Bad Are They?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.08.23. The Retina Display MacBook Pro had a gorgeous screen, except that a lot of third-party apps look fuzzy.
- How to Install and Configure MySQL in Mountain Lion, Leaman Crews, Plays Well with Others, 2012.08.22. MySQL doesn't come with OS X, but it's free, easy to install, and very powerful.
- Apple Passes One-Year High in Tablet Market, Never Text and Drive, Coming Windows Tablets, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.08.20. Also how iPhone value drops with new models, blogging on an iPad, MessageEase speedy soft keyboard, PhoneClean app boosts iDevice speed, and more.
- Microsoft Plans No Fix for Blurry Office on Retina MacBook, 480 GB SSD for Retina MacBook, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.08.17. Also Swedish website finds Apple community gullible, Geekench leaks 13" MacBook Pro details, use your iPhone to control your Mac, and more.
- Most Loyal Apple Fans Now Aged 35+, DVD and Blu-ray Movie Rentals Top Streaming, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.08.17. Also Apple offers $100 gift card to college students buying a Mac, HyperCard turns 25, Consumer Reports finds Macs among most reliable desktops, and more.
- How Does Apple Maintain Laser Focus with 40+ Products?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.08.15. The list of Apple products goes way beyond Macs, iDevices, operating systems, and peripherals.
- 10 Years Ago: The Last Power Mac to Boot OS 9, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.08.10. The Mirrored Drive Door Power Mac G4 without FireWire 800 was the last capable of booting into Mac OS 9, and it remains useful today.
- iPad Drives Tablet Market Growth, Microsoft Surface vs. Others, USB Hub/Card Reader for iPad, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.08.10. Also what consumers look for in a tablet, why iPad magazines are a flop, more on the Nexus 7, Stump Stand for iPad and iPhone, and more.
- iFixit Repair Guides for Retina MacBook Pro, Lenovo's 3 Pound ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.08.10. Also Apple memo says Retina MacBook Pro battery not replaceable, Thunderbolt-to-FireWire adapter only works one way, SLAPPA laptop backpack sale, and more.
- How to Use Substitition in Mountain Lion, Wozniak Sees Dark Side of the Cloud, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.08.10. Also restoring traditional Exposé behavior in Mountain Lion, new titles from Wiley and Sons, Carbon Copy Cloner updated, and more.
- How to Enable PHP in Mountain Lion, Leaman Crews, Plays Well with Others, 2012.08.08. How to enable the PHP scripting language on your Mac running OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
- Mountain Lion Makes Your Mac a Bit More Like an iPad, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.08.08. The latest version of Mac OS X continues the trend begun with Lion of making Macs work more like iPads and iPhones.
- Macs in Space: Curiosity Rover Based on G3 Processor, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 2012.08.07. When choosing a CPU for space missions, NASA looks for reliability above all else - and NASA chose a PowerPC G3 as the brains of the Curiosity rover.
- Restore Web Sharing in Mountain Lion, Leaman Crews, Welcome to Macintosh, 2012.08.06. Web Sharing isn't missing in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion - just the checkbox to enable it is gone.
- 1997: Microsoft Saves Apple, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.08.06. Desperately hurting financially, Apple was rescued by Microsoft's $150 million investment.
- Apple #1 PC Maker with iPad, Android Drops to 56% in US, Why Rush Limbaugh Loves Apple Products, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.08.03. Also iPad infographic, more Nexus 7 raves, miGlass are frames for iPads, iPad-friendly USB splitter, and more.
- New Configurations for Entry-Level Retina MacBook Pro, Mountain Lion Cuts Battery Life, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.08.03. Also SMC updates for Mid 2011 and Mid 2012 MacBook Air, Crucial's lower-cost SSDs, portable USB powered display, new mice and keyboards from Microsoft, and more.
- Mountain Lion a Roaring Success, Mac's Golden Age Ending?, Windows 8 a Catastrophe, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.08.03. Also Save As... returns in Mountain Lion, Apple's goal is not making money, the PC is not dead, PCIe expansion chassis for Thunderbolt Macs, and more.
- Low End Mac Needs Your Help, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.08.02. The sluggish economy impacts all of us, and Low End Mac is really hurting this summer. Can you help?
- Low End Mac Needs a Content Management System, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.08.02. Low End Mac needs more automation to reach its potential. We want to use a content management system, but we need some help.
- The Rapid Rise of OS X Mountain Lion, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.08.01. In just a few days, Mountain Lion passed Snow Leopard on its way to displacing Lion as the king of the OS X jungle.
- MorphOS: Amiga Operating System Meets PowerPC Macs, Sebastian Patting, Edelweiss, 2012.07.31. The Amiga disappeared in 1997, but Amiga lovers have worked to recreate the experience on PowerPC Macs.
- Is There a Cure for a Smelly Mac?, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2012.07.30. For those suffering from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, gases let of by a new computer can be no end of trouble.
- Which Macs Might OS X 10.9 Leave Behind?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.07.30. Recent versions of OS X have really raised the bar on hardware. What if Apple decides it doesn't need to do that next time?
- In Praise of Optical Viewfinders, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.07.30. Although modern digital cameras have digital viewscreens, there's something to be said for the traditional viewfinder.
- iPad 68% of Tablet Market, Nexus 7 Gets Lots of Love, IKEA Catalog for iOS, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.07.27. Also Nexus 7 more rugged than New iPad, huge advance demand for iPhone 5, vintage magazines come to iPad, and more.
- Apple Hires AMD Chip Engineer, 100W USB Coming, SSDs for 2012 MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.07.27. Also Retina 13" MacBook Air predicted for September, Mac Pro GPUs still outpeform Retina MacBook Pro, and more.
- OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Ships and Reviewed, New Mac OS X/Crisis Trojan Found, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.07.27. Also make your own Mountain Lion install drive, OS X 10.7 Lion gone from App Store, Google acquires Sparrow, and more.
- How We Choose and Use Cloud Storage Options, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.07.27. Low End Mac's staff shares which cloud storage options they use and how they use them.
- Is a 12" PowerBook G4 from 2005 Still Useful?, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.07.26. Seven years on, does a 12" 1.5 GHz PowerBook G4 have the power to remain a useful tool in one's computing arsenal?
- 2005 iBook G4: Going Out with a Technological Bang, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.07.26. The last generation iBook G4 had several technologies absent in earlier versions, giving it strong value even today.
- First Impressions of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.07.26. Installation took 45 minutes, all apps that ran in Lion run well, and everything seems a little faster.
- Mac OS 8: Short of a Revolution but Still a Step Forward, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.07.26. More than anything, Mac OS 8 felt like Apple catching up to Microsoft's Windows 95.
- My Experiences with Efficient Mac OS 8, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.07.26. Especially for vintage Macs with limited memory, Mac OS 8 will be far less sluggish than Mac OS 9.
- Lines in the Sand: A Brief History of the Classic Mac OS, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.07.26. 'You could say that with each major OS version since System 6, Apple draws a line in the sand that some models cannot cross.'
- Competition Heating Up in the Tablet Market, Alan Zisman, Mac 2 Windows, 2012.07.25. HP and RIM tried to take on the iPad and failed. Now Microsoft and Google are stepping up to the plate.
- Software Update Broke My Hackintosh, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.07.24. Letting Software Update do automatic installs can break your Hackintosh. Frank Fox shares how he fixed his.
- Mac Blu-ray Player Lets Macs Display Blu-ray Movies, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.07.24. Dan Bashur reviews the only software designed to let you watch Blu-ray movies on Macs
- The Clamshell iBook: Beautiful but Lacking, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.07.23. Apple's first consumer laptop was rugged and good looking, but it fell short in specs and ports.
- Steve Jobs vs. iPad Mini Rumors, iPhone Case with Stun Gun, Scan and Print Apps, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.07.20. Also growing demand for smaller tablets, iPhone cases that look like a camera or hard drive, precision stylus, and more.
- How Did Retina MacBook Pro Get EPEAT Gold?, Set Up a $300 Beater Mac Notebook, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.07.20. Also tips on buying a used MacBook, all Mid 2012 MacBooks models reviewed, Pixelmator 2.1 adding Retina support, and more.
- Microsoft's First Quarterly Loss Ever, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Coming July 25?, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.07.20. Also EPEAT welcomes Apple back, Apple could have made Forrest Gump a billionaire, Mac App Store for people 'afraid of computers', and more.
- How to Recover from a Beige G3 Startup Error, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2012.07.19. If you're not careful, installing OS X 10.2 Jaguar can create an unbootable Beige Power Mac G3. How to fix it - and how to avoid the problem.
- Optimizing PowerBook G4 Performance, TenFourFox May Run Faster with NoScript, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2012.07.18. Also pros and cons of Linux on G3 PowerBooks and iPhoto 11 no longer updating in Snow Leopard.
- Preparing Your Mac for the Worst, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.07.18. Hard drives crash, laptops get dropped or stolen - are you prepared to recover from a disaster like that?
- No Office 2013 for Mac? Don't Panic, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.07.18. Based on some headlines, you'd think Microsoft was sticking it to Mac users by making Office 2013 Windows only.
- Woz Says Surface Like Something Jobs Would Design, Nexus 7 the iPad's Chief Competitor, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.07.13. Also why smaller tablets will dominate, poor reviews of Touchfire keyboard, $150 edifi "Christian" tablet launched, and more.
- Upgrade MacBook Pro or Buy New?, 5 MP Video Conferencing on Retina MacBook Pro, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.07.13. Also Retina MacBook Pro benchmarked with Aperture and Motion, Dell developing Linux laptop, Apple's FireWire-Thunderbolt adapter, and more.
- List of Macs Officially Supported by Mountain Lion, Apple Withdraws from EPEAT, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.07.13. Are Power Macs energy hogs?, Chrome dropping OS X Leopard , Logitech Control Center drops PowerPC and Leopard, and more.
- Burn: A Free Alternative to Toast, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.07.12. It's not as sophisticated as Roxio Toast, but Burn does a great job burning data, music, and video discs - and it's free.
- Blu-ray No Longer a 'Bag of Hurt' for Macs, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.07.10. Dan Bashur looks at the first internal Blu-ray drive for the MacBook Pro and likes what he finds.
- Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu 12.04 on a 2005 ThinkPad, Austin Leeds, Low End PC, 2012.07.09. Windows eats up more memory and has more consistent frame rates, while free Ubuntu is less memory hungry and easy to use.
- iPad 2 Stealing New iPad Sales?, iPhone Nearly One-Third of Smartphone Market, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.07.09. Also Bill Gates says Apple may need a Surface-like device, top 5 uses of tablets, Windows RT to displace Windows NT, and more.
- Life After PCs, Retina MacBook Has Better Color, $42 Portable USB Blu-ray Player, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.07.06. Also Ultrabooks creating growth of higher price point notebooks, Lounge-Book laptop stands, security lock for Retina MacBook Pro, and more.
- Chrome or IE #1 Browser?, Will Kinect Leap Obsolete Mouse, Free Menubar Calendar, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.07.06. Dualing sources disagree on top 3 browser spots, Mac users spend more on long term care insurance, and more.
- The Lion Sleeps (on My MacBook) Tonight, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.07.05. Starting with a full backup, a Time Machine Backup, and an OS X 10.7 thumb drive, John Hatchett moved to Lion.
- Is Tech Really Racist?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.07.05. The folks at Online IT Degree claim that tech 'seems to be' racist. Do their arguments hold water?
- MobileMe: The Unappreciated Super Cloud That Changed the World, Chris Carson, Building Bridges, 2012.07.03. Plagued with problems at its birth, MobileMe helped paved the way for today's many cloud services and today's iCloud.
- Everybody Get Skinny!, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.07.03. The iPad is thin and light. So is the Retina MacBook Pro, which is almost unupgradable. Time to go back to a Power Mac?
- Mac OS X: Major and Minor Versions, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.07.03. Some versions of OS X make a lot of significant changes, while others are mostly tweaks to improve on the previous version.
- iPhones Earn Apple $150bn, Microsoft Surface vs. iPad, New Dock Connector Rumored, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.07.02. Also iOS devices popular in Iran despite sanctions, iPad cheap to charge, Google's 7" Nexus tablet, 2 new iOS text editors, and more.
- Do Unfixable Computers Threaten the Planet?, Retina MacBook Pro 'Best Mac Ever', and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.07.02. Also Apple posts Retina Display FAQ, free utility to access hidden Retina Display resolutions, Doxio Go mobile scanner, 960 GB SSD from OWC, and more.
- iPhone and iOS: The First 5 Years, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.06.29. Five years ago, Apple's first smartphone came to market. Even at $599, people lined up for it.
- Always On Scroll Bars in Lion, 'New' Mac Pro Same as the Old Mac Pro, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.06.29. Run Classic Mac software with SheepShaver, Kensington security products for iMacs, iAntivirus updated, and more.
- Dollar for Dollar, No One Updates You Like Apple, Chris Carson, Building Bridges, 2012.06.28. Although it's frustrating that the 2010 iPad will soon be left behind by iOS 6, the cost of Apple gear over its life is lower than ever.
- Pismos Back from the Brink for a While Longer, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2012.06.27. Other browser options for the Pismos that no longer like running TenFourFox.
- The First Generation iPad Blues, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.06.27. The original iPad has been a great tool, but to use AirPlay or iOS 6, it has to be replaced.
- Microsoft's Windows 8 Tablet Strategy May Lead to Massive Buyer Confusion, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.06.26. By offering different types of tablets running different versions of Windows 8, Microsoft may create a lot of confusion.
- A Smaller Dock Connector for iDevices? Bring It On!, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.06.26. The 30-pin dock connector was designed for USB 2 and FireWire; we need one designed for USB 3 and Thunderbolt.
- Bike Across the Country While in Your Basement, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 2012.06.25. By linking your exercise bike to a PC running Google Maps Street View, you can virtually bike across the country.
- I Hate It When Apple's Marketing Mavens Are Right, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.06.25. After years and years as a PowerBook and MacBook user, John Hatchett finds himself turning more and more to the iPad, although printing frustrates him.
- The G5 Legacy: Looking Back from 9 Years On, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.06.22. The first G5 Mac, the Power Mac G5, was introduced 9 years ago. It ran hot but was also a real powerhouse.
- Microsoft Surface Tablets for Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 Introduced, Surface vs. iPad, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.06.22. Also free Carat app finds battery hog apps, FileMaker ships Bento 4 for iPad, waterproof iPad case, new Kensington iPad accessories, and more.
- Retina MacBook Pro Runs 3 Displays, 15" MacBook Pro Teardown, 13" MacBook Pro Benchmarks, More, The 'Book Review, 2012.06.22. Also 13" MacBook Pro vs. Air, 13" Retina MacBook Pro rumors, Thunderbolt Software Update, and more.
- SandDisk's Fast New USB 3 Flash Drives, Pixelmator and CameraBag Apps Updated, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.06.22. Fast, thin, high-capacity USB 3 flash drives from SanDisk, updates to Pixelmator and CameraBag image editing apps, and free MachineProfile utility at App Store.
- My Experiences with the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e, Alex Barnes, Low End PC, 2012.06.22. When his 13" MacBook Pro died, Alex Barnes replaced it with a $400 ThinkPad, which he says is no slouch.
- End of the Road in Sight for OS X Tiger and My Pismo PowerBooks, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2012.06.21. The 12-year-old PowerBooks and 7-year-old operating system are falling too far behind in browser support.
- SSD in 2012 MacBook Air Over Twice as Fast as Last Year's, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.06.20. The Cult of Mac headline reads 'The SSD in the New MacBook Air Is 217% Faster than Before', but it undersells performance.
- Microsoft Surface Destined to Be a Best Seller, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.06.19. Although Microsoft says its Surface is going to take on the iPad, in reality it will displace netbooks, small notebooks and Ultrabooks, and home PCs.
- Will Microsoft Shoot Itself in the Foot with Its Own Brand of Tablet?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.06.18. Rumor has it Microsoft will unveil its own tablet to take on the iPad - but not without offending every Windows licensee worldwide.
- Keep Your PC Cool by Replacing Its Thermal Compound, Austin Leeds, Low End PC, 2012.06.15. Over time, thermal paste dries out and becomes less effective. Replacing it keeps you computer cool, thus increasing its life.
- iOS 6 Coming This Fall to iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, and Newer; iPad 2 Is New iPad's Main Competitor; and More, iOS News Review, 2012.06.15. Also automakers partner with Apple on 'Eyes Free' Siri support, smartphone vs. phablet, blue LED dock cable for iDevices, and more.
- Apple Intros MacBook Pro with Retina Display, Updated MacBook Air and Pro Models, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.06.15. Also new MacBook teardowns, 17" MacBook Pro discontinued, Apple's MagSafe to MagSafe 2 converter, and more.
- Mountain Lion in July for $20, Save As... Sort of Returns, Mac Pro Not Really Updated, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.06.15. Also new Mac Pro promised for 2013, xMac mini Server rack enclosure ships, Flash adds background updates, what happens during permissions repair, and more.
- Port Wars: Thunderbolt vs. USB 3, PCIe Cable, and FireWire, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2012.06.14. Thunderbolt is very fast, USB 3 half as fast, FireWire is on the ropes, and PCIe Cable could blow away Thunderbolt.
- What iOS 6 Means to iPhone 3GS Owners, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.06.13. The iPhone 3GS is 3 years old, and it will be able to run iOS 6 when it arrives later this year.
- On the Road Again: Ways to Keep Your Business Working While You're Wayward and Wireless, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.06.13. 'The holy grail of mobile technology is to be always connected with good bandwidth and devices that let us do what we want.'
- No New MacBook for Me at WWDC, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.06.12. The Late 2008 MacBook continues to do the job, and no affordable replacement is worth the price.
- The Retina MacBook Pro Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.06.12. The 2012 MacBook Pro with Retina Display has an amazing screen, but how much will graphical performance suffer?
- The Mid 2012 MacBook Pro Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.06.12. The 2012 MacBook Pro has some real improvements (especially USB 3), but what about close-out prices on last year's model?
- The Mid 2012 MacBook Air Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.06.12. The 2012 MacBook Air has some real improvements (especially USB 3), but what about close-out prices on last year's model?
- 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display, 2012.06.11. Thinner version of 15" MacBook Pro with double-resolution Retina Display, SSD instead of hard drive, and no internal SuperDrive.
- 15" Mid 2012 MacBook Pro, 2012.06.11. Faster Ivy Bridge CPUs, improved graphics, USB 3, FaceTime HD, and no change in price.
- 13" Mid 2012 MacBook Pro, 2012.06.11. Faster Ivy Bridge CPUs, improved graphics, USB 3, FaceTime HD, and no change in price.
- Best Guesses About the New Macs at WWDC, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.06.11. Rumor has it almost every Mac will be updated at WWDC. Our guesses at some of the changes.
- iPad Rules While Kindle Fire Fizzles, Apple on iOS Security, Flexible Corning Willow Glass, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.06.08. Also how to replace your laptop with an iPad, iPad case raises money for clean water, cases for New iPad and iPad 2, and more.
- Double-Res Retina Display a Bad Idea, New Low Power Ivy Bridge CPUs for MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.06.08. Also solving MagSafe problems, Ultrabook death spiral begins, first Thunderbolt/USB 3 hard drive, two Thunderbolt docks, and more.
- New Macs (Including Mac Pro) Expected at WWDC, Pros and Cons of Sandboxing, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.06.08. New Mac hardware and peripherals expected at next week's Worldwide Developer Conference, sandboxing limitations, and 5 free QuickTime alternatives.
- Apple and Google: Is Breaking Up Hard to Do?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.06.07. Once partners against Microsoft with their complementary services, Apple and Google are now direct competitors in the mobile space.
- Low End Mac and Mission: Small Business, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.06.05. Low End Mac has applied for a small business grant. Learn how it could help solidify our future.
- iPad Replaces PC for Some, Apple #1 Mobile Device Maker, iGifts for Dads and Grads, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.06.01. Also Retina Display holding back iPad graphics?, iPad used in NASCAR pit row reporting, Cortex Camera improves low light photos, and more.
- Rescuing a Dead iBook, Retina Macs Expected This Month, Ultrabooks Replacing Netbooks, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.06.01. Also Apple's success threatens hard drive and PC makers, Toshiba to launch hybrid drive in September, har drive density to double by 2016, and more.
- Apple's 'Crystal Prison' Pros and Cons, Mac Malware Safety, MailForge 3 Released, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.06.01. Also sandboxing a disservice to Apple, developers, and Mac users; Mac Pro petition on Facebook; Logitech Solar Keyboard for Mac, iPad, and iPhone; and more.
- The Macintosh Clone Era, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.05.30. From early 1995 to May 1998, Apple licensed Mac clones - and nearly killed the company.
- How to Change DNS Servers, Improved Google Search App, 3 Free Photo Apps, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.05.29. Also superiority of Apple's iPhone charger, 10 battery for iPad, Kodak All-in-One printer with iPad HD support, and more.
- MacBook Pro Price Cuts Portend New Models?, Retina Display MacBooks Expected to Cost More, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.05.29. Also Retina resolution may be underwhelming, Sonnett's Thunderbolt-to-ExpressCard adapter reviewed, and more.
- Jobs Wanted an iCar, Why OS X Is Growing More Like iOS, iMac Memory Upgrades, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.05.29. Also 'nanny computing' is the future of OS X, Getting Ready for Mountain Lion ebook, three free OS X utilities, and more.
- Lion and the End of Bootable OS X Installers, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.05.23. Mac OS X Lion is only available as an upgrade from Snow Leopard. Is this the end of bootable installers from Apple?
- iPhone 3D: Stereo Photography and 3D Movies for the Rest of Us, Anne Onymus, The Rumor Mill, 2012.05.22. Until now, stereo photography and 3D movies required expensive dedicated equipment. With the iPhone 3D, Apple will make it available to the masses.
- Mac Pro on the Way Out or Changing with the Times?, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.05.22. No other desktop Mac offers a wide range of expansion options, but is that enough reason for Apple to keep the behemoth powerhouse Mac Pro around?
- iPad 2 'Feels Like an Upgrade' from New iPad, Samsung Tops Apple in Smartphone Market, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.05.21. Also Apple to maintain tablet dominance, working in portrait mode, Wozniak would like to see end of walled garden, and more.
- MacBook Airs Top Ultrabooks, Boost MacBook Performance, MacBook Pro Update in June?, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.05.21. Also Retina displays available now but costly, USB 3 expected in next MacBook rev, hybrid drives an affordable alternative to SSDs, and more.
- Flashback Removal Update for OS X 10.5 Leopard, Dropbox Pick of the Cloud Litter, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.05.18. Also Kodak Hero supports wireless printing from anywhere, WinOnX lets you run Windows apps on Macs, and free Mac Malware Remover.
- The MacBook Legacy: 2006 to 2011, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.05.16. Apple's original consumer Intel-based notebook, the MacBook filled an important niche until it was phased out in 2011.
- 17" MacBook Pro on the Way Out or Changing with the Times?, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.05.15. No other MacBook rivals its expansion options, but is that enough reason for Apple to keep the largest MacBook Pro around?
- 3 Ways to Use Microsoft Office on Your iPad, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.05.14. You can't run Microsoft Office natively on the iPad, but one of these workarounds may do the job for you.
- Swapless: Disabling Virtual Memory in Ubuntu, Austin Leeds, Low End PC, 2012.05.14. A slow hard drive slows virtual memory, and virtual memory can reduce the life of flash memory, so you may want to turn it off.
- New iPad Design Apple's Second Choice?, Updated iPad 2 Improves Battery Life, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.05.11. Also hack improves iPad editing, Netgear Genie printing app, dual tip iPad stylus, recycled iPhone 4/4S case, and more.
- Tablets Out to Kill Laptops, New iPad vs. MacBook Air, $799 MacBook Air This Fall?, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.05.11. Also should Apple discontinue the 17" MacBook Air?, 2012 MacBook Pro may include SSD and bigger batteries, and more.
- Safari 5.1.7 and OS X 10.7.4, How Flashback Works, Free Lion Boot Disk Tool, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.05.11. Also Chrome passes Firefox for #2 spot, use Android with your Mac, Amazon and Microsoft cloud services for Macs, and more.
- Apple May No Longer Support Your Older Mac, but Microsoft Will, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.05.11. Believe it or not, Windows 7 and 8 can run nicely on Macs than can't run OS X 10.7 or 10.8 at all.
- Good Idea/Bad Idea Gets on the Bus, Dan Knight, Low End PC, 2002.11.15. Good idea: An industry standard bus. Bad idea: A bus nobody else uses.
- Good Idea/Bad Idea Looks at Disk Format Confusion, Dan Knight, Low End PC, 2002.11.21. Good idea: Increased capacity for removable media. Bad idea: Too many formats to pick from.
- Good Idea/Bad Idea Looks at Operating Systems, Dan Knight, Low End PC, 2002.11.27. Good idea: Giving consumers a choice in operating systems. Bad idea: Competing with Microsoft.
- Tying up Loose Ends on Bitty Boxen, Buttercup, and the State of Tech, Michelle Klein-Hass, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2002.12.02. Mandrake Linux rocks, Buttercup gets a new motherboard, and the sorry state of the tech sector today.
- Why We Need Anti-Spam Legislation, Dan Knight, Low End PC, 2003.01.02. Unlike rain, sending spam is a human behavior which can and should be covered by law.
- Deliver Us From Evil: Thoughts on Computer Self Defense, Dan Knight, Low End PC, 2003.01.16. Should you have the right to take active steps to stop a computerized attack on your computer system?
- Value and Cost: With a PC, You Get What You Pay For, Katherine Keller, Low End PC, 2003.02.26. With the right choices, your PC can be easy to upgrade and avoid becoming a doorstop.
- Personal Computer History: The First 25 Years, Dan Knight, Low End PC, 2001.09.15. Personal computer history doesn't begin with IBM or Microsoft, although Microsoft was an early participant in the fledgling PC industry.
- ThinkPad X41 Revived, Austin Leeds, Low End PC, 2012.05.09. The ThinkPad X41 converts from a laptop to a tablet. More memory and Compact Flash gave this one a new lease on life.
- Windowed Multitasking for iPad, Puffin iOS Web Browser Supports Flash, iOS 5.1 Jailbreak, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.05.04. Also iPad and iPhone replacing iPod as family's first Apple device, magnetic iPad stand, LifeProof iPhone 4/4S case, and more.
- Apple Loves to Release New Notebooks in May, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.05.04. New MacBook Pros may be just around the corner, and Apple has a long history of introducing new 'Books in May.
- All Quad-Core MacBook Pros Possible, Apple Tries to Patent MacBook Air's Wedge Design, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.05.04. Also world's thinnest external SuperDrive from Samsung, AOC's 22" USB powered display, and more.
- HP Overtakes Apple in PC Market, iPad May Save Desktops, New Mac Pro Could Come Soon, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.05.04. Also OWC kit adds second hard drive or SSD to 2011 Mac mini, Elgato's Thunderbolt cable now shipping, and more.
- 1998: The iMac Saves Apple, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.05.04. Its specs were pedestrian, but the color, lack of standard Mac ports, and missing floppy drew a lot of attention.
- Apple Should Make Older Mac OS Versions Free, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.05.03. It can cost more for a copy of the Mac OS than you paid for an old Mac you want to put it on.
- Mac (In)security, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.05.02. Two-thirds of Flashback infections are for OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Why? And how can we make Macs more secure?
- £1 Signalex USB Notebook Cooler: Cheap but Effective, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.05.02. Purchased from a local Poundland store for £1, the Signalex USB Notebook Cooler works well with 13" and smaller notebooks.
- Adobe CS6: Why Buy When You Can Rent?, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.05.01. Adobe hopes its software users will switch to its $50/month Creative Cloud service rather than buy its software outright.
- 2001: Apple Introduces the Dual USB 'IceBook' iBook G3, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.05.01. Although only a bit faster than the 466 MHz clamshell iBook, the new model added a second USB port, a higher resolution screen, and was much sleeker.
- iPad Dilemma: New iPad or Stick with the Old?, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.04.30. Compared with the original iPad, the New iPad has more power, a better screen, and a better camera, but does that really matter?
- Apple's New iPad Blunder, Brydge Makes iPad a Real Laptop, iHome's iPad Workstation, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.04.27. Also why one tablet user plans to go Windows 8, two new iPad stands, Ferrari chairman meets with Apple CEO, and more.
- Linux Creator Loves MacBook Air, Ivy Bridge MacBook Update Expectations, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.04.27. Also 17" MacBook Pro approaching its end?, ultrathin value notebooks could undermine Intel's Ultrabook plans, and more.
- Apple's Record 2nd Quarter, Free Snow Leopard for MobileMe Users, iCloud Alternatives, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.04.27. Also Microsoft and Google cloud drives support Mac users, hyperspeed Accelsior SSD on PCI Express tested in Mac Pro, and more.
- Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Perhaps the Best Version Ever, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.04.27. In many ways, OS X 10.4 Tiger was Apple's best yet, supporting a wide range of hardware and software.
- iPhone 3GS: S Definitely Stands for Speed, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.04.26. Not only is the iPhone 3GS faster than the 3G, it also holds a signal better.
- Earth Day and Low End Mac, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.04.23. We like to think of Low End Mac as the greenest Mac website. How can Mac users be more earth-friendly?
- iPhone 4 vs. first IBM PC, 3 Sizes for Toshiba Excite Tablet, New iPad Books, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.04.23. Also Retina bloat threatens 5 MB webpages, iPad mini rumored for Q3 release, new app, cases and accessories for New iPad, and more.
