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Well, another year is upon us. It seems like it was just last week it was 2014… oh wait. I’m not a…
The Apple Watch isn’t the only new product expected out of Cupertino in 2015. Apple’s also been preparing a new 12-inch MacBook Air,…
What new hardware could Apple be planning to launch alongside OS X Yosemite? For starters, a new iMac with a high-resolution screen, according to a new report.
Apple is planning to launch its long-rumored wearable wrist device alongside the iPhone 6 on September 9, suggests a new report from Re/Code.
Apple has doubled the RAM in its Retina MacBook Pros across the entire line, while also adding slightly improved processors and price cuts for select models.
Apple’s back-to-school promo is in full swing, adding Apple Store Gift Cards to already discounted educational purchases on Macs and iPads. iPhone prices aren’t cut but they still qualify for a gift card.
If you depend on your Macbook for your livelihood, problems aren’t just frustrating: they can cost you money. Here are some tips for making sure you can recover quickly if you run into problems when the Apple Store is far away.
Apple’s two new chips inside the iPhone 5s are not exactly necessary for the phone, but are excellent indicators of where Apple wants to go next.
When a PhD student charted his Macbook Air’s battery for its first year of life, the level of decay he saw surprised him.
Clearing caches and old back-ups and other ways to optimize for space inside that 128GB SSD you have in your MacBook.
As tablet shipments catch up to PCs, and smartphones continue to soar, Android looks to be the big winner. But, Gartner points out Apple has a big advantage among its peers navigating the mobile transition.
Traveling, or can’t get the one table at your favorite coffeeshop next to the power outlet? You should know these secrets of power-saving.
If you live and work on the Internet like I do, and happen to travel all the time, then you need a good connection to the Internet. Unfortunately, hotels – both big and small fail to deliver, doesn’t matter at what price.
Apple, for its part, isn’t likely to sweat this news too much: CEO Tim Cook has been open about the fact that cannibalization among his products is a real thing, and that some customers are in fact buying an iPad instead of a MacBook.
Looking for a multi-purpose bag that can be used as a messenger bag, briefcase or backpack? What if that bag had an internal battery that charges a Mac, iOS device or other gadget over USB? Say hello to Phorce, a new Kickstarter project.
Will Apple replace the Intel processors in its Macbooks with ARM-based chips? In the last week new processor designs from ARM as well as Apple’s desire to merge the iOS and OS X experience have driven a new cycle of rumors. Here’s why they make sense.
The MacBook Pro with Retina Display occupies the middle of Apple’s notebook lineup in terms of price and specs. It’s not at thin as the Air, and not as powerful as the 15-inch MacBook Pro. But it also takes up less room than you’d expect.
The refresh of the entire mobile lineup and most of the Mac lineup and Apple’s decision to ramp production on all of these products at almost the same time has costs, CFO Peter Oppenheimer explained in a call with investors.
Apple unveiled a smaller iPad, a thinner iMac and so much more at a special event today. A special Apple event deserves a special edition podcast! Erica Ogg and Kevin Tofel provide all the news you need to know for your way home from work.
WWDC begins at 10 a.m. Monday. While a few potential announcements have leaked — Apple’s plans for new maps, new Macs and iCloud upgrades — as with any Apple event, there’s still plenty of mystery. Here’s the latest that people are talking about heading into the developer confab.
An Apple computer starting at $799 would be a big deal, but it’s unlikely. And the idea that Apple would be “forced to” lower the price due to competition from Intel-based ultrabooks makes very little sense. Here’s why.
Every time new Macs come along, people inevitably get the itch to upgrade. There are no new ones on the immediate horizon, but that new computer experience might be available for a lot less money, if your Mac is eligible for a simple, DIY memory upgrade.
Apple spent the most on semiconductors in 2011, beating out Samsung and HP to take the crown. HP dropped from the top spot, thanks to overall weakness in the PC market, while Apple soared upward on the rising tide of smartphones, tablets and the MacBook Air.
Apple’s MacBook Air continues to be a hot seller according to the latest sales estimates coming out of Apple’s supply chain. Shipments of the ultra-slim notebook were up to 1.2 million units in the fourth calendar quarter of 2011, up from 1 million the quarter before.
Apple got an early start on outfitting its Mac computers with Intel’s Thunderbolt technology. Now, almost a year later, a rush of accessories at CES indicate this might be the year average users start to get some real benefit from having Thunderbolt on board.
