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Mac, Software »

[27 May 2011 | 10 Comments | 10,544 views]

This isn’t the Fairer Platform’s first time at the missing OS X Lion feature rodeo. Thereupon, the trimmings in Apple’s next-generation operating system are significant — Rosetta, Java Runtime, Flash, Samba and Front Row.
Well, we can add another legacy feature …

Deals, Music, movies, TV »

[26 May 2011 | One Comment | 1,697 views]

The online retail giant tried this on Monday, but the gesture brought their servers down as “little monsters” everywhere downloaded with greedy abandon. Although Amazon tried offering rain checks to the disappointed, that effort didn’t pan out either.
There are two …

Mobile »

[26 May 2011 | No Comment | 1,028 views]

Apple’s game changing second generation tablet will go on sale in Taiwan on Friday. As is usually the case, the device itself costs more than here in the land of milk and Honey Nut Cheerios, but the data plans are …

Games, Mac »

[26 May 2011 | No Comment | 1,813 views]

I’ve watched the movies, animated features and dabbled with the games, but it would be a stretch to call me a fan. Nevertheless, and I may be late to this party, the words “graphically gorgeous ways to perform brutal instant …

Deals, Mobile »

[26 May 2011 | No Comment | 1,005 views]

Want to watch TED Talks in your car, backyard or bed, but don’t want to lug around a 5 pound MacBook? Yes, you can buy a new iPad, but Apple Factory Certified Refurbished iPads offer by far the best value …

Mac, Software »

[25 May 2011 | One Comment | 1,669 views]

What’s the name of the song that just started playing in iTunes? Growl knows and don’t have to switch apps to find out. Are your BitTorrent downloads finished? Growl knows. Thereupon, there’s a fresh version of old reliable that offers …

Mac, Music, movies, TV, Software »

[25 May 2011 | One Comment | 1,519 views]

Last week, Apple released digital RAW and pro app updates, so it’s only right that the company’s music pro and prosumer recording, editing and mixing apps get a little love. So, get a fresh cup of joe and read up …

Mac, Software »

[25 May 2011 | No Comment | 3,635 views]

Some people get their daily dose of snark from Dave Berry. However, if you prefer your punchlines to arrive fully developed in three panes (eight on Sunday), there’s really no substitute for Dilbert and you can keep him handy, right …

Mac, Mobile, Reviews, how to »

[24 May 2011 | One Comment | 2,446 views]

When it comes to broadband, it’s the rare individual who gets the carrier’s advertised speed. However, you don’t have to take it lying down and one of the easiest ways to increase your speed is to use a third-party DNS …

Mac, Music, movies, TV »

[23 May 2011 | No Comment | 2,153 views]

Fans of Apple’s iTunes (nee QuickTime) Movie Trailers page have likely noted that it’s been catch-as-catch-can over the last week or so. You’re often greeted by the above notice and even the links that are still visible lead to trailer-less …