Mac OS X Lion has been out long enough for a lot of us to realize that there might be a couple of essential tweaks we’d really like to make. Here's how to make some changes that require more than just a toggle in preferences.…
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Why Was the WikiLeaks App Pulled From App Store? [Updated]
Overnight, an unofficial WikiLeaks iOS app was pulled from the App Store after being approved only last week. Before you run out and wreak DDOS justice, note that censorship may not be behind the decision. This may be a much more straightforward guideline violation.…
Read MoreInstaGone: Using Filters with Tweetie for Mac
If, like me, you’re still using Tweetie for Mac despite it being terribly out of date and if, like me, you’re growing increasingly weary of the never ending flow of orange-tinted hipster Instagrams showing up in your timeline, here’s a little tip that will help.…
Read MoreVLC on Thin Ice at the App Store?
VLC Developer Rémi Denis-Courmont recently sent Apple “a formal notice of copyright infringement” concerning the VLC Media Player iOS application. The app's distribution in the App Store is in violation of the terms and conditions of its General Public License, and it may be pulled soon.…
Read MoreHow-To: Get the Most From Safari
I’ll admit to having been pretty flighty about my choice of browsers in the past. Camino one month, Safari the next, Chrome the week after. Now that I've decided to settle down and stick with Safari, I wanted to make the most of it.…
Read MoreHow-To: Fight the Dangers of Distraction On Your Mac
Distractions are rotting your brain. Recently, research has revealed a lot about the long-term effects of distractions and digital multitasking. An inability to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, poor performance and stress; this is your brain on the Internet. Your Mac can help, though.…
Read MoreFlickr Photos Get Interesting on the Apple TV
The only real problem with Apple TV's photo screensaver is that my own photos aren't up to scratch, and the limited ones Apple includes get old pretty quickly. What I really wanted was a way to get Flickr's daily Explore section onto my Apple TV.…
Read MoreHow-To: iPhone HDR
The iPhone has a great little camera, but it’s got serious limitations. Accurately capturing a scene with a wide range of light is nearly impossible...unless, of course, you resort to HDR. It's a really simple process that anyone with an iPhone can pull off.…
Read MoreApple’s New Battery Charger
At a cost of $29, which includes six reusable AA batteries, this little white charger offers you the chance to power all of your wireless desktop accessories with a clean conscience knowleding you're doing your part to help the environment.…
Read MoreApple Introduces New Magic Trackpad
In line with the wide-ranging speculation taking place on the Internet yesterday, Apple this morning made a number of updates to its store, including the introduction of a brand-new magical product, the Magic Trackpad, a multitouch trackpad for your Mac.…
Read MoreIs Jailbreaking Still Worth It?
While we’re patiently waiting for our friends over at the iPhone Dev-Team to finish up the new jailbreak for iPhone 4, I thought It might be fun to have a look at some of the cool apps available for those willing to crack open their magical devices.…
Read MoreiOS 4.0.1 Available Now
Apple released the much anticipated iOS 4.0.1. iPhone users have been eagerly awaiting the update ever since Apple revealed there was a problem with strength of cellular signals from ATT incorrectly displaying more bars than appropriate.…
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