Apple’s iMac occupies a prized place in a fast-growing segment of the overall desktop PC market, the all-in-ones, that few others can approach. It got there by spotting a growth opportunity that’s paying off big now, and the MacBook Air is primed to do the same.
I like my MacBook Air because it’s thin and light, and can be packed in a bag without even really adding any extra weight, but there are times when that svelte frame is a liability rather than an asset. For those times, there’s the Blackbox.
Apple is reportedly just about finished acquiring Israeli flash memory firm Anobit. Last week, reports suggested that Apple was in the process of acquiring the company, and on Tuesday, Israel’s Calcalist reported that Anobit has now informed employees of the deal’s successful completion.
Shopping time is almost up for this year’s holiday season, but shipping deadlines have yet to elapse completely, and stores will still be plenty busy. In this week’s installment of our series, we’re looking at power accessories for Apple devices that could make great last-minute gifts.
The MacBook Pro could get a substantial boost in screen resolution, according to sources upstream in Apple’s supply chain talking to DigiTimes Wednesday. But how likely is it that Apple will actually produce these monster graphical powerhouses in 2012, as reported?
Details of Apple’s Black Friday sales have reportedly been leaked online, and in terms of Apple’s own products, there are few surprises. What might be more exciting are the accessory deals, however, some of the best of which offer heavy discounts for premium gear.
If, like me, you lost your original 10W iPad charger, don’t buy an official Apple replacement. Why? Because you can have a much better one: The twelvesouth PlugBug. It’s just as good at charging as the official version, and offers two-in-one charging with all MacBook adapters.
Apple is gearing up to launch a 15-inch ultrathin MacBook in 2012, according to a new report by DigiTimes. The supplier-connected publication says that parts are no being made at component-maker factories for the device, which is said to be intended for a March 2012 release.
This holiday season is the first big chance that ultrabooks will have to prove that they resonate with consumers. Will they boost PC sales the way Apple has seen overall Mac sales bumped by its MacBook Air? And where will Apple take notebook design next?
There are a lot of advantages to keeping a hoard of $81 billion in cash on hand, as Apple does. One in particular allows Apple to set itself apart from its competitors in a very real and tangible way: by dominating the global electronics supply chain.
As more and more of our ‘computational’ needs that span from work to entertainment transition to the cloud, is it time to start writing the obituary for local storage? With a 100 Mbps connection, local storage is going the way of the dodo for me.
PlugBug, the newest accessory from Twelve South, is a simple adapter that connects to your existing MacBook power adapter, adding a 10 W USB charger for charging your iOS devices. That means you can charge your devices faster, which will come in handy for travelers.
Macs retain higher resale values than other PCs, but they don’t last forever. But how do you know when to act? What are the symptoms of impeding Mac death or obsolescence, and when is a good time to consider getting a new one?
A plant at one of Apple’s key component suppliers for the MacBook Air that had been forced to shut down will be spending $3 million in order to reopen by November, according to a new report. Catcher is responsible for most of Apple’s unibody computer enclosures.
Steve Jobs was a visionary, instigator, leader, motivator, marketer, pitchman and showman. Gary Morgenthaler of Morgenthaler Ventures recalls Steve’s many contributions that have changed the world as we know it.
New sales data from the NPD Group, as shared by Piper Jaffray, shows that Apple’s Mac sales are surging thanks to new models introduced in July. The other side of the coin is that iPod sales are in decline, but that’s nothing Apple isn’t expecting.
With Mac products so popular on college campuses these days, here are some tips to make sure your (or your kids’) college Mac experience goes as smoothly as possible, and won’t end up completely derailed if it does run into a few bumps.
Preview is definitely one of the under-appreciated gems of OS X. Preview actually has two main uses. One for graphics and photos, and another specific to PDFs. There are certain very handy capabilities in Preview that are only available when working with PDF files.
Kickstarter-backed iPhone, iPod and iPad accessories really seem to have a knack for doing well post-funding, and the PadPivot I reviewed early this month is a perfect example. The PadPivot will be available at Best Buy and Future Shop retail locations beginning in September.
The first update to Apple’s new Mac OS X 10.7 operating system is out now, and there’s a special update just for owners of a MacBook Air or Mac mini loaded with Lion, including fixes for issues related to flickering screens, booting problems and SD cards.
