iPad 2 + Video Mirroring = Game Console

Mar 17, 2011 - 5 Comments

If you plan on getting the iPad 2 (if you can find one in stock) and you’re a gamer, don’t forget to grab the video mirroring cable. But don’t take my word for it, check out this video that shows the huge potential of the iPad 2 to be a game console. Combining the Digital … Read More

iPad 2 as Fridge Art: Smart Cover Magnets Stick to the Fridge

Mar 17, 2011 - 7 Comments

I sense a new trend… iPad 2 Fridge Art! Yes you can stick your iPad to a refrigerator, if you are brave enough to trust the smart cover magnets, anyway.

Mac OS X Lion 10.7 Video Preview & Feature Walkthrough

Mar 16, 2011 - 9 Comments

Haven’t had a chance to play around with Mac OS X Lion yet? Check out this 16 minute video walkthrough, it provides a nice look at the current 10.7 developer preview. It goes through the major changes and features, and gives a good overview of the next Mac OS X. Want to run it yourself? … Read More

MacUpdate Bundle: Parallels, TechTool Pro, Civilization 4, 1Password, and more for $49

Mar 16, 2011 - 4 Comments

The MacUpdate Spring Promo Bundle is out and it’s got some awesome apps at a huge discount. For $49.99 you’ll get the following Mac apps: Parallels Desktop 6 – run Windows and Linux on top of Mac OS X Divvy – customized window and workspace manager 1Password – highly rated Mac password manager MacUpdate Desktop … Read More

Use a $2 Ikea Napkin Holder as a Vertical MacBook Stand

Mar 16, 2011 - 14 Comments

Want a super cheap vertical stand for your MacBook Pro? Try this $1.99 Ikea FANTASTIK napkin holder, apparently it’ll hold a MacBook Pro just fine (looks like a 13″ judging by the SuperDrive). Sure, it’s not the super sleak BookArc, but it’s also $48 cheaper.

Check iPad 2 Stock in your Area

Mar 15, 2011 - 21 Comments

There is no centralized way of checking iPad 2 stock online, the only way to consistently verify stock is to call your local Apple Stores and resellers. Yes, we update our iPad 2 availability section, but the demand is so high right now that stores sell out quickly after they get stock. If you want … Read More

iPad 2 Stock To Be Replenished Tomorrow Morning, Several Apple Stores Confirm

Mar 14, 2011 - 13 Comments

We have independently confirmed with several Apple Stores that additional shipments of iPad 2 will be available to purchase tomorrow morning. Several representatives at different Apple Stores told us of the expected shipment, and two popular stores said they are planning to open an hour earlier than usual at 9AM to accommodate the sales. Some … Read More

iPad 2 Availability

Mar 11, 2011 - 40 Comments

Update, May 8: Apple Stores continue to get shipments in daily, they go on sale first thing in the morning. These tend to sell out very quickly, you should call in the morning to verify stock before showing up but generally speaking, the earlier you get there the better. If you’re looking for a specific … Read More

iPad 2 Shipping & Delivery Time: 3-5 Days & Arrives March 18-March 25

Mar 11, 2011 - 7 Comments

Update: In just a few short hours, shipping times on iPad 2 are now 2-3 weeks. If you want one sooner, you’ll need to get in line. Want to buy the new iPad from Apple’s online store? All current models of iPad 2 available for order online are carrying a 3-5 day shipping time. Additionally, … Read More

iPad 2 online sales start tonight at 1:00 AM

Mar 10, 2011 - 3 Comments

Grab a cup of tea or coffee and get ready for a late night! If you don’t want to deal with the inevitable lines at the official iPad 2 launch tomorrow at 5:00 PM, you can stay awake late tonight and order it directly from Apple’s online store starting at 1:00 AM PST. Other than … Read More

How to Setup & Use iTunes Home Sharing

Mar 9, 2011 - 35 Comments

iTunes Home Sharing is a great feature that lets you share your iTunes 10.2.1 library wirelessly with anyone on your local network. This means you can share any Mac or PC’s media library with any iOS 4.3 compatible iPhone, iPod, iPad, or Apple TV, in addition to any other Macs and PC on your network. … Read More

How to Enable iPad Orientation Lock Switch in iOS (Older iPad Models Only)

Mar 9, 2011 - 5 Comments

Some older iPad models have a physical button to use as an orientation lock or mute switch. It might seem mundane, but one of the most appreciated features of iOS for iPad users is the ability to enable the iPad orientation lock switch instead of having it function as a mute switch in iOS on … Read More

Disable the Spaces Animation in Mac OS X

Mar 9, 2011 - 9 Comments

Anytime you flip between Spaces in Mac OS X there’s a fancy animation, this is nice and all but it makes switching Spaces slower than it needs to be. You can disable the animation which speeds up Spaces transition a bit. Disable Spaces Animation Launch Terminal and type: defaults write com.apple.dock workspaces-swoosh-animation-off -bool YES Then … Read More

Step by Step Guide to the Apple Rumor Mill

Mar 8, 2011 - 3 Comments

Ever wonder what the deal is with some of the crazy Apple rumors? Refer to this handy Apple Rumor Publishing Guide from JoyOfTech. This is a hilarious flowchart that is frequently dead-on regarding the often silly and sometimes just outright fictitious Apple rumor mill. My personal favorite part of the chart is the first line: … Read More

Minimal Date, Time, and Day Screen Saver

Mar 5, 2011 - 10 Comments

A few weeks ago my microwave broke, which you might think has nothing to do with clocks but I actually never use the microwave for anything except to check the time. With the giant clock aka microwave broken, I set about to find some clock screen savers for Mac OS X so my unused Mac … Read More

WiFi Personal Hotspot now on AT&T iPhone 4 with iOS 4.3, but jailbreaking is cheaper

Mar 4, 2011 - 66 Comments

News that iOS 4.3 will bring the WiFi Personal Hotspot feature to AT&T iPhone 4’s is welcome, but I’m going to reiterate my opinion from the past regarding the Personal Hotspot usage fee. If you missed it, it goes like this: what you’re really paying for is convenience and ease of use. Jailbreaking & MyWi … Read More

Hilarious Apple Corporate Video from 1984: “Leading the Way”

Mar 4, 2011 - 22 Comments
Apple corporate cheese from 1984

This glorious piece of work is an Apple corporate video from 1984 that was apparently used during the original Macintosh launch to get the sales team stoked. Three decades later, the video is still working its magic. From the production, to styles, to the Apple hardware, retro  Apple logo, to the amazingly eighties soundtrack … Read More

Activate Tab Overview in Chrome to get Expose for the web

Mar 4, 2011 - 20 Comments

If you’re a heavy tab user, pay attention. With Chrome 9 or later, you can activate a really cool hidden feature called “Tab Overview” that works great with Mac multi-touch devices. The name Tab Overview doesn’t really describe much of anything, but the behavior of Tab Overview is basically like Mac OS X’s Expose but … Read More

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