- Flashback Malware on the Ropes, Ivy Bridge CPUs Coming Monday?, Dropbox 'Good Enough', and More, Mac News Review, 2012.04.20. Also Firefox blocks Flashback on OS X 10.5, 12x Blu-ray tested in Mac Pro, Adobe Reader adds eSignature capability, and more.
- Ivy Bridge Laptops Coming Soon, Are Laptops Crap?, Do Tablets Doom Laptops?, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.04.20. Also Seagate bullish on hard drive future, price pressure pushing hybrid drives in Ultrabooks, Intel pushing 5mm thin hard drives, and more.
- Who Is the Ebook Villain, Apple or Amazon?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.04.19. Amazon.com wants the right to sell ebooks below cost. Apple wants publishers to guarantee it can retail ebooks at the same price.
- More Memory Means a Hotter Running MacBook, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.04.18. Although you might think that more RAM means less stress on the hard drive and thus less heat, the opposite is true.
- Is the End in Sight for Built-in Optical Drives?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.04.17. OS X 10.7 Lion and most Apple software no longer come on disc. Are optical drives approaching the end of their utility?
- Avoiding Lion, Apple Refurb Value, Why Millennials Might Be Avoiding Cars, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2012.04.17. Also browsers and writing tools for iPad users.
- Unicorns of Pismo Lore: 1 GHz G3 and 900 MHz G4 Upgrades, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.04.16. Although 550 MHz G4 Pismo upgrades are still available and 900 MHz G3 were rare, the holy grails of Pismo upgrades are PowerLogix 1 GHz G3 and 900 MHz G4 upgrades.
- Flashback Malware a Wakeup Call for Mac Users, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.04.16. The Flashback malware targets Mac users and has given Apple a black eye. What to do about it.
- How Much Longer Will Apple Support the iPhone 3GS?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.04.16. Although Apple is still selling the iPhone 3GS, its days may be numbered with a new iPhone and version of iOS approaching.
- New iPad WiFi Issues, Improved iPad 2 CPU, Apple Tops Brand Loyalty Survey, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.04.13. Also Windows Phone 'back in the race', case turns iPad 2 into MacBook Pro lookalike, iOS baseball simulator, and more.
- Slimmer MacBook Pro Anticipated, Intel Pushing Ultrabooks, Low Power 7mm WD Scorpio Drive, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.04.13. Also Intel pushing touchscreen Ultrabooks as alternatives to MacBook Air and iPad, $5 replacement MacBook keys, WaterField custom laptop sleeves, and more.
- Fighting Flashback Malware, 11 Reasons to Skip OS X Lion, Why Lion Calls for an SSD, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.04.13. Also Flashback infection rate reduced by half, Apple's belated Flashback solution, TextWrangler 4 released, new Text Tools utility, and more.
- Looking Back at the 1.25 GHz eMac, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.04.13. The third version of the eMac moved to USB 2.0, a faster memory bus, better graphics, and double the memory capacity.
- Ebook Antitrust: Is Apple or Amazon.com in the Wrong?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.04.10. The federal government has filed suit against Apple for ebook price fixing while Amazon.com is allowed to sell ebooks below cost.
- 5 Reasons the iPad Is Not Killing Off PCs, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.04.10. Apple designed the iPad to complement your computer, not replace it, which means the iPad has significant limitations.
- Could an Apple iCar Ignite Automotive Enthusiasm for Car-Indifferent Millennials?, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2012.04.10. Millennials seem far less interested in cars than prior generations. Could an Apple-themed car reverse that trend?
- 15 Years of Low End Mac: Looking Backward and Forward, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.04.09. Low End Mac started when Apple's future was uncertain and G3 Macs didn't even exist.
- Bridging Gaps with New Macs, Old Macs, and iDevices, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.04.06. Dan Bashur has found the ideal bridge Macs for newer and older technologies - a Power Mac G4, a MacBook Pro, and now an iPad.
- Low End Mac Is a Gold Mine for Anyone Using Older Macs, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2012.04.06. Ever since she stumbled across Low End Mac six years ago, Allison Payne has found it a gold mine of useful information on older Macs.
- Writing for Low End Mac Is a Great Way to Share New Discoveries About Old Macs, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2012.04.06. Steve Watkins has been writing for Low End Mac for over a decade and is still learning things about old Macs.
- Why I Write for Low End Mac, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.04.06. Low End Mac has been Simon Royal's constant source of Mac information since he discovered the site.
- Looking Back on 13 Years of Writing for Low End Mac, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2012.04.06. Charles Moore has been writing for Low End Mac since 1999 and seen a lot of changes - but not in the Low End Mac philosophy.
- iPad Home Button Unnecessary?, New iPad Tops Says Consumer Reports, Nat Geo Titanic App, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.04.05. Also 6 reasons to think twice about new iPad, Android holds majority of US smartphone market, 2 cool photo apps, Word-2-Text converter, and more.
- Use MacBook Air SuperDrive with Most Macs, New Ivy Bridge CPUs and MacBooks Soon, and More, The 'Book Beat, 2012.04.05. Also a DIY external MacBook battery, updated Ivy Bridge release schedule, USB device sharing over ethernet, and more.
- 600,000 Macs Infected by Flashback Trojan, Kutcher to Play Jobs in Biopic, Mac Java Updates, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.04.05. Also Apple wins American Brand Excellence Award, OWC wins Best Mac Peripheral Reseller award, ClamXav antivirus updated, and more.
- Griping About the New iPad, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.04.03. There are about a dozen common complaints about the new iPad. How many of them hold water?
- 32-bit Kernel Core 2 Duo Macs Can Run 64-bit OS X, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.04.03. Confusingly, some Macs that can't run a 64-bit kernel in OS X 10.6 can do so in OS X 10.7, raising hope for 10.8.
- How Secure Are Macs?, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.04.02. Researchers keep saying that Macs are insecure, but do you really need to run antivirus software?
- Sleep Your MacBook Faster, Tablets to Displace Laptops?, Mirror iDevice to Mac Screen, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.04.02. Also changing tablet market to blur line between tablets and laptops, Waterfield Designs homage to 'The Artist', and more.
- Half of US Homes Have Apple Products; New iPad Durability, Heat, and Battery Life; and More, iOS News Review, 2012.04.02. Also iPad 2 vs. new iPad, Logitech's AirPlay speaker, solar power for the iPad, lots of new iPad cases, and more.
- End of MobileMe Approaching, Beating Expensive Printer Ink, Commodore Amiga Mini Intro, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.03.30. Also a 'terrifying tren' at Apple, memory prices approaching rock bottom, ShareMouse software KVM for Macs and Windows, and more.
- My Experience with the Local Apple Store, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.03.29. The 3-year-old MacBook had some cracks. Would Apple really fix it for free?
- Miscellaneous Updates, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.03.27. Tips on troubleshooting, a memory surprise, replacing Home Page, accomodating Retina displays, RAM disks, and more.
- More Macs Left Behind by Developer Preview 2 of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.03.27. The latest Mountain Lion Developer Preview drops support for several Macs that could run the first Developer Preview.
- iFixit iPad Teardown, New iPad Warmer than Old, Use Your iPad as a Wireless Display, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.03.26. Also repairability of the new iPad, screen size matters for tablets and smart phones, app helps fight speeding tickets, and more.
- Thinner 15" MacBook Pro May Be in Production, Battery Status App on Sale, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.03.23. Also Seagate achieves 1 terabit per square inch hard drive storage, high-end Verix laptop ships with Linux, and Intel's Ultrabook temptations.
- Apple Adds Community Discussion, Apple Quality Slipping?, Photoshop CS6 Beta, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.03.23. Also addressing problems with the Lion recovery partition, Thunderbolt should become standard on PCs in 2013, and more.
- Looking Back on 11 Years of Mac OS X, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.03.23. Apple shipped Mac OS X 10.0 eleven years ago. It pointed to the future but wasn't quite ready for it.
- The Mac's Calculators: From Jobsian Simplicity to Eye Candy, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.03.21. From the purity of the original Mac calculator designed by Steve Jobs to today's overly designed Calculator app and widget.
- Pismo: The Next Generation, Part 1, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.03.20. Restoring a failing PowerBook G3 and finding a new purpose for it with the next generation of Mac users.
- Back to My Original iPhone, Thanks to Whited00r, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.03.20. After moving to an iPhone 3G and experiencing connection issues, Simon goes back to his original iPhone.
- Should I Run the Latest Version of Mac OS X or Not?, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.03.19. There are some good arguments for running the current version of OS X, but also some good ones for not doing so.
- New iPad Has 1 GB RAM and Is Mostly Battery, iPad 2 Breakage Statistics, New iPad Cases, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.03.19. Also Grandpa's iPad, the Windows 8 threat, new handsfree iPad stand, selling iPhoto for iOS, and more.
- RAM Disks Return, Stretch Battery Life, Muzetto Outback Bag for MacBooks and iPads, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.03.16. Also 15" MacBook Air rumored for April, Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook is no MacBook Air competitor, and two battery apps.
- Mac Pro Users Waiting for Upgrade, Quicken 2007 for Lion Released, Free Menubar Apps, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.03.16. Also how the cloud will replace the PC as the center of our digital lives, Opera on HTML5, and WD acquires Hitachi GST, and more.
- 18 Years Ago Apple Introduced the First PowerPC Macs, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.03.14. The 68040 CPU was running out of steam, and RISC appeared to be the future, so Apple helped develop a new processor family.
- Good-bye, PowerPC, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.03.14. Six years into the Intel Era, Simon Royal once again has an x86 Mac - and loves it.
- Brenthaven Prostyle Satchel Is Perfect for the iPad, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2012.03.13. If you're looking for a case for your iPad and iPad accessories, look no further than the Brenthaven Prostyle Satchel.
- Topricin Homeopathic Remedy for RSI Aches and Pains, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2012.03.13. Topricin cream appears to work - and rather quickly at that.
- Retina Display iPad, 1080p Apple TV, iOS 5.1, and iPhoto for iOS Announced; Small iPad Rumors; and More, iOS News Review, 2012.03.09. Also Microsoft says Apple deliberately slows old iPhones, new Apple logo?, Gorilla Glass 2 ships, editor replaces iPhone 4 with Android 4 phone, and more.
- Tablets Can't Displace PCs, Acer Losing Money on Ultrabooks, Ivy Bridge Due in April, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.03.09. Also Elgato now shipping Thunderbolt SSDs, sleek leather briefcase for MacBook Air, and more.
- Windows 8 Earning Raves While Mountain Lion Hears Rants, Julie Bort Hates Her New Mac, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.03.09. Also OS X license allows installation on multiple Macs, dual drive kit for 2011 iMacs, Parallels adds support for Windows 8 and Mountain Lion previews, and more.
- iPad (3rd Generation), 2012.03.07. Retina display, quad-core graphics, 5 MP camera, and 4G LTE support.
- Snow Leopard and OS X 10.7 Lion Backlash, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.03.05. While OS X and Lion are gaining market share, OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is also making a bit of a comeback.
- Charles Moore Picks Up a New, Low-End Truck, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2012.03.05. With special financing and incentives, sometimes a new truck is a better value than a used one.
- 1/3 of Parents Willing to Buy iPads for Kids, iPad 3 Expected March 7, Navy Psalms App, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.03.02. Also current iPad 2 trade-in value, Asus convertible Padfone, Photoshop Touch comes to iPad, Bluetooth conferencing dock for iPad 2, and more.
- Apple Tops in Mobile PCs in 2011, 14" MacBook Air?, Late 2008 MacBook Pro Firmware Update, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.03.02. Also new MacBooks will turn up pressure on Ultrabooks, Apple patents thinner keyboard, WiFi router designed "for the rest of us", and more.
- Mac Sales to Business Up 51%, Dual Boot Your Mac, Free CCleaner Drive Cleaning Utility, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.03.02. Also has Apple lost its rebel rep?, tiny $35 and $199 ARM PCs, iMissal ported to OS X, and more.
- 25 Years Ago the Mac II and SE Changed the Face of the Mac, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.03.02. Until March 2, 1987, Macs had no expansion slots or color displays. The Macintosh SE and II changed all that.
- iPhone: Enable MMS on an Unsupported Carrier, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.03.02. If you're using your iPhone with an unsupported carrier, you may not be able to text a photo. Here's a fix.
- A 14" MacBook Air Just for Asia? Why Not!, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.02.29. Rumor has it Apple is contemplating a 14" MacBook Air just for the Asian market. All things considered, this seems very plausible.
- Open Source Arduino Platform Makes Robotics on the Mac Easy, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.02.28. Historically, robotics software has been mostly for Windows, but open source hardware and software lets Mac users enter the world of robotics.
- Writing on the iPad, Mac and iOS Browsers, Refurb Store Experiences, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2012.02.28. iPad writing tools, another iOS browser option, great deals at Apple's Refurb Store, and using a gaming mouse for everyday work.
- More iOS Devices Sold Than All Macs Ever, Half of Kindle Fire Owners Want an iPad 3, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.02.27. Also iPad owner demographics, Dropbox-enabled text editor, Tubi iPhone sound amplifier, and more.
- Ivy Bridge Delay Could Postpone New MacBooks, Apple Rumored to Be Working on ARM Laptop, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.02.24. Also how to use an external MacBook Air SuperDrive with most Macs, Apple considered AMD for 2011 MacBook Air, single-platter 7200 rpm 500 GB drive from Hitachi, and more.
- How to Get Mountain Lion on Unsupported Macs, Messages Beta Available for OS X Lion, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.02.24. Also the utility of Dropbox, Gatekeeper in OS X 10.8 is cause for worry, tools needed to work on a Mac mini, and more.
- Mountain Lion Obsoletes the MacBook I Just Bought, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.02.24. John Hatchett just got his first Intel Mac, a preowned MacBook, in December, and now it looks like it won't be able to run OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
- Software Compatibility: It All Depends, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.02.23. From the early days of the Mac to the present, software dependencies move us forward while leaving older Macs behind.
- Every Mac Gets Left Behind, Chris Carson, Building Bridges, 2012.02.20. Apple has been leaving Macs behind with new OS versions all along, and Mountain Lion won't be the worst offender.
- Long Lasting Mac Value: Tiger and Snow Leopard, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.02.20. Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.6 stand apart by providing lots of support for older Macs and older Mac software.
- Improving Tablets: Why Not a Slider Keyboard?, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.02.20. Perhaps the biggest drawback of the iPad and other tablets is lack of a buil-in physical keyboard. Many phones have slider keyboards....
- Snow Leopard Macs: The New Low End, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.02.20. The days of PowerPC Macs are numbered, but Macs that can run Snow Leopard should be good for years to come.
- European Doctors Love iPads, TouchDocs Makes Google Docs Easy, New MSN iPad App, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.02.17. Also iOS passes Mac OS on Chitika Ad Network, machined aluminum iPhone 4 case, Longform Reader for iPad, and more.
- Stripped 13" Education MacBook Air, SSD in First Gen MacBook Air, 15" MacBook Air?, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.02.17. Also Ultrabooks are just MacBook Air copycats and doomed to fail, third-gen Ultrabooks may be competitive with MacBook Air, and more.
- OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Preview, Apple the Most Reputable Brand, FBI's Steve Jobs File, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.02.17. Also the Mac's first designer on Steve Jobs, 6% of US Internet users still on dial-up, LibreOffice 3.5 add grammar check, and more.
- Too Many Macs Left Behind by OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.02.17. The OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion developer preview is out, and millions of Macs won't be able to run it.
- 12" PowerBook vs. iBook: Is There Really a Difference?, Simon Royal, Mac 2 Windows, 2012.02.17. The 12" iBook G4 was dead, and a 12" PowerBook seemed the perfect replacement. Is the PowerBook really a better computer?
- Free Word Processing and Text Editing Options for Macs and iOS, Freeware Forum, 2012.02.16. Microsoft Word and BBEdit are top notch commercial apps, but there are some great freeware and shareware alternatives.
- Pismo: In Many Ways, It Was the Best of PowerBooks, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.02.16. Even years and years after its introduction, Pismo is a great Mac OS X 10.4 machine and surprisingly fast.
- Pismo PowerBook Still Desirable 12 Years after Launch, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.02.16. Many Mac lovers consider the PowerBook Pismo the high water mark us usability and expandability.
- Low End Mac's Compleat Guide to the Pismo PowerBook, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2012.02.16. The first PowerBook with FireWire and AirPort support, Pismo had a great keyboard and lots of connection and expansion options.
- Which Apple TV Is Right for You?, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.02.15. If you own an older TV set, the original Apple TV may be a better choice than Apple's current unit.
- PowerBook 165c: 19 Years of Color to Go, Chris Carson, Building Bridges, 2012.02.14. Until 1993, all of Apple's notebook computers had black and white displays. The 165c gave us a color PowerBook for the first time.
- Fix Home Button Delay, Tablet the Ultimate Mobile PC, iPad Notebook a Possibility, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.02.10. Also using your iPad at work, two photo editors, a new iPad text editor, Macally's magnetic iPad 2 stand, and more.
- White MacBook Goes End-of-Life, Logitech Touch Mouse Supports Gestures, Firmware Updates, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.02.10. Also MacBook Air better than any Ultrabook, docks for MacBook Pro models, Intel offers improved SSDs, and more.
- Apple's Support Lead Shipping, Smartphones Outsell PCs, OS X Ported to ARM by Intern, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.02.10. Also the power of Tex-Edit Plus, Google and Twitter are already censoring the Web, Snow Leopard Security Update, and more.
- Mac and iOS Browsers: Options Galore, Freeware Forum, 2012.02.10. Safari is adequate on Mac and great on iOS, but the range of good alternatives is stunning. LEM writers share their favorites.
- LogMeIn: Remote Screen Sharing for the Rest of Us, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.02.09. Configuring the Mac's built-in screen sharing to work over the Internet can be difficult or impossible. LogMeIn makes it easy.
- 15 Years Ago Motorola Unveiled the PowerPC G3, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.02.06. The G3 processor was optimized for real world Mac software and made a big leap forward in efficiency.
- Don't Kill Caps Lock, Learning to Love the iOS Keyboard, and an Adaptive iPad Keyboard, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2012.02.06. The Caps Lock key has a useful function, the iPad's keyboard really is useful, and checking out an adaptive keyboard for the iPad.
- Does iOS Doom the Mac?, Apple Again #1 Smartphone Vendor, Massive 16 iPad Charger, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.02.03. Also Sleipnir browser lets you share links locally, iPro brings Schneider lenses to iPhone 4, and more.
- Time to End 13" MacBook Pro?, Refurb MacBook Air from $699, Enable TRIM in OS X, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.02.03. Also Auro Pro Express SSD upgrades for 2010/11 MacBook Air, Sleipnir browser syncs bookmarks with iOS, Prey laptop recovery tool, and more.
- Apple Refurbs a Great Deal, iOSificiation a Fundamental Shift for Apple, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.02.03. Also IT workers embracing Apple, battery-free wireless mouse, freeware alternatives to commercial apps, and more.
- Kill Caps Lock, but Leave the Rest of My Keyboard Alone (Mostly), Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.02.03. It's too easy to hit Caps Lock by accident, but why change a keyboard layout that billions of users are comfortable with?
- Disk Expert Helps You Find and Delete or Archive Your Biggest Files, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2012.02.02. If your hard drive, flash drive, or SSD is filling up, Disk Expert can help pinpoint the biggest files, which you may be able to delete or archive.
- 25 Years of AppleShare Networking, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.02.02. Macs have always had built-in networking, but Apple didn't have server software for Macs until 1987.
- Tiger or Leopard for PowerPC Macs? Does It Matter Anymore?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.01.31. Does it really matter whether you run OS X 10.4 Tiger or 10.5 Leopard on your increasingly left-behind PowerPC Macs?
- MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro, Looking for a Vertical MacBook Stand, and SE/30 Internet Tips, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2012.01.31. Whether a MacBook Air makes as much sense as a MacBook Pro, finding a vertical stand for a MacBook, and tips for getting an SE/30 on the Internet.
- Apple and the American Economy, Tablet Market Doubles Over Holidays, Origami iPad Case, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.01.27. Also what were 15 million iPad buyers thinking?, Kindle replaces iPad for reading, Brother adds AirPrint support, Epson's wireless projection app, and more.
- Retina Macs Soon a Reality?, Does the World Need an iOS Laptop?, Fixing Keyboard Backlight, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.01.27. Also firmware updates for 2010 MacBook and 13" MacBook Pro, Kingston high performance SSDNow, app displays battery status of wireless devices, and more.
- Windows User Finds OS X Means Working Quicker, Will iOS Kill the Mac?, Gmail Backup, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.01.27. Also interview with HackintoshUK, Apple expected to adopt 802.11ac WiFi this year, firware update for 2010 Mac mini, and more.
- 2 Years of Apple's iPad, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.01.27. As much as the iPad has changed the face of computing, it's hard to believe it's only two years old.
- My Intel Mac Big Bang, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2012.01.27. Over the past month, Dan Bashur has moved from G4 Macs to a Core i7 MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt and OS X Lion.
- Is This RIM's Macintosh Moment?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.01.25. In 1996, Apple was in dire straits, but Steve Jobs redefined the company. Now it's do or die time for RIM.
- Happy 28th Birthday, Macintosh!, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.01.24. The computer that changed it all was introduced in January 24, 1984, making graphical computing affordable for the first time.
- Moving from Pismo to MacBook Air, Pros and Cons of Cheap PC Laptops, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2012.01.23. Also which upgrades make sense for an older PowerBook or MacBook.
- No Old Apps for You: Apple's Message to Early iPhone Users, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.01.23. iOS 3 users can no longer download compatible apps if newer versions are not iOS 3 compatible.
- Looking Back at Macworld Expos Past, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.01.20. The first Macworld Expo was held a year after the Macintosh was unveiled. This year it becomes Macworld | iWorld.
- Is the iPad a PC?, Business Professionals Embrace iPad, TurboTax Goes Fully Mobile, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.01.20. Also Ford Focus Electric to have companion app, Office on the iPad, scanner designed specifically for iPad, and more.
- Year of the MacBook Air?, Can Ultrabooks Compete with MacBook Air?, IDrive Online Backup, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.01.20. Also how to use FireWire Target Disk Mode, AMD to take on Ultrabooks, DriveSavers adds SSD focus, and more.
- Apple World's #1 PC Vendor, 40+ Secret Lion Features, Matias Mac/iPhone Keyboards, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.01.20. Also how to burn a bootable OS 9 CD, beginners guide to AppleScript, Lenovo's All-in-One PC takes on the iMac, and more.
- Dell XPS 13 Takes on the MacBook Air, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.01.20. Although Apple's MacBook Air wasn't the first ultrabook, it set the standard. How does Dell's new XPS 13 compare?
- VMware Fusion 4 vs Parallels Desktop 7: The Virtualization Battle Continues, Alan Zisman, Mac 2 Windows, 2012.01.18. Over the years VMware and Parallels have both improved signficantly, but which is better in 2012?
- Saying Good-bye to Inkjet Printers, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.01.18. Apple has discontinued its $100 printer rebates, but even a free inkjet printer is false economy.
- Monitors: Bigger Isn't Always Better, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.01.17. Megawide cinematic displays are all the rage, but sometimes you want a monitor that's taller, not wider.
- Power Mac G5: The Economical Alternative to a Mac Pro, Sebastian Patting, Edelweiss, 2012.01.17. Once Apple's top-end machines, used G5 Power Macs now sell for $150 to $600, and they still have plenty of power for most users.
- Getting By on Dial-up, Sharing Dial-up with AirPort, Power Outage Suggestions, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2012.01.16. Also memory upgrade in a MacBook Pro suprisingly provides more memory for integrated video.
- MacBook Air: The First Ultrabook Turns 4, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.01.13. Four years ago, the MacBook Air was impossibly thin and light, but also slow and underpowered.
- USB 3 Coming to Smartphones and Tablets, iOnRoad App Makes Driving Safer, MS Office on iPad, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.01.13. Also Thunderbolt coming to iDevices, next iPad already in production, CloudFTP makes USB devices wireless, and more.
- MacBook Air Hits the Sweet Spot?, Notebooks Sales Down, Ultrabooks to Add Touchscreens, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.01.13. Also Lenovo's hybrid laptop, Elgato Thunderbolt SSD external drive, Belkin previews Thunderbolt dock, and more.
- How to Copy Text from Quick Look, New Thunderbolt Hard Drives, Free PDF to Word Conversion, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.01.13. Also Swiss Army Knife with USB 3 flash drive or up to 1 TB SSD, and three apps for working with your photo library.
- The iPad Is a PC, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.01.13. Although tablets are a different kind of computer, they are definitely a type of PC.
- $4 iPhone 3G/3GS Case Is a Winner, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Reviews, 2012.01.12. Why spend $20 or more on a case for your iPhone 3G or 3GS? This $4 case could be just what you need.
- 10 Reasons iPhone Users Should Like Android, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.01.12. Android is good for Apple, because good competition creates better products and more innovation.
- Is There Room for the Original iPhone in 2012?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.01.11. The original iPhone was no speed demon in 2007, but it can still be a useful smartphone today.
- Will Apple Introduce Its Own TV or Just Improve Apple TV?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2012.01.11. Steve Jobs claimed to have "finally cracked" TV, but does that mean Apple will be introducing its own TV set?
- USB 3: Time for Apple to Make the Right Choice, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.01.10. Thunderbolt is great, but the PC world is embracing USB 3. Time for Apple to support USB 3, especially on iDevices.
- Tech 2012: Everyone Wants a Piece of Apple or Facebook, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2012.01.10. Just as last year, companies want to steal market share from Apple or create a real competitor for Facebook.
- Intel Macs: The First 6 Years, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.01.10. The first Intel-based Macs were unveiled at Macworld Expo just six years ago, making Macs a bit more mainstream and a lot more compatible with Windows.
- Adventures in Intel Mac Land, Part 2, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.01.09. One big advantage of an Intel Mac is the ability to run Google's fast and easy Chrome browser.
- The Siren Call of PC Laptop Prices Revisited, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2012.01.09. Hmm, a lot of those PC notebooks can run Mac OS X. That changes things!
- It's All About the Upgrades, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2012.01.09. Whether you're dealing with an old PowerPC Mac or a modern Intel machine, too little memory and a small, slow hard drive can limit performance.
- My First Intel Mac Put Me Off, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.01.09. The 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo iMac was a speed revelation, but over time things began to go downhill.
- Apple's Titanium PowerBook Was a Design Masterpiece, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.01.09. The Pismo PowerBook G3 was a tough act to follow, and the first G4 PowerBook did it well, introducing a design still with us today.
- Welcome Back to Mac, Quicken, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2012.01.06. Quicken 2007, widely used on Mac, broke with OS X 10.7 Lion, and Quicken finally promises a Lion-compatible version.
- How iOS Multitasking Really Works, iPad Deserves a Better Camera, $299 iPad Rumored, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.01.06. Also get the most out of your new iPad, iPad 3 rumors, PressReader 3.0 delivers the world's leading newspapers, and more.
- Give Your MacBook a New Lease on Life, MacBook Air Better Than Any Copycat, Free WiFi Survey App, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.01.06. Also why Ultrabooks may not do as well as many expect, dual-bay external drive shootout, and more.
- Adventures in Intel Mac Land, Part 1, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.01.06. With its dual-core Intel processor, the MacBook rips music and video far faster than a G4 ever could.
- Jony Ive Knighted, Mac mini Lion Server Great for Small Offices, Insync Takes on Dropbox, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.01.06. Also why Steve Jobs was never knighted, is technology making the 400-year-old King James Bible obsolete?, and more.
- Happy 10th Birthday, 'Luxo Jr' iMac G4!, Low End Mac Round Table, 2012.01.06. It's hard to remember what a breakthrough a flat panel iMac was ten years ago, but the whole design was radical.
- Blue and White Power Mac G3: One of the Most Attractive Macs Ever, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.01.05. The Blue and White G3 introduced a new tower design, was the first Power Mac with USB and FireWire, and influenced all future pro desktop Macs.
- Where Is Apple Going in 2012?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.01.05. Will the year ahead see Apple make Macs more and more iOS-like?
- Penguin Hats Bring Joy to All, Tommy Thomas, The Review Vault, 2012.01.04. It's not Mac-related or even Linux-related, but people can't help but smile when they see you wear a penguin hat.
- Blackbird MacBook, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2012.01.03. The PowerBook G4 is dead. Time to go with a black 13.3" MacBook and enter the Mac's Intel Age.
- Welcome to Macintosh (Again), Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2012.01.03. Tommy Thomas returns to Low End Mac with big plans.
- Hack Allows PowerPC Macs to Access Flash 11 Content, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2012.01.03. Although Adobe stopped PowerPC Flash development at version 10, this hack lets you view a lot of content that "requires" Flash 11.
- The Siren Call of PC Laptop Prices, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2012.01.03. Macs are wonderful, but Windows notebook appear to offer so much more for your dollar spent.
- iPhone 4S and iPad 2 Best Gadgets of 2011, Real World iPad Usage Patterns, iTV Rumors, and More, iOS News Review, 2012.01.02. Also smartphones replacing cameras and camcorders, iFresh battery charger, Siri ebook released, and more.
- Next MacBook Pro Update April or Later, PC Trackpads Suck, ThunderBolt PCs Coming in April, and More, The 'Book Review, 2012.01.02. Also second generation Seagate Momentus drive a step forward, dual-core Atoms to power next generation netbooks, and more.
- How to Use Dropbox, Alternatives to Apple's Mac Apps, Web Growing More Bloated, and More, Mac News Review, 2012.01.02. Also use your Mac as a WiFi router, free Bean word processor updated, Mini vMac classic Mac emulator update, and more.