If you’re looking for something a little more rugged than a standard sleeve, check out the Bamboo Blackbox Case on Kickstarter. It comes in iPad 2, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro flavors, and should protect your device from even serious jerks, jolts and dolts.
New Mac owners don’t often know things about their computers that might prove otherwise helpful, like exactly which model they have. Luckily, OS X Lion organizes system info in a better way than its predecessor. Plus, there are two other great free tools that help, too.
Skype just dropped an update for its Mac client. Version 5.3 includes support for HD video, so long as your Mac is equipped with one of the new FaceTime HD cameras introduced in MacBook Pros earlier this year, or a third-party camera that supports HD resolution.
Apple rolled out a new, budget-priced iMac early Monday morning, but it comes with a catch: You have to be an educational institution to get the deal. The $999 iMac also features slightly less impressive specs when compared to its consumer retail siblings.
With its latest update the MacBook Air inches ever closer to its high-powered siblings in the Pro line of Apple notebooks. But how does it stand up as a replacement for the MacBook Pro, and how does it compare to its predecessors? Here’s what we found.
After upgrading to Lion on my early 2008 15″ MacBook Pro, I started to notice that the computer was hot to the touch. Really hot. So I started measuring the internal temperature of my Macs to see if there was anything to be truly alarmed about.
We’re launching a new feature here at TAB. Every month, we’ll ask you, our readers, what we can help you with. We’ll take a few of the hottest topics, assign articles and post them to the site. Have questions? Ask TAB in the comments.
Not one but two reports say Apple is now working on an ultrathin 15-inch Mac notebook, with one claiming that a 17-incher is also on the way. Apple has long been preparing for this, and I wouldn’t be surprised if those preparations bear fruit this year.
There are times when your Mac will just start misbehaving. Video settings getting reset, fans start running at full speed, and more. This often happens after an upgrade like Lion. There are many possible fixes, but if everything fails, try resetting your PRAM or SMC.
We knew Apple was introducing something today, what we didn’t know was that it was going to be saying goodbye as well. The basic white MacBook is getting squeezed out in favor of the newly polished and upgraded MacBook Air lineup.
Mac OS X Lion arrived Wednesday morning, available through the Mac App Store as a downloadable upgrade for users of Snow Leopard. Lion is version 10.7 of Apple’s desktop operating system, and it brings some significant changes to Mac computing. But will users welcome those changes?
With the next major release of Mac OS X, 10.7 Lion, on the way, it’s a good idea to start preparing your Mac for the transition soon. Here are some steps to make sure your Mac is ready for Lion.
Pocketable drives that carry not just your data, but your entire computer for use with any Mac you encounter are that much closer to a reality today, thanks to the discovery that Thunderbolt on new Macs supports booting from external storage.
New MacBook Airs could be right around the corner, according to stock shortages at retail partners like Best Buy and Amazon. OS X Lion is also arriving in July, which begins in only a few short days, and the Air could arrive at the same time.
Thunderbolt has arrived, but it’s been on the market now since February, and we’ve yet to see it really do much in the way of changing how we use our Macs. Signs indicate that this summer could be the time we do see that happen.
Apple is gearing up to release Lion, the first OS X updated to leave some Intel-based Macs out of the party. Even with the minimum specs, you won’t be getting the full experience. Here’s how to make some key improvements without breaking the bank.
SSDs are making new computers blazingly fast. But how do they affect the performance of older machines? I tested an SSD in my original black MacBook (circa 2006) to find out if it could help my aging beauty get back her youthful charm.
Apple’s refresh of the MacBook Air last fall did much to improve the fortunes of the company’s ultra-slim notebook. And with its next iteration, it could be getting ready to step into the spotlight as the quintessential Mac computer, alongside the release of OS X Lion.
Apple issued a new support document over the weekend that promises a fix for white, unibody MacBook affected by a problem with peeling rubber on the bottom case. Affected units are now eligible for free repairs, for up to two years from the original purchase date.
With MacBooks getting closer and closer to desktop performance, some may find themselves in need of a docking station. PC docks abound, but there are few Mac options. One of those options is the Henge Dock. These docking stations are designed for MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
Tech blog SemiAccurate sped up a slow news Friday with a so-crazy-it-might-be-true rumor that Apple will be switching CPU architecture. Again. Right now, it seems impossible, but given time, could Apple really use in-house designed ARM-based chips to provide the processing power behind Mac computers?
