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iOS 4.3 GM Download Released for Developers

Mar 3, 2011 - 2 Comments

iOS 4.3 GM has been released for developers to download. The update supports iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch 3G and 4G. As we noted with iOS 4.3 beta releases, iPhone 3G and earlier generation iPod touches are not eligible to upgrade to 4.3. Registered developers can get the update from iOS Dev … Read More

New Hyundai commercial advertises iPad… as the cars owner manual

Mar 3, 2011 - 9 Comments

This is a really interesting commercial, it’s a car ad for the Hyunadi Equus, but the commercial does double-duty and sells the iPad too. What do cars and iPads have to do with each other? I wondered the same thing when I was sent this, but I guess some new Hyundai cars are shipping with … Read More

Tablet Comparison: iPad 2 vs Xoom vs TouchPad vs PlayBook

Mar 3, 2011 - 18 Comments

The tablet arms race is in full force, so how does the newly released iPad 2 stand against the tablet competition? This chart compares the new iPad 2 specs with the Motorola Xoom, HP TouchPad, and BlackBerry Playbook. Similar Hardware, OS & Apps Make the Difference From a hardware standpoint, each tablet is pretty comparable, … Read More

Watch iPad 2 Keynote & Promo Videos

Mar 2, 2011 - 7 Comments

Apple didn’t livestream the iPad 2 keynote today, but you can watch Steve Jobs present iPad 2 and the entire media event directly from Apple.com. The keynote is about 70 minutes long and covers assorted Apple updates, iPad 2, iOS 4.3, and Garageband & iMovie for iPad. If 70 minutes is too long for you, … Read More

iTunes 10.2 Released to Download

Mar 2, 2011 - 2 Comments

iTunes 10.2 has been released, the update is required in order to install the upcoming iOS 4.3 and sync your Mac or PC with iPad 2. Release notes are brief in Software Update and pertain to iOS 4.3: What’s new in iTunes 10.2 • Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3. … Read More

iPad 2 Specs

Mar 2, 2011 - 69 Comments

iPad 2 ships on March 11, so what exactly will you get? Here are the tech specs from Apple for us geeks that like this kind of stuff: 1GHz dual-core A5 CPU 512MB RAM 16GB, 32GB, 64GB storage options Front & Rear Cameras, front is VGA, rear is 720p 9.7″ LED display with 1024×768 screen … Read More

iPad 2 Ship Dates: March 11 for USA, March 25 for International

Mar 2, 2011 - 10 Comments

iPad 2 has been announced and it looks awesome, so when can you get your hands on the all new device? That depends on where you are, but here’s the dates we have so far: iPad 2 Shipping Date for USA: March 11 iPad 2 International Shipping Date: March 25 – for Australia, Austria, Belgium, … Read More

Steve Jobs is presenting at iPad 2 event

Mar 2, 2011 - 1 Comment

What medical leave? Apple CEO Steve Jobs has made an unexpected and pleasant surprise today, appearing full of energy and on stage presenting at the iPad 2 event!

Drag & Drop Finder Items into the Terminal to Automatically Type their Full Path & Name

Mar 2, 2011 - 8 Comments

You can instantly print any Finder items full path and name into the Terminal by dragging and dropping an item from a Finder window and into a Terminal window. Once the Finder item has been dropped into the terminal, the entire path to the item is automatically typed out instantaneously, maintaining both proper capitalization as … Read More

Windows vs iOS

Mar 1, 2011 - 13 Comments

Remember when seeing a Windows desktop cluttered with icons was a bad thing? Well, don’t look at your iPhone or iPad, because we have icons all over our desktops now too. Obviously this is a joke and there’s a huge difference in usability between the two, but there’s a funny element of truth to this … Read More

Show Hidden Files in Mac OS X Dialog Boxes with Command+Shift+Period

Mar 1, 2011 - 7 Comments

Need to reveal hidden files and folders while opening or saving a file on the Mac? You can show them immediately with nothing but a quick keystroke. To instantly show hidden files and directories in the Mac OS X “Open” and “Save” dialog boxes, all you need to do is hit Command+Shift+Period together and those … Read More

Fake Kernel Panic is the Ultimate Mac Prank

Mar 1, 2011 - 18 Comments

The kernel panic. You know the feeling when you get one, it’s that awful combination of dread and mortification knowing that you probably just lost whatever it is that you’re working on, and that your Mac might be in bad shape. You instantly start racking your brain with potential troubleshooting efforts to try and resolve … Read More

Mac OS X Lion adds iOS style notifications to Dock icons

Feb 28, 2011 - 20 Comments

Mac OS X Lion includes more iOS style notifications on apps Dock icons. In this screenshot you can see them on the iChat app, showing how many unread messages are available. There are a lot of neat features appearing in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion (at least in the Developer Preview), and although some people … Read More

Apple COO hints that cheaper iPhone and prepaid iPhones may be coming?

Feb 28, 2011 - 4 Comments

Remember all those iPhone Mini rumors that were later assumed to actually be about a cheaper iPhone? Apple’s COO Tim Cook has thrown some more fuel on the fire after a meeting with a research analyst about iPhone market share, as reported by Forbes. The most notable comment attributed to Apple’s COO is this: Cook … Read More

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion makes switching from a Windows PC easier than ever

Feb 28, 2011 - 5 Comments

Mac OS X 10.7 features a revised Migration Assistant utility that is aimed at new Mac users coming from a Windows PC. The utility works by installing a client app on the Windows PC which allows the new Mac to transfer data and settings from that PC over a network. It’s not yet clear what … Read More

Call of Duty 4 for Mac is 55% Off at Amazon

Feb 28, 2011 - 2 Comments

Want to play Call of Duty 4 on your Mac without paying the $49.99 App Store price? The price of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for Mac on Amazon fluctuates, but it’s always cheaper than the $49.99 price from the Mac App Store. Today for example, it’s $24.95, that’s a 55% discount if you … Read More

Backup Time Machine to Non-Native Drives & Network Attached Storage

Feb 28, 2011 - 6 Comments

Using the command line in OS X, you can enable a hidden feature in Time Machine that allows you to backup your Mac to a non-native volume, including Networked Attached Storage devices, network volumes, or even a Windows PC. This is generally best for advanced Mac users, as it must be enabled through a defaults … Read More

How to Quit & Force Quit Apps from Dock Icons in Mac OS X

Feb 27, 2011 - 4 Comments

Did you know that you can quickly quit out of an application from the Dock of Mac OS X? And did you know that you can also force quit out of an app in Mac OS X by using the Dock icon too? Perhaps not well known, but the Dock of Mac OS can function … Read More

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