- Majority Backs Driver Cell Phone Ban, Apple A5 Chip Now Made in Texas, Keyboard Shootout, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.12.23. Also iPhone and the future of personal computing, hidden iOS 5 features, new iPad cases, and more.
- Anti-Piracy Legislation Could Wreck the Internet, AppleCare a Bad Choice, Ivy Bridge Prices, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.12.23. Also text handling tips, getting more out of TextEdit, TenFourFox 9 brings Firefox 9 to PowerPC, and more.
- Apple Share of Ultrabooks to Shrink, Time Machine Glitch When Restoring to New Drive, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.12.23. Also Aegis NetDock combines SuperDrive with hard drive and USB hub, ergnomic stands from 2COOL and Sharper Image, and more.
- NTSB Calls for Driver Cell Phone Ban, iPad as a Work Machine, Microsoft OneNote for iPad, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.12.19. Also 3G giving way to WiFi for tablet users, high capacity iPhone/iPad charger, rotating folio case for iPad 2, and more.
- Expect Siri on Macs, Steve Jobs the Hippy Billionaire, Hitachi Ships 4 TB Drives, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.12.16. Also Woz on Apple's countercultural roots, Steve Jobs loses out as Time's person of the year, Bluetooth calculator keypad, and more.
- MacBook Air to Dominate Ultrabooks, MacBook Pro with Retina Display Rumored, 1 TB SSDs, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.12.16. Also second generation Seagate Momentus XT hybrid drive benchmarked, Jettison automatically unmounts USB and network drives when MacBook sleeps, and more.
- Memory Cleaner for Intel Macs: It Works, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Reviews, 2011.12.14. If you're running low on system memory, Memory Cleaner can free up additional RAM until you can afford a real memory upgrade.
- Driver Cell Phone Ban Only the Beginning, Anne Onymus, The Rumor Mill, 2011.12.14. The NTSB wants states to ban texting and talking on the phone while driving, but what about the other 90% of traffic fatalities?
- More Power Blackout Adventures, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.12.14. Another power outage in rural Nova Scotia provides one more reminder of the importance of dial-up Internet.
- Maximizing Your Power Mac G5, Jason Schrader, Maximize Your Mac, 2011.12.13. Jason Schrader upgrades a Late 2005 dual-core Power Mac G5 with more memory, a faster hard drive, and SSD. But is it worth the cost?
- Kindle Fire #2 Tablet but Disappointing, Is Siri Psychological Poison?, 8" iPad Mini Rumor, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.12.12. Also iPhone 4S more popular than iPhone 4, developer interest in iPad growing, new iOS 5 books and ebooks, spiderArm iPad Stand, and more.
- Apple Tops in Reliability Again, Mobile Ivy Bridge Road Map, Upgrade MacBook Memory, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.12.09. Also 'fortuitous timing' for SSD-based MacBook Air in face of hard drive shortage, rugged 11" ThinkPad for education market, Samsung mSATA SSDs, and more.
- Woz Calls Original Mac a Failure, Apple Killed the PC, Why Steve Jobs Died, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.12.09. Also refurbished Mac buying guide, is the iPad a PC?, Intel bullish on Windows 8, 'Ivy Bridge' CPUs to launch in Q2 2012, and more.
- When Is Your PowerPC Mac Too Old?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.12.08. Apple abandoned PowerPC Macs with OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard in mid 2009. How much longer will they remain useful?
- Thoughts on Using Older Macs as Work Machines, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.12.07. Old Macs never lose their capabilities, but the Internet makes some older Macs far less useful than others.
- iPad the Perfect Gift, Extended Warranty Pros and Cons, Ultra-slim Bluetooth Keyboard, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.12.06. Also iPad buying guide, Flashlight app hits 1 million sales, 6-in-1 connector for iPad includes HDMI and RCA output, and more.
- Macs Growing in Business, Safari 5.1.2 and Camino 2.1 Browsers Released, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.12.05. Also video tutorials, screen overload, wireless mini keyboard with touchpad, fast file find utility, and more.
- Firefox to Drop Leopard Support. So What?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.12.02. Firefox is likely to drop support for OS X 10.5 Leopard next year, but will it really matter?
- 'Obsolete' Computers Still Have Value, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.12.02. How one school acquired its first Mac lab in 1989 - and used it for over a dozen years.
- Upgrade MacBook with SSD and Hard Drive, 15" MacBook Air Ultrabook Slayer Coming?, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.12.02. Also some 2010 MacBook Pros still freeze after video update, tablets and Ultrabooks killing netbooks, and more.
- Tablets Aren't Necessary, Stay-at-Home iPads, Kindle Fire Hands On, $58 Tablet Launched, and More, 2011.11.30. Also AT&T bumps 'free' iPhone 3GS to 99¢, AppleCare+ available 30 days after purchase, Windows 8 PCs may seem like oversized smartphones, new Google apps, and more.
- HP Chairman Use MacBook Air, AMD MacBook Air 'Almost Happened', AMD May Adopt ARM, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.11.29. Also why the AMD-powered 15" MacBook Air didn't happen, Bare Feat benchmrks 6 Gb/s SSD in MacBook Air, and touchscreen ultrabooks waiting on Windows 8.
- Apple on Target to Be #1 PC Maker in 2012, 16- and 20-core Mac Pro Possible in 2012, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.11.29. Also Mac Kung Fu book includes over 300 tips for using OS X Lion, and $5 app lets you run Windows software on Intel Macs.
- Death of a PowerBook: Time to Go Intel?, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.11.29. A broken power port has taken down the PowerBook. Is it time to migrate from PowerPC to Intel?
- Thunderbolt's Superiority Doesn't Mean It Will Succeed, Perfect Screen Size and Resolution, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.11.28. Also more post-arrival iPad thoughts and should we expect to have to replace software when we upgrade operating systems?
- YouTube on G4 Macs: The Battle Is Not Lost, Sebastian Patting, Edelweiss, 2011.11.23. Watching YouTube's streaming Flash videos on G4 Macs is frustrating. Three tools to address that.
- $70 Discovery Wonderwall Projector May Disappoint, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.11.23. This video projector sounds like a steal, but you may end up with a lot less than you expected.
- Interview with Alexander Clauss, iCab's Creator, Sebastian Patting, Edelweiss, 2011.11.22. iCab started on the Atari ST, came to Macs in 1999, is available for iOS, and a current version still supports OS X 10.3.9.
- Planned Obsolescence and the iPhone, Consumer Christmas List, iOS 5.0.1, Dolphin Browser, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.11.21. Also speeding up your iDevice if iOS 5 slowed it down, 1G iPod nano replacement program, iOS 5.0.1 doesn't solve battery woes for some, and more.
- MacBook Air 28% of Apple Notebook Sales, Firmware Update for Late 2011 MacBook Pros, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.11.18. Also external case for SuperDrive pulled from Unibody MacBook, video update for 2010 15" MacBook Pro, and more.
- Writer Regrets Upgrading to OS X Lion, Lion Growth Slows - or Growing Quickly, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.11.18. Also Dragon Express dictation app available for Lion users, and Tincta and Tincta Pro text editors can replace Smultron and Fraise.
- Screen Size and Resolution: What Is Too Much? How Much Is Too Little?, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.11.18. A too small display can hobble your productivity, a too large one can just get in the way, and too high resolution can make working difficult.
- 11" MacBook Air vs. Hackintosh Netbook: No Contest, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2011.11.16. Hacking Mac OS X to run on a cheap netbook works, but it doesn't compare to the experience of using a real Macintosh.
- Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot a Real Alternative to Commercial Operating Systems, Brian Gray, Fruitful Editing, 2011.11.16. "I've spent a full month using Oneiric Ocelot and have no desire to go back to commercial operating systems."
- PowerPC G3 a Huge Step Forward in Its Day, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.11.16. When it was introduced in November 1997, the G3 offered a new level of efficiency compared with the more costly 604e CPU.
- 6 New iPad Competitors, Adobe Ends Flash Mobile Development, White Keyboard Case for iPad 2, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.11.14. Also Android veteran and tablet skeptic both fall for iPad, Adobe Reader for iOS, battery manager app, iPad cable with extra USB charging port, and more.
- MagSafe Adapter Replacement Program, MacBook Pro Air Rumored, iFixit Opens New MacBook Pro, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.11.11. Also Apple notebooks expected to sell well in 2012, Ultrabook growth depends on price, and new Tim Bihn Cadet case holds laptop and iPad.
- Sandboxing Could Ruin the Mac Experience, Tablets Killing Off PCs?, TenFourFox 8, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.11.11. Also Hackintosh guide, Bloodrop puts Dropbox links on your desktop, Photoshop Elements and Premier Elements at App Store, and more.
- Firefox, Chrome, and Version Number Bloat, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.11.09. Firefox 8, Chrome 15, Internet Explorer 8, Safari 5 - have version numbers become meaningless?
- The Hackintosh Conundrum, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.11.08. Macs going Intel meant they could run Windows, growing the Mac user base. It also meant PCs could run hacked installs of Mac OS X.
- Flash Continues to Lose Ground as HTML5 Gains Steam, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.11.08. With Apple, Microsoft, and Sony dropping Flash support in their browsers, the HTML5 future means unexpected blessings for PowerPC Mac users.
- Brenthaven ProStyle MacBook Air Sleeve a Snug Fit, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2011.11.08. This water-resistant sleeve provides sturdy protection, but the fit seems a bit on the snug side.
- iOS 5: Some Wins, Some Losses, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.11.08. After updating his iPad and iPod touch to iOS 5, John Hatchett finds some nice features and some drawbacks.
- iPad Shipments Fuel PC Market Growth, Free Black Friday Deals App, Pico Projector for iPhone, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.11.07. Also programmer replaces MacBook with iPad, Gmail app released and pulled, several imaging apps, and more.
- Ultimate 11" MacBook Air Reviewed, Lots to Like in Late 2011 MacBook Pros, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.11.07. Also 6 Gb/s compatibiity for new MacBook Pros, the problem with Ultrabooks, clever PlugBug lets you charge MacBook and iPad or iPhone simultaneously, and more.
- Lion Increases Productivity, iCloud an IT Nightmare, Google Launches New Look for Gmail, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.11.04. Also Steve Jobs' spirituality, time to allow Macs in the enterprise, MCE Blu-ray drive bundled with Blu-ray Player app, and more.
- The Authorized Macintosh Clone Legacy, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.11.04. Apple tried to expand the Mac's market share by licensing clones. It nearly killed Apple, but there was some innovation as well.
- Death of the Mac Pro? I Think Not, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.11.01. The week began with rumors that Apple is considering ditching the Mac Pro. I don't think that's going to happen.
- iOS 5: The Missing Features, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.10.31. Even at version 5, Apple's iOS lacks some basics we take for granted on traditional desktop and notebook PCs - and most competing tablets.
- Apple Could Learn from webOS, Finding a Modem That Works with Lion, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.10.31. Also replacing Firefox 3.6 on PowerPC Macs and Steve Jobs on living and dying.
- Tremendous Demand for Free iPhone 3GS, Apple Dominates Youth Market, iPad the Tablet to Beat, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.10.29. Also why Apple leads the tablet world, tablet users don't want to pay for news, new apps, and more.
- Mixed Results from Graphics Update for 15" 2010 MacBook Pro, 16 GB for i5/i7 MacBook Pros, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.10.29. Also Apple developing slimmer SuperDrives, Intel starts Ivy Bridge production, firmware updates for all 2011 MacBook Air and Pro models, and more.
- Apple Killing the Desktop PC, iCloud or the Highway, PlayStation Vita to Ignore Flash, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.10.29. Also EFI firmware updates for 2011 Mac mini and iMac, Steve Jobs biography heavily discounted at Amazon.com, 6 Gbps SSDs from Samsung, and more.
- The Late 2011 MacBook Pro Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.10.25. Faster CPUs, bigger hard drives, improved graphics - but how do they compare to close-out pricing of Early 2011 models?
- 13" MacBook Pro (Late 2011), 2011.10.24. Slightly faster CPUs, more hard drive space, and no change in price.
- 15" MacBook Pro (Late 2011), 2011.10.24. Slighty faster CPUs, larger hard drives, improved graphics, and no change in price.
- 17" MacBook Pro (Late 2011), 2011.10.24. Slightly faster CPU, a bigger hard drive, and improved graphics with no change in price.
- Siri as Revolutionary as the Mac, 4th US iPhone Carrier Announced, iPhone 4S Teardowns, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.10.21. Also iPhone 4S doesn't benchmark as fast as Apple claims, iPad mini rumored to take on Kindle Fire, 50 GB of free cloud storage, and more.
- Record Mac Sales Despite 'iPad Cannibalization', MacBook Pro Refresh Appears Imminent, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.10.21. Also Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs to reduce power consumption, Apple acknowledges lost video issue with 15" 2010 MacBook Pro, ultrabooks look to hybrid hard drives, and more.
- Best Mac Quarter Ever, Hate Mongers Picket Jobs Memorial, Tex-Edit Plus Lion Support, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.10.21. Also are Macs in decline?, RescueCom computer reliability report, Security Update for Snow Leopard, and more.
- Happy 10th Birthday, iPod, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.10.21. It's hard to believe that ten years ago Apple was just a computer company, and now iPods, iPhones, and iPads are its biggest business.
- The End of the Mac's PowerPC Era, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.10.19. Apple launched the PowerPC Era in 1994 and introduced the last PowerPC Macs - dual-core G5 Power Macs - six years ago.
- Upgrade to IOS 5 Neither Smooth nor Elegant, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.10.17. iOS 5 improves the way you switch between apps, but the upgrade process is slow and tedious.
- iOS 5 and iCloud: Should You Make the Move?, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.10.17. Apple released iOS 5 and iCloud last week. Low End Mac's staff ponders whether the changes are worthwhile or not.
- AppleCare+ for iPhone, iPhone 4S Slower than iPad 2, Worldwide BlackBerry Outage, 4S Cases, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.10.17. Also 97% of tablet traffic due to iPad, Target and Play N Trade take iPhone trades, BlackBerry Mover app helps BlackBerry users move to iPhone, and more.
- WD Preps 2 TB Laptop Drive, 'Apple Shock' Reshapes Industry, Acer Ultrabook Built Too Cheap, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.10.14. Also Steve Jobs will shape the laptop industry for years to come, Intel pushing for 'retina' displays in next gen Ultrabooks, and more.
- Sony to Film Steve Jobs Biography, Huge Mac Growth in US Market, New Raven Web Browser, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.10.14. Also anticipated specs for the next Mac Pro, removing DRM could reduce piracy, 20% upgrade discount on Adobe CS 5.5, and more.
- A Saab Story, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.10.12. Reliable technology doesn't just include Apple products. Saab has made some pretty impressive cars over the years.
- iPhone 4S Introduced, iOS 5 and iCloud Come Wednesday, iPhone Trade-in Options, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.10.10. Also iPhone 4S now or iPhone 5 later?, the fate of 32 iPad challengers, Dragon Go! an alternative to Siri for the rest of us, and more.
- Post-PC Era? Maybe. Mobile Era? Definitely, The 'Book Review, 2011.10.07. Also fixing a creaking MacBook Air, SSD installation to a 2008 MacBook Pro, Apple developing its own hybrid drive, and more.
- Saying Good-Bye to Steve Jobs, Getting the Most Out of Apple Products, Safari Shortcomings, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.10.07. Also Apple discontinues most boxed software, going vintage with Mac OS 9, Acrobat Reader leaves OS X 10.5 Leopad users behind, and more.
- The Jobs Legacy: Nearly Problem-Free Computing, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2011.10.06. "...users quickly saw that the Macs had none of the problems their previous Windows PCs had."
- Carrying On Steve Jobs' Vision, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.10.06. Steve Jobs had a vision to liberate people from IT dictators and human tyrants by freeing us to think outside their constraints.
- Steve Jobs, a Man Who Shaped the Modern World, Chris Carson, Building Bridges, 2011.10.06. "Steve Jobs could very easily be considered the most influential man of the last 50 years."
- Steve Jobs in His Own Words, Leaman Crews, Plays Well with Others, 2011.10.06. Steve Jobs spoke his mind, carefully choosing his words for maximum impact.
- Letter to the Jobs Family and Apple, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.10.06. "One of the greatest influences in my life has been Steve Jobs and the company he created."
- Steven Paul Jobs, Requiescat in Pace, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.10.06. Steve Jobs was a visionary who genuinely changed the world in a meaningful and paradigm-altering way.
- Everyone Wins with Today's iPhone Announcements, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.10.04. The iPhone 4S is a step forward, but the real news is the free iPhone 3GS and the $99 iPhone 4.
- Is Bing Stealing Google Search Results?, Programming for Windows 8, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.10.04. Also new Intel-native, Lion-compatible Tex-Edit Plus beta released and Power Mac G4 processor swap possibilities.
- 4 New Kindles, iPhone Has 81% Retention, 41% of Mobile Users Want iPhone 5, 70" Padzilla Case, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.09.30. Also wealthy smartphone users prefer BlackBerry, iHog speaker system, Handler iPad strap and mounting system, and more.
- iFixit Tears Down Thunderbolt Display, Byte-Dock MacBook Docking Stations, Kindle Apps, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.09.30. Also ancient Silk Road revived as rail route from China to Europe, and 11" MacBook Air scores 5 of 5.
- First Mac Blu-ray Player, TenFourFox Brings Firefox 7 to PowerPC Macs, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.09.30. Also why don't you have a Mac?, Thunderbolt ports will support future optical cables, Apple earnings conference call scheduled, and more.
- A Second Spring for PowerPC Macs, Sebastian Patting, My First Mac, 2011.09.28. Apple has abandoned the Classic Mac OS, PowerPC Macs, and PowerPC software, but that doesn't have to mean an end for new development.
- Is Bing Good Enough to Replace Google Search?, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.09.27. Microsoft's Bing search engine does a great job finding relevant links and has some features that Google doesn't.
- Apple Donates Thousands of iPads to Teachers, Writer Goes iPad-Only for a Day, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.09.26. Also 'subconscious mode' could extend smartphone battery life by 50%, iOS 5 vs. Windows 8, Kindle books come to libraries, Moonlet iPad accessory comes to US, and more.
- Firmware Update Makes 6 Gbps SATA Reliable in All 2011 MacBooks, Thunderbolt Update for Lion, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.09.26. 11.6" MacBook Air replaces Macs Only's 2.4 GHz MacBook Pro; Kensington multicharger for laptops, phones, and tablets; OWC 6 Gbps SSDs for 2011 MacBook Air, and more.
- Apple Grows to #6 PC Maker, Firmware Update for 2011 Mac mini, Photoshop Elements 10, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.09.23. Also Apple's unstoppable winning streak, using Dropbox to sync your documents, $9 Bento 4 upgrade offer, and more.
- 20 Years Ago, Apple's PowerBook Redefined Notebook Computing, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.09.21. Introduced on Oct. 21, 1991, the first PowerBook models introduced a design that has influenced every new laptop design since.
- The Beginning of the End for Netflix, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.09.20. Spinning off its disk-by-mail service to a completely separate company is the dumbest thing Netflix has ever done.
- A Cloud of My Own, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.09.20. With Apple changing MobileMe to iCloud, it makes sense to set up your own cloud server, such as Pogoplug.
- Camino a Great Browser for Tiger, Snow Leopard Virtualized on Lion-Only Macs, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.09.20. Also Windows 8 could make Lion look good, loving Lion's Launchpad, and installing Rosetta for Snow Leopard.
- TenFourFox and Flash: The Future of PowerPC Macs on the Web, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.09.19. While more and more developers are leaving PowerPC Macs behind, TenFourFox keeps giving us better and better ports of the newest Firefox. Adobe Flash is another story.
- Windows 8 to Challenge iOS, iPhone Tops in Satisfaction, Dolphin Browser Best for iOS?, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.09.19. Also iPad outsells RIM PlayBook 19-1, 3-in-1 retractable dock/mini USB/micro USB cable, wireless drives, headphones, and boombox, and more.
- MacBook Pro Refresh This Month?, EFI Update for Mid 2011 MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.09.16. Also reviewer calls MacBook Air 'dead-sexy', mDock combines hard drive and docking station for MacBook Pro, and more.
- No More Security Updates for OS X 10.4, 10.5, PowerPC Macs; 2011 Mac mini Runs Snow Leopard; and More, Mac News Review, 2011.09.16. Also seven useful OS X features missing from Lion, Logitech Wireless Touchpad with 4-month battery life, 8 TB G-RAID Thunderbolt drive, and more.
- Quitting Lion, Bypassing Flash, Chill Mat Fan Failure, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.09.15. Giving up on Lion and going back to Snow Leopard, frustrated by end of Apple modem support, Flash workarounds for PowerPC Macs, and a Chill Mat problem.
- Who Still Buys CDs?, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.09.14. CDs not only provide a physical copy of your music, they also include cover art and liner notes.
- Will Apple Switch Macs from Intel to ARM?, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.09.12. Rumor has it that Apple will move the MacBook Air to its A6 CPU within a year. Low End Mac's staff doesn't think that's at all likely.
- 20 Million iPads to Ship in Holiday Quarter, iPad Care and Backup, 500 GB Wireless Storage, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.09.09. Also iPad 3 to use thinner batteries, Microsoft dreams of overtaking iOS, UAW chief Hoffa calls Apple unpatriotic, TextGrabber OCR for iPhone, and more.
- Laptops Trump Tablets in Enterprise, Ultrabooks vs. MacBook Air, Ultrabook Announcements, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.09.09. Also how to adjust keyboard backlight, don't use Lion USB Thumb Drive to restore Mid 2011 Macs, PCIe expansion chassis for Thunderbolt, and more.
- Lion 'the King of Bungles'?, Mac Ownership Cheaper than PC, First 4 TB External Drive, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.09.09. Also why Google's Schmidt left Apple board, Apple considering USB 3.0 for future Macs, Thunderbolt Display finally shipping, PCIe expansion chassis, and more.
- Where Was Apple on 9/11?, Chris Carson, Building Bridges, 2011.09.09. We can all remember where we were on 9/11/2001, but it's harder to remember the technology of a decade ago.
- Show Some Love for Apple's Round USB Puck Mouse, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.09.09. It wasn't the worst mouse ever, and some people really love it. The key is holding it correctly.
- Low-End Macs: The Perfect Computers for Kids, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.09.06. Older Macs running the Classic Mac OS could be the best solution for introducing children to computing.
- PowerPC Flash Limitations, Intel Tex-Edit Plus File Incompatibility, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.09.06. Also another fan of the Targus Chill Mat for Mac, and file compatibility issues between different versions of Quark XPress.
- iPad Fends Off Competitors, New Tablet User Demographics, Amazon Tablet to Ship This Year, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.09.02. Also why business execs overlook iPad advantages, Acer thinks tablets have peaked, free note-taking app, Post-it PopNotes, and more.
- My Favorite Mac Mouse, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.09.02. Low End Mac's staff discusses their favorite mice, trackpads, and other pointing devices.
- Apple Laptop Design Changed Almost Everything, Sonnet ExpressCard/34 ThunderBolt Adapter, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.09.02. Also MacBook Air paves the way to future Macs, lower priced 6 Gb/s SSD from OWC, BatterySqueezer app, and more.
- Lion to Snow Leopard Downgrade Tutorial, iCloud May Come to OS X 10.6, Loving Dropbox, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.09.02. Also Mac user loses his Apple passion, Windows 8 adds clutter, overlays turn Magic Trackpad into numpad, and more.
- PowerBook a Perfect Cabin Computer, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.09.01. The cabin has electricity and a phone line, so an old PowerBook with a built-in modem is a sensible solution.
- Hacking the Tiger Installer for Unsupported G3 Macs, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.08.31. Although Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger can run on almost every G3 Mac, the installer prevents installation on some models. How to overcome that.
- Lion Compatibility for Some Favorite Legacy Apps: Mostly Good News, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.08.30. A Lion-compatible verion Tex-Edit Plus is in beta, Color It! is being rewritten, Eudora OSE is already compatible, but Mail Beacon is history.
- Apple #1 in Mobile PCs, HP Exits Tablet Market, HP TouchPad Makes a Cheap Repair Manual, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.08.29. Also McAfee reports malware explosion on Android, app to improve car record keeping, Logitech Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad 2, and more.
- Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO, New Mac Design This Year?, DRAM Prices to Plunge, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.08.29. Also Apple's success is not linked to its liberal ideology, free BarracudaDrive turns you Mac into a personal cloud server, OWC upgrade service for Mid 2011 iMacs, and more.
- 13" MacBook Air Demand, iPad Bringing an End to Laptop Era?, Ultrabooks to Save PC Makers?, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.08.26. Also the thought of Apple switching Macs to ARM processors is a 'very real and scary' threat for Intel, The Register reviews the 17" MacBook Pro, and more.
- Steve Jobs' Legacy at Apple, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.08.26. Steve Jobs resigned as Apple CEO this week. Low End Mac's staff looks at the past 15 years of Apple with Jobs back at the helm.
- Succeeding Steve Jobs at Apple: The Moneyball Approach, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2011.08.25. Repost from 2009: Steve Jobs saved Apple and has a great team in place. It may never be necessary for him to come back as CEO.
- 20 Years of Linux: Where Is It Going?, 2011.08.25. Low End Mac's staff looks at Linux, its failure to gain traction on the desktop, and its importance for the future.
- Linux on a PlayStation 3 or Not: My Personal Struggle, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.08.25. The PS3 was originally designed to support a second operating system, such as Linux, but firmware 3.15 disabled it. Is it better to install Linux on your PS3 or have up-to-date firmware?
- My New iPad 2: A User's Guide, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.08.23. Wallace Wang's introduction to the iPad, available in print or as an ebook, is a great reference for any iPad 2 user.
- Apple and the Accessibility Factor, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.08.22. Although you might think otherwise, Macs and iPads go a long ways in helping blind and deaf users work and communicate.
- People Want iPads, Not Tablets; 93% of Tablets Are iPads; iOS User Demographics; and More, iOS News Review, 2011.08.22. Also Converse conversation translator app, Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad, Versetta handbags for female iPad users, and more.
- MacBook Air the Perfect Notebook, Apple's Unibody Advantage Over PC Makers, Ultrabooks, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.08.19. Also graphics issues continue to plague 2010 MacBook Pro and 2011 MacBook Air after OS X 10.7.1 update, OWC doubles maximum MacBook Pro memory, and more.
- Lion USB Installer Ships, Install Lion on Multiple Macs, Mid 2011 Mac mini Reviewed, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.08.19. Also how to enable always-on scrollbars in Lion, Mac sales slumping or on fire?, OS X 10.7.1 update released, Logitech's solar Mac keyboard, and more.
- Not Even the Numbers Look Good for Android, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2011.08.19. Android makes a big deal out of 500,000 activations per day, but success makes Android a big target.
- OS X Lion: Run With It or Run Away from It?, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.08.19. Low End Mac's staff explains why some of us love Lion and others are leery of making the switch.
- Where Next if Not Lion?, Rosetta Replacement Possible, PowerPC Alive and Well, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.08.17. Also Best Data USB modem works with Lion, end of support for Office 2004 coming in 2012, and parallels between big old car lovers and Low End Mac users.
- A Belated Defense of the iPad, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.08.16. The iPad can't really replace a laptop, but it does make it possible to work where you can't use a laptop.
- How to Remove the Markings from Your PowerBook or iBook Keyboard, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.08.16. Some people complain when the letters wear from their keyboards, but some prefer an unmarked keyboard. Simon Royal shares his technique for removing markings.
- iPhone Less Costly to Support, States Divided Over Android vs. iOS, Boxee for iPad, and More,, iOS News Review, 2011.08.15. Also social media may be turning teens into narcissists, how an iPad can replace a laptop, share your Mac's printer with your iDevice, and more.
- 30 Years On: The Legacy of the IBM PC, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.08.12. Low End Mac's staff looks back at the introduction and impact of the IBM PC, which was released 30 years ago.
- Diskless Lion Restore Issues, MacBook Air Runs Hotter with Lion, Mid 2011 MacBook Air Reviewed, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.08.12. Also 2010 MacBook Pro i7 kernel panics with Lion, OWC Data Doubler make 2 TB 'Books possible, MacBook SSD upgrade, and more.
- Lion Recovery Disk Assistant, Making Lion Less Horrible, Gmail Gains Preview Pane, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.08.12. Also merging iOS experience and desktop Macs ill-founded, Leopard Migration Assistant updated, Hallmark Card Studio sale, and more.
- iBank a Better Choice for Mac Quicken Users Moving to Lion, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.08.12. Quicken Essentials doesn't provide some of the simple reports previous versions of Quicken did, but iBank imports Quicken data and creates needed reports.
- iPad Trade Dress Ruling in Europe Won't End Tablet Competition, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.08.12. Apple has blocked the iPad-styled Samsung Galaxy Tab from the European market, but there's more than one way to design a tablet.
- Save As Command Gone with Lion and New Apps, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.08.11. The Save As command mystified some users, so Apple has changed it to Duplicate - which is exactly what it does.
- Lion USB Modem Options, PowerPC Already Left Behind, 'Real Work' on Tablets, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.08.10. Alternatives to Apple's "really badly designed" USB software modem, Apple USB Modem support already broke with 64-bit Snow Leopard, no PPC apps with Lion, and more.
- Mid 2011 iMac for Education, 2011.08.08. Downgrade from a quad-core i5 to a dual-core i3, remove Thunderbolt, and cut RAM, VRAM, and drive space in half to save $200.
- Apple's OS X Lion Aims to Leverage iPad Technology, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.08.08. With OS X 10.7 Lion, Apple has dropped support for some 2006 Macs and pre-2006 software while making OS X work more like an iPad.