The MacBook Air may or may not get a June spec bump, as per recent rumors, but at least one component appears to have already been quietly updated. Some newer MacBook Airs are shipping with what seems to be a noticeably faster SSD.
A lot of the time when you connect an external display to a Mac notebook, you’ll want to continue working on the large display and close the lid of the laptop. Here is a step-by-step guide to getting that working right every time.
Just before the latest MacBook Pro updates were released, rumors swirled that the new models would adopt solid-state drives in addition to hard disk drives and drop internal DVD drives. That sounded perfect to me, so I made it happen even though Apple didn’t. Here’s how.
Location-aware devices are becoming common across Apple’s lineup, except when it comes to MacBooks. But adding GPS to a MacBook is as easy as pairing with a Bluetooth mouse. But not all Bluetooth GPS devices are created equal. Here are your best bets.
Earlier, I wrote about cutting the cord using Apple devices. In the section on using a Mac, I focused on general advice applicable to all machines, but here are a few tips tailored specifically to the unique challenges faced by those using Apple notebooks specifically.
The new MacBook Air is guaranteed to be on many a Christmas list this year, and I’ve been dead set on getting one ever since it was announced. So how did I end up typing this on a four-year-old black MacBook that I bought on eBay?
The MacBook Air is a bold move forward in mobile computing. It has flash storage, and real need for an optical drive. But Apple’s greatest achievement with the MacBook Air, and the thing that will have the strongest influence on its other notebooks is the price.
In 12 months, Apple’s notebook lineup will be so different, we’ll barely recognize it. Physically, the computers may look the same, but the teaser that is the MacBook Air makes very clear the changes we can expect to see rolled out across the entire MacBook line.
Over the weekend, we saw a slew of new rumors surrounding the new MacBook Air hit the web. The new reports suggest we might see more than one design for the ultraportable. We might also see the introduction of a new kind of notebook storage.
Apple’s having a press event next week on Wednesday, Oct. 20, and a new version of OS X will definitely be unveiled. But that’s probably not all we’ll see revealed by Cupertino. You can expect new Macs, too, just in time for the holidays.
It’s been about six months since I took the plunge and moved from PC to Mac. I thought it would be interesting to check in and see where I am now, how I am faring and what ?software I’m using.
Apple will hold a press event Oct. 20 unveiling Mac updates. The event is called “Back to the Mac,” which is an acknowledgement that Apple’s focus has seemed to be elsewhere of late. But the teaser image reveals we could see more than just new hardware.
I’m one of the lucky few who can carry their MacBook Pro to and from work each day, and just use one computer for everything. Still, I’m not always happy with my current setup. There’s one big thing missing that PC laptops have: the docking station.
My main computer for the past 19 months has been a Core 2 Duo unibody MacBook. It’s fast, has an excellent LED backlit display, is quiet and reliable. Nevertheless I still log some three to four hours per day on average with my 10-year-old Pismo PowerBooks.
With nary a yellow sticky saying the Apple Store will be back soon, today Apple quietly updated the white MacBook. The company’s value laptop got a slightly faster CPU, better graphics, and longer battery life, but not a better price.
This morning didn’t start as planned. At 5 A.M. there was a loud “boom”, and the power went out. I have been working on my MacBook using a 3G connection. Working in the glow of the laptop screen reminds me of the period after Hurricane Ike.
I work in front of a computer for 10 – 12 hours per day, and having a productive environment on my Mac is vital to my mental health. Utilities provide a productive system to get work done; here are 5 Mac utilities that rock my world.
Nearly a year after the last MacBook Pro update, and months after Intel launched its latest mobile CPU, Apple (s aapl) has added Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs to the MacBook Pro…or at least most of them.
All focus on Apple may be aimed at the iPad and the new iAd service but for Cupertino it’s still business as usual. A refreshed line of MacBooks has appeared to keep Apple’s core business chugging along. The MacBooks get faster processors and longer battery life.
If you’ve been sitting there twiddling your thumbs while Apple announced the iPad, then just recently began talking about iPhone OS 4.0, then news of what’s going on with the Mac line (yes, Apple still makes computers) will probably come as a welcome surprise.
If you’re considering a school for next year, you might want to put Seton Hill on the shortlist, as the university in Greensburg, Pennsylvania is the first academic institution to announce free iPads for every full time student beginning in Fall, 2010.
