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Profile of Mac vs PC Users [Infographic]

Apr 21, 2011 - 34 Comments
Mac vs PC users profiled

Ever wonder what self-described Mac vs PC users identify with? Demographics, favorite TV shows, personality traits, fashion and style, political leanings, even wines, this infographic has it all, provided by users themselves. It might reinforce a few traditional Mac vs PC stereotypes, but it’s fun to read and interesting to look at, check it out … Read More

Paranoid about iPhone & iPad Location Tracking? Encrypt your iOS Backups

Apr 21, 2011 - 4 Comments
Encrypt iOS Backups and Prevent Movement Tracking

This whole iPhone location tracker thing is getting a crazy amount of attention, and everyone seems surprised that a mobile device with a gazillion apps that ask for your location actually keeps track of your location. But, if you don’t want your location tracked, all you have to do is encrypt your iPhone & iOS … Read More

Final Fantasy 3 for iPad is Out Now

Apr 21, 2011 - 1 Comment

If you’re an iPad owner who is a fan of RPG’s and retro Square games, kiss your weekend goodbye: Final Fantasy 3 for iPad has just been released. The iPad version comes a month or so after the same title was released for iPhone, and can be downloaded now on the iOS App Store. Final … Read More

iPhone 5 to be GSM / CDMA hybrid world phone

Apr 21, 2011 - 1 Comment

Just when you thought you had enough iPhone 5 rumors for the week… the next iPhone may be a world phone capable of roaming between GSM and CDMA networks, according to Verizon CFO Fran Shammo. This revelation came during a conference call to discuss Verizons Q1 2011 earnings, when asked about some mildly sluggish growth, … Read More

Instant Word Completion in Mac OS X with F5

Apr 21, 2011 - 1 Comment

In many Mac OS X apps, you can activate a little-known word completion feature by using a simple keystroke. This is incredibly helpful for word recall and for diversifying the vocabulary while typing, and has so many uses. It’s quite powerful and easy to use.

iPad 2 Shipping Time Now 1-2 Weeks

Apr 20, 2011 - 2 Comments
iPad 2 shipping times down to 1-2 weeks

If you’re still waiting around to find an iPad 2 in stock, you might want to consider ordering online through the Apple Store. Online shipping estimates for iPad 2 have now dropped down to 1-2 weeks for all models, including both colors and all sizes in Wi-Fi only, 3G, and CDMA. This is a significant … Read More

Track iPhone Location & Movement on a Map with iPhoneTracker

Apr 20, 2011 - 16 Comments
iPhone movement and location mapping and tracker

Want to see where an iPhone has been? How about a detailed map of an iPhones movements, tracking hotspots of where it is physically located most often? Check out iPhoneTracker, a free app that does exactly that. iPhoneTracker works by parsing through locally stored iPhone backup files and placing stored location data on a map. … Read More

Follow System & Kernel Logs from Command Line in Mac OS X

Apr 20, 2011 - 1 Comment
Mac OS X Console Logs from Command Line

If you’re troubleshooting some of the more difficult problems that you can have on a Mac, a good place to look are the System & Kernel Logs contained within Console app. But you can access the same OS X logs from the Terminal too.

How to Increase the Size of the Mac Cursor

Apr 20, 2011 - 8 Comments
mac cursor size

Increasing the size of the Mac mouse and trackpad pointer is an important ability for those with visual impairments, but it’s also a great way to make a Mac more friendly for newcomers to computers in general, like kids and grandparents. This tutorial will detail how to increase the size of the cursor on a … Read More

iPhone 5 Shipping Date in September, According to Reuters

Apr 19, 2011 - 5 Comments
iPhone 5 shipping date September 2011

Apple’s next generation iPhone, presumably iPhone 5, will start shipping in September of this year, according to Reuters. No other information was provided, only that the new iPhone will begin production in July for a release some time in September. Here is the tweet that Reuters sent out: FLASH: Apple suppliers to start production of … Read More

iOS 5 with Expose-like Multitasking? White iPhone 64GB Model?

Apr 19, 2011 - 5 Comments
new iOS multitasking Expose

A couple videos (shown below) have surfaced from Vietnam that show off what appears to be a prototype iPhone 4 using a fancy Expose-like multitasking feature in an unreleased build of iOS. Here’s what’s worth noting from the videos: Expose-like multitasking feature looks great It’s a White iPhone 4 (these are due for release any … Read More

Portal 2 for Mac is Out Now!

Apr 19, 2011 - 9 Comments
Portal 2 for Mac

Portal 2 for Mac is out, the game is a unique puzzle-shooter blend that is unlike nearly any other game on the market. The game includes single player and a new multiplayer cooperative mode that requires two players to work together in unique ways. Valve describes Portal 2 as follows: Portal 2 draws from the … Read More

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 Download is Available

Apr 19, 2011 - 15 Comments

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 has been released, it includes a fix for the iPhone 4 untether problem from the past redsn0w version. This new version can be run directly over iPhone 4 with rc13 and it will untether that jailbreak. Compatibility: Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 provides an untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.2 on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM, iPod … Read More

Quickly Remove Finder Toolbar Icons

Apr 19, 2011 - 16 Comments
remove toolbar icons from Mac Finder window

Customizing the Mac Finder window toolbars can be a good way to gain quicker access to features you use often, and to help navigate around the file system of OS X , but what if you overdo it and the toolbar becomes cluttered with way too many buttons and doo-dads, resulting in a toolbar that … Read More

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4.3.2 with Redsn0w (Tutorial)

Apr 18, 2011 - 135 Comments
jailbreaking iPhone iOS 4.3.2 with redsn0w

Alright iPhone jailbreakers, iOS 4.3.2 now has an untethered jailbreak available thanks to the latest version of Redsn0w. Before we get started, remember that anyone who relies on a carrier unlock like ultrasn0w should not use redsn0w and should not update to 4.3.2 yet. Also, be sure to backup your iPhone beforehand just in case. … Read More

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc13 Download is Available

Apr 18, 2011 - 21 Comments

The first untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.2 has been released as Redsn0w 0.9.6rc13. This jailbreak eliminates the need for the prior tethered redsn0w hack, and works on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM, iPod touch 3rd & 4th gen, and iPad 1. Those who rely on the ultrasn0w carrier unlock should avoid redsn0w as usual. Download … Read More

iPhone 5 to have A5 CPU, 8MP camera, same design, release date set for September?

Apr 18, 2011 - 11 Comments

The iPhone 5 will feature the same design as the iPhone 4, but include an A5 CPU, improved antenna design, and include a higher resolution 8 megapixel camera, according to a research analyst with contacts in Apple’s supply chain. The analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, also claims Apple will be ramping up production of the iPhone 5 … Read More

TinyUmbrella 4.3.2 Released with iOS 4.3.2 Support

Apr 18, 2011 - 1 Comment
TinyUmbrella 4.3.2

TinyUmbrella 4.3.2 has been released, the latest version allows you to save your existing iOS 4.3.1 and iOS 4.3.2 SHSH blobs from iOS 4.3.2 or iOS 4.2.7 for CDMA devices. SHSH blobs are important to save for jailbreaking and iPhone unlocking because having them stored allows you to revert to previous firmware versions. Download TinyUmbrella … Read More

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