- Lack of USB Modem Support Could Be a Lion Deal Breaker, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.08.08. OS X 10.7 Lion drops support for Apple's USB Modem, which some users will find impossible to deal with. What about third-party modems?
- iPad Tops in Satisfaction, iPad Design Advantages, Unified Mac OS X/iOS Rumored, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.08.08. Also iCloud GUI revealed, Diigo browser includes annotation and offline browsing, high power dual USB car charger for iPad, and more.
- Intel Integrated Graphics Finally Good Enough?, New MacBook Air Benchmarked and Reviewed, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.08.05. Also MacBook Air uses half-power Thunderbolt chip, fast 1 TB WD notebook drive, Intel Ultrabook strategy to take on MacBook Air, and more.
- Lion a Win for Most Mac Users, OWC SSD Twice as Fast as Apple's, i5 Mac mini Reviewed, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.08.05. Also installing Lion on a Core 2 Duo upgraded 2006 Mac mini, preserving your digital photos, early Intel Macs obsolete in September, and more.
- Change: Sometimes We Embrace It, and Sometimes We Hate It, Low End Mac Round Table, 2011.08.05. Low End Mac's staff look at the positive and negative impact of change on Mac users.
- Android Is the New Windows, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.08.04. Sure, Android is growing market share, but its going to result in the same low price death spiral we see in the PC world.
- The Times They Are a-Changin', John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.08.04. OS X 10.7 Lion changes everything. Am I ready to leave my PowerPC software behind?
- R.I.P. Borders, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.08.02. Sure, you can buy on the Internet, but bookstores have books to leaf through, people, coffee shops, and free WiFi.
- iOS and the Humna-Humna of the Internet, Lion Forcing the iPad Model on the Mac, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.08.01. Also tablets are for those who don't 'get' computers, disappointing changes in iOS 5, a cheaper beater Mac laptop, and more.
- New Browsing for older Macs, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.08.01. If your old G3, G4,or G5 Mac is feeling slow on the Internet and you're running OS X 10.4 or 10.5, TenFourFox will perk things up.
- Tablets Are for People Who Hate Computers, Apple Has 61% of Tablet Market, iPhone Repair Mat, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.07.29. Also how to buy three cheap Windows laptops for the price of a high-end tablet, Dragon Remote Microphone turns iPhone into wireless dication mic, new stands and cases, and more.
- New MacBook Air Ships with Faster and Slower SSDs, Lion Cuts Battery Life for Older 'Books, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.07.29. Also white MacBook remains available in education, how to install Lion to a blank drive, MBA best laptop ever, SSD shootout, and more.
- Adobe Problems with Lion, 16 GB for New Mac mini from OWC, iMac 1 TB Drive Recall, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.07.29. Also sticking with Snow Leopard, iFixit 2011 Mac mini teardown, OS X 10.6.8 Supplemental Update, and more.
- Death and Rebirth of a Power Mac G4, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.07.28. One week ago, a power outage killed my production Power Mac. A week later, it's running again. The story behind it.
- Pentax Optio E90 Well Built, Takes Great Photos, and a Real Bargain, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.07.28. The Optio E90 is a great little snapshot camera with some very cool features - and it takes AA batteries, which you can always find.
- The 2011 MacBook Air Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.07.27. The i5 CPU doubles processing power, Thunderbolt provides more expansion options than ever, and the backlit keyboard is back.
- The 2011 Mac mini Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.07.27. The i5 CPU doubles its processing power, Thunderbolt provides more expansion options than ever, and Apple has reduced its price.
- Apple Accounts for Bulk of PC Growth, iPad the Most Popular PC Ever?, Apple A6 Processor, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.07.26. Also Spotify comes to US, InfiniteLoop Stand for iPad and iPhone, iPhone case with your favorite photo, and more.
- MacBook Air Gets Thunderbolt and Core i5/i7 CPUs, World's First Thunderbolt Display, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.07.26. Also check you battery's health, keep external drives from overheating, new MacBook Air cases, and more.
- OS X Lion Available, Mac mini Updated, Using Snow Leopard and Lion, Safari Updates, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.07.26. Also Migration Assistant updated for Lion, app compatibility with Lion, iOSification of OS X, TypeIt4Me on sale, and more.
- Already Addicted to OS X Lion, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.07.21. After just a few hours use, iPad user Austin Leeds says there's a lot to love with OS X 10.7 Lion on his MacBook Pro.
- OS X Lion and the Post-PC Era: Yay or No Way?, Part 4, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.07.20. With iOS, Apple has created an excellent platform for content consumption, but will Lion make content creators happy?
- Mac mini (Thunderbolt), 2011.07.20. The Mac mini loses its SuperDrive, moves to Intel Core i technology, gets Thunderbolt, and ships with OS X 10.7 Lion along with a price drop.
- Mac mini Server (Thunderbolt), 2011.07.20. The Mac mini Server is the first quad-core Mac mini with a 2.0 GHz i7 CPU, Thunderbolt, and OS X 10.7 Lion Server.
- 13" MacBook Air (Thunderbolt), 2011.07.20. Larger MacBook Air gets a 1.7 GHz Core i5 CPU, Intel HD Graphics 3000, Thunderbolt, and a backlit keyboard.
- 11" MacBook Air (Thunderbolt), 2011.07.20. Smaller MacBook Air gets a 1.6 GHz Core i5 CPU, Intel HD Graphics 3000, Thunderbolt, and a backlit keyboard.
- Is Leopard Killing My PowerBook?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.07.19. The ten-year-old Titanium PowerBook now overheats and hangs. Is it just old age, or has the extra heat from running Leopard taken its toll?
- Lion: King of the Jungle or House Cat?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.07.19. OS X 10.7 Lion may be great for the masses and iOS users, but much of this seems to come at the expense of the real Mac user.
- Lost Apple Designs from the 1980s, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.07.19. One early Mac prototype looked like a cube, a notebook concept was know as a MacBook, and the Bashful tablet predated Newton.
- iPad Pros and Cons, EMF Protection, Mac OS Performance Historically, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.07.18. Also Thunderbolt future, smartphones are like motorcycles, dropout sound with Leopard, upgrading a Power Mac G3, and more.
- iPad Satisfaction Growth Defies Skeptics, Two Auto Buyer Apps, Waterproof DryCase, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.07.15. Also free Dragon Go! app for everything on the mobile Web, iGrill for wireless grilling, new docking stations and cases, and more.
- 11" MacBook Air Always Intended as Apple's iCloudBook?, Choose a Beater Mac for Under $300, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.07.15. Also next MacBook Air may regain backlit keyboard, MacBook and Mac mini refresh imminent?, 2 TB in a MacBook or MacBook Pro, and more.
- Apple #3 in US PC Market, Run Snow Leopard Virtualized with Lion, Quicken Alternatives, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.07.15. Also Apple stores account for 20% of US retail growth, tips for installing Lion, Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable recall, and more.
- Using Quicken for Mac? Read This Before You Upgrade to Lion, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.07.15. You can convert your files to work with Quicken Express, but the conversion has to be done before you install Lion.
- OS X Lion and the Post-PC Era: Yay or No Way?, Part 3, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.07.15. Lion sounds wonderful, but I'm productive, comfortable, and happy running an older Mac with an older version of OS X.
- Four Weeks an iPhone User, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.07.15. Although iOS is OS X under the hood, the iPhone experience is very different from using a Mac.
- OWC Legacy SSD Tested in Mystic Power Mac G4, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2011.07.15. G4 Power Macs don't have built-in SATA support, and most SSDs are SATA devices. OWC's legacy SSDs work on the older Mac's IDE bus.
- Is Tiger or Leopard Better for Sub-867 MHz G4 Macs?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.07.15. You can install and run OS X 10.5 Leopard on G4 Macs slower than 867 MHz, but is it any better than Tiger?
- iPad a Good Travel Companion for Business or Pleasure, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.07.14. For travel, the instant-on handheld convenience of a tablet can make a notebook or netbook unnecessary.
- OS X Lion and the Post-PC Era: Yay or No Way?, Part 2, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.07.14. Unifying the Mac and iOS experience while making Lion a flat-out 64-bit operating system paves the way for Apple's future.
- LapWorks iPad Space Dock Aluminum iPad Stand, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.07.14. For real work, your iPad deserves a stand. The aluminum iPad Space Dock provides solid support with good looks.
- Apple's Control Helps Maintain a Secure Computing Platform, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.07.13. Microsoft built a system that became a very attractive malware target. As the Mac becomes more popular, how will Apple prevent the same thing?
- OS X Lion and the Post-PC Era: Yay or No Way?, Part 1, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.07.13. Mac OS X 10.7 is going to change a lot of things, but are the changes for the better or worse for current Mac users?
- Use Any Bluetooth Keyboard with iPad, Retina Display iPad This Year?, HP TouchPad vs. iPad, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.07.11. Also iPad usage shows unique pattern, breathe new life into an old iPhone, jailbreak for iPad 2, features Apple should steal from HPTouchPad and WebOS, and more.
- Thunderbolt Target Disk Mode Disappoints, Faster SSDs Rumored for Next MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.07.08. Also Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI cables being recalled, one reason not to buy a MacBook Air, soldering SSDs to motherboard a bad idea, and more.
- Prepping for OS X 10.7 Lion, Apple's Cube Romance, Mac OS X 10.6.8 Issues, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.07.08. Also Blu-ray playback finally comes to Macs, Carbon Copy Cloner as a backup utility, which Mac OS version did you start with?, and more.
- Resurrecting a Pismo PowerBook, Episode 1, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.07.07. Bringing the 2000 PowerBook as far forward as it will go.
- Building a PC That Can Run OS X, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.07.07. If you want to build a PC for Mac OS X, pick the right components. And if you also want to run Windows, install OS X first.
- Looking Back at the Power Mac G4 Cube Ten Years On, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.07.05. After almost a year of disappointing sales, Apple discontinued the Power Mac G4 on July 3, 2001. Moore takes a look at its legacy.
- MobileMe-to-iCloud FAQ, Two Tabbed iPad Browsers, iPhone Fisheye Lens, Solar iPad Case, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.07.05. Also the Pope gets an iPad, Hochman says Apple is in big trouble, iPad 2 Superguide released, iPhone microscope, and more.
- OS X 10.6.8 Adds TRIM, Benchmarks Faster; $600 Hackintosh Mini; Security Update for Leopard; and More, Mac News Review, 2011.07.01. Also workaround for 10.6.8 audio problem, Java updates for OS X 10.5 and 10.6, Roccat fast browser, and more.
- New MacBook Air This Month?, White MacBook Going Away?, Some SSDs Can Hose Your Data, and More,, The 'Book Review, 2011.07.01. Also inside Apple's Thunderbolt cable, Sony Vaio Z targets MacBook Air and botches Thunderbolt, new Porsche designed LaCie mobile drive, and more.
- Are 5-Year-Old Core Duo Macs About to Become Low-End?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.06.30. When OS X 10.7 Lion arrives, it looks like all Intel Macs introduced before August 2006 will be unsupported.
- More Cloudy Thinking, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.06.29. Apple's iCloud may be free, but you have to buy apps for your Macs and iDevices. On the other hand, Google's apps are truly free.
- Truck Computing, the iPad Experience, Does OS X Get Faster with Each Version, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.06.27. Also loving the MacBook Air, differences between iPads and Macs, the future of Tex-Edit Plus, and reflections on old cars, trucks, and boats.
- Resurrecting a Clamshell iBook, Episode 5, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.06.27. Using the right kind of flash memory and running OS X 10.4 Tiger on the original clamshell iBook.
- How to Use iOS Folders and Print, Wireless Storage Plus Access Point for iDevices, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.06.27. Also is RIM a takeover target for Apple?, Wacom Bamboo Paper app and stylus, iBamboo iPhone 4 speaker, new accessories, and more.
- MacBook Air Apple's Top 'Book, New Sandy Bridge CPUs Destined for Next MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.06.24. Also reviews of 11" MacBook Air and Thunderbolt MacBook Pros, Crucial M4 SSD firmware update, Kensington wireless mobile trackball, and more.
- OS X 10.6.8 Update, the Lion Upgrade, Macs Gain in Enterprise, Firefox 5, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.06.24. Also iMac 'a serious consumer beast', TenFourFox brings Firefox 5 features to PowerPC Macs, two wireless Flying KeyMouse controllers, and more.
- OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD Legacy Edition Tested in Blue & White Power Mac G3, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2011.06.24. The Blue & White G3 has a slow ATA/33 data bus. Will OWC's Legacy SSD outperform a fast hard drive with that bottleneck?
- Tiny Interchangeable Lens Pentax Q Has an Interesting Tie to the Past, Dan Knight, Digigraphica, 2011.06.23. The Pentax Q fits on a keychain, has a fast normal lens, and reminds me of the tiny Pentax Auto 110 SLR introduced in 1978.
- A Mac User Builds His First PC, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.06.22. The Mac mini is underpowered, and the iMac is too costly, so Frank Fox decided to build a PC that will become a Hackintosh.
- Resurrecting a Clamshell iBook, Episode 4, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.06.21. Some benchmark results and real world experience running the iBook from Compact Flash.
- Apple's Growing Popularity Makes Macs Malware Targets, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.06.21. Macs have been relatively free of malware, but MAC Defender fools users into installing it themselves.
- Moore's iPad Adventure, Part 1: Underwhelming in the Early Going, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.06.20. Using an iPad is very, very different from using a Mac, and it's definitely limited as a content creation tool.
- OtterBox Reflex: Serious iPhone Protection with Less Bulk than the Defender, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2011.06.20. You want to protect your iPhone, and the OtterBox Reflex does it with a lot less bulk than the rugged Defender case.
- Do We Still Need Email?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.06.17. Email was once the killer app of the Internet, but Facebook and Twitter seem to be displacing it.
- iPads Hard and Costly to Make, Unlocked GSM iPhone 4, Retina iPad Anticipated, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.06.17. Also Galaxy Tab 10.1 rivals iPad, iPhone cost enterprise 80% more than BlackBerry, contract-free international calling, metal iPhone 4 cases, and more.
- Leaving Windows for 'the Laptop I Had Always Wanted', Next Gen MacBook Air Due Soon, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.06.17. Also Acer slashes tablet forecast and banks on notebooks, a steampunk laptop, Eee Pad Transformer tablet-laptop hybrid, and more.
- Mac Back to School Promo, i7 iMac with SSD Bests Mac Pro, the Wintel Era Is Over, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.06.17. Also iMac the perfect desktop?, Apple may survive 100 years, Apple worth more than Microsoft and HP and Dell combined, Lion and the Rosetta dead-end, and more.
- Will iOS 5 Abandon Support for PowerPC Macs?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.06.16. iOS 5 will be available for iPhones that currently work with OS X 10.5 on PowerPC Macs, but what if iOS 5 requires Intel or OS X 10.6?
- Clouds from Both Sides, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.06.15. iOS 5, OS X 10.7 Lion, and iCloud sound great, but Apple is leaving another generation of Mac users behind.
- Of Cars and Trucks, iPads and Macs, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.06.14. Steve Jobs says iPads are like cars while PCs are like trucks, and most people today don't need trucks. Or Macs?
- Resurrecting a Clamshell iBook, Episode 3, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.06.14. With a new battery, the old Clamshell is better than evern - and getting 9 hours of battery life.
- Apple Shows iOS 5, iPad 3 This Year?, 5 iPad Keyboards Tested, Free Dragon Dictation, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.06.13. Also apps that let your iPad work like a laptop, limit cell phone radiation, Toshiba Thrive coming, Wi-Drive portable, wireless, shareable iDevice drive, and more.
- Adobe Flash Has Left PowerPC Macs Behind, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.06.10. While Flash 10.2 supports a 2002 Pentium 4 and a 2001 version of Windows, the latest version leaves every PowerPC Mac out in the cold.
- Apple Previews iCloud, Sonnet's Fast SDXC ExpressCard, Lapdesk with Retractable Touchpad, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.06.10. Also Apple quietly upgrading optical bay on 2011 MacBook Pro to 6 Gbps SATA, and NewerTech AdaptaDrive lets you install SATA notebook drives in a 3.5" drive bay.
- OS X Lion Revealed, Mac Now 'Just a Device', SSD Gives iMac Significant Speed Boost, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.06.10. Also Apple dropping 'Mac' from OS X name, make a Lion boot disc, Google Apps abandoning older browsers, and several software updates.
- Why I Expect the Next iPhone by Mid September, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.06.08. Apple consistently releases new iPhones and iOS versions at the same time, and the new iPhone has to be out before the next iPod touch.
- Thunderbolt's Potential, Yet Target Display Mode Is Broken on 2011 iMac, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.06.08. Thunderbolt has unlimited potential, yet it prevents the 27" 2011 iMac from using Mini DisplayPort input as earlier models did.
- New Life for Old Lenses, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.06.07. With an adapter, Olympus 4/3 cameras can use lenses designed for old Olympus OM film cameras.
- Linguistic Obsessions, Long Term Mac Value, iPod touch as a Personal Computer, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.06.07. Also upgrading a TiBook to Leopard for iPad compatibility and more suggestions for running DOS WordPerfect using virtualization and emulation.
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Brings Back Useful Features from Apple's 1983 Lisa, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.06.07. As I read about Resume, Auto Save, and Versions, one thought kept coming to my mind: Lisa lives!
- 'My Smartphone Is My Life', iPad Replaces Manuals for Pilots and Maps for Marine Aviators, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.06.06. Also Federal agencies embracing iPhone and iPad, top 12 iPad complaints, iWork comes to iPhone and iPod touch, AV cable for iOS devices, and more.
- Hidden App Finds MacBook Thief, MacBook Air the Ideal Desktop Computer?, A5 MacBook Spotted?, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.06.03. Also MacBook Air vs. iPad, bottom case replacement for Late 2009 and 2010 white MacBooks, SATA 3 issues with MacBook Pro, and more.
- Google's Schmidt Says Get a Mac for Security, Security Update Addresses Mac Malware, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.06.03. Also WWDC to feature OS X Lion, iOS 5, and iCloud; hard drive makers planning for decline; from Photoshop to Pixelmator; FountainPen writing tool; and more.
- My New Camera, an Olympus Pen E-P1, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.06.03. The compact interchangeable lens camera handles nicely and has great resolution.
- Resurrecting a Clamshell iBook, Episode 2, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.06.03. Replacing the original 6 GB hard drive with Compact Flash turns the iBook into a speed demon.
- How Long Should Apple Support New Devices on Legacy Hardware and Operating Systems?, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.06.02. If you're still using OS X 10.4, you can't run iTunes 10, which means you can't use an iPhone 4 or some of the latest iPods.
- 'Logical Punctuation' vs. Traditional Rules of Style, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.06.02. Looking at the differences in the way Americans and other English speakers use quotation marks around punctuation.
- Using an iPhone with a PowerBook G3 or Titanium G4, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.06.01. The iPhone will work with USB 1.1, but slowly. A USB 2.0 PC Card provides speed but not enough power. A solution.
- Resurrecting a Performa 410, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.06.01. Bringing an 18-year-old hand-me-down Mac back to life and getting it on the Internet.
- In an iPad World, Intel Could Displace ARM with a New CPU, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2011.05.31. With Windows and x86 in decline and the handheld market exploding, a whole new Intel CPU optimized for tablets and smartphones could create a bright future.
- Fiat 500 Pros and Cons, More on Rosetta and Lion, docXConverter Working Just Fine, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.05.31. Also using an older Mac to keep Rosetta available, the reality behind PowerPC installers, and a free .docx conversion service.
- Unleash Your Original iPhone or 3G with Whited00r, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.05.27. Custom firmware lets you run iOS 3 faster, adds several iOS 4 features, and improves battery life.
- iPad 2 Drop Results, Opera Mini vs. Safari, iPhone 4 Case with Sliding Keyboard, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.05.27. Also Apple defends developers against patent holder, game consoles and smartphones giving kids arthritis, new iPad cases, and more.
- MacBooks Dominate Consumer Reports Rankings, MacBook Air SSD Upgrade Reviewed, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.05.27. Also Apple not dumping Intel for ARM, remote control app for Keynote, interest in iPad undermines PC sales, new cases, and more.
- Apple: How to Remove MacDefender Malware, Mac Sales Growth Outstripping PCs Worldwide, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.05.27. Also workarounds for using non-Intel apps when Lion ships, Word 5.1 nostalgia, Mac OS 9 still available from Apple, and more.
- Resurrecting a Clamshell iBook, Episode 1, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.05.25. After 12 years, the power adapter was shot and the battery was no longer taking a charge.
- Why FireWire Failed and Thunderbolt Won't, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.05.24. FireWire failed because USB 2.0 was good enough and Apple made some mistakes. That won't happen with Thunderbolt.
- PowerBook or MacBook?, Potential Rosetta Workarounds, Use Virtualization for DOS, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.05.24. Also looking for a LaserWriter, repairing or replacing an original Mac mouse, and MacLinkPlus another Rosetta casualty.
- Fiat 500: Enough Style to Be an iCar?, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.05.23. Still no sign of the oft-rumored iCar, but the new Fiat 500 has a lot of things an iCar should.
- iPad Has No Credible Competition, iPad File Transfer, 500 GB Seagate WiFi GoFlex for iOS, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.05.23. Also Forbes says iPad sales are slow, eBay Motors app, iKeyboard gives iPad virtual keyboard tactile fee, DryCase keeps iPad or iPhone dry, and more.
- 2011 iMac Drive Replacement Solutions, 'Evangelical Frenzy' Over Apple, Linux MintPPC, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.05.20. Also Firefox 3.5 going end-of-life, OWC SuperSlim enclosure for pulled optical drives, Memory Cleaner frees memory to speed your Mac, and more.
- Death of Laptop Exaggerated, Mac 'Book Veteran Chooses MacBook Air, the MacBook ARM Debate, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.05.20. Also new MacBook Air expected midyear, what the Post-PC Era really means, Mac's Delete key works "both ways", and more.
- OWC's Legacy SSD Tested in Mirrored Drive Door Power Mac G4, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2011.05.18. G4 Power Macs don't have built-in SATA support, and most SSDs are SATA devices. OWC's legacy SSDs work on the older Mac's IDE bus.
- Preparing for the End of PowerPC Support When Lion Arrives, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.05.17. Mac OS X 10.7 Lion previews don't include Rosetta, and when it ships, support for PowerPC software will likely be history.
- Office 2008 and Adobe CS Installers Don't Require PPC, Going to Miss AppleWorks, Quiet Computing, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.05.16. Also the notion of Apple CPUs in future MacBooks, using .docx files with Mac OS 9, favorite mice and keyboards, and more.
- Mac OS 9 Isn't Dead Yet, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2011.05.16. In some areas, the need to run Classic Mac software or the cost of upgrading apps to OS X keeps people using Mac OS 9.
- iPad 1 and iPhone 3GS Outsell Android, Tablets Put PCs in Danger Zone, Voice Recognition, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.05.16. Also 64 GB 3G iPad top seller in Eurpoe, 'light spots' on some LG iPad screens, Queen Elizabeth gets an iPad, Photoshop Touch apps, and more.
- Has iPad Killed Netbooks?, Can iPad Replace MacBook Air?, 480 GB SSD Upgrade for MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.05.13. Also MacBook Air unlikely to switch to ARM processor, NuPower replacement batteries for 15" 2008/09 MacBook Pro, and more.
- Will Lion Be Apple's Vista?, Java Malware Attempts Mac Attack, Mid 2011 iMac Teardown, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.05.13. Also Apple restricts hard drive upgrades in new iMacs, PC market weakness isn't due to iPad, new BlueGriffon webpage editor, Parallels Server Mac mini Edition, and more.
- TeamViewer for iPad and Mac Makes Remote Desktop Easy, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.05.12. The latest version of TeamViewer makes it quick and easy to view and control a Mac or PC from your iPad.
- Mac Panic, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.05.11. My wife was not happy. She'd double-clicked her Excel budget spreadsheet, but everything looked different after installing Snow Leopard.
- Preview's Photo Editing Tools Could Be All You Need, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.05.11. When Apple introduced OS X 10.5 Leopard, it made some big improvements in Preview's image editing capabilities.
- Compact Gaming PC Costs More than Quad-Core iMac, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.05.11. PC Magazine built a compact gaming PC for $1,345 less keyboard, mouse, monitor, and Windows. $1,199 iMac seems a steal.
- Planetary for iPad: A Whole New Way to Play Your Music, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.05.10. Planetary uses a fresh new paradigm for accessing your iTunes library, one that you may find more intuitive and fun.
- Fuss Over iPhone User-Tracking Information a Tempest in a Teapot, Alan Zisman, Mac 2 Windows, 2011.05.10. Someone would need physical access to your iPhone, iPad, or computer to read the cryptic location file.
- iOS Updates Address Location Database Controversy, USB Keyboard for Mac and iPhone, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.05.10. Also Seagate planning iPad companion, e-readers eating into print market, create an Apple ID without a credit card, free new and updated apps, and more.
- Why No USB 3.0 on Laptops?, 2011 MacBook Air Wish List, Wear Leveling Demystified, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.05.09. Also 2011 iMac vs. MacBook Pro, Apple working on SATA 6 Gbps bug fix, replace MacBook Air SSD with OWC Aura Pro Express, and more.
- Mid 2011 iMac Features and Performance, Updates for New iMacs, Networked USB Sharing, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.05.09. Also Mac OS fastest growing OS, Lion to be sold through Mac App Store, Vatican bloggers support lifting content, non-slip foot for Mac mini, and more.
- PowerBook G4 to the Rescue of a Die Hard Pittsburgh Penguins Fan, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.05.09. NHL GameCenter Live specifies a 1.6 GHz G5 minimum, but game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning was watchable on a 1.5 GHz PowerBook G4.
- Apple Could Become #2 PC Maker This Year, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.05.09. Canalys counts iPads as PCs, making Apple #4 in the worldwide PC market. With its growth, #2 is likely.
- The Implications of Losing Rosetta in OS X 10.7 Lion, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.05.09. Rosetta lets PowerPC apps run on Intel Macs, but losing Rosetta means that some installers and updaters will no longer run.
- iMac (Mid 2011), 2011.05.03. iMac goes quad-core across the board, gains Thunderbolt, and gets even better graphics.
- In an iPad World, How Long Before Microsoft's Post-PC Collapse?, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2011.04.29. Microsoft is losing share on PCs, Internet Explorer is losing share on the Net, and Microsoft doesn't have a strong foothold in tablets or smartphones. Can it survive?
- iPad More Popular than Linux, Sony and Dell Prep iPad Challengers, iPad 2 Missing Manual, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.04.29. Also iPad appeals to seniors, iPad 3 could go quad-core, NewerTech GripStand for iPad 1, Wacom stylus for iPads, and more.
- Windows 7 on MacBook Air, Screen Size Dilemma, 6G eSATA Adapter, DesktopMonitor App, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.04.29. Also iBook repurposed as iPad case, Apple changes drive mount in MacBook, and new bags from STM and Waterfield Designs
- All About Safari 5, Can My Mac Run Lion?, Hard Drive Firmware Update for 2010 iMacs, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.04.29. Also Apple delaying iMacs as refresh approaches, Kingston HyperX memory ready for Sandy Bridge Macs, TenFourFox updated, and more.
- 6 Years with Tiger, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.04.29. Introduced on April 29, 2005, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger has a great legacy and remains the last and best choice for many PowerPC Mac users.
- Mouse Design: 1963 to 1983, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.04.29. Invented in 1963, the mouse became a standard input device with the 1981 Xerox Star and Apple's 1983 Lisa.
- My Quixotic Quest for Quietness: Keeping My 'Book's Fans Spooled Down, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.04.27. Silence is golden, but computers run hot and need to be cooled. The Targus Chill Mat for Mac provides cooling with quiet fans.
- Creating a Workstation That Meets Your Needs, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.04.26. Whatever your hardware setup, you may find that something other than a traditional desk best suits your workflow.
- Working Around a Glitch in Teleport, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.04.25. Due to a glitch in the Teleport System Preference, you lose the modifier keys on a Tiger slave when using a Snow Leopard host.
- Safari 5: Best Choice for PowerPC Macs Running Leopard?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.04.25. Safari 5.0.5, the latest version, has become the fastest browser for PowerPC Macs, but what does the future hold?
- iPad Has Replaced MacBook, Shouting About TenFourFox, the Death of Rosetta, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.04.25. Also why the iPad isn't for webmasters and comments on the Logitech Solar Keyboard and the MacMice Danger Mouse.
- Mac OS Up 250%, iPad 2 Reviews, Android Users Hate Apple, BlackBerry PlayBook Teardown, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.04.22. Also pundits who said Apple needed a netbook were right, iOS outreaches Android, iOS updates, Tea app, Dropbox updated, and more.
- Windows Out Among Tech Elite, MacBook Pro Helps Mac Sales Grow 47% in March, Faster SSDs, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.04.22. Also $10 fix for SATA problem in 17" MacBook Pro, SSD benchmarks for 13" MacBook Pro, in-dock temperature readout, and more.
- iMac Refresh Imminent?, Security Update 2011-002, $10 iHub Stopped by Apple, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.04.22. Also Apple launches support communities, Safari 5.0.5 update, Hitachi Touro Pro drives include cloud storage, Quicksilver improved, and more.
- Leopard at 500 MHz: Good Enough Most of the Time, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.04.21. There are some areas, especially Flash, that are sluggish, but for the most part it's a satisfactory experience.
- R&D Investment: Wasted Billions?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.04.21. Are Microsoft, Nokia, and RIM wasting their R&D spending as they try to compete with Apple?
- Asus and Lamborghini Team Up on Cobranded Notebooks, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.04.20. If Asus can team up with Lamborghini and Acer with Ferrari, why hasn't Apple done a cobranded MacBook Pro?