In a move reminiscent of the warranty extension Apple (s aapl) offered to MacBook Pro owners affected by NVIDIA-gate, the Mac maker…
The simple if unsatisfying answer to the question of when to buy a new Mac is when you need one. There’s nothing…
Coincidentally, Apple happened to announce the new iPad on the morning that I came home after four exhausting days at a trade show. So when I started reading about the iPad, my flight-fogged brain immediately wanted to know if the iPad could make the travel marathon I’d just endured any easier.
January 2010 will mark the four-year anniversary of Apple’s (s aapl) first Intel-based (s intc) Mac, the MacBook Pro. With Snow Leopard…
Apple (s aapl) uses the desktop version of Intel’s (s intc) Core i5 and Core i7 processors in its current iMac lineup,…
Apple (s aapl) is fairly reliable, but not the most reliable company of all when it comes to notebooks, according to a…
AppleGazette’s Kevin Whipps addresses the quandary over how to choose between a MacBook and a MacBook Pro, noting that it used to…
The new plastic unibody MacBook is arguably the second-best MacBook model Apple (s aapl) has produced yet (trumped only by the late…
Today Apple (s aapl) announced the release of an updated MacBook, and Senior VP Phil Schiller says it best in a press…
Apple (s aaple) today announced a fleet of overhauled products, including an updated $999 MacBook, new iMacs featuring LED-backlit 21.5- and 27-inch…
Apple has released what it calls “Performance Update 1.0,” an update to its Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard)…
NVIDIA (s nvda), makers of graphics chips for Apple’s (s aapl) range of iMacs and MacBooks, has announced that it is putting…
A little over ten days ago Apple (s aapl) launched a shiny new Apple and the Environment microsite showcasing the company’s commitment…
AppleInsider was first to report on a series of Google (s goog) AdSense placements temporarily appearing in several European countries hinting at…
Almost exactly a year ago, Apple (s aapl) introduced its unibody aluminum MacBooks. “Unibody” means that the case is a single piece,…
Apple (s aapl) beat Microsoft (s msft) to market in terms of new operating systems (although “new” doesn’t really apply in the…
Over on TheAppleBlog, Charles wrote about some cunning laptop sleeves that are designed to foil would-be thieves by disguising your precious computer…
While you’re enjoying a cup of joe in a local cafe, the folks sitting around you typing on their laptops and smartphones…
AppleInsider’s Kasper Jade today reports that Apple (s aapl) has new plans for its workhorse laptop, the MacBook. This will be the…
The question isn’t whether there will be another Apple (s aapl) event in 2009. The release of Snow Leopard and the introduction…
Most of the time, I’m hauling a bag for one of two reasons. Either I’m around town and taking my computer with…
Don’t get me wrong, I love my new 13-inch MacBook Pro. In many, many ways, it is far superior to any older…
I’m a huge fan of Moshi’s Apple-centric line of products and accessories. In fact, my entire collection of Apple products has now…
If you bought a MacBook Pro between May 2007 and September 2008, you might be painfully aware of NVIDIA’s (s nvda) major…
When it comes to defending its green cred, Dell (s DELL) is not exactly a wallflower. The Texas-based computer manufacturer, which has…
One of the best reasons to get a new MacBook Pro, aside from the dazzling new screen on the 13-inch, and in…
A Mac laptop question I’ve been getting asked over the past few months is which 13-inch MacBook is the better value —…
Apple (s aapl) pulled a flanking maneuver on us today, catching us by surprise. While there were some rumblings about the unibody…
I probably should have learned my lesson from my laptop battery crapping out and my iPhone dropping calls on the overloaded AT&T…
Apple (s aapl) announced a slew of hardware updates today, including a number of upgrades to its notebook lineup. For me, the…
Last week Apple (s aapl) quietly upgraded the entry-level white MacBook’s Core 2 Duo processor clock speed from 2.0 GHz to 2.13…
Apple (s aapl) must be trying to throw us off with its erratic update schedule. First, it released iPhone OS 3.0 beta…
Having a laptop battery that drains quickly is one of the most annoying things I can think of. I bought a laptop…
If the FTC wants to investigate suspiciously chummy partnerships, they should look at the June installment of Consumer Reports. It reads like…
Apple (s aapl) computers are expensive. Whether or not you think that price is justified, you can’t deny that even machines on…
Sharing a 3G data connection with other people or devices is becoming all the rage these days. LevelOne is the newest entrant…
If this is true, then LG (s lg) takes the cake when it comes to leaking. No subtle hints, vague rumors, or…
