OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD – Manage Your Media Part I [Tutorial/Review]
Media professionals are always looking for the latest and greatest hardware. Most consumers, however,… [more]
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MacBook Air – Ready For Primetime? [An Emotional Review]
As the credit card leaves the comfort of my wallet, I hesitate for one last moment. I already happen… [more]
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Datacolor SpyderLensCal Review [Calibrate Your DSLR Autofocus]
I've always had a sneaking suspicion, that my Canon 5D Mark II and my Canon EF-135mm 2.0 USM lens weren't… [more]
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ZAGGsparq 2.0 Review: iPhone/iPad Battery Pack On The Go
The ZAGGsparq 2.0 is a compact, black, box, similar in size and shape to a MacBook Pro charger (3.50"… [more]
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Build a “Temple” Around Your iPad 2 — Leather Smart Case Review
By Robert Henny I have to admit, I love my iPad 2, not only for its functionality but also for its aesthetic appeal. Simply put, it’s a sexy little thing. It’s what separates Apple’s products from all the imitators. I have always enjoyed the feeling of pride I get when typing away on my iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook or iPhone; yes, I own and use them all. Nothing beats watching those poor … [Read More...]
OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD – Manage Your Media Part I [Tutorial/Review]
Media professionals are always looking for the latest and greatest hardware. Most consumers, however, concentrate solely on RAW CPU power when, in fact, they may be better served by looking into smarter storage solutions instead. After all, it may be that old hard drive that's holding back your digital workflow. Therefore, this three-part series will examine some of the best hardware upgrades for … [Read More...]
MacBook Air – Ready For Primetime? [An Emotional Review]
As the credit card leaves the comfort of my wallet, I hesitate for one last moment. I already happen to own a Mac Pro, a MacBook Pro, as well as an iPad. All of my computing needs should be covered. Shouldn't they? Then I remember the frustrations of publishing a blog post from an iPad and the cumbersome weight of my MacBook Pro. Maybe I could squeeze one more computer into my digital routine, afterall? … [Read More...]
iPad, iPhone, MacBook Air – Apple to Enable Shared 3G Access with ‘Open Sim’?
According to a report by Gigacom and additional research from AppleInsider, Apple is reportedly developing an integrated chip solution that may replace the traditional SIM card for GSM networks. It’s rumored that Apple and Gemalto have created a SIM card, which is typically a chip that carries subscriber identification information for the carriers, that will be integrated into the iPhone itself. … [Read More...]
iPhoto ’11 Quick Review
In the list of new features in iPhoto '11, "fun" is more prominent than "functional." During the keynote, special emphasis was given to the new slideshows in iPhoto '11, which do not disappoint. They are especially rewarding if you have put forth the effort to tag faces and places. With just a few clicks I was watching a slideshow of a trip, and the ease of use combined with the fun imparted by the … [Read More...]
The Awkward Teen Years
Well, OSX is 10 years old now, and (although slightly ahead of schedule) it's clear that it has entered its awkward teen years. Today begins a long, pubescent period of transition; filled with wonderful new emotions, pimples, and also hair in places there hasn't been before. And boners. OSX Lion has left its childlike carefree confidence behind, and will likely spend the next several years … [Read More...]
FaceTime for Mac Requires iOS 4.1 to Video Chat
Early tests have indicated that FaceTime for OSX works already very well in its current beta. If you would like to call another iOS device from your Mac, however, note that iOS 4.1 is required for a successful connection. If you try to call a device with iOS 4.01 installed you will be presented with the following error message: "User needs to update to the latest version of FaceTime." So … [Read More...]
Apple Introduces ‘Software Reinstall Drive’ for MacBook Air
During today's media event Apple introduced an abundance of new and upgraded Apple products. During the one and a half hour keynote, Apple CEO, Steve Jobs presented the audience with an OSX 10.7 Lion sneak peak, as well as the Mac App Store. In addition FaceTime Beta for OSX, an updated iLife '11, and an all new MacBook Air are available as of today. Steve Jobs, didn't mention one very interesting … [Read More...]
WordPress App Updated – Sucks Slightly Less
The WordPress App for iOS has never been a winner. Just read the reviews. For everything it lacks, it does have one important feature that the authors of this blog use frequently: uploading photos. Here is how I use it (quoted from this earlier article): "I used the previously mentioned crappy WordPress app to make a draft post, and attached the images I wanted to that draft. The pictures got uploaded … [Read More...]
Breaking: ‘GreenPois0n’ iOS 4.1 Jailbreak Released by Chronic Dev Team
The Chronic Dev Team just announced the release of their iOS 4.1 jailbreak labeled 'greenpois0n'. The jailbreak uses the same exploit which was exposed by iPhone Hacker Geohot a few days ago but promises greater stability. 'Greenpois0n' works on firmware 4.1 only, so if you care about preserving your iPhone 4 baseband (to unlock) it is strongly recommended that you use TinyUmbrella to upgrade … [Read More...]
OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD – Manage Your Media Part I [Tutorial/Review]
Media professionals are always looking for the latest and greatest hardware. Most consumers, however, concentrate solely on RAW CPU power when, in fact, they may be better served by looking into smarter storage solutions instead. After all, it may be that old hard drive that's holding back your digital workflow. Therefore, this three-part series will examine some of the best hardware upgrades for your media storage. We are going to use a 2006 Mac Pro to demonstrate the upgrades, but you should be able to achieve similar results on any iMac or PC. Kicking off this series is the OWC Mercury … MORE
FaceTime for Mac Requires iOS 4.1 to Video Chat
Early tests have indicated that FaceTime for OSX works already very well in its current beta. If you would like to call another iOS device from your Mac, however, note that iOS 4.1 is required for a successful connection. If you try to call a device with iOS 4.01 installed you will be presented with the following error message: "User needs to update to the latest version of FaceTime." So go grab your copy of FaceTime and be sure to update your iPod Touch/iPhone to iOS 4.1. … MORE
Build a “Temple” Around Your iPad 2 — Leather Smart Case Review
By Robert Henny I have to admit, I love my iPad 2, not only for its functionality but also for its aesthetic appeal. Simply put, it’s a sexy little thing. It’s what separates Apple’s products from all the imitators. I have always enjoyed the feeling of pride I get when typing away on my iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook or iPhone; yes, I own and use them all. Nothing beats watching those poor souls who, for one reason or another (maybe they’re too cheap or too stupid to buy Apple), purchased a competing device and turn green with envy as I unsheathe my works of art. Apple recognized … MORE
iPad, iPhone, MacBook Air – Apple to Enable Shared 3G Access with ‘Open Sim’?
According to a report by Gigacom and additional research from AppleInsider, Apple is reportedly developing an integrated chip solution that may replace the traditional SIM card for GSM networks. It’s rumored that Apple and Gemalto have created a SIM card, which is typically a chip that carries subscriber identification information for the carriers, that will be integrated into the iPhone itself. The new Gemalto SIM is embedded in a chip that has an upgradeable flash component and a ROM area. [...] The flash component will receive the carrier related data via a local connection which could … MORE
Suspended Animation – Keeping an iSight On While the Screen is Off
As part of my larger security system, I use the built-in iSight camera on my iMac to keep an eye on my house while I am away. Since the iMac is also a home server, i don't want it to sleep, but i would like the display to power down to save energy and extend the life of the screen. However, when the display on an iMac goes to sleep, the iSight camera is powered down as well. This obviously prevents me from using that camera to monitor my home. Here is how to power off the display and keep the iSight on. This is not a hardware hack at all, and requires just a few pieces of free software. The … MORE
Reviews
Build a “Temple” Around Your iPad 2 — Leather Smart Case Review
By Robert Henny I have to admit, I love my iPad 2, not only for its functionality but also for its … [Read More...]
OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD – Manage Your Media Part I [Tutorial/Review]
Media professionals are always looking for the latest and greatest hardware. Most consumers, however, … [Read More...]
MacBook Air – Ready For Primetime? [An Emotional Review]
As the credit card leaves the comfort of my wallet, I hesitate for one last moment. I already happen … [Read More...]
iPhoto ’11 Quick Review
In the list of new features in iPhoto '11, "fun" is more prominent than "functional." During the keynote, … [Read More...]
The Mobile Mac Office — Part II: Organizing Your Time [Things for Mac/iPhone/iPad Review]
This is the second part of our Mobile Mac Office series. Be sure to check out 'Part I: Going Paperless' … [Read More...]
Help & Tips
Suspended Animation – Keeping an iSight On While the Screen is Off
As part of my larger security system, I use the built-in iSight camera on my iMac to keep an eye on my … [Read More...]
Prepare for Apple TV Jailbreak: Save Your SHSH Blobs NOW [Tutorial + Video]
As we have previously reported, the hacking community is already hard at work at developing a jailbreak … [Read More...]
The Mobile Mac Office — Part II: Organizing Your Time [Things for Mac/iPhone/iPad Review]
This is the second part of our Mobile Mac Office series. Be sure to check out 'Part I: Going Paperless' … [Read More...]
iPhone 4.1 Upgrade: Retain Original Baseband Unlock [Tiny Umbrella Tutorial - UPDATED]
Earlier this morning Apple released the promised iPhone 4.1 software update that brings not only new … [Read More...]
Fit the iPad + Case into a Dock
I realize that I may be in the minority here, but I prefer the humble Apple iPad case over designs by … [Read More...]
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