- Camino, a Fast Alternative to Bloated Heavyweight Browsers, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.04.19. Other browsers may have more features, but Camino is a sprinter that's great on low-end Macs - and very nice on newer ones as well.
- iPad Outsells Xoom 25 to 1, iPad 2 vs. Xoom and PlayBook, MLB.com At Bat for 2011, iCab Mobile, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.04.15. Also tablets change the way consumers engage content, iOS to dominate through 2015, free Macworld iPad 2 Starter Guide, and more.
- Apple Grows in Shrinking PC Market, Commodore 64 Recreated, Opera 11.10 Released, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.04.15. Also Vatican hails Linux and Wiki cultures, OWC sled mounts laptop drives in Mac Pro, PDF Editor that also extracts to Word, and more.
- 7 Sizzling SSDs, 2011 MacBook Pros and 6G SSDs Reviewed, Sonnet Thunderbolt Peripherals, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.04.15. Also iPad hammering laptop sales, PowerBook legacy lives in today's MacBooks, Boot Camp update for 2011 MacBook Pros, and more.
- Introduction to Camera Lenses, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.04.13. Interchangeable lens cameras allow you to choose from a range of sharp lenses including a fast normal, a range of wide-angles and telephotos, and macros for close-up work.
- Free OmmWriter Dana Creates a Tranquil, Non-Distracting Writing Environment, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.04.12. If you just want to focus on writing without the many distractions your Mac provides, OmmWriter Dana could be the tool for you.
- Powering a USB 2.0 Drive on a USB 1.1 PowerBook, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.04.12. A bus-powered USB hard drive is a great laptop accessory, but PC Cards don't provide enough power to spin them up.
- Tablets for 'Normal People', iPad 2 Tops CR Ratings, RokForm Adjustable iPad/iPhone Stands, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.04.11. Also iPad 2 supplies closer to demand, AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4 satisfaction comparable, new dock connector compatible with Thunderbolt, and more.
- The iPad May Change Your Laptop Upgrade Plans, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.04.08. With a keyboard case, the iPad can become your low-end laptop, and that could have you looking at a larger notebook for Mac work.
- Macs Taking a Bigger Slice of PC Market, iMac Screen Spots Investigated, Scroll Reverser, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.04.08. Also WiFi 30% slower than wired connection, hard drive prices to increase, icon prints by Susan Kare, Acer wants to emulate Apple, and more.
- MacBook Pro Performance, MacBook Air a Cash Cow, TRIM Enabler, GoFlex Slim Performance Drive, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.04.08. Also next gen Sandy Bridge chips could appear in future MacBook Air, QuickerTek brings back handle for early 15" MacBook Pro, and more.
- How to Choose Your Next Camera, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.04.07. As with computers, you have to determine your needs and find the model that best meets your needs.
- Steve Wozniak Says the iPad Is for Normal People: How Normal Are You?, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.04.07. Charles Moore contemplates choosing an iPad as his next computer instead of a MacBook.
- My First Intel Mac, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.04.05. Low End Mac headquarters has its first Intel Mac, a 2007 Mac mini running Snow Leopard. Initial impressions and future plans.
- It's Time to Buy Apple Stock, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.04.06. The iPad really is for everyone. Also, falling in love with the Olympus EP-2.
- Flash, YouTube, and .docx File Conversion for Mac OS 9, Sebastian Patting, My First Mac, 2011.04.05. Although Adobe and Microsoft dropped OS 9 support years ago, there are workarounds for viewing YouTube videos and using Word documents.
- TenFourFox: The Best Browser for PowerPC Macs Running Tiger?, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.04.05. TenFourFox is out of beta, stable, and fast. It could be the best overall browser for Mac OS X 10.5 on G3, G4, and G5 Macs.
- iOS 4.3.1 Released, iPad 2 Glass Thinner but Stronger, 5-in-1 Connection Kit for iPad, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.04.04. Also which iPad to buy, iPhone 4 survives 1,000' fall, Text'nDrive voice texting app, IDC says Windows Phone to outsell iOS by 2015, and more.
- Future of iOS and OS X at June WWDC, Spotlight Searches on Steroids, VLC 1.1.8 Released, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.04.01. Also the evolution of Apple design, another nail in the PowerPC coffin, tackling loud system fans after upgrading, getting the most for your old Mac, and more.
- Café Computing and the MacBook Air, Paired Storage and the MacBook Pro, MagSafe Shortage, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.04.01. Also Thunderbolt makes MacBook Pro the last notebook you'll need, how to activate TRIM on any SSD, extra USB power from 2011 MacBook Pros, and more.
- Pages and Photoshop Express on the iPad, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.04.01. Pages for the iPad works well but seems to be missing features. Photoshop Express is great for simple image manipulation.
- Lion Breaks Older Installers, Apple Charging for Xcode, Desktop Lifecycle in Business, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.03.31. Also another Pismo resurrection story and the future of browsers for PowerPC Macs and OS X 10.4 Tiger.
- USB Card Reader Works with iPad, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.03.30. The USB card reader makes it easy to import images from the memory cards used in most digital cameras.
- The Leopard Experience at 500 MHz, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2011.03.28. Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is less outdated than 10.4 Tiger, and with sufficient RAM, it runs decently on older, slower G4 Macs.
- Are CDs and DVDs Necessary Anymore?, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.03.28. The iMac eliminated built-in floppies. Is it time for optical drives to follow the same path?
- iPad 2 as Laptop Replacement, iPad 2 Is 'Stupid Fast', Apple Pulls 'Gay Cure' App, New Cases, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.03.25. Also in-depth iPad 2 reviews, 2x telephoto lens for iPhone 4, protective skins for iPad 2, and more.
- Many Early 2011 MacBook Pro Problems Addressed in OS X 10.6.7, MacBook Pro GPUs Benchmarked, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.03.25. Also 6 Gbps SATA SSD problems require cable replacement, replacing a PowerBook's hard drive, Motorola Atrix 4G and the future of mobile computing, and more.
- OS X 10.6.7 Released, Security Update for OS X 10.5.8, Thunderbolt iMac Weeks Away?, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.03.25. Also Jonathan Ive, the design genius behind Apple; Mac software boss stepping down; and LibreOffice and NeoOffice updates.
- File Sharing Between Your Mac and Your iPad, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.03.25. You can use iTunes to sync your Mac and iPad, but what if you want to transfer just one or two files?
- Stone Dead Pismo, iPhoto 11 Issues on 24" Late 06 iMac, Why No Blu-ray for Macs?, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.03.23. Also possible causes for Safari 4.1.3 disk noise, TenFourFox browser for PowerPC Macs, Lion DRM and product activation, and more.
- This Time Around, Apple Upgrades Are Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.03.22. New MacBook Pro models and the iPad 2 offer more than before, but not enough to replace last year's versions.
- Safari 4.1.3 for Tiger Revisited and Redeemed, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.03.22. The drive noise issue noted last week eventually went away, and Moore is now working with Safari as the default browser on his Pismo PowerBooks.
- Using Your iPad as a Writing Tool, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.03.22. The onscreen keyboard is adequate for short notes, but a real keyboard is better. Notes is an okay word processor, but there are better options.
- Is the iPod 'Halo Effect' Responsible for Mac Sales Growth?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.03.21. Mac sales have taken off since 2005. Is this because of the iPod 'halo effect', or is there something else behind it?
- Installing Mac OS 9 on the Mirrored Drive Doors Power Mac G4, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2011.03.21. The MDD was Apple's last Power Mac capable of booting into Mac OS 9, and you need to have just the right version of 9.2.2 for it to work.
- iOS 4.3 Getting Started Guide, Which iPad 2 to Buy?, iPad 2 Teardown, Android Tablets to Fail, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.03.18. Also how to transfer data from iPad 1 to 2, how to use Home Sharing, get your caffeine fix with CafeMap, cute bunny case for iPhone 4, and more.
- Apple Store Helps after Japan Earthquake, How Long Is the Desktop Lifecycle?, Stickies Tips, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.03.18. Also Adam Engst abandons Eudora, NuShelf mount for Mac mini, free Bean word processor, use a Mac or iPad as a remote monitor, and more.
- 16 GB MacBook Pro Achieves 'Warp Speed', iPad 2 vs. MacBook, MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.03.18. Also Google's Chrome OS, Turbo Boost tested, reviews of Early 2011 MacBook Pro, Henge Dock for new Pros, and more.
- My New iPad: First Impressions, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.03.17. A longtime iPod touch user gets his first iPad, migrates his data, and looks at the differences between the two devices.
- My First Car Was a 1966 Volkwagen Van, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.03.16. Talk of VW's new Bulli minivan brings back memories of John Hatchett's first vehicle, a 1966 VW panel van.
- Safari 4.1.3 for Tiger: Fast, but Not Perfect, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.03.15. With the update, Tiger becomes perhaps the fastest OS X 10.4 brower, but it is not without some drawbacks.
- With iOS 4.3, I Don't Need to Upgrade to an iPad 2 (Yet), Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.03.15. The iPad 2 is tempting, but iOS 4.3 has made the original iPad work so well that a new iPad can wait.
- Awaiting My First iPad, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.03.14. A longtime Mac and iPod touch user decides the iPad 2 announcement makes this the perfect time to buy an iPad.
- iPad 2 Launches, Apple's Post-PC World, IT Anxiety, Pages Video Tutorial, New Cases, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.03.14. Also iPad 2 vs. Xoom, new Belkin and M-Edge accessories for iPad 2, new iPad 2 cases from Marware and BoxWave, and more.
- iOS 4.3 Introduced with Personal Hotspot for iPhone 4, Flash Sort of Coming to iOS, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.03.14. Also Random House makes 17,000 titles available on Apple iBookstore, 19% of drivers admit to using Internet while driving, and more.
- Run Lion on Core Duo Macs, Safari 5.0.4, Blu-ray for Mac, Lion-like Launcher for OS X 10.6, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.03.14. Also does SSD make sense with FireWire?, Safari 4.1.3 for Tiger, Western Digital to acquire Hitachi GSD, and more.
- MacBook Air 40% of MacBook Sales, 16 GB for New MacBook Pros, Early 2011 MacBook Pro Reviews, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.03.14. Also SATA 6 Gbps in new MacBook Pros, TRIM support found in OS X 10.6.6, SSD vs. hard drive shootout, R.I.P. netbook, and more.
- Underwhelming iPad 2 Has a Silver Lining, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.03.11. The new iPad 2 is more powerful but just as limited as the iPad 1, which is now available for less.
- Thunderbolt Delivers on a Promise Made with the First Macintosh, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.03.10. Apple promised a high speed serial expansion bus with the Macintosh 128K, but Thunderbolt is the first technology to fully deliver on that promise - and more.
- 2011 MacBook Pro Benchmarks, Lion Beta Won't Boot 2006 Mac mini, Remembering At Ease, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.03.10. Also the Simple Finder for OS X, KVM switch vs. virtual screen software, and Citroënistas of the world unite.
- Steve Jobs, the Wow Factor, and Apple's Stellar Growth, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.03.09. From the Apple II through the first Mac and on to today's products, Apple has grown by showing people new things they can do.
- Who Is Setting the Rules for the Post PC Era?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.03.09. Pundits, such as Cringely, criticize the iPad for not working like a PC, forgetting that it is a post-PC device.
- Pismo! Pismo! Pismo!, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.03.09. Newer 'Books have more power but a lot less flexibility than the PowerBook Pismo, introduced 11 years ago.
- Bulli: Volkswagen Microbus Reincarnated with an iPad Twist, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.03.08. VW is showing a concept electric minivan with 185 mile range, microbus inspiration, and iPad integration.
- Firmware Update Supports 8 GB in Unibody MacBook and Late 2008 15" MacBook Pro, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.03.08. With the latest firmware version and Mac OS X 10.6.6, the Late 2008 Unibody MacBook and 15" MacBook Pro reliably work with 8 GB of RAM.
- How Apple Cuts Up the Competition, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.03.07. With its multiple lines and upgrade cycles, Apple is like a buzz saw cutting each market for its own benefit.
- Dual-Core iPad 2 Launched, 20% of iPads Out of Date, 8 Reasons Xoom Beats iPad, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.03.07. Also 93% of tablets are iPads, VW's electric Bulli minibus concept integrates iPad, dual charge cable for USB and Apple Dock connector, handsfree page turner, and more.
- Lion Drops PowerPC Software Support, Orphans Core Duo Macs, Beta Requires Online Activation, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.03.04. Also Apple in France, high performance internal SSD RAID array for Mac Pro, FaceTime for Mac released, backup app for your Google Apps data, and more.
- New MacBook Pro Benchmarks and Reviews, All About Thunderbolt, MacBook Future Uncertain, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.03.04. Also iFixit MacBook Pro teardown, OS X Lion supports TRIM, Thunderbolt supports Target Disk Mode, upgrades for Early 2011 MacBook Pros, and more.
- Vintage Mac Workhorse: Power Mac G4 Cube with Mac OS X 10.4.11, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2011.03.03. The G4 Cube has plenty of power and runs OS X 10.4 Tiger very comfortably, letting it act as a server accessible by new Macs and old.
- New MacBook Pro Makes Old Affordable, Say No to DRM and Intel Graphics, No Rosetta in Lion, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.03.03. Also cloning your iBook's hard drive, PowerBook 1400 a favorite, Amazon Studios messing up screenplays, and more.
- The Early 2011 15" and 17" MacBook Pro Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.03.03. The new quad-core i7 models have a lot to offer, but how do they compare with close-out and refurb 2010 models?
- The Early 2011 13" MacBook Pro Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.03.03. The new i5 and i7 models have a lot to offer, but how do they compare with close-out and refurb 2010 models?
- iPad 2, 2011.03.02. Apple's new iPad 2 has a dual-core A5 CPU, two cameras, is thinner and lighter, and now has two 3G wireless options.
- First 2011 MacBook Pro Benchmarks: How Much Better?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.03.01. The first benchmark results are in from Primate Labs and Macworld Labs. How do the new MacBook Pros compare to last year's models?
- Inconsistent Apple, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.03.01. Apple was first with Thunderbolt, FireWire, USB 1.1, and SCSI, but where are Blu-ray and USB 3 for the Mac?
- Contour RollerMouse Free2 Even Better than the Original, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.02.28. Contour's RollerMouse is a great alternative to mice and trackballs for those suffering from mousing pain.
- Ultimate iPad Guide, 'I Hate My iPad', 7 Reasons to Pick iPhone over Android, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.02.28. Also 5.7" iPad rumored, DIY iPhone repairs and toolkit, guide for switching to iPhone from BlackBerry, iPad video tutor, and more.
- Mac OS X Lion Preview, US Mac Sales Up 20%, Apple Products in 30% of Top 2010 Movies, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.02.25. Also Seagate Momentus XT drive wear, PhotoLine image editor, free Pig Latin translator, free liturgical calendar, and more.
- MacBook Pro Update Adds Thunderbolt I/O, MacBook Air to Influence Future Laptop Design, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.02.25. Also Apple looking at dense lithium for better battery life, Apple combines MagSafe and optical data connector, 480 GB SSD upgrade, and more.
- Is Apple's 30% Fee Unfair or Just Another Cost of Doing Business?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.02.25. Publishers are complaining that Apple's 30% fee on in-app purchases isn't fair, but Frank Fox sees it as just another operating expense for publishers.
- 13" MacBook Pro (Early 2011), 2011.02.24. The smallest MacBook Pro moves to Intel's Core i5 and i7 CPUs, adds Thunderbolt, and loses nVidia graphics.
- 15" MacBook Pro (Early 2011), 2011.02.24. The mid-sized MacBook Pro moves to a quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU and AMD Radeon HD graphics - and adds Thunderbolt.
- 17" MacBook Pro (Early 2011), 2011.02.24. The biggest MacBook Pro gets a quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU and Radeon HD 6750M graphics - and adds Thunderbolt.
- Introduction to Computer Memory, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.02.23. There are so many kinds of RAM: DRAM, SDRAM, ECC, DDR, SIMM, DIMM, SO-DIMM, FBD, and more. An introduction to what they mean.
- Vintage Mac Workhorse: WallStreet PowerBook G3 with Mac OS 9.2.2, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2011.02.23. G3 Macs are ideal for the Classic Mac OS, and SCSI, ADB, and serial ports make the WallStreet PowerBook a great bridge computer.
- When Bad Things Happen to Overly Impulsive People, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.02.23. You can hack OS X 10.5 Leopard to work with the iSub subwoofer, but then it might not work with other speaker systems.
- Time to Wave PowerPC Good-bye?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.02.23. Is it time to wave good-bye to your reliable old PowerPC Macs, or do they still have a lot of life left in them?
- Still Useful G3 iMac, Mac Nostalgia, Beautiful Cars, Road Trip Movies, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.02.22. Long-term Mac value, most beautiful and ugliest cars, AppleCare value, and more.
- iPhone 5 to Use 4" Screen?, Real-time iOS Battery Monitor, Opera Mini Coming to iPad, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.02.18. Also flash memory use in tablets to grow 400% this year, iPad 2 rumored to be thinner and have USB, iOS 4.2.6 update, new HP and Acer tablets, and more.
- Robust MacBook Sales to Continue, Apple Now Top Mobile PC Brand, New Battery App, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.02.18. Also Apple doubling some MacBook orders, new MacBook Pro models in March?, experimenting with drenched notebooks, and more.
- Mac Market Growth Beats Windows, OS X Lion in July?, Matias Releases Dvorak Keyboard, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.02.18. Also how Jef Raskin helped create Apple's walled garden, anti-gravity pivot laser mouse, Sketch app turns photos into pencil sketches and watercolors, and more.
- Why I Expect a 7" iPad in September, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2011.02.18. Whether Apple markets it as a smaller iPad or a larger iPod touch, the 7" size makes too much sense to ignore.
- WallStreet Was Great, but Pismo Is the King of Expandable 'Books, Charles W. Moore, The 'Book Beat, 2011.02.18. Although the WallStreet PowerBook has more expansion options, the Pismo has the far more useful FireWire and USB ports.
- Too Much Focus Means Too Few Mac Expansion Options, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.02.16. From too many models in the 1990s to too few at the turn of the millennium, Apple is still missing some niches.
- Vintage Mac Workhorse: Quadra 840av with Mac OS 8.1, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2011.02.16. The 40 MHz Quadra 840av was the ultimate 680x0 Mac and makes a great bridge between technologies.
- Looking Forward to Next MacBook Pro, Using Old Macs with New, Pismo Webcam Options, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.02.15. Looking back at classic Macs and classic cars, basic philosophy on aging Macs, and more.
- MacBook Pro: Five Years of Goodness, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.02.15. Apple's first Intel notebook shipped five years ago and showed that the new Intel Macs were up to pro standards.
- Verizon iPhone Teardown, iPhone Sets One Day Verizon Sales Record, Google Translate App, and More,, iOS News Review, 2011.02.14. Also Sandy Bridge flaw good for tablets, iPad-equipped Range Rover, iPad survives being run over by PT Cruiser, and more.
- Dell's MacBook Air Killer Dies, New MacBook Pros Imminent?, SSD Torture Test, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.02.11. Also combo USB 3.0/SSD ExpressCard, Swiftpoint mouse piling up awards, Plextor's first SSDs, and more.
- The Incredible Shrinking Flash Memory Card, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.02.11. John Hatchett ran across an old CompactFlash card the other day and compares it with today's microSD.
- Sandy Bridge Flaw Could Benefit Apple, 60 Steve Jobs Quotes, Rackmount for 2010 Mac mini, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.02.11. Also dual-core Sandy Bridge to ship soon, first wireless ebike, 'Learn the Switch to Mac' app just 99¢, and more.
- Vintage Mac Workhorse: Mac Plus with System 6.0.8, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2011.02.09. The Mac Plus boots System 6 quickly, reads 400K and 800K disks reliably, and networks with more modern Macs.
- Dragon Dictate 2.0.2 'a New High Water Mark in Mac Speech Recognition', Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.02.09. "On the one hand, it's the closest to perfection in Mac dictation software anyone has yet achieved. On the other hand, there is still plenty of room for improvement...."
- AppleCare Value, Importing Bookmarks in Opera, and Beautiful Cars, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.02.08. Readers share their AppleCare experiences, how to import Firefox (and other) bookmarks into Opera, and more thoughts on beautiful cars.
- Verizon iPhone 4 Preorders, Galaxy Tab Sales Actually 'Quite Small', The Daily Launched, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.02.07. Also Apple to use half of Samsung's processor production, realtime battery monitor, iPad mounting system, and more.
- Sandy Bridge Flaw to Delay New 'Books, Mini Notebooks Cutting into Netbook Market, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.02.04. Also Sandy Bridge Mobile platform reviewed, Intel 310 Series SSD reviewed, BookArc stand for 2010 MacBook Air, and more.
- Macs Provide Quality and Value, Apple Leads in Customer Satisfaction, 15 Free Mac Apps, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.02.04. Also Intel finds and addresses flaw in Sandy Bridge chipset, Chrome browser hits 10% mark, 3 TB iMac and Mac Pro drive upgrades, and more.
- Old and New Macs: Nostalgia vs. Realistic Pragmatism, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.02.03. Readers weigh in on their favorite Macs past and present, including one over 20 years old that's still in use.
- 4G iPod touch a Big Step Forward, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.02.03. Over the holidays, John Hatchett replaced his first generation iPod touch with Apple's latest and greatest version.
- Handheld Gaming in 2011: Apple vs. Sony and Nintendo, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2011.01.31. Apple's iOS platform has become a big player for casual gaming, but new models from Sony and Nintendo should strengthen their markets.
- Verizon iPhone 4 or an Open Android Smartphone?, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2011.01.31. John Hatchett can finally get an iPhone thanks to Verizon, but he also finds the HTC Desire tempting.
- Multicore Processors in 45% of Smartphones in 2015, Apple's Pentalobe Screw Conspiracy, and More,, iOS News Review, 2011.01.31. Also gyroCam ends crooked photos, Photoshop Express 1.5 for iOS, Agile Messenger for iPad, new iPhone and iPad cases, and more.
- Pixelmator Sells $1 Million on Mac App Store, Video of Steve Jobs' Original Mac Demo, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.01.28. Also OWC intros Bluetooth numeric keypad, Camino 2.1 alpha still supports Tiger, software updates, and more.
- Back to Mac OS 9 Because It's All I Need, Sebastian Patting, My Turn, 2011.01.26. Sebastian Patting sold his Intel Macs and went back to PowerPC Macs and Mac OS 9. Here's why.
- AppleCare Pros and Cons, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.01.26. To AppleCare or not to AppleCare? That is the question facing anyone buying a new or certified refurbished Mac.
- The Other Side of the Road: Ubuntu Linux, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.01.25. The old Pentium III PC was crashing and locking up under Windows Me, but Ubuntu gave it a new lease on life.
- Alltime Favorite Macs: Nostalgia Confronts Realistic Pragmatism, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.01.24. While there were some wonderful Macs made over the years, in terms of real world productivity, modern Macs have it all over the golden oldies.
- New Keyboard for Easier iPad Typing, Hi-Res iPad 2 Rumors, 101 Valentine's Gifts App, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.01.21. Also 6G iPod nano failure, 3D iPod touch speculation, WordPerfect viewers, activity monitor, new cases, and more.
- Will Apple Merge iPad and MacBook Air?, When to Replace Your 'Book's Battery, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.01.21. Also guessing specs for Sandy Bridge Macs, SSD Optimizer, Power Manager for Mac OS X, and more.
- Greens Accuse Apple of Lax Oversight, faceTop Puts Facebook on Your Mac's Desktop, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.01.21. Also which is the best disk diagnostic in OS X?, iClap brings clap control to your Mac, new image editor in beta, and more.
- Chinese Greens Would Rather Point the Finger at Apple than at Their Own Countrymen, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.01.21. Criticizing Apple is a great way to draw a lot of attention to your cause, but in this case the problem stems from Chinese greed and poor Chinese oversight.
- Car vs. Cell Phone, Beautiful Cars, Good Tiger Browsers, 2010 MacBook Air, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.01.20. Further reflections on running cars as long as possible, sweet cars, browsers for PowerPC Macs, and the place of the SSD-based MacBook Air.
- 11" MacBook Air a Real Alternative to Netbooks and iPad, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.01.18. While the original MacBook Air was slow and expensive, the newest version is quick and far more affordable.
- The Future of Tex-Edit Plus on the Mac, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2011.01.17. Tex-Edit Plus provides a unique integration of word processing, text editing, and HTML authoring plus powerful AppleScript control.
- 25th Anniversary of the Macintosh Plus, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.01.17. 25 years ago, the Mac Plus changed the Macintosh from a closed box into an expandable computer system.
- Verizon CDMA iPhone 4 Has Hotspot, US Tax App for iPad, Depression Screening App, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.01.14. Also CDMA iPad coming, credit card swiper app for iPhone, 12x telescope for iPhone 4, iLuv preps cases for Verizon iPhone, and more.
- OS X 10.6.6 Runs Cooler, Widescreen Laptop Conspiracy, the Cost of Phantom Power Consumption, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.01.14. Also SSDs benchmarked, mBrace handle for MacBook Pro, HyperMac batteries again compatible with MacBooks, and more.
- Intel to Pay nVidia $1.5 Billion, How Much Drive Space Do You Need?, TextEdit for Writing, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.01.14. Also Mac App Store versions of TextWrangler and BBEdit 'partly crippled', Kindle 1.2.3 for Mac, three App Store exclusives, and more.
- 8 Years with Mac OS X, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.01.13. Until January 2003, I continued to use the Classic Mac OS, but after a week with OS X 10.2.3 Jaguar, I made the switch.
- My Latest Pismo Adventure: Bad RAM, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.01.12. After ten years of mostly faithful service, the Pismo was running hot and then wouldn't wake from sleep due to bad memory.
- CDMA iPhone 4 Opens New Markets for Apple, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.01.12. It's not just for Verizon, the top US wirleess carrier. Other CDMA carriers around the world can now embrace the iPhone as well.
- OmniWeb: The Best Surviving Free Browser for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger?, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2011.01.10. OmniWeb was the last commercial browser to become free, and the current version tends to run quite well on PowerPC Macs with OS X 10.4.
- Low End Macs and the Mac App Store, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.01.10. The Mac App Store is a great idea moving forward, but at present it leaves a majority of Mac users behind.
- Bad Time to Buy an iPad, Rush Limbaugh and Bible Apps, First Flash Drive for iPad and iPhone, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.01.07. Also iPad and iPhone productivity tips and an innovative case for the iPhone 4.
- US Market Less Important to Apple's Bottom Line than Ever Before, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.01.07. Through 2009, the majority of Apple's revenue came from the domestic market. In 2010, the international market took the lead.
- Fast SSDs for Legacy 'Books and MacBook Airs, Chip Unites SSD and Hard Drive, Solar Power, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.01.07. Also OS X on a Chrome notebook, reduce SSD wear, use your 'Book as a second display, Yin-Yang mini FireWire 400/800 hub, and more.
- Mac App Store Launches, OS X 10.6.6 Released, SSDs for Legacy Desktops, Next Gen Core i CPUs, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.01.07. Also improve your Mac for increased productivity, UltraEdit powerful text editor comes to Mac, TypeIt4Me updated, and more.
- SSDs for Legacy Macs: Three Cheers for OWC!, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.01.06. OWC has announced SSDs for PowerBooks, iBooks, G4 Mac minis, as well as pre-G5 iMacs, eMacs, and Power Macs.
- Carlessness, Cluelessness, the Boomer Legacy, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2011.01.05. More thoughts on cars, consumerism, where to buy laptop batteries, and the micro-USB charging standard for mobile phones.
- Apple's Decade of Explosive Growth: 2001 to 2010, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2011.01.05. Ten years ago, Apple was losing money while its only product line, Macs, had stagnant sales.
- Does 'Bad Grammar' Have Anything to Do with Apple's Success?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2011.01.04. A couple pundits have recently called bad grammar a key to Apple's success. The sad thing is, they're all wrong about the grammar.
- I Love Ubuntu 10.10 on Older Macs, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2011.01.04. For older, slower G3 Macs, Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat has it all over Mac OS X 10.4.
- Competitors Aim to Take a Bite Out of Apple, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2011.01.04. Apple's success has others working to take a piece of the tablet, MP3 player, smartphone, and media markets, among others.
- iPad 2 Rumors, DIY $3 iPad Stand, Skype Video Calls for iPhone, HandStand for iPad, and More, iOS News Review, 2011.01.03. Also anti-texting while driving programs, iFixit for iPad, What Women Auto Know app, bottle opener iPhone 4 case, USB/SD adapter for iPad, and more.
- MacBook Air with 4 Displays, Maximize Your Battery, HyperMac Batteries Back Sans MagSafe, and More, The 'Book Review, 2011.01.03. Also 2 TB notebook drives expected this year, Intel's tiny SSD, 7mm thin 500 GB Hitachi notebook drive, and more.
- First Mac and iPhone Compared, Upgrade Mac mini RAM, Mac Data Recovery, iPhoto 9.1.1, and More, Mac News Review, 2011.01.03. Also 30 high definition wallpapers, upgrade Mac Pro RAM, NuStand for 2010 Mac mini, PocketMac for BlackBerry updated, and more.
- SATA and SSD Options for G3 and G4 Power Macs, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2010.12.23. Those old Power Macs can boot from SATA with the right PCI card, and that makes SSDs an option.
- SATA and SSD Options for PowerBooks and iBooks,, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2010.12.23. IDE is history, and solid-state drives are the future. Options for PowerBook and iBook users.