After two months of getting configured and acquainted, I’m pretty much comfortably settled in with my first Intel Mac — a little…
In case you’ve seen the most recent rumors about an Apple (s aapl) netbook currently circulating, which got their start at 9to5mac.com…
The Game Developers Conference for 2009 is just underway, and already there’s some big news which has particular relevance for that rare…
The latest unibody aluminum MacBooks are fantastic, and I truly love mine, but I found out quickly that the aluminum surface doesn’t…
Charles Moore wrote a great article about the unibody 13″ MacBook compared to the much-loved 12″ PowerBook. A friend of Charles argued…
A Mac writer colleague and I have been engaged in a friendly debate for the past several months over whether the 13″…
They didn’t cry it from the mountain, but Apple this week did indeed update some hardware. Specifically, the 13-inch white MacBook, a…
A couple of days ago I installed Windows 7 beta (32-bit, Ultimate version) on my 13″ unibody MacBook, and I thought I’d…
In the lull between Christmas and New Years, Intel released its new Q9000 quad-core mobile processor, and PC maker Acer almost simultaneously…
Apple has posted information about their battery replacement service for the new 17″ MacBook Pro. Their latest notebook released offers a new industry…
Leopard may not have quite the level of touchscreen integration as Windows 7 appears to be packing, but that doesn’t mean there…
Many of you will have seen images of the original Modbook — it’s a customized tablet style MacBook, with a host of hardware…
Unveiled this morning at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, the new 17-inch MacBook Pro is part of what Apple (s APPL)…
The 13″ aluminum MacBook is an “almost” machine. It appeals to me in many aspects, being a roughly three-quarter-sized unibody MacBook Pro…
Apple (s aapl) continues to find itself in hot water over its decision to support strict copy protection standards with its new…
With their latest lineup of products, Apple is pushing the new environmental features in an aggressive way. Rightly so, they are proud…
Back in the dark ages, when I used to have a Toshiba laptop, I would always remove the battery when running off…
Black Friday is almost upon us and could be one of the best days in recent memory for web workers to buy…
As if it wasn’t aggravating enough that new MacBook owners had to go out and replace all of their video adapters since…
In what seems like another addition to a long list of examples of how when you rent digital content, you’re actually renting…
Ars Technica wrote an article about Macs and Blu-ray drives. That’s fine, but they did so under a misguided premise: In the third quarter earnings call in July,…
Apple had it so close… That was the first thought I had when Apple unveiled the new aluminum MacBook and MacBook Pro…
Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between professional industry analysts and Apple fanboys coming up with dream specs for their ideal…
Maybe it is because I am a recent switcher that I notice details long-time Mac owners may take for granted, details that…
Apple’s decision to axe FireWire from the MacBook line is not sitting well with many users, to say the least. For high-quality…
I’ve now had my new MacBook for two days, and the expectations of what I’d hoped or suspected the machine to be…
The problem with function keys on a MacBook or MacBook Pro is that they are one-trick ponies; they are either regular or…
Fellow TAB writer, Charles Moore, wrote a great article about why it’s a good idea to seriously consider the “mature technology” of a…
Clearly, Apple’s decision to leave out FireWire ports on the MacBook line has ruffled some feathers. For their part, Apple claims to…
With the release of the new MacBooks and Macbook Pros, I suspect there are many of you that have been holding out…
The recent rise in the popularity and availability of netbooks has led some wireless carriers to package the computers at significant discounts…
In January, 2001, I was initially blown away by the just-introduced Titanium PowerBook G4, titling my initial commentary on Steve Jobs’ Macworld…
Apple may not have broken the $900 mark with the new line of laptops they unveiled at Tuesday’s event, but that doesn’t…
Or words to that affect. That’s what I’m seeing on blogs and in a boatload of forum comments. Geez, people. Why is…
For the first time in Apple’s history, the recent incarnation of consumer and professional laptops are starting to show signs of being…
Microsoft released three updates yesterday which fix bugs and address security concerns in their Office family of products and utilities. The first…
We’ve managed to get our hands on a brand new 15″ MacBook Pro and have a collection of photos of the box,…
Today Apple (s AAPL) unveiled its newest line of MacBook notebooks, and in addition to being the fastest and glassiest notebook yet,…
