Apple’s already issued a patch for affected MacBook Pros (April 2010 through February 2011) running OS X Lion. Now, they’ve gotten round to addressing the problem for MBP owners that are still running Snow Leopard. Confused? Step inside.
Apple’s issued the …

Apple’s highly anticipated iTunes Match service was expected by the end of October. However, the mothership let the deadline slip without comment. Now that it’s finally here, demand spiked and Apple is limiting the number of people it lets in …

From amateur photographers to professional designers, more than 1.5 million users worldwide swear by GraphicConverter. Capable of opening hundreds of image formats and saving back to scores more, Thorsten Lemke’s truly excellent app is low-cost and offers one of the …

Janky wi-fi can ruin just about any experience. Take it from me, a guy who thought he could “save” money by going with an el cheapo D-Link router — Apple’s Airport Extreme routers provide superior performance, reliability and features.
However, just …

What makes one think about a Talking Moose on a windy, chilly Sunday in November? Whatever led me there brings us here and that can only mean (you young kids might wanna back away slowly) an outburst of gratuitous sentimentality.
The …

Sleigh bells ring, are ya listenin’? My family’s already working up a set list for this year’s circle ’round the piano. Add a guitar, violin and a dozen or so voices, we’re talking holiday memories and pure gold.
Whether you’re giving …

You won’t find this update on Apple’s Downloads page or even in Software Update — you’ve gotta get and apply it directly inside the Apple’s Airport Utility.
Own an 802.11n Airport Extreme, Airport Express and/or Time Capsule? It’s time to …

On your way to Redbox? Then you need to get this app, perhaps the best DVD ripping app available for the Macintosh. Or, if you’d prefer a celebrity endorsement, try this semi-famous guy.
It’s my go-to app for DVD ripping, and …

Variety is the spice of life and I like things with more than just a little zing. Pass the hot sauce and pickled ginger? Here are 10 tested and true — your mileage may vary — free screensavers that look …

Regular Fairer Platform readers know that I’m a big fan and advocate of Apple Certified Factory Refurbished gear — I buy and recommend it. That said, the best price for a 2010 MacBook Air is $699, refurbished, and it comes …