- It's a Good Time to Buy a Used Mac, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.12.22. Prices on late model G4 PowerBooks are better than ever, and there are some real bargains on Core Duo Intel models as well.
- Back with Linux Again, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2010.12.21. The truth is that Ubuntu Linux 10.10 runs faster on a G3 PowerBook than Apple's own, increasingly outdated, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.
- Thoughts on the Carless Generation, File Compression and CPU Speed, and Laptop Screen Transplants, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.12.21. Readers weigh in on the carless generation, when file compressions is a plus, and whether a 14" iBook display might work in a Pismo.
- iPad Top Gadget of 2010, Army Deploying Smartphones, the Corporate Tablet Explosion, and More, iNews Review, 2010.12.20. Also Galaxy Tab a good argument for an iPad, iBookstore Canada approved, Christmas card app, revolutionary new iPad stand, and more.
- New MacBook Air vs. 2005 iBook and 1993 PowerBook, SSD Torture Tests, DIY SSD Upgrade Kits, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.12.17. Also Intel graphics may power 2011 MacBook, MacBook Air reviewed, LED Cinema Display Firmware Update, and more.
- Macs and Special Hard Drive Connectors, New Opera 11 Release Candidate, Good-bye VGA, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.12.17. Also Light Peak to unleash connection speeds, all-in-one PCs gaining popularity, pro-Mac T-shirts and accessories, and more.
- iPhone vs. Android: A Game of Chess or Reversi?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.12.16. Google's strategy is to flip smartphone users to Android while Apple focuses on the iPhone.
- iOS Upgrade Cuts iPad USB Power, Next iPad Coming in Spring?, Essential iPad Office Apps, and More, iNews Review, 2010.12.13. Also iPad effect continues to grow Apple market, iPad troubleshooting, easier typing with Easy Typing app, GloveTips allow use with gloves, and more.
- SSD Cures MacBook Air Lust, SSD Reliability Data, Firmware Update for 2010 MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.12.10. Also year's best laptops include two from Apple, MacBook Air 'a must-have laptop', Intel prepping for tablet wars, Tandem speakers for Macs, and more.
- You Should Be Excited About iOS Features Coming to OS X, Chrome Browser Gains PDF Viewer, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.12.10. Also storage options for tomorrow's Macs, Susan Kare interview, future plans of Xserve users, new software, and more.
- All I Want for Christmas Is a New iPod touch, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.12.08. Why John Hatchett wants a 4G iPod touch, and two gift giving suggestions for iPod and notebook users.
- Telcos Seek to Bill Apple, Google, and Facebook for Wireless Network Improvements, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.12.08. Although smartphone users are already paying for the bandwidth they use, telcos are proposing a double-dipping system where content providers would also pay for bandwidth.
- Apple's Business Orientation, 10.6 CPU Temperature, HFS+ File Compression in Snow Leopard, and More, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.12.07. Also two more options for installing Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger from an install DVD to a Mac without a DVD-capable drive.
- BlackBerry Passes iPhone in US, iOS 4.2.1, iPad vs. Kindle, App Store Censorship, and More, iNews Review, 2010.12.06. Also tablets to displace some PCs, lighter iPad possible in 2011, wireless signals damaging trees, BlackBerry PlayBook pricing revealed, and more.
- Monster Apple Sales Expected, Putting an iBook G4 Back in Service, MagSafe Blamed in Fire, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.12.03. Also SSD-only MacBook Pro rumors, iPad features laptops need, Acer Iconia dual-touchscreen notebook/tablet hybrid, and more.
- Year of the Mac, 'Apple Tax' Analyzed, Steampunk Mac SE, Safari Security Updates, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.12.03. Also Apple tops PCWorld reliability survey again, inside the Bondi blue iMac, Thunderbird 3.3 ditches PowerPC, Mac of the future, and more.
- Tiger Installation and User Migration with Target Disk Mode, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.12.01. How to install OS X 10.4 Tiger on a DVD-challenged iMac and migrate user data using FireWire Target Disk Mode.
- Create a Triple Boot Mac with OS 9, OS X, and Linux, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2010.11.30. If your PowerPC Mac can boot into OS 9 and X, here's how you can turn it into a triple-boot machine with Linux.
- ePrinting: Remotely Print to HP's Newest Printers via Email, Alan Zisman, Mac 2 Windows, 2010.11.30. If your device - PC, tablet, or smartphone - can send email, it can print to HP's latest printers with ePrint technology.
- TenFourFox: Firefox 4 Beta 7 for PowerPC Macs, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.11.24. Firefox 4 has no OS X 10.4 support, and since Beta 4, it doesn't support PowerPC Macs at all. TenFourFox fixes that.
- Getting Tiger on a G3 iMac, OS X 10.6.5 Troubles, Firefox 4 Beta 7 for PowerPC Macs, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.11.23. Also Quicksilver 2001 and 'big' hard drives, Power Mac G4 worth fixing?, and looking for SpellTools 1.4.
- Growing Mac Popularity Increases Need for Antivirus Software, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2010.11.23. Although Mac OS X remains a safe platform, it is a growing target for malware creators. Antivirus software can help secure your Mac against that eventuality.
- Teen Sells White iPhones, Pushpins App Saves Money at Grocery Store, New iPad Magazines, and More, iNews Review, 2010.11.22. Also don't buy an iPad for Christmas, ExxonMobil station finder app, Zipbuds resist tangling, Speck holiday iPhone cases, and more.
- Adobe Tweaking Flash for MacBook Air, Recyclable Laptop Designed, USB 3.0 Mac Benchmarks, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.11.22. Also Intel Sandy Bridge chipset doesn't support USB 3.0, Walmart selling $200 notebook on Black Friday, new 120 GB Intel SSD, and more.
- Beatles on iTunes, iFixit Self-Repair Manifesto, nVidia Quadro 4000 for Mac Pro, and More,, Mac News Review, 2010.11.19. Also 'I was a Mac user when Apple was doomed' T-shirt, Apple backs OpenJDK Java project, flash drive in a floppy disk, freeware bonanza, and more.
- Macally iKeySlim: Great Feel and USB 2.0, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Reviews, 2010.11.18. If you're looking for a great USB keyboard for your Mac, the $30 iKeySlim is a winner. The USB 2.0 hub is a bonus.
- Where Dancing with the Stars Went Wrong, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.11.18. Week after week, the lowest rated dancer knocks off a better dancer because of flaws in the program's voting system.
- Mac OS X 10.6.5 Update a Step Backward, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.11.17. Ever since migrating from 10.5.8 to Snow Leopard, Moore has had some persistent problems, which are worse with the latest update.
- Steve Jobs Dissed Derek Sivers: So What?, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.11.17. Gizmodo published an article where Derek Sivers moans that Steve Jobs "dissed" him in a keynote. And the point is?
- iPhones Most Reliable Smartphones, Galaxy Tab a 'Train Wreck', iPhone Service Cost a Killer, and More, iNews Review, 2010.11.15. Also iPad needs mouse support for real work, excessive texting and social networking may indicate other behaviors, DashCam app, and more.
- Flash Content Drains Batteries, Macbook Air Kudos, Encrypted USB Drive with PIN Access, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.11.12. Also notebook makers taking time with USB 3.0, Toshiba intros SSDs compatible with MacBook Air, fast 750 GB external drive from OWC, and more.
- OS X 10.6.5 Update, Xserve Being Discontinued, Internal SSD Array Boosts Mac Pro, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.11.12. Also security update for OS X 10.5, LaCie's USB 3.0 drivers, 'basic OS X is boring', Flash Player 10.1 released, and more.
- Old Cars and Old Macs Revisited, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.11.11. Reflections on classic cars and old Macs.
- 2010 MacBook Air Thoughts: Third Time's a Charm, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.11.10. It turns out that you will be able to upgrade the SSD in the MacBook Air, which makes it an even better choice.
- Apple Owns 95% of Tablet Market, Workaround for iOS 4.1 DST Alarm Bug, Bedbug App, and More, iNews Review, 2010.11.08. Also nitride coatings could scratch-proof stainless steel, Intel's Atom challenges ARM, iPod Missing Manual updated, new iPad and iPhone accessories, and more.
- 2010 MacBook Air a Game Changer, MacBook Pro Screen Flicker, 320 GB in Your Pocket, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.11.05. Also MacBook Air can be your only computer, Apple's dead pixel policy, Chrome smartbooks have already lost, and more.
- Mac Share Slips Worldwide, Boost Mac Pro Bluetooth, Logitech's Wireless Solar Keyboard, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.11.05. Also conservative website pays homage to Apple's 1984 ad, Sophos releases free antivirus app for Macs, 2010 Mac Pro firmware update, and more.
- Bringing Back Pismo, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.11.04. Replacing the hard drive in a Pismo PowerBook is a project anyone who is careful should have no problem undertaking.
- The Times Paywall Pays Off, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.11.02. A lot of us thought Rupert Murdoch was nuts for putting The Times behind a paywall, but four months on, the model seems to be working.
- Open Software, Closed Minds, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.11.01. Free software fanatics violate the spirit of GPL when they force Apple to remove free, open source software from the App Store.
- After Upgrades, Moore's Pismo Becomes His Best Ever, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.11.01. After transplanting a better display and installing a FastMac G4 upgrade, this has become Moore's fastest Pismo.
- Kids Want iOS Devices for Christmas, White iPhone 4 Delayed, iPad Now at Verizon Wireless, and More, iNews Review, 2010.10.29. Also how iPhones and iPads enter the workplace, app turns iPad into second PC monitor, new Yamaha PDX-31 portable dock, new iPhone 4 and 4G iPod touch cases, and more.
- Boost Speed with a Hybrid Drive, New MacBook Air Benchmarked, First SSD Upgrade for New MBA, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.10.29. Also larger MacBook Pros get 2.8 GHz option, why optical drives are still important, getting Windows 7 on a MacBook Air without an external SuperDrive, and more.
- Greenpeace Ranks Apple Lower, Microsoft Is Dying, Apple Abandons Flash, iPhoto 11 Issues, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.10.29. Also Macs, iPads, and iPhones invading the enterprise, iLife 11 abandons PowerPC, Boonana Trojan targets Macs, and more.
- Second Thoughts on the 2010 MacBook Air, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.10.29. The new MacBook Air is totally lustworthy, but its design pretty much rules out end-user repairs.
- Firefox 4 Compiled for Tiger and PPC Macs, the Intel/PowerPC Gap, Robot Car Safety, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.10.28. Classic Eudora and OS X, hot-rodding vs. self-driving cars, and more.
- SSD: Why the 2010 MacBook Air Is So Fast, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.10.27. The 2010 MBAs benchmark better than expected because their system board SSDs are so much faster than hard drives.
- Office 2011 for Mac: Do You Want It? Do You Need It?, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.10.26. Microsoft Office 2011 brings Outlook to the Mac and much improved compatibility with the Windows version of Office.
- The 2010 MacBook Air Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.10.26. How do the new 11.6" and 13.3" MacBook Air models compare to last years, the MacBook, and MacBook Pros?
- More Pros than Cons in New Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2010.10.26. Office 2011 improves performance, is more compatible with Office for Windows, and finally gives Mac users Microsoft's Outlook email client.
- Jobs vs. RIM: Open Systems Don't Always Win, Why 7" Tablets Won't Win, Dual-Dock iPad Coming, and More, iNews Review, 2010.10.25. Also AT&T and Verizon to sell iPad, US and Canada have highest mobile package rates, New York Times and Economist iPad apps, and more.
- OS X Lion Preview, Record Apple Sales and Profits, Apple Number 3 in US, Free Paintbrush App, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.10.22. Also Mac growing in enterprise, text expanders compared, Mac-like Macbuntu Linux, Iomega USB 3.0 SSDs, new software, and more.
- Smaller MacBook Air Models, HyperMac Dropping MagSafe Products, Cases for New MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.10.22. Also 2010 MacBook Air uses software reinstall USB drive, Acer Timeline challenges MacBook Air, and netbooks still beat iPad in numbers and price.
- $999 MacBook Air Can Cost $1,399, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.10.22. Tempted by that $999 11.6" MacBook Air? More RAM, a bigger drive, and a faster CPU quickly bump the price higher.
- iLife 11: Another Nail in the PowerPC Coffin, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.10.21. With the release of iLife 11, Apple has left even the newest PowerPC Macs behind.
- Herding Cats: Why Android Is No Threat to Apple, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.10.21. Google and its partners in the Open Handset Alliance are destroying what should be a unified Android market.
- The Gloves Are Coming Off: The New Platform War, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.10.21. Microsoft won the PC Platform War but is now losing share. Apple has the lead in the Tablet Platform War, but can it hold it against Google?
- 11" MacBook Air (Late 2010), 2010.10.20. Smallest Mac ever, new 1366 x 768 display, full size keyboard, two USB ports, and lighting fast SSD.
- 13" MacBook Air (Late 2010), 2010.10.20. Thinner, a bit lighter, higher resolution display, two USB ports, SD Card reader, and lighting fast SSD.
- Pismo Resurrection Follow-up, Liking iCab, Dangers of Young Drivers and Self Driving Cars, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.10.20. More details on Pismo resurrection, a Flash users falls for iCab, and more thoughts on hot rodding, inexperienced drivers, and Google's self-driving cars.
- Tomorrow's Macs, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.10.18. The technologies and changes we may see in the next generation MacBook Air, MacBook, and Macs of the future.
- iPad 'Sort of' Impressive, Cell Phone Health Risk, Line2 Turns iPod touch into mobile phone, and More, iNews Review, 2010.10.15. Also Microsoft promises Mac support for Zune and Windows Phone 7, Energizer case addresses smartphone 'power deficit', $5 iPad stand for charity, and more.
- MacBook Pro 'Computer of the Year' Again, OWC's 120 GB SSD Reviewed, Dual-Core Acer Netbooks, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.10.15. Also the need for a MacBook docking station, firmware update fixes charging problem for 2007/08 'Books and new MagSafe adapters, and more.
- Apple to Preview Mac OS X 10.7 on October 20, New Macally iKeySlim USB 2.0 Keyboard, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.10.15. Also five features you'll love when switching to Mac, new wireless mouse and metal mouse mat from Razer, ToyViewer and Dragon Dictate for Mac updates, and more.
- Information Wants to Be Free, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.10.13. Although information 'wants to be free', it has costs and value. How do we pay for it?
- Google's Self-Driving Cars? Real Auto Enthusiasts Want Manual Control, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.10.13. Google's fleet of self-driving cars is an impressive use of technology, but wouldn't driving be even safer if we paid more attention to what we were doing?
- OtterBox Defender: Don't Let Your iPhone 4 Leave Home Without It,, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2010.10.12. If you break your iPhone 4, it costs $600 to $700 to replace it. This $49 case provides the protection your iPhone needs and deserves.
- Car and Driver and Chrysler Launch Free Txt U L8r App, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.10.11. Car and Driver has teamed up with iSpeech and Chrysler to release a free smartphone app that autoreplies to texts and speaks them aloud.
- iPad Not Cannibalizing PC Market, Hitachi's 6.6" Retina Quality Display, ColorWare iPad Grip, and More, iNews Review, 2010.10.11. Also ARM plans multithreading CPU, free voicemail to text app, spoken language translation, Totally Tanach adds Retina Display support, and more.
- MacBook Air Shortage as Replacment Rumors Persist, iPad Devouring Netbook Market, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.10.08. Also Hitachi's 750 GB notebook drives, two-thirds of poll respondents using MacBooks, avoiding 'Toasted Skin Syndrome', and more.
- OS and Browser Market Share, OS No Longer Matters, iMac Touch Rumors Snuffed, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.10.08. Also What Linux does better than OS X, looking back at Macintosh TV, Pixelmator first to support Google's new WebP image format, and more.
- Better Audio Output from Macs without Digital Audio, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.10.06. With the right hardware, any Mac with USB or FireWire can output multichannel and digital audio.
- Charles Moore's Pismo Has a Near Death Experience, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.10.05. The Pismo wouldn't wake from sleep, manifested a crashing sound at startup, and refused to boot. Going back to the original G3 resurrected it, but with a lot less power than the G4.
- 4 Ways Apple Is Like a Las Vegas Casino, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.10.04. In many ways, Apple's iTunes Store and App Store mirror the experience of a Las Vegas casino.
- Digital Audio Output: Apple's DVD Player vs. VLC Player, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.10.04. Configuring your Mac for digital audio output with DVD Player is a convoluted process. The free VLC Player makes things much simpler.
- RIM PlayBook Introduced, Texting Bans Increase Crashes?, Smaller iPad Ready for Launch?, and More, iNews Review, 2010.10.04. Also iFixit 2G Apple TV teardown, iPad pros and cons, iPad now available at Target stores, first eys- and hands-free messaging app for iPhone, and more.
- MacBook Pro nVidia Settlement, New Core i5 and i7 Mobile CPUs, Restore from Time Machine, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.10.01. Also turn your 'Book into a WiFi hotspot, 11.6in MacBook Air rumors, a new battery calibration app, and more.
- Mac mini Too Expensive?, $40 Computer Bifocals, Best Free Mac Antivirus App Gets Better, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.10.01. Also SteelSeries Shift gaming keyboard, public beta of online Bible linker app, OnyX and Pixelmator updated, and more.
- Pismo Pink Screen of Death: Time to Rethink Things, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.09.30. The solution to pink screen: Find a replacement screen. The alternative: Use an external display, keyboard, and mouse with Closed Lid Mode.
- A 'Good' Mouse Is Subjective, RAM Disks for Classic Macs, a Street Musician Playing an iPad, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.09.30. Also Flash navigation issues with PowerPC Opera, the waning days of PPC browser support, loving Opera 10.62, and a Zip drive tip.
- iPad on Campus: Semester One of the Tablet Era, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.09.28. eTextbooks saves 50% on textbooks, iWork 1.2 is wonderful, and TeamViewer is a great remote access app.
- Classic Cars and Classic Macs, Jason Walsh, Mac Life, 2010.09.28. In some ways, running an old car is like using an old Mac. In other ways, not so much - but it's still fun.
- Is This the End for Steve Ballmer?, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.09.28. PC sales are declining as Macs, iPads, and Android tablets grow market share. With Windows market share slipping, can Steve Ballmer survive much longer?
- Texting While Driving: A Deadly Epidemic, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.09.27. Drunk driving is universally reviled, phoning while driving is just as dangerous, and texting far more dangerous than that.
- iPad Most Satisfying Device, Refurb iPads Available, iPad Disrupting PC Market, and More, iNews Review, 2010.09.24. Also 2G iPad expected in early 2011, Ford Fiesta app, front pocket wallet and cell phone pouch, 6x telescope for iPhone 4, and more.
- 'Really Expensive' Laptops, Longer Battery Life through Heavy Use, the SSD Dilemma, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.09.24. Also 3D laptops struggling to find a market, Apple sues HyperMac over re-used MagSafe and iPod connectors, first 1.5 TB portable bus-powered drive, and more.
- Apple Tops in Customer Satisfaction, First USB 3.0 Card for Macs, Dragon Dictate for Mac, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.09.24. Also lots of room for Apple to build better mice, add eSATA to an iMac, 'Fake' programmable browser, and more.
- Opera Issues Resolved, at Least for Intel Macs, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.09.24. Good news: Clearing out some old support files got Opera 10.62 working nicely. Bad news: The 10.6 branch is the end of the line for Opera on PowerPC Macs.
- Mac 512Ke Server, Classic Eudora and Snow Leopard, Danger of Nonstandard Optical Discs, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.09.23. Also moving files from a dead iMac to a new one, troubles getting a Zip 100 Plus working with a Mac SE, and which CPU inside an iBook.
- Bringing Back the Pismo, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.09.23. Rather than let a perfectly good iSub go to waste simply because it won't work with Leopard, John Hatchett pulled out the old Pismo for use with Tiger and iTunes 9.
- 30 Days with My iPhone 4, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2010.09.21. A broken iPhone 3G forced the upgrade issue, and the iPhone 4's Retina display is a marvel.
- Opera 10.62 for Mac: Fast, but Some Bugs Remain, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.09.21. Opera is the last major browser still supporting Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, but the latest release has some issues with Tiger, Leopard, and Snow Leopard on Moore's 'Books.
- iPod 'Most Prized Possession', Cross-country Texting Kills Tour, iPad Here to Stay, and More, iNews Review, 2010.09.20. Also Adobe back with Flash converter for iOS, Parallels Mobile gives iOS users access to Windows, Apple Peel 520 turns iPod touch into a smartphone, and more.
- 15" Laptops Still King, iPad Squashing Netbooks, Seagate's Self-Encrypting Notebook Drive, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.09.17. Also who is buying netbooks?, Everki laptop bag had iPad pocket, Temperature Monitor updated for 2010 Mac Pro and iMacs, and more.
- Acer Calls Apple 'a Mutant Virus', Next Gen Intel Core CPUs Unveiled, WebKit Tops in HTML5, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.09.17. Also 10 best freeware Mac apps, danger of nonstandard optical discs, Logitech's updated wireless trackball, bus-powered RAID to go, and more.
- I've Got the PowerPC Blues, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.09.16. With new software dropping G3 support or designed only for Intel CPUs, the handwriting is on the wall: PowerPC fans will be left behind.
- Pismos on the Cheap, Firefox 4 Beta 3 for PowerPC, No Companion Drives for New Mac mini, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.09.16. Also Pismo power manager problems, Firefox 4 Beta 5 sort of works with PowerPC, Mailsmith falls short, and more.
- Walking in the Clouds: Google vs. MobileMe, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.09.15. Apple's $99 per year MobileMe service syncs Macs and iOS devices to the cloud, but Google offers competitive services for free.
- Tech Changes, and So Does Life, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.09.15. Dan Bashur reflects on the birth of a daughter, the loss of his father, and bumps in the road of life.
- 6G iPod nano: An Apple Marketing Misstep?, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.09.14. The 2010 Nano has less features, no more memory, and the same price as last year's model. Has Apple made a big mistake?
- iPads Improve Employee Morale, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.09.14. Many companies provide upper level employees with notebooks, but iPads could lead to more widespread use.
- Of Hurricanes and Lightning Storms and Dial-up Internet and Laptops, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.09.13. Hurricane Earl meant 48 hours without power or broadband Internet, and 20 hours without phone service meant dial-up wasn't an option either.
- Inside 4G iPod shuffle, Samsung Galaxy Pad Takes on iPad, iPad Expansion Hard Drive, and More, iNews Review, 2010.09.13. iPad 'has the edge' over competition, Dragon Dictation nearly 100% accurate, new iPhone and iPod touch cases, and more.
- Living with an Eee PC and Linux, Quicky3 and Wi-Fire Range Boosters, LaCie USB 3.0 Drives, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.09.10. Also MacBooks vs. netbooks at college, Kanguru secure flash drive adds Mac support, USB Phone World notebook battery sale, and more.
- Spaces Hijacking Keyboard Input, 10 Rules of the Cheap Revolution, the Curse of 3D TV, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.09.10. Also today's computers are built to last, wireless charger for Magic Mouse, new Mac disk utility program, and more.
- Classic Eudora Works with OS X 10.5 and 10.6, Firefox 4 Abandons Tiger, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.09.10. Also options for resurrecting a dead Pismo and an iPhone 4 case conundrum.
- Education Trends: Netbooks and iPads, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.09.08. "Two relatively new devices are going to make an impact on computers in education."
- 5 Strategies That Keep Apple Ahead of the Competition, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.09.03. Apple covers the MP3 price range, innovates while sticking with what sells, uses new features to differentiate products, knows its users, and thus remains the leader.
- Mac Gamers Prefer a MacBook Pro, Mid 2010 MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update Released, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.09.03. Also NewerTech cuts prices on battery charger/conditioner, new Logitech speakers for laptops, The Reg's back-to-school netbook guide, and more.
- Trapped on the Dark Side, Kodachrome and PowerPC Obsolescence, Graphic Software Overview, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.09.03. Also ErgoMotion mouse tilts, rocks, and rolls, Back-In-Time manages your Time Machine backups, PhotoLine image editor, limited-time discount on Logos 4 Mac, and more.
- Apple Overhauls iPods and Apple TV, $159 iPad Challenger, Flash on a Smartphone, and More, iNews Review, 2010.09.03. iPod touch gets FaceTime and Retina Display. iPod nano goes touch. Tiny Apple TV now an iOS device. Also an app for reporting bad drives, new iPad cases, and more.
- MailForge Not Truly Useful, Eudora Problems with Leopard, Firefox 4 Beta for PPC, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.09.02. Also a Pismo PowerBook that refuses to come back from the dead.
- WallStreet Series II: A Dozen Years Later, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.09.01. The original WallStreet had a few problems. Series II ironed out most of the wrinkles.
- The 2010 iPod Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.09.01. A new design for the iPod nano, back to a tested design for the iPod shuffle, and the new iPod touch is more like the iPhone than ever.
- Open Source Will Never Displace Closed Platforms, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.09.01. Although open source is emotionally appealing and free, there are only two markets where it dominates.
- Practically Perfect Design: The iMac G5, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.08.31. Six years ago, Apple introduced the current iMac 'slab' configuration with the iMac G5. The iconic design has barely changed since.
- Finding a New Home for Your Old Mac, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2010.08.30. You can repurpose the old Mac as a server, pass it along to a family member, donate it, sell it, give it away, or recycle it.
- Over 30 iPad Competitors Due This Year, Android Growing at iPhone's Expense, and More, iNews Review, 2010.08.30. Also 18% of Apple owners plan to buy an iPad, Acer chairman says iPad to drop to 20% of market, KeyCase iPad Folio lets iPad work like a laptop, potential iPad competitors, and more.
- Firefox 3.6 Last for PowerPC Macs, OS X 'Now Plays Second Fiddle', Rumored iMac Touch, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.08.30. Also OWC reports that single-CPU 2010 Mac Pro can use 32 MB of RAM, Buffalo mouse looks and works like an iPod, Firefox 4 Beta 4 is Intel-only, and more.
- MacBook Pro or MacBook Air?, Handling Laptop Spills, World's Smallest USB Drive, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.08.27. Also should the next MacBook Air be faster or run cooler?, Apple patent points to touchscreen MacBook, and the most affordable SandForce-based SSD.
- Pismo Won't Boot from Hard Drive, Firefox 4 Requirements, Extending USB Mouse Range, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.08.26. Also looking for a SCSI-to-ethernet adapter and information of original software for vintage Macs.
- Macs in the UK: Apple Has Become Mainstream, Jason Walsh, Mac Life, 2010.08.26. For a long time, Macs were viewed as computers for 'creativies', but thanks to the iMac, iPod, and iPhone, Apple is now mainstream.
- How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Hate My Netbook, Jason Walsh, Mac Life, 2010.08.25. Jason Walsh bought a Dell Mini 10V because it was small, cheap, and capable of running Mac OS X - and now barely tolerates it.
- Buffalo Mouse Runs with Rumor Mill Concept, Anne Onymus, The Rumor Mill, 2010.08.24. We thought the idea of a clickwheel mouse was off the wall when we presented it in 2004, but Buffalo Japan just introduced its own clickwheel mouse.
- MailForge 2: Modern Email Client Designed to Replace Classic Eudora, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.08.23. MaiForge has been built from the ground up to work just like the classic version of Eudora, and the latest version is big step toward filling that ambitious goal.
- All iPad Competitors Will Fail, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.08.23. Apple already owns the market, making the iPad the measuring stick against which every competitor will be judged.
- iPad Users Prefer iPad to Paper, 7" iPad Rumored, Yahoo and Gmail Improve iPad Email, and More, 'Book Value, 2010.08.20. Also most Americans prefer hard copy to electronic devices, downgrade iPhone 3G to iOS 3.1.3, Haptic tablet to take on iPad, $5 iPad USB charging adapter, and more.
- 20 Years with One Keyboard, iPad Cannibalizing Mac Sales?, Apple Is Catholic, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.08.20. Also Matias Tactile Pro 3 returns to Alps, is the mouse passé?, Office 2011 adds photo editing, wicked fast OWC SSD/RAID performance, and more.
- How to Safely Coil a MagSafe Power Cord, Converting a MacBook Air into a Keyboard Mac, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.08.20. Also problems with an i7 MacBook Pro, Asustek cuts netbook order, 6-core laptop workstation, world's smallest 64 GB SSD, and more.
- Best Browser, Touchpads for Older Macs, iBook G4 GPU Repair, and Berry Etymology, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.08.18. Loving Firefox 4 Beta, Magic Trackpad alternatives for older Macs, resoldering the iBook G4 GPU, and the etymology of smultron and fraise.
- Mac and Linux Side by Side, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2010.08.18. After leaving Macs a year ago for Linux and Windows, Simon Royal is coming back to the Mac - but not leaving Linux behind.
- Do You Want FM Radio with That?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.08.17. The RIAA and NAB want the government to require that your next cell phone and MP3 player include an FM radio. Huh?
- Adobe CS5 Makes It Easier to Rewrite History, Alan Zisman, Mac 2 Windows, 2010.08.17. Photoshop CS5 lets users alter history, and Creative Suite 5 makes it easier than ever to produce content that's ready for traditional and digital production.
- Commodious SLAPPA V2 Velocity Spyder Pro Laptop Backpack Just Right for Large Notebooks, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.08.16. If you're looking for a backpack case for a 15" or larger notebook, the Velocity Spyder is light, spacious, and provides lots of protection.
- New Feet for Old PowerBooks, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.08.16. The Pismo PowerBook was missing its four rubber feet. Replacing them was a very low cost repair.
- iPhone 4 Replaces iPad, Stretch Battery Life, Most Workers Use Mobile Phones in Bathroom, and More, iNews Review, 2010.08.13. Also photo book and wallpaper from Life, wooden skins, OtterBox cases for iPad, home theater seat customized for optimal iPad use, and more.