Notably absent from today’s laptop announcements regarding the new MacBook line was the 17″ MacBook Pro. Well, it wasn’t truly absent, because…
When I wrote about the MacBook earlier, I mentioned that Apple’s strategy to make it more of a MacBook Pro “lite” was…
I’m not going to dwell on the base MacBook that’s now $999. It was a fine machine yesterday, and for $100 less…
As predicted, Apple today introduced two new models of MacBook, featuring all-aluminum cases constructed from a solid block (or “brick”) of aluminum. …
When we asked whether you’d find a $899 MacBook tempting, a lot of you said “yes.” Alas, it turns out that the…
Aside from being a fantastic computer and girlfriend/boyfriend substitute, your Mac is capable of some pretty amazing things. In fact, whenever I…
New rumors keep cropping up about Apple’s event tomorrow. First, some new pictures have surfaced on Engadget of a supposed new 15″…
With the entire Mac world seemingly focused on the next-generation MacBook and MacBook Pro models, I’d like to put in my $.02…
This year’s Future of Web Apps Expo found game geek Alex Albrecht and über-fanboy Kevin Rose arrive in London, England, for a…
Members of the media have just received word that the rumored October 14 MacBook event is rumor no more. Invitations sent by Apple’s…
A number of photos of what are supposedly new MacBook and MacBook Pro aluminum cases have begun to surface. Yesterday, Engadget posted…
A few days ago we posted a story about the much-sensationalized upcoming Apple mystery product, “The Brick.” While there is still no…
Have you been wishing you could join the ranks of the Mac-enabled mobile workforce, but not wanting to spend the money to…
I’ve been asked to live blog an event for a client and their members. Actually, I’ll be live blogging, podcasting, Twittering, Uttering,…
There is a lot of buzz surrounding music labels’ agreements to sell DRM-free music in marketplaces other than the iTunes Music Store.…
Last week, my 10-month old MacBook crashed. And died. And now I’m slowly uncovering the depth and breadth of my arrogance. Because, my dear readers, I had not backed up my computer for 10 months. And the only reason I had a 10-month old backup of my data is because it occurred as I was getting my files from my old G4 laptop to my MacBook last Fall. This is a cautionary tale for anyone out there who is still finding every excuse in the book not to back up their computer. And I had many.
At my day job, we are getting new computers for everyone, and I weaseled my way into a position to have some…
As often as I reference Moore’s Law you’d think I’d know everything about Gordon Moore, the former co-founder, president and chairman of…
On April 1, Rickrolling became Public Enemy No. 1 to those devoted to serious Internet browsing. Since it’s always best to understand…
Apple upgraded its Macbook and Macbook Pro lines of notebooks. With three product lines – Macbook, Air and Pro – it is time for you to tell us which is the Mac notebook you like the most, and why? Take our poll and then leave a comment.
The folks at Carsonified have just launched hugmymac.com, where they showcase an incredibly exclusive collection (a total of nine in existence) of…
Online video collection application provider Vodpod marks its first year today, and to celebrate, the company released new widgets and made improvements…
I have written a few times about the situation with the integrated GPS and the Verizon BlackBerry 8830. Originally Verizon released the…
Many of us traveled this weekend for the holiday, and some of us probably brought along our laptops. Unfortunately, the odds are…
MacWorld UK is reporting that Apple has quietly released updated MacBook and MacBook Pros. The new versions are available in up to…
After much anticipation, my new MacBook Pro arrived this weekend. Following an evening of migrating files, applications and settings to the new…
One of the minor annoyances of using multiple devices in multiple locations is constantly configuring the WiFi settings. Hop into a new…
Nothing more than a terrific [and FUN] waste of time, Tilt SCREAM Pong takes full advantage of your MacBook’s sensory input devices.…
When not using an iSight camera on the MBP, I’ve got a Logitech QuickCam watching my every move. It’s actually quite scary…
Tim Bajarin of PC Magazine has penned a good article about mobile PCs and road warriors. He is the first journalist who…
Minnesota Twins ace pitcher recently told Sports Illustrated that he plays simulated baseball games on his Sony PSP on nights before he…
This building – Prudential Insurance – is about 5 1/2 miles from AT&T’s South Jersey consolidated R&D center in Middletown, where a…
Broadband boom, world wide continues. The latest data on sales of broadband modems, routers and gateways shows that slowly but surely we…
For past three days I have come under a severe comment spam attack, and this has forced me to do what I…