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[11 Oct 2010 | No Comment | 1,052 views]

I buy and sell Apple gear on Craigslist and eBay. With one to a dozen or more different products on my workbench and/or for sale on any given day, it’s more than nice — necessary perhaps doesn’t cover it — …

Mobile, Software »

[10 Oct 2010 | 2 Comments | 2,404 views]

Although there’s only one browser platform (WebKit) allowed on the iPad, there’s quite a bit of competition. My favorite of these is, and has been since my iPod touch days, iCab Mobile. Alexander Clauss has released a fresh version that …

Mac, Software »

[9 Oct 2010 | No Comment | 1,466 views]

What’s the best BitTorrent client for the Mac? Well, I don’t know, but the one I use is Transmission for three simple reasons: it’s rock solid, very small and very easy to bend to my will (i.e. [re]schedule the speed …

Games, Mac »

[8 Oct 2010 | No Comment | 1,199 views]

Sid Meier’s Civilization is the epic story of war, conquest and, well, civilization writ increasingly large, bold and beautiful. However, the rest of us have been left to wonder if we would have to wait for year, as was the …

Deals, Mac »

[8 Oct 2010 | One Comment | 1,054 views]

There’s a fine selection of Apple Certified Factory Refurbished Mac minis available and, as always, they come with free shipping, free (after rebate) printer and full + extendable AppleCare warranty. Also, if a MacBook’s been on your mind, have a …

Mobile, Reviews, how to, Software »

[8 Oct 2010 | 3 Comments | 2,950 views]

Perfection does exist, though it can only be defined only by the individual. Further, it usually lasts for just a moment — anything longer generally doesn’t hold up upon reflection. A look, scent, flavor, kiss and, yes, even an iPad …

Deals »

[7 Oct 2010 | One Comment | 2,948 views]

Mobile bloggers of America rejoice! By the end of this month, most US Fedex Office Print & Ship Center retail locations will off free wi-fi via wireless provider AT&T — that’s more than 1,600 stores around this oddly fractious Union …

Deals, Mac »

[7 Oct 2010 | No Comment | 673 views]

The hack, hack, Hackintosh lives. Believe it or not, but the Dell Mini 10V is still available. Although it’s now marketed under different name, the world’s easiest to Hackintosh netbook can be had for surprisingly little money. So, if a …

Mac, Software »

[6 Oct 2010 | One Comment | 1,177 views]

This is Adobe’s regular quarterly update for their popular .pdf (portable document format) creation, editing and management software, and it is a whopper vis-a-vis security, covering two dozen vulnerabilities and that includes some scary critical issues. And, yes, piczilla has …

Games, Mac »

[6 Oct 2010 | One Comment | 3,319 views]

The first time we looked at HTML5 gaming you could count the lot on your fingers. This time around, though, you’ll need a lot more digits than your current 20 to reckon them all and quality has improved by leaps …