Articles Archive for March 2011
Mac, Software »
This Mac-only implementation of Mozilla’s Gecko browser engine has dedicated users, attracted by the creamy smooth user interface and other platform specific features. For example, when you launch the new version, the welcome page checks for an outdated Flash Player …
Mac, Mobile, Software »
When Apple announced the inclusion of this peer-to-peer video calling service in the iPhone and iPod touch, there were more than a few yawns. Although some are still less than enthused, FaceTime has been extended to the Mac and the …
Deals, Music, movies, TV »
Once a year, almost every band, publicist and journalist affiliated with music industry descends upon Austin for a weeklong parade of music, beverages, BBQ, music and more beverages. Full of private parties, secret events, label showcases, indie-celeb spotting and fans …
Games, Mac, Mobile, Software »
When the juices are flowing, clever just seems second nature or that’s the way things are going at Rovio Mobile, the fabulous Finns behind the blockbuster Angry Birds franchise. What started as a wickedly addictive mobile game and branched out …
Mac, Software »
Among a long list of other vulnerabilities, this patch addresses an issue where an attacker on the same wi-fi network could cause a system reset, which is often a precursor to taking control. That said, this is an important update …
Mac, Software »
If you prefer the Combo Update, then be ready to download and download some more — it weighs a very beefy 1.12 gigabytes. Further, there’s a version specific for the 2011 MacBook Pro that addresses Back to My Mac, SMB, …
Apple luv, Mac, Software »
Apple didn’t bring Steve Jobs back per se. In truth, the company purchased NeXT and its OpenStep operating system in 1996, with the company cofounder along for the ride as an advisor. Jobs pushed out Gil Amelio in 1997 following …
Mac, Reviews, how to »
One of the least appreciated features in Snow Leopard — it’s been part the Mac OS since Classic days — is the integrated Text-to-Speech. Whether you want to hear an article/book on a MacBook while doing the laundry or listen …
Mac, Software »
Bless all browsers, large and small. Bless them one and all. Everyone’s favorite Norwegian software simians have not been overwhelmed by the “excitement and media coverage” of the Barracuda launch. But, there is news here beyond their disavowal of hype.
Opera …