- Which Browser Is Best?, Apple 'Most Hated Brand' on Net, Microsoft's Mac Attack, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.08.13. Also Apple selling well in sluggish back-to-school market, 5 sources for free Mac software, Core i3 vs. i5 vs. i7 at Bare Feats, and more.
- MacBooks Top Student Choice, Tiny Swiftpoint Mouse Designed as Ideal Laptop Companion, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.08.13. Also Dell's 'Apples to Apples' comparison, what every business laptop needs, DIY tech support, rumored 11.6" MacBook Air coming soon, and more.
- Power Mac G4 Cube, Dan Knight, Road Apple, 2010.08.12. Beautiful, brilliantly conceived, but priced out of line with its level of power, the Power Mac G4 Cube was discontinued within a year of its unveiling.
- Microsoft's New PC vs. Mac Pages Don't Tell Us Anything New, Alan Zisman, Mac 2 Windows, 2010.08.11. Microsoft points out the real advantages of choosing a PC over a Mac: more color choices, models with built-in TV tuners and Blu-ray, and a lot more models at a lot more price points.
- Mobile App Stores: The Solution Is the Problem, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2010.08.10. The problem with 70,000 or 200,000 mobile apps is finding the ones your need, and neither the iPhone nor Android stores are much help.
- Fraise Text Editor Steps into Smultron's Shoes, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.08.10. Smultron was an excellent, free text editor with some database features, but it's no longer being updated. Fraise is based on Smultron, but it's designed for Snow Leopard.
- No Apple Blu-ray: It's a Good Thing, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.08.09. The Windows world has already embraced Blu-ray, but Apple has good reasons not to adopt it for Macs.
- iPhone 4 Owners Surveyed, iPod touch Turns into a Phone, BlackBerry Torch Takes on iPhone, and More, iNews Review, 2010.08.09. Also 5 features next iPad needs, how BlackBerry became the teen choice, RIM BlackPad to challenge iPad in November, iSpot 4G support for iOS devices, and more.
- Replacing a 2006 MacBook Pro, Price May Become Only Attraction for Netbook Buyers, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.08.06. Also Acer's big, heavy, powerful 18.4" multimedia notebook, Stick-On cable organizers, and MyService offers 750 GB hard drive upgrade.
- OS and Browser Market Share, Free Copy of The Macintosh Way, Save $30 on Photoshop Elements, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.08.06. Education and apps for switchers, bring a Power Mac back to life, first eSATA upgrade for iMac, restore discolored computer plastics, and more.
- 5 Strategies Microsoft Must Use to Succeed Against the iPad, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.08.06. Microsoft has failed against the iPod and the iPhone. If it wants to succeed in the 'slate' market, here are five things it must do.
- Jailbreaking the iPad, a Sleepy Power Mac G5, and Lego iPad Stands, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.08.05. Web-based jailbreak bricks iPad, a Power Mac G5 that randomly goes to sleep, and two iPad stands made of Lego.
- FileMaker Developer at the Heart of Environmental Company's Success, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2010.08.05. Quickly outgrowing a file-card tracking system, M&R Environmental chose Oak Bay Softrends to develop custom FileMaker databases, which have evolved with the company.
- NokHoo Pretty Smart Laptop Bags Are Stylish, Distinctive, and Practical, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.08.05. Hand crafted using top quality materials, the NokHoo bags hold a 15" laptop and look like works of art.
- iPhone Case Program Details, Jailbreaking Is Legal but Voids iPhone Warranty, iPad Shirt, and More, iNews Review, 2010.08.02. Also white iPhone delayed, ipad 'riding a steamroller of momentum', India's $35 tablet, free Dragon Dictation 2.0, iPad stand with built-in battery, and more.
- Apple Intros New iMacs, 12-core Mac Pro, Magic Trackpad, 27" Cinema Display, and Safari 5, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.07.30. The iMac line goes completely Intel Core 'i', Mac Pro can be ordered with 12 cores, Magic Trackpad brings multitouch gestures to desktop Macs, and more.
- Apple Grows Laptop Sales, 500 GB WD Scorpio Holds Its Own, Toshiba's 7200 rpm Notebook Drives, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.07.30. Also software update brings inertial scrolling and 3-finger drag to some MacBooks, Laptop Locking Station provides security with ease of use, and more.
- 5 Things I Don't Like About My iPad, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.07.29. There's a lot to like about the iPad. These five may frustrate you, but they probably won't be deal breakers.
- The 2010 Mac Pro Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.07.28. New and improved Intel CPUs including 12-core build-to-order options are tempting, but how much power do you really need?
- The 2010 iMac Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.07.28. The 2010 iMacs have Intel Core 'i' CPUs, HyperThreading, and Radeon graphics across the board. But what about close-out prices on 2009 iMacs?
- Mac Pro (2010), 2010.07.27. Faster quad-core CPUs, 12-core options, better graphics, and familiar pricing.
- iMac (Mid 2010), 2010.07.27. Entire iMac line now uses Intel Core 'i' CPUs with HyperThreading, faster system memory, more options when ordering, and similar pricing.
- iPad Apps Are Getting Down to Business, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2010.07.26. With the right app, your iPad can work with Office documents, view PDFs, share files, and even run your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer.
- Did Apple Just Double Its Market Share?, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.07.26. If we consider the iPad to be a tablet computer (rather than a media tablet), Apple has just doubled its market share.
- 5 Myths About the iPhone 4 and 'Antennagate', Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.07.26. Apple bears the blame for the design flaw, but Apple critics have gone over the top to misrepresent the company.
- iOS 4.0.1, Next iPod touch to Be iPhone Without Phone, Smartphone Antenna Issues, and More, iNews Review, 2010.07.23. Also Whoopi Goldberg destroys her iPhone 4, app turns iPad into a monitor for Windows PCs, Britannica 2010 available for iOS devices, and more.
- Record Apple Revenue and Profits, Macs Still Going Strong, Security Mount for new Mac mini, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.07.23. Also rumors about next generation Mac Pro and iMac, MacPaint source code archived online, GoFlex networked storage supports Time Machine, and more.
- 11.6" MacBook Air Rumors, iPad Biting into Netbook Market, Wide Variety of 2.5" Enclosures, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.07.23. Also could Motorola's Droid X replace your laptop?, flush fitting eSATA ExpressCard, keyboard cases from Waterfield, Samsumg's first 1 TB laptop drive, and more.
- FaceTime Will Reduce the Cost of Staying in Touch, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.07.22. With practically free video calling over WiFi, all Apple needs to do is expand the base of FaceTime users for it to take off.
- Apple's iOS Offensive, Android vs. Eudora Email, and iBook G4 Motherboard Failure, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.07.21. Apple's lessons learned marketing the Mac drive its iOS offensive, Eudora can't read email from Verizon Android, and iBook G4 motherboard problems.
- Best Mac Quarter Ever, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.07.21. Lots of hype about Apple's record income, record profits, record iPhone 4 launch, and hot iPad sales, but don't ignore the Mac.
- Is the Mac Facing a 'Walled Garden' Future?, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.07.19. Apple is doing well, Mac sales are at the best levels ever, yet many are concerned that Apple may turn the Mac into a 'walled garden' like it's done with iOS devices.
- Smaller iPads Rumored, Apple and HTC Shake Up Smartphone Market, iPhone 4 Flashlight App, and More, iNews Review, 2010.07.16. Also how people use the iPad, iPhone charges faster from AC adapter than USB, new cases and stands for the iPad, and more.
- Apple Tops Laptop Mag's Support Showdown Again, iPad vs. Tablet PC, XtremeKey Rugged USB Drive, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.07.16. Also Apple dominates Best Buy's 'elite laptop' category, Apple sues over knockoff MagSafe adapters, Toshiba's new portable drives for Macs, and more.
- Apple Genius vs. Best Buy Geek, Intro to Mac Malware, 6 Alternative Email Clients, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.07.16. Also is Tesla Motors 'the new Apple'?, Pixelmator 1.6 released, essential free troubleshooting apps, Ubuntu for Non-geeks revised, and more.
- On the Road with a Pismo and an iPad, Part 3, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.07.16. The iPad continues to work reliably. Too bad it can't sync with the old Pismo PowerBook.
- Loving Wireless Broadband, iBook G4 Deals, Email Migration from Eudora, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.07.14. Also YouTube5 extension lets old Macs view YouTube videos without stuttering, and the possibility of Linux on a $37 netbook.
- Most Windows Users Still Satisfied with Windows XP, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.07.14. Over two-thirds of Windows users are still using XP, which is nearly nine years old, but Mac users prefer a new OS.
- Apple's launchd Is Anti-Unix, Keith Winston, Linux to Mac, 2010.07.13. Unix prefers programs that do one thing very well, but Apple's launchd takes the opposite approach.
- My Low-end iPhone 3G: Bugs, iOS Updates, and Keeping It Working, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2010.07.13. The problem started with the iPhone OS 3.1 update, and while upgrading to iOS 4 solved that, it made the iPhone slower than molasses.
- MacBook Pros and Cons: Leaving the Past Behind, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.07.12. Compared with PowerBooks, the MacBook provides a lot of power, but it leaves behind FireWire and swapping batteries.
- On the Road with a Pismo and an iPad, Part 2, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.07.12. The Pismo PowerBook, iPad, and MiFi remain useful, along with free WiFi - and one motel still using ethernet for Web access.
- iPhone 4 Antenna Denial, End of iPod Era, Phone 4 vs. 3GS Speed Test, iPad in Business, and More, iNews Review, 2010.07.09. Also Apple drops iPhone 4 restock fee, Samsung and Asus to take on iPad, iPhone 4 repair manual, iPhone mirror app, and more.
- 2010 MacBook Pros Benchmarked, Samsung Passes Apple in Notebook Sales, Platinum MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.07.09. Also small and even smaller portable drives from G-Drive, and the DeskBook Pro docking stations for pro MacBooks.
- iPad Not Cutting into Mac Sales, OS and Browser Market Share, Wasteful Technology, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.07.09. Also don't let your computer wreck your eyes, OS X on an external drive, Hitachi LifeStudio drive redefines media backup, Dashboard disablers, and more.
- On the Road with a Pismo and an iPad, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.07.08. How useful are a Pismo PowerBook, Apple iPad, and Virgin Mobile MiFi on a family road trip? Well, coverage is spotty.
- Linux for $37 Netbook?, Pismo Back in Service Thanks to Disk Mode, Broadband Competition, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.07.07. Also using Sophie's Cards with Snow Leopard, new Mac mini less toxic than most PCs, removing Pismo's port door, and Pismo boot issues.
- PowerBook 180 Still Useful at Nearly 18 Years Old, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.07.06. This late 1992 PowerBook has a great keyboard, crisp display, plenty of upgrade options, and sufficient power for writing.
- iPad Overwhelmingly Satisfies, Shorts Shot with iPhone 4, Google Docs on the iPad, and More, iNews Review, 2010.07.02. Also iPhone 4 leaves OS X 10.4 behind, 5 big iPhone 4 blemishes, hidden iOS 4 features, Oklahoma State testing iPad, mini Bluetooth keyboard, and more.
- Diet Coke vs. MacBook Keyboard, $37 Netbook Is Real, Carry Handles for Unibody MacBooks, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.07.02. Also add a second internal MacBook drive with OWC's Data Doubler, Lenovo and Toshiba prep dual-core smartbooks, and more.
- Chrome Passes Safari in US, If I Had to Use a PC, the Spy Who Loved Macs, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.07.02. Also more Safari 5 extensions resources, $34 USB-to-eSATAp adapter for any OS X Mac, world's first 3 TB drive for PCs and Macs, and more.
- 2 Weeks with OS X 10.6.4 and Safari 5, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.06.30. The latest update to Snow Leopard retains several problems from earlier versions, but Safari is now faster than ever.
- Accessories to Make Your iPad More Useful, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2010.06.29. A few hardware accessories that can make the iPad an even more useful device.
- iPhone 4: Of Course Glass Breaks, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.06.29. Some people think putting a glass back on the iPhone 4 is a mistake, but it's no more fragile than the glass on the iPhone's front. You do need to protect it.
- The Next iMac: Touchscreen, Tablet Style, 3D, or What?, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.06.28. Apple is working on touchscreen desktops, 3D displays, and who knows what other technologies. What can we expect in the next iMac?
- iPhone 4 Teardown, iOS 4 Released, iPhone 4 Screen Issues, Adults Also Text While Driving, and More, iNews Review, 2010.06.28. Also iPad installed in a Ford Mustang, why Mom wants an iPad, iBooks updated for iOS 4, new Gmail interface for iPad, and more.
- Kimmel Tapes Episode on MacBook Pro, iPad Replaces 'Book in the Field, New Iomega Drives, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.06.24. Also is the high-end laptop dead?, Avatron Air Display reviewed, battery calibration app, Toshiba's dual-touch-screen Libretto W100 challenges iPad, and more.
- Multitouch iOS iMac Coming?, Internet Dumbifies Poor Kids, Mac mini Reviews and Benchmarks, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.06.25. Also Mac OS X 10.7 'gathering speed', SeaMonkey 2.0.5 released, programs to export PDF to other formats, and more.
- Saving on Broadband, iBook G4 on the Fritz, and a Pair of Pismos with Problems, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.06.25. If there's broadband competition in your area, you may be able to get your current ISP to price match. Also, Pismo clean install and startup problems.
- Could a Smartphone Replace Your Laptop?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2010.06.25. With the ever-improving iPhone and newer Android phones, a lot of what you do on your laptop can now be done with a smartphone.
- iOS and the Future of Mac OS X, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.06.24. Rumor has it that Apple is preparing to replace OS X with iOS on the Macintosh in the near future. Nonsense.
- Has Google Already Lost the Mobile War?, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.06.24. Apple has locked AdMob out of iOS 4, and manufacturers are already fragmenting the Android market.
- The iPad Is Boosting Apple's Market Share in a Big Way, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.06.23. With iPad sales neck-to-neck with Mac sales, Apple could quickly double its market share.
- MacSpeech and a MacBook Complement Each Other Nicely, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.06.23. MacSpeech Dictate has impressive accuracy and is almost effortless to use. It turns a MacBook into a great portable dictation machine.
- Is Ubuntu a Realistic Alternative to Mac OS X?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2010.06.23. Ubuntu is better than ever, great on x86 hardware, but maybe not a good choice for that old PowerPC Mac.
- iPhone 4 Preorder Sellout, Apple's Retina Display, iPad Munching Netbook Sales, and More, iNews Review, 2010.06.22. Also a chocolate-covered iPad, Hyundai using iPad for owner's manual, Tiffany's engagement ring app, and more.
- MacBook's 'Amazing User Experience'; NetDock Combines SuperDrive, Hard Drive, and USB Hub; More, The 'Book Review, 2010.06.21. Also Apple preparing to add TRIM support, Israeli startup boosts SSD reliability, Ubuntu vs tablets, improved Apple Juicz battery for MacBook Air, and more.
- Redesigned Mac mini, OS X 10.6.4 Update, Death of Mac 'Completely Wrong', and More, Mac News Review, 2010.06.18. Also Leopard security update, iPad built into a Mac Classic, how iOS could come to Macs, free new email client, and more.
- The Mid 2010 Mac mini Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.06.16. More power, lower profile, better graphics, and a built-in SD Card reader - why would anyone choose a close-out 2009 model?
- Safari 4.1 Trouble, Pismo vs. TiBook, Rain and Wireless Broadband, and Pismo G4 Startup Problems, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.06.16. Some users having problems with Safari 4.1, loving the Pismo PowerBook, possible solution to wireless broadband problems, and a Pismo that won't boot with a G4 upgrade.
- Tiger vs. Leopard: There Is a Clear Winner, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.06.16. If your Mac supports it, Leopard has some features that make it a better choice than Tiger.
- Google vs. Apple: Apple's iPhone 'Monopoly' Leaves 80% for Google, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.06.16. Google complains that its AdMob service is locked out of the iPhone platform, but it controls the Android platform and has access to the entire non-iPhone market.
- Mac mini (Mid 2010), 2010.06.15. Redesigned unibody Mac mini is shorter, more power, has improved graphics, and increases in price.
- iPhone 4 and iOS 4 Unveiled, Coming Apple-Android Wars, Less Americans Using Cell Phones, and More, iNews Review, 2010.06.15. Also avoiding AT&T's new data limits, iPad replaces netbook, Windows Phone 7 also bans porn, lots of new apps, and more.
- 2 Months with the iPad: Mature, Powerful, and Very Useful, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.06.11. Although the iPad can replace a notebook, it lets you do new things in new ways and new places where a laptop is a poor solution.
- 5 Reasons iPad Can't Replace MacBook, Trackpad vs. TrackPoint, MacBook Display Issues, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.06.11. Also Apple tops list of best enterprise laptops, iPad charging problems with MacBooks, Chrome OS 'books expected this fall, and more.
- Safari 5 Has Reader and Extensions, Mac 'Kicked to the Curb'?, 8 Mac Browsers Compared, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.06.11. Also Safari 4.1 released for Tiger users, first look at Safari extensions, Google launches new search index, Father's Day suggestions, and more.
- AT&T Kills Unlimited Wireless, 3G Roaming Ripoffs, iPhones and iPads in Business, and More, iNews Review, 2010.06.09. Also falling out of love with the iPad, BP oil spill apps, new AT&T smartphone data rates, bad advice app is free, hurricane tracker for iPad, and more.
- Mac Browser Options, Rain and Internet Problems, Strange Keyboard Behavior, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.06.10. Also Keynote prevents screen saver from launching and computer science programs taught from a Christian perspective.
- Bog-slow: A Return Visit to Dialup Internet, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.06.08. With wireless broadband going down when it rains, Charles Moore has no option but to try getting by with dialup access until the problem is resolved.
- Alan Zisman Gets an iPad, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2010.06.08. Now that the iPad is available in Canada, Alan Zisman discovers its advantages and its limitations.
- Apple, AMD, and the Potential for New Mac Clones, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.06.04. It's a revolutionary dream, but what if Apple were to adopt AMD for some models and selectively license OS X on some third-party hardware?
- Air Display Turns iPad into Mac Display, 7mm Thin Travelstar Drive, Hybrid SSD/Optical Drive, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.06.04. Hitachi introduces the world's thinnest 2.5" hard drive and the first optical drive with a built-in solid-state drive.
- Google Dumping Windows, Raskin Zoomable Finder Alternative, Synch Windows PCs and Macs, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.06.04. Also deleting OpinionSpy spyware, short lifespan of burned discs, OS and browser market share, $40 sidegrade to Parallels 5, and more.
- More Tiger Browsers, OS X 10.5 Runs on Late 2009 Mac mini, Catweasel Floppy Controller, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.06.02. Also Cruz and Stainless browsers support PowerPC but require Leopard, MacBook heat under Leopard and Snow Leopard, and a hardware solution for reading 800K Mac floppies.
- $97 16 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad Outselling Macs, iCab Browser Supports iPad, Android on iPhone, and More, iNews Review, 2010.06.01. Also the iPad as a working machine, Bell Canada announces iPad rate plans, waterproof iPad case, weatherproof speaker protects iPod, new iPad mounts, and more.
- 13" MacBook Pro Best for Travel, New Intel ULV Processors a Bad Fit for MacBook Air, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.05.28. Also fixes for MacBook backlight off after sleep problem, MacBook Pro drives 28 projectors, new MacBook reviews, and more.
- Free iPod touch Back-to-school Deal, New Uses for Your Old Computer, Five Best Mice, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.05.28. Also 4 free apps to boost your Mac, 5 apps to enhance Magic Mouse and trackpad, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 preview, and more.
- Leopard vs. Snow Leopard MacBook Heat, Keyboard Lockout Fix, Pismo Upgrade Woes, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.05.26. Also why newer Macs generally can't run older versions of the Mac OS, getting data from 800K floppies, and networking vintage Macs.
- Perfect Notebook Accessories, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.05.26. A great field bag for carrying your stuff, and a simple, inexpensive cooling stand for your laptop.
- Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Increasingly Left Behind by Browser Updates, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.05.25. Opera has grown troublesome since version 10.52, and several recent browser versions don't have any PowerPC support at all.
- 'Can I Try It?', Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.05.25. Back in 1991, PC users wanted to try out the PowerBook 100. 19 years later, Apple's iPad intrigues them.
- Adobe Loves Apple, iPad Remorse, Camera Coming to iPod touch?, iPad Missing Manual, and More, iNews Review, 2010.05.24. Also survey says iPhone more important invention than flush toilet, 26 Apple irritations and annoyances, iPhone OS 4 adds user dictionary, install Android on iPhone, and more.
- MacBook Improved, Battery Life and Keyboard Issues on New MacBook Pros, eSATA Options, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.05.21. Also iFixit teardown of new MacBook, 15" MacBook Pro 'world's best designed computer', Toshiba mulls hybrid SSD/hard drives, and more.
- Mac Sales Up 39% in April, 3 Reasons for Macs in the Enterprise, Flash Drive with Recorder, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.05.21. Also Snow Leopard supports new 3 TB hard drive, upgrading your Mac's hard drive, universal PATA/SATA to USB drive adapter, and more.
- One of Apple's Stupidest Moves, QuickTime Pro and OS X 10.6, YoYo Adapter Longevity, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.05.20. Also problems with WindowShade X and Snow Leopard, getting data from 800K floppies, religious experiences, and more.
- Apple Could Sell 100 Million OS X Devices This Year, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.05.20. The iPad had a successful launch, the iPhone could double sales year-over-year, and the Mac market continues to grow.
- Going Back to Leopard Due to Snow Leopard Bugs, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.05.19. Although OS X 10.6 is fast and required by a few apps, several keyboard lockups a day make it impractical. Back to 10.5.
- Apple Rights and Wrongs, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.05.18. Does Apple have the right to control App Store content, limit OS X to its hardware, steal technology, and keep trade secrets?
- 13" MacBook (May 2010), 2010.05.18. The white MacBook gets a 2.4 GHz CPU, nVidia GeForce 320M graphics, and up to 10 hours of wireless productivity.
- Apple vs. Flash: A Battle of Power and Perception, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.05.17. If Apple allows Flash on its mobile devices, it surrenders some control over the platform to Adobe, which has a poor track record for Apple support.
- Droid Outselling iPhone?, Do You Need a 3G iPad?, Obama Doesn't Get the iPad, and More, iNews Review, 2010.05.17. Also Apple may regret the iPad, inconsistent iPad usability, next gen iPhone to use A4 processor, BibleReader updated for iPad, solar dock for iPhone, and more.
- iPad's Impact on Netbook Market, Future of the MacBook Air, $15 USB 2.0 CardBus Adapter, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.05.14. Also using a cloud drive with your Mac, OWC Mercury SSD reaches 480 GB, control GPU in i5 and i7 MacBook Pros, and more.
- One User Quits Mac While Another Embraces It, Is Apple Losing Its Cool?, 100 Free Mac Apps, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.05.14. Also Kent State J-school recommends Macs, run Windows and Linux without Boot Camp, iPad replacing desktops for some users, and more.
- iPad's Greatest Threat May Come from Left Field, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.05.13. Apple's iPad may find its greatest threat coming from the tablet being developed by the One Laptop Per Child program.
- iPad Complements Desktop, Cheap USB 2.0 for OS X PowerBooks, i7 MacBook Pro Is Fast, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.05.12. Also tinkering with computers, Snow Leopard still bumpy, Adobe and Epson dawdling, searching for ET, and more.
- Moving Files from Classic Macs to Modern Ones, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2010.05.12. There are several methods for copying files from older Macs to newer ones via ethernet and hardware.
- iPad vs. Anything Else, iPad 3G Teardown, Beat the Traffic App, Slim Bluetooth Keyboard, and More, iNews Review, 2010.05.10. Also AT&T requires home address for 3G service, 16 GB most popular 3G iPad, Jon Stewart calls Apple 'Appholes', new apps, and more.
- Apple Patents 'Invisible' Buttons, Quickscript Gives Modbook Handwriting Recognition, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.05.10. Also iPad on the road can't quite replace a 'Book, multitouch input vs. the mouse, NewerTech battery station price cut, and more.
- Mac OS Taking a Back Seat to iPhone OS?, Using Chrome, Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx Released, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.05.10. Also OS and browser shares for April, Google apps for Mac users, Typinator update ads search of text snippets, and more.
- A Mac User Tries Out Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, Brian Gray, Fruitful Editing, 2010.05.06. Brian Gray installs the latest version of Ubuntu on his first generation MacBook Pro and finds a lot to like.
- Resurrecting Apple's PowerBook Duo, Austin Leeds, Apple Everywhere, 2010.05.05. Found at Goodwill, the 1992 PowerBook Duo 230 looked pretty nice, but at home, Austin Leeds discovered that the keyboard didn't work.
- Microsoft Office Sluggish with Snow Leopard, Creator Codes in Mac OS X, SETI Futility, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.05.05. Apple and Microsoft drop the ball on old OS versions, and more thoughts on prospects for detecting extraterrestrial intelligence.
- Gizmodo and the iPhone Prototype: Putting the Shoe on the Other Foot, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.05.04. How would Jason Chen feel if someone found his laptop and shared all of his personal information on the Internet?
- 2 Weeks with Snow Leopard: Still a Bumpy Ride, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.05.04. Charles Moore hasn't reverted to Mac OS X 10.5, but he is experiencing some problems with 10.6.3.
- MagSafe Improved, Early 2010 MacBook Pro Stalls, Reviews of New MacBook Pro Models, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.05.03. Also Apple has second-best keyboards and trackpads, new Mini DisplayPort adapter, custom color covers for MacBooks, long term impressions of the MacBook Air, and more.
- EFF on Gizmodo iPhone 4G Warrant, A Month with the iPad, Install Android on 1G iPhone, and More, iNews Review, 2010.05.03. Also free iPad Starter Guide, iPad Camera Adapter supports keyboards and audio, Android on the 1G iPhone, and more.
- End of 3.5" Floppy, Linux Ready to Take on OS X?, Moving Files from an Old Mac to OS X, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.04.30. Also Steve Jobs says no Mac app store with Apple verification, Pirate Party official in Canada, Microsoft Office 2011 beta, and more.
- Getting OS X 10.5 from Apple, WindowShade X for 10.6, USB Adapter for G3 PowerBooks, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.04.29. Also creator code issues with Snow Leopard, speeding up Office 2004 in 10.6, replacing your desktop's hard drive with Compact Flash, and more.
- Has Verizon Lost Its iPhone Gamble?, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.04.28. Verizon rejected the iPhone when Apple first offered it, and it now seems unlikely that Apple will ever make an iPhone compatible with Verizon's network.
- Why Do Aliens Ignore Us? Because They May Not Exist, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.04.27. A recent poll finds that 70% believe in extraterrestrial life, but after 50 years of searching, SETI hasn't found any sign of it.
- The iPad Is Here to Stay, Austin Leeds, Low End Mac Reviews, 2010.04.27. Austin's iPad replaced his Pismo PowerBook a month ago, and he has no regrets from making the switch.
- Crosley CR245: Two Ways to Digitize Your Vinyl, Tommy Thomas, The Review Vault, 2010.04.27. The Crosley 'Director' has a belt-drive turntable and can record directly to CD - or to your Mac, using the appropriate cable.
- 4G iPhone Exposed, TapTyping Improves iPad Typing Skills, iPad Insurance, New Cases, and More, iNews Review, 2010.04.26. Also Adobe gives up on iPhone development, use any Bluetooth keyboard with your iPad, Opera Mini downloaded over one million times, and more.
- MacBook Pros vs. PC Competitors, Mobile Core 'i' Demystified, Graphics Switching Glitches, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.04.23. Also iPad vs. laptop, new MacBook Pros reviewed and benchmarked, new LaptopConnect device from AT&T, and more.
- Apple Going AMD?, Drag and Drop Gmail Attachments, VLC Media Player 1.1 Preview Available, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.04.23. Also Intel's Light Peak to take on USB 3.0, Microsoft Arc vs. Apple Wireless Keyboard, aluminum mouse pad from Newer Tech, and more.
- WindowShade for 10.6 in Beta, Dangers of Hacks, Blocking Flash, Unreasonable Expectations, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.04.21. Also OS X 10.6.3 update available, custom OS X installation options, Thunderbird and overheating 'Books, and more.
- The Spring 2010 MacBook Pro Value Equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.04.21. Where are the best values among the new MacBook Pro models, and when are last year's a better buy?
- Charles Moore Finally Installs Snow Leopard, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.04.19. Installing, updating, and migrating to Mac OS X 10.6 took hours, and Snow Leopard introduced problems not seen in Leopard.
- Leopard on a 12" PowerBook, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.04.19. The 12-incher was upgraded with 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.5 installed, and then user profiles were migrated from the Pismo.
- iPhone OS 4 Preview, Smaller iPad Planned?, Opera for iPhone Is Fast, eBay for iPad, and More, iNews Review, 2010.04.19. Also the need for an iPad keyboard, iPad return rate, Android alternatives, new cases and stands for iPad, and more.
- New MacBook Pros Benchmarked, Ultrahigh Performance MPG Pro Laptop, New OCZ SSDs, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.04.16. Also Dell discontinues Hackintosh-friendly Mini 10v, iPad as a notebook replacement, upgrades for newest MacBook Pro models, and more.
- Mac OS X Not on Backburner, Use iPad as a Second Display, Firmware Updates for 27" iMac, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.04.16. Also Apple patents combo USB 3.0/DisplayPort connector, Snow Leopard security update, new performance enhancement tool, and more.
