Apple luv »

[22 May 2013 | 2 Comments | 234 views]

Is Apple a tax scofflaw? Some people seem to think so. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook’s appearance before a US Senate committee looking into the emotionally charged and complicated issue of corporate taxation, or the lack of it, has drawn …

Mac, Software »

[22 May 2013 | No Comment | 213 views]

The Fairer Platform Mac update report, which knows how to leave Phototshop behind (Flying Meat!), is an oft daily look at the latest Mac app and software updates from Apple and third-party developers – lock lips with the garden hose.

Apple luv »

[22 May 2013 | No Comment | 299 views]

The man, the legend, the plush toy! Steve Jobs changed the world and, though he’s gone, you can keep him close wherever you go. Roberto Hoyos, a.k.a. Throwboy, is once again offering his iconic iCEO plushy and it’s available for …

Hardware, Mac »

[21 May 2013 | No Comment | 171 views]

At this point, it’s quite likely that Apple will introduce if not ship new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models at this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference. Further, it’s similarly certain that they will be equipped with 802.11ac (a.k.a. gigabit wifi) …

Cord Cutting »

[21 May 2013 | No Comment | 436 views]

Fresh pay TV subscriber data is generating headlines — cord cutting can no longer be denied. Nevertheless, although fewer people overall are paying for TV, the real story lies in a shifting market dynamic, away from cable to other providers.
Quoting …

Cord Cutting, iOS, Music, movies, TV »

[20 May 2013 | No Comment | 481 views]

Cord cutting takes another step forward. At some unnamed date in the future, America’s fifth network, The CW, will be coming to the Apple TV via a dedicated app — no subscription required, though viewers will have to wait 24 …

Mac, Music, movies, TV, Software »

[18 May 2013 | 2 Comments | 1,308 views]

Handbrake has good and, well, irritating news for Mac users. Yes, fans of the fairer platform gain improved Retina display support, a refreshed user interface (above) and other improvements. However, even newer high-end features — OpenCL 1.2 and Intel Quick …

Apps, iTunes, Music, movies, TV »

[17 May 2013 | One Comment | 213 views]

Rush was inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame this year and the guys are in the midst of their umpteenth worth tour, Clockwork Angels — it has been a big, big year for Canadian prog rock trio and …

iTunes, Mac, Software »

[17 May 2013 | No Comment | 953 views]

After years of stagnation, Apple’s ubiquitous desktop media app is once again a moving target. With the release of iTunes 11.0.3, users have gained a number of widely welcomed new features, including an improved MiniPlayer which once again offers a …

Mac, Software »

[16 May 2013 | No Comment | 408 views]

Whip out your iPhone and make a GPS waypoint for Apple’s six-year-old OS X 10.5 Leopard — Skype support ends here. For the rest of us with newer Macs running newer versions of OS X, Skype for Mac has infinite …