According to reports by AppleInsider, Apple has decided to axe, for the first time, live webcasts of the MacWorld conference. Much to the chagrin of loyal mac enthusiasts details of this year’s MacWorld will only be available after the conference. Normally, MacWorld and other Apple events are available at Apple’s QuickTime website, in the form of live […]
If you’re new to mac this is a common workflow for quickly opening files in the desired applications without navigating through complicated folder menus. Here’s something that’s a little difficult to do in Windows that can be done on Mac OS X. If you have a file Read More
Apple’s launch of their Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse was received with mixed feelings. Mac users looking forward to more freedom when interfacing with their macs welcomed this addition to the mac peripheral family but the constant requirement of replacing AA batteries eventually made these wonderful additions appear lacklustre and Read More
Sometimes I cannot help but wonder whether Apple is ahead of its time or simply too ambitious? If anyone has downloadediTunes 4.0 or higher, you’d quickly realise (or not) the built-in ability to display album artwork covers within iTunes and also in the Visualizer mode. But the biggest question is…“Read More
I’ve been using macs for some time now and when Mac OS X 10.3 came along, the interface literally flew head and shoulders over Windows(“sorry Bill…”). Not that OS 9’s interface was poor but in comparison, OS X 10.3 kicks some serious arse. Even then, my lust for individuality never Read More
To some of us WiFi is the state of technology yet to others its opening a can of worms. This variance in perception, to some extent, depends largely on where one is situated and their proficiency with the latest tech gadgets. WiFi commonly thrives in countries where broadband Internet is Read More
Bluetooth comes as a standard built-in feature for the entire PowerBook range. Unlike previous models, iBook, iMac and PowerMac users can now opt to have their macs custom built-in with Bluetooth which is a good idea if you have a plethora of Bluetooth devices. A point to note when making Read More
In a report spotted on ARNet, Hitachi is planning to increase the capacity of their Microdrives. The heart of the iPods and Mini iPods. Currently, Mini iPods come in many colours but only one size, 4GB, holding around 1,000 tunes and reported to have a realworld battery life of about 4hrs. Read More
iColon a patch by Jens Luithle pimps up your mac with coloured Bluetooth, Airport and Battery bars right within your menubar. Available as a free download, its a breeze to install and uninstall to revert to the original monotone mac icons. No reported bugs or faults and works seemlessly on Read More
It used to be Mac OS X didn’t come with any applications to play VCDs. Only DVDs, using the Apple DVD Player. When Apple released Mac OS X 10.3, Panther, the latest version of Apple Quicktime that shipped with it was endowed with the ability to read the .dat files Read More
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