- Multiple Input Bug Squashed, eBay Tips, 160 GB Hard Drive Recommendation for Pismo, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.04.15. Also why WindowShade X may never work with Snow Leopard, monitoring and reducing CPU load, iMac G5 system support frustration, and more.
- 13" MacBook Pro (April 2010), 2010.04.13. The smallest MacBook gets faster Core 2 Duo CPUs, nVidia GeForce 320M graphics, and up to 10 hours of wireless productivity.
- 15" MacBook Pro (April 2010), 2010.04.13. Intel i5 and i7 CPUs, auto-switching GeForce 330M graphics, and 8-9 hours of wireless productivity for the midrange MacBook Pro.
- 17" MacBook Pro (April 2010), 2010.04.13. Intel i5 and i7 inside, auto-switching GeForce 330M graphics, and 8-9 hour battery life for Apple's largest notebook
- Hot 'Book? It Could Be Your Apps, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.04.13. Some programs, such as Firefox, Chrome, and Thunderbird, can really raise CPU temperature. Others have less impact on heat.
- Touch Typing on the iPad: Possible, But..., John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.04.12. Although it is possible to touch type on the iPad, it isn't easy. Here's why.
- 300K iPads Sold First Day, iPad USB Charging Issue, Talking iPod shuffle, iPad Teardown, and More, iNews Review, 2010.04.09. Also iPad typing tested, iPad overheating in sunlight, why not to buy an iPad, lots of new apps and cases for the iPad, and more.
- New Mac Notebooks Using New Intel CPUs This Month?, iPad Could Cannibalize MacBook Sales, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.04.09. Also netbook sales sag with iPad's release, iPad vs. netbook, and custom laptop backpack series from SLAPPA.
- Cheap Computers Make Sense, RIP Computer Mouse, Alicia Keys' Software Piano, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.04.09. Also OWC updates upgrade videos for Mirror Drive Door Power Macs, and OCRKit creates searchable PDFs.
- Product vs. Brand Loyalty, Source for 160 GB PowerBook Drive, Lying to eBay, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.04.07. Also Photoshop Elements 6 feels like Windows, Pismo blues could be a mis-seated daughtercard, and a little ego booster.
- Notebook Value Paradox: The Hole in the Middle, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.04.05. While low-cost netbooks and $1,000-plus Apple notebooks are selling well, midrange notebook sales languish.
- 3G on Your iPad or Not?, Almost Free Ebook Publishing, Cough in Your iPhone, and More, iNews Review, 2010.04.01. Also James Cameron says iPhone is a dumb way to watch Avatar, iPad hype, 30,000 free ebooks, the iPad needs its HyperCard, and more.
- $214K MacBook Air, iPads and MacBooks for All at Seton Hill, New Hackintosh Netbook Site, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.04.01. Also hold off on buying a new MacBook, Apple patents sun-backlit technology, USB flash drive durability tested, the case of Linux, and more.
- OS X 10.6.3 Update, New Belkin WiFi Routers Have Apps, Clever New SplitBrowser, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.04.01. Also Mac Portable cost over $11,000 in 2010 dollars, third-party ink savings, Flip4Mac WMV Player updated, and more.
- Flash Makes Macs Hot, Thermal Paste Blues, Benefits of Old Technology, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.03.31. Also missing Windowshade, Tiger vs. Leopard on G4 PowerBooks, Apple's new ad technology, and a broken G5.
- Apple Power Adapter Tips, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2010.03.31. Apple uses thin coaxial wire with its AC adapters. Tips on preventing damage - and repairing broken ones.
- Pagehand is a Nearly Perfect Mac Writing Tool, Jason Walsh, Mac Life, 2010.03.31. Jason Walsh has been looking for the ideal word processing program, and Pagehand "strikes an almost perfect balance between simplicity and features."
- What's Inside Your Man Bag?, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.03.30. A PowerBook, an iPod touch, a PSP 3000, a digital camera, and more - ready at a moment's notice.
- Maximize Your MacBook's Hard Drive Capacity, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.03.30. Western Digital and Toshiba both make 1 TB notebook hard drives for the ultimate in MacBook storage.
- Contract Free iPhones, Opera Mini Submitted, Kindle for iPhone and iPad, and More, iNews Review, 2010.03.29. Also iPhone a 'must have' for doctors, controlling a 1969 GTO with an iPod touch, Formula 1 Grand Prix app, and more.
- iPad to Kill off Netbooks, Apple Behind in Laptop Race, DIY Hard Drive Upgrade Kits, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.03.26. Also netbooks 'a sea of sameness', replacing a MacBook's palmrest and keyboard, and an antiglare screen for Late 2009 MacBook.
- Back to Windows from Mac?, Kindle for Mac, Commodore 64 Comeback, Desktop Sales Growth, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.03.26. Also Opera sees growth due to Microsoft browser ballot, getting files off an old Mac, iMac to dominate desktop growth in 2010, and more.
- PSP-3000: A Cheap Skype Phone and Portable Web Browser, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.03.25. After trading in two PSP-1000s and a bunch of games, the store owed me money.
- Faster Internet Tools, Flash and JavaScript Blocking, and Compact Flash for Vintage Macs, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.03.24. Getting the most out of dial-up Internet, pros and cons of ad blocking, and a possible SCSI-Compact Flash solution.
- No Money Down: The Resurrected PowerBook, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.03.23. The 12" PowerBook had a dead screen and damaged case, but thanks to donor parts it's now working as it should.
- Why Multitasking Is a Big Deal for the iPad, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.03.22. With its large screen, the iPad cries out to run multiple apps simultaneously. Without it, it's like using a pre-System 5 Mac.
- Does iPhone OS Need Multitasking?, iCab Comes to iPhone, Canada's Proposed iPod Levy, and More, iNews Review, 2010.03.19. Also the iPad paradox, Freescale demos $200 tablet, gardening apps, aluminum iPhone stand, steel iPhone case, and more.
- The Mobile System Stampede, Lithium Battery That Can't Explode, Affordable SSD Options, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.03.19. Also June 2007 MacBook Pro external display issue, laptop stands, 1 TB ultraportable hard drive, Mini DisplayPort/HDMI adapter, and more.
- Could iPad Replace the Mac?, Mac Sales Up in 2010, Avoiding Windows 7 'Whenever Possible', and More, Mac News Review, 2010.03.19. Also why your next Mac may be an iPad, science blogger abandons Apple, the benefits of standing while working, and more.
- CardBus WiFi, the Shiira Browser, Ridding the Web of Flash, and Macs vs. PCs, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.03.18. Mac longevity, Shiira speed, ambidextrous Mac and Windows use, and how Flash benefits Apple.
- How to Zoom Your Browser for a More Readable Web, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2010.03.18. Instructions for zooming text and pages in Safari, Firefox, Camino, and Opera.
- How Ad Blocking Hurts Your Favorite Websites, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.03.18. Ad income keeps the Web free. Blocking online ads hurts your favorite websites.
- Taking Apart the 12" PowerBook, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.03.17. There are a lot of steps involved in disassembling a 12" PowerBook. Proceed with caution.
- Ubiquitous Computing: Tabs, Pads, Books, and Clouds, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2010.03.16. "Ubiquitous computing names the third wave in computing, just now beginning . . . when technology recedes into the background of our lives."
- Why I Plan to Stop Using Google Docs, Jason Walsh, Mac Life, 2010.03.16. Jason Walsh continues his search for the perfect word processor and explains why he uses Google Docs - and why he will stop using it.
- The Apple Patient, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.03.15. The used 12" PowerBook has a dead screen, missing key, damaged case, and minimal memory, but it does work.
- Why Run Leopard on Slow G4 Macs?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2010.03.15. Tiger has lower demands and runs more smoothly on low-end Macs, but Leopard gives you access to more up-to-date software.
- iPad Ships April 3, iPhone Stand Made from Cutlery, Apple's Draconian Developer Agreement, and More, iNews Review, 2010.03.12. Also an open letter to Steve Jobs, Apple bans cell phone radiation app, wireless iPhone charging with Case-mate Hug, new apps, and more.
- Apple Tops in Laptop Support, Rise of Netbooks Charted, 1 TB Bus Powered Hard Drive, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.03.12. Also Apple files for patent on notebook cooling technology, the Mac user and his i7 laptop, HP's latest Vivienne Tan netbook, and more.
- Consumer Reports Rates Apple Tops, Macs Cost Less to Manage than PCs, 6 Core Mac Pro Soon?, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.03.12. Also dreaming of a Mac mini on steroids, focus on word processing, Ubuntu ditches brown for more Mac-like appearance, and more.
- iPad Gaming Potential, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.03.11. Two years of developing games for the less powerful iPhone and iPod touch has prepared developers to unleash the iPad's potential.
- OS X 10.4 Tiger Still Very Usable on a 500 MHz G3 Mac, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2010.03.11. For writing and basic Internet access, a 500 MHz G3 provides sufficient power and Tiger provides fairly up-to-date software.
- WPA for Original AirPort, Stainless Browser, Multiple Input Bug Persists in Snow Leopard, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.03.11. Also kudos for Shiira, G3 vs. G4 upgrade for Pismo PowerBook, and 17" PowerBook still suffices.
- Apple Now Sees Microsoft as Less Evil than Google, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.03.10. With Android threatening the iPhone's dominance, Apple views Microsoft and Windows 7 Mobile as the lesser threat.
- The iPad as Your In-between Mac, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.03.09. Apple's iPad will have a place as the in-between Mac that can do a lot of the light duty tasks typically done on a notebook.
- MacBook vs. HackBook: You Get What You Pay For, Andrew J Fishkin, Best Tools for the Job, 2010.03.09. You can buy a used PowerBook or a hackable netbook, or you can buy a notebook with enough computing power to do real work.
- Apple vs. HTC Will Delay iPad Competitors, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.03.09. By filing suit against HTC, Apple may slow adoption of the Android platform while giving Windows 7 Mobile an unexpected boost.
- Back to My Comfortable Place with OS X, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2010.03.09. After 10 years on Macs, switching to Windows and Linux only highlighted the elegance and consistency of the Mac experience.
- Shiira Browser Is Lightning Fast, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.03.08. "...I'm finding myself not in any hurry to stop using Shiira 2.3 and go back to Safari 4 as my WebKit browser pick."
- Apple's Almost Netbook, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.03.08. No, Apple didn't really make a netbook, but the 12" PowerBook G4 certainly came close - and with far less compromises than a real netbook.
- G4 'Book vs. Hackintosh Netbook: Which Makes More Sense?, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2010.03.08. Comparing a used 12" G4 iBook or PowerBook with a netbook running Snow Leopard, which is the more practical choice?
- iPad FAQ and Unknowns, Apple vs. Android, App Store Piracy Debunked, A4 CPU Details, and More, iNews Review, 2010.03.05. Also iPhone OS vs. OS X, doctors love their iPhones, new Pioneer receivers integrated with iPhone, new and updated apps, and more.
- The Future Is SSD, Freeing MacBook Pro RAM, Crucial RealSSD Pushes Performance, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.03.05. Also why isn't Apple using Intel's latest CPUs?, notebook stands compared, new WD drives use e-paper display, and more.
- Going Back to the Classic Mac OS for Productivity, Jason Walsh, Mac Life, 2010.03.05. Jason Walsh is seriously considering getting an old PCI Power Mac with OS 8 as his next production machine.
- Apple Tops in Satisfaction, Apple Adding HDMI?, the Straight Scoop on PC vs. Mac, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.03.05. Also Apple as capitalism done right, Mozilla dropping Tiger support, synch data with Google, startup key combinations, $20 Photoshop Elements rebate, and more.
- The HackBook Experience: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2010.03.04. Turning a Lenovo S10 into a Hackintosh is relatively simple, and the resulting HackBook is usable, but there are some sacrifices.
- The Mac-PC Divide, Apple vs. Smut, WiFi Troubleshooting, Planned Obsolescence, and Pismo Upgrades, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.03.03. The differences between Mac and PC users, the 'latest and greatest' syndrome, clearing corrupt WiFi preferences, and more.
- Buying a Mac for Less and Spreading Apple Joy, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.03.03. Compare a $300 netbook and a used, top-end, maxed out iBook with OS X. You can go Mac at netbook prices and have the full Apple experience.
- A Writer Looks for the Right Word Processor (and Fails to Find It), Jason Walsh, Mac Life, 2010.03.03. Jason Walsh searches for the perfect writing tool for his Mac but fails to find one that's "just right".
- Handshoe Mouse a Good Ergonomic Option, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.03.02. "If you suffer from mousing pain, they should prove well worth the price."
- OS X on My Dell Mini 9: Success at Last!, Alan Zisman, Mac 2 Windows, 2010.03.02. Although last year's attempts to install OS X failed, new utilities made it easy to turn this Dell netbook into a Hackintosh.
- Lenovo S10-2 Is a Great $300 Netbook, Tommy Thomas, The Review Vault, 2010.03.02. If you're looking for a small, inexpensive, usable netbook, Lenovo's S10-2 may very well satisfy you.
- App Store Clears Out Smut, Edit Excel and Word Docs on Your iPhone, Apple Ups Download Cap, and More, iNews Review, 2010.02.26. Also BMW Mini Countryman meshes with iPhone, Photoshop 1.0 ported to iPhone OS, new apps for Facebook users, Driving Sports TV, and more.
- Apple Tops in Reliability and Customer Service, OWC's Speedy SSD, SanDisk SSD Shipping, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.02.26. Also 27" iMac shipping normally, washing your keyboard, Matias keyboard has stand for iPhone, Belkin USB 3.0 products, and more.
- Next Gen MacBook Pro to Have Intel 'i' CPUs and nVidia Optimus Graphics?, iPad Not a Laptop, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.02.26. Also George Fox students will have iPad option, would you buy an iPhone OS laptop?, first 64 GB SDXC memory card, and more.
- Used Mac vs. Hackintosh, Macintosh Keyboard Layout, Used iBook Value, Old Chevies, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.02.25. Also a dial-up Internet fallback option for networks and cleaning an old LaserWriter.
- The Origin of Photoshop, Tom Hormby, Orchard, 2010.02.24. It all started when Thomas Knoll figured out how to dither color and grayscale images on his Mac's 1-bit display.
- Apple's 10 Worst Products, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.02.23. Low End Mac reconsiders PC Authority's list of the 10 worst Apple products ever.
- iPad Promises to Free Users from Files and Folders and Drives, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2010.02.23. For a lot of computer users, finding files they've saved can be a confusing and frustrating process, one that the iPad eliminates.
- Personality Predicts Your Place Along the Mac-PC Divide, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.02.23. There is a fair bit of truth behind the caricatures of Mac and PC users, although there are exceptions as well.
- Apple's 10 worst products (Part 2), Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.02.23. Low End Mac reconsiders PC Authority's list of the 10 worst Apple products ever.
- Pismo Now 10 Years Old, Whither i5 MacBook Pros?, MacBook Repair Extension Program, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.02.22. Also MacBook Pro wish list, DIY vinyl MacBook cover, HP's Android netbook, Acer ultrathin to rival MacBook Air, and more.
- 10 Safari Tips, Opera 10.5 Fastest Browser, No USB 3.0 and 6 Gbps SATA for Macs, Office 2011, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.02.22. Also Mac backlash in Toronto coffee shops, 10 top free apps, Mac Pro Audio Update, USB 3.0 in the real world, and more.
- iPad the Third Revolution, Why Is Opera Mini 6x Faster than Safari?, CTV Olympics App, and More, iNews Review, 2010.02.19. Also limits of iPad multitasking, Microsoft Office for iPad?, Stethoscope app for iPhone, climate change app released, and more.
- Going Hackintosh, Aperture 3 Abandons PowerPC, 1995 LaserWriter Still Working Fine, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.02.17. Also Ambrose Bierce on 'obsolete', old Chevies, iPad remote control options, the case against IMAP, and more.
- Take Off Your Glasses and Enjoy the Web, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2010.02.16. Whether it's aging eyes or the ever inceasing pixel density of new displays, Readability can make reading website content much easier.
- How Apple Could Sell 100 Million OS X Machines in 2010, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.02.15. All Apple has to do is sell 15 million Macs, 50 million iPhones, 25 million iPod touches, and 10 million iPads.
- diNovo Mac Edition a Top Quality Keyboard, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.02.15. Logitech's diNovo cordless keyboard offers a standard Macintosh layout in a premium package.
- Apple Retains Lead in Customer Satisfaction, iMac Screen Problem Resolved, 64 GB for Mac Pro, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.02.12. Also Apple refunding 15% for defective iMacs, Aluminum Keyboard firmware update, RealPlayer SP comes to Mac, Aperture 3 released, and more.
- 10 Tips for MacBook Users, MacBook Air Knockoff Reviewed, New Dual-GPU Tech from nVidia, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.02.12. Also Core i7 MacBook Pro shows up in benchmark results, Modbook maker not concerned about iPad competition, wireless USB dock for MacBooks, and more.
- Biggest iPad Questions Answered and Unanswered, Free Olympic App, Opera Mini for iPhone, and More, iNews Review, 2010.02.12. Also pros and cons of multitasking, Cars.com and locksmith iPhone apps, waterproof iPad case announced, and more.
- Maximum iBook RAM, Using Obsolete Tech Daily, Nondestructive Repartitioning, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.02.10. Also Puppy Linux impresses, multitouch iMac prospects, iPad pros and cons, the climate debate, and more.
- Firefox 4 Drops Tiger Support: So What?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.02.08. Firefox 3.6 is the last version to run under Mac OS X 10.4. Is not being able to run version 4 really a big deal?
- Do We Really Need Another Mac Email Client?, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.02.08. Mac users have a host of free and low-cost email clients to choose from. Does Brent Simmons' 'Letters' project make any sense at all?
- MacBook Pro a Revelation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.02.08. After using G4 Macs for over a decade, spending a weekend prepping a first generation MacBook Pro was a real eye opener.
- 42 Reasons a Netbooks Is Better than an iPad, Hard Drive Upgrade Value, Faster Netbooks, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.02.05. Also why the iPad can't compete with netbooks, 802.11n WiFi card for older Intel MacBooks and Mac minis, and a DJ keyboard cover for MacBooks.
- 90% of Premium PCs Are Macs, OS and Browser Market Share, Chrome Browser to Dominate, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.02.05. Also 27" iMac too popular for supply, eco-friendly 2 TB hard drive, Puppy Linux for PowerPC Macs, 6-core Mac Pro rumored, and more.
- iPad Targets Netbook Users, iPad 'Flaws' Don't Matter, In-page Search for iPhone Safari, and More, iNews Review, 2010.02.05. Also FSF considers iPad 'iBad' for freedom, Touch Mouse app turns iPhone into wireless keyboard and trackpad, privacy screen for iPhone, and more.
- iPad Perfect for Handheld Computing, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.02.05. You can hold the iPad in one hand and operate it with the other, giving it real advantages over a laptop computer.
- Touch Shifts the Apple Empire, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.02.05. Apple dominates mobile computing, and it will be difficult for competitors to match the value of the iPad.
- iPad Should Support a Stylus, CoolBook Quiets MacBooks, Puppy Linux for PowerPC Macs, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.02.03. Also the iPad as a genie in a bottle, Eudora Classic 6.2, notebook battery life, and more uses for 'obsolete' technology.
- Using Front Row on Macs That Don't Support Apple's Remote, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2010.02.02. Two hardware solutions for remotely controlling Front Row on Macs that were never designed to work with the Apple Remote Control.
- Is the iPad Apple's True Successor to the 12" PowerBook?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.02.02. The iPad has the same 1024 x 768 display as generations of G3 PowerBooks, iBooks, and the 12" PowerBook G4 - but it offers a whole lot more than any laptop ever has.
- The iPad Shows the Failure of Journalism, Jason Walsh, Mac Life, 2010.02.02. Tech pundits latch on to every perceived shortcoming of Apple's iPad while looking to it to save the publishing industry.
- Waiting for WindowShade X before Going Snow Leopard, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.02.01. For anyone used to windowshading, nothing else will do. Unsanity is working on WindowShade X for Mac OS X 10.6.
- iPad a Better Choice than a Netbook, Kev Kitchens, Kitchens Sync, 2010.02.01. Apple's iPad is a new category of product explicitly designed for getting work done on the go.
- Record Apple Profits, Weathering Power Outages, Haxies Coming to Snow Leopard, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.01.29. Also USB 3.0 changes external storage, Gmail the best email, Letters app proposed as alternative to Mac Mail, USB device server, and more.
- $249 MacBook Air Knockoff, ExpressCard SSD Boosts MacBook Pro, Enterprise SSD, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.01.29. Also fastest text input, the Fin cooling stand for newest MacBook, bamboo case for 13" MacBook Pro, and more.
- iPad to Kill Off Laptops?, Office App with Google Docs Integration, SpotACop App, and More, iNews Review, 2010.01.29. Also iPad pros and cons, AutoPark helps avoid parking tickets, WhiteHouse.gov: Anywhere, Dragon Dictation reviewed, first iPad bags announced, and more.
- iPad Score Card, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.01.29. Apple's iPad is almost everything expected, but there are areas where it comes up short.
- The iPad Changes the Mobile Game, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.01.29. The iPad goes beyond Apple's Newton and iPod touch legacy to create a new and compelling mobile platform.
- iPad Profile, 2010.01.27. Specs and photos of Apple's iPad.
- iPad priced from $499, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.01.27. The 9.7" iPad has a custom 1 GHz Apple CPU, runs iPhone apps, ships in 60 days, and defines a whole new category of products.
- Search for a Quieter MacBook, AC Adapter for Lombard PowerBook, Apple Magic Tablet, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.01.27. Also Logitech Unifying Receiver and diNovo keyboard, and is everything ultimately political?
- Record Mac Sales Culminate Five Years of Growth, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.01.26. Mac unit sales have tripled since 2005, led by MacBooks - but don't count out desktops just yet.
- Making the Computer Even More Personal, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.01.25. Portability and wireless networking make computing on the go easier and more personal than ever.
- Free Glide OS: Computing in the Cloud, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.25. Hands on with Glide OS, a free cloud-based operating system and apps that you access from your browser.
- AT&T Cuts Rates on Unlimited Plans, Bing May Replace Google on iPhone, ValentineMaker App, and More, iNews Review, 2010.01.25. Also VoIP for iPhone, Android changing smartphone market, Steadicam for iPhone, and more.
- Laptops for Haiti, iSlate Speculation, Net Tablets Set to Take Off in 2010, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.01.22. Also Asus combines i7 and nVidia graphics, Wi-Fire updated, external battery for MacBooks and iPhone, and more.
- eSATA Disk Mode Coming?, iMac Touch Rumored, 2009 Mac Pro Firmware Update, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.01.22. Also Late 2009 iMac screen issues, calibrate your display, universal USB 2.0 drive adapter, stealth USB turnable, and more.
- Apple Saves Everyone Money, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.01.21. Before the iPod and the iTunes Store, CD prices were increasing. Now they're on the decline, but still not as low as iTunes prices.
- Maximizing the Mac mini, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.01.21. If Apple won't offer a midrange Mac, someone should offer a replacement chassis for the Mini with two 3.5" drive bays.
- Why I Didn't Wait for the Apple Tablet, Jason Walsh, Mac Life, 2010.01.20. Jason Walsh explains why he bought Dell Mini and made a 'Hackintosh' of it rather than waiting for Apple's new mobile computer.
- Sick and Tired of Windows, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.01.20. It says a lot about Windows reliability that a restore partition has become a standard feature. Apple, the door is wide open.
- Back to Pismo, Power Mac G4 CPU vs. Video Upgrades, Faster YouTube with Older Flash, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.01.20. Also still using an Apple IIGS, Delete vs. Backspace key, old iBook and PowerBook power consumption, iSlate speculation, and more.
- Linux, Freedom, and Frontiers, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.19. Personal freedoms are under attack in the real world and online, and Linux will help save the world.
- The Road to Obsolescence: Intel Core Duo Users Will Be Left Behind, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2010.01.19. Mac OS X 10.7 may well be the version that leaves behind those with 32-bit Core Solo and Core Duo Macs from 2006.
- Targus Chill Mat for Mac, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.01.18. Updated Chill Mat does a great job of keeping your 'book (and your lap) cool.
- iPhone Lover on Nexus One, iPhone Wins Touchscreen Test, Dragon Dictation for iTouch, and More, iNews Review, 2010.01.15. Also iFixit dissects Nexus One, bedside companion provides morning news, Valentine Gift Finder, antimicrobial iPhone 3GS case, new Kensington accessories, and more.
- Can a Tablet Replace a 'Book?, Apple Sells 23 MacBooks a Minute, MagSafe Adapter Fix, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.01.15. Also the trouble with touch screens, corrupt GMA X3100 graphics with OS X 10.6, worldwide MacBook prices, eco-friendly notebook stand, BookEndz, and more.
- Intel's New Core CPUs, Greener Electronics, Make Your PC More Like a Mac Legally, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.01.15. Also new Glide browser-based OS, Mac mini Server a strong starter, Linux will save the world, and more.
- Toshiba Passes Apple in Unit Sales, Not Profits, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.01.15. Toshiba saw a remarkable 71% growth in unit sales to pass Apple for the #4 spot in the US market, but Apple is far more profitable.
- Apple Will Become Bigger than Microsoft in 2010, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2010.01.15. The handwriting is on the wall: Apple is growing while Microsoft is in decline.
- The Apple Monopoly Is Different, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.01.14. Apple doesn't build its monopoly the way most companies do. Instead of competing on price, it grows by offering better designed products.
- Pros of Landline Phones, Upgrades Mean More Useful Life, Delete vs. Backspace Key, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.01.13. Also CPU vs. video upgrade for Power Mac, another YouTube viewing option, mobile phone radiation may reduce Alzheimer's, and more.
- 3G Wireless: The Next iPod touch and the Apple iSlate, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.01.12. Don't expect me-too hardware from Apple. The tablet and next generation iTouch are bound to include 3G wireless, but beyond that, expect surprises.
- SANE Plus Snac: An OS X Scanning Solution for Unsupported Scanners, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.01.12. If the manufacturer of your scanner doesn't have drivers for your current version of Mac OS X, these freeware programs might be the solution.
- Weather Bombs, Wireless Internet, and the Importance of Dialup Access, Charles W. Moore, 'Book Value, 2010.01.12. Wireless broadband access is a wonderful thing, but what happens when the local tower loses power? Dialup to the rescue.
- 10 Reasons Macs Don't Suck, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.11. A longtime Mac user's response to a "sophomoric anti-Mac diatribe" recently published by collegetimes.us.
- A Tale of Two Cases, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2010.01.11. The OtterBox iPhone Defender and iPod Classic Defender cases provide excellent protection, but each has a significant drawback as well.
- iPod Hearing Loss User's Fault, Bluetooth Keyboard Hack for iPhone, Google Nexus One, and More, iNews Review, 2010.01.11. Also reduce risk from cell phone radiation, app relieves ringing ears, free version of Gas Cubby, L5 universal remote for iPhone and iPod touch, and more.
- Apple Slate January 26?, No Intel i5 and i7 for Apple?, Bootable ExpressCard SSD, and More, The 'Book Review, 2010.01.08. Also IdeaPad U1 trumps Apple's slate?, Intel Arrandale CPUs tested, Modbook sale, lapdesk with built-in speakers, and more.
- Best Buy 'Optimize' Service a Waste, FireWire vs. USB, 24-Port USB 2.0 Hub, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.01.08. Also working with multiple browsers, share your Internet connection, OS and browser market share, new word processor with smart document management, and more.
- All Roads Lead to Apple, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.01.08. Apple learned its lesson from losing the OS war to Microsoft, and it now dominates several new markets.
- Through a Scanner, Darkly Indeed, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.01.08. Got an old scanner that won't play nice with your Mac? Two scanning software solutions to keep the scanner usable.
- 2 More Strikes Against PayPal, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.01.07. PayPal is living in the past, requiring a landline phone or snail mail to verify your address and a printed form to notify it of a double-charge.
- Portable Fujitsu ScanSnap S300M Hits a Home Run, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2010.01.07. If you need a quality portable scanner, take a serious look at the small, light, bus-powered ScanSnap S300M.
- 2 Freebies for Switchers, Alan Zisman, Mac 2 Windows, 2010.01.07. Windows users are used to a maximize button and a Start menu. Two free apps to bring these features to OS X.
- 'Obsolete' Tech, Better YouTube on G4 Macs, a New Paint Program for OS X, and More, Charles W. Moore, Charles Moore's Mailbag, 2010.01.06. Also PowerPC optimized browsers and WiFi connection problems with a Pismo PowerBook.
- How Apple Will Profit from Its Tablet: Mobile Advertising, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2010.01.06. Anyone can build a tablet computer, but Apple has the vision to turn it into a profit center.
- Netbook or Tablet? It's All About the Keyboard, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2010.01.06. The iPhone and iPod touch are wonderful devices, but for writing more than a few lines, you really need a keyboard.
- In Defense of 'Obsolete' Technologies, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.05. Some technologists are too quick to label stable, proven, functional technologies obsolete before their time.
- VMWare Fusion 3.0 vs. Parallels Desktop 5.0, Alan Zisman, Mac 2 Windows, 2010.01.05. Both programs support Snow Leopard and Windows 7 while improving graphics performance. Which is better?
- Should Overused Tech Terms Be Banished?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.01.05. Every year Lake Superior State University releases a new list of misued, overused, and seemingly useless words and phrases.
- The Mac Value Equation Revisited, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.01.04. The way Low End Mac has traditionally calculated the Mac value equation is somewhat simplistic.
- Opera 10.5 Preview Better and Faster than Ever, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.04. Opera 10.1 is already a wonderful browser, but version 10.5 for Mac (Intel only) is now written in Cocoa and the JavaScript engine is the fastest yet.
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