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Build a “Temple” Around Your iPad 2 — Leather Smart Case Review

June 23, 2011 by Guest Leave a Comment
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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 … [Read more...]

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OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD – Manage Your Media Part I [Tutorial/Review]

November 15, 2010 by Philipp 2 Comments
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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 … [Read more...]

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MacBook Air – Ready For Primetime? [An Emotional Review]

October 29, 2010 by Philipp 16 Comments
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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? Finally—with the boiling sensation of pure lust overcoming every part of my body—I hand over the credit card. $1199 later and I am the somewhat surprised owner of an 11" MacBook Air. Wait, what … [Read more...]

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iPad, iPhone, MacBook Air – Apple to Enable Shared 3G Access with ‘Open Sim’?

October 28, 2010 by Philipp 1 Comment
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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 … [Read more...]

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iPhoto ’11 Quick Review

October 21, 2010 by Steve 6 Comments
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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 theme made the experience a genuine delight. Faces and Places both received a usability upgrade in iPhoto '11 as well. Their function remains the same, but the interface seems much more accessible … [Read more...]

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The Awkward Teen Years

October 20, 2010 by Steve 1 Comment
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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 trying very hard to be like the "cool kids." Instead of developing its own style it will just slap a new UI right on top of the old one, like putting a fancy leather jacket over sweaty gym clothes. It … [Read more...]

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FaceTime for Mac Requires iOS 4.1 to Video Chat

October 20, 2010 by Philipp 1 Comment
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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. … [Read more...]

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Apple Introduces ‘Software Reinstall Drive’ for MacBook Air

October 20, 2010 by Philipp 1 Comment
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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 detail, however; the 'Software Reinstall Drive' that is detailed on the Air's tech spec section. The 'Software Reinstall Drive' looks like a very thin, and apple-styled, USB drive that comes loaded … [Read more...]

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WordPress App Updated – Sucks Slightly Less

October 12, 2010 by Steve 1 Comment
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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 to my site, and I was then able to go back to Safari and select them from the “Media Gallery” and insert them." This image uploading feature was broken in an update earlier this month. Any … [Read more...]

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Breaking: ‘GreenPois0n’ iOS 4.1 Jailbreak Released by Chronic Dev Team

October 12, 2010 by Philipp Leave a Comment
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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 your firmware in order to preserve the original iPhone 4 baseband. Currently 'greenpois0n' is only available for windows but @p0sixninja promises that a mac version will follow as soon as some technical … [Read more...]

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