Mac OS X Automation has a good summary of Mavericks’s new automation and AppleScript features. (macosautomation.com) Read the original post by Mac OS X Automation, Macworld
Month: October 2013
Facebook removes gruesome video, examining its content policies
A gruesome video that was recently noticed on Facebook and allowed by the company was removed Tuesday, as the social network looks to strengthen its policies around the posting of graphic content. Read the original post by Zach Miners, IDG News Service
Warning: The OS X Mavericks phishing scams have already begun
Mac users, are you excited to jump on your free Mavericks upgrade? Be aware that the scammers, spammers, and phishers out there are aware of the mass migration and geared to take advantage. The malicious emails have already begun. Late last night, I downloaded Mavericks, but didn’t get to installing it […] Read the original…
BlackBerry working on BBM fix following iOS 7.0.3 font fubar
Stop me if this sounds implausible even for a Damon Lindloff movie, but right after BlackBerry finally shipped BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for iOS on Monday, Apple’s iOS 7.0.3 update broke it on Tuesday. Adam Zeis on CrackBerry: The heat of the issue lies with the font that BBM uses, “HelveticaNeue-Italic”, and […] Read the original…
OS X Server for Mavericks is now available, though not free
Apple went on a bit of a “free” kick Tuesday, labeling everything from its operating system down to minor apps with the price tag. But there are still some things the Cupertino company is willing to charge for: OS X Mavericks Server, released Tuesday evening, is one of them. But the […] Read the original…
Q&A: Silicon Valley Congressman Talks Tech Industry Needs
When I was part of the first Obama administration as CIO for the U.S. Department of Transportation, I had many opportunities to interact with Congress. My impression of these interactions was very positive both on the Democratic and the Republican sides. However, today the approval of Congress is at an […] Read the original post…
Deal of the Day: Qmadix Crave for iPhone 5S
Today Only: Purchase the Qmadix Crave for iPhone 5S and save 56% This uniquely patterned case combines tri-fused shock-absorbent material with a sophisticated outer shell that provides maximum protection for your iPhone 5S. The Crave case helps to absorb impact against drops and shields your iPhone 5S from scratches. Color […] Read the original post…
How Apple makes the Mac Pro
Curious about what the factories, machines, and workers in Apple’s recent Mac Pro video are actually doing? Greg Koenig offers a fascinating step-by-step over on his blog, Atomic Delights. (atomicdelights.com) Read the original post by Greg Koenig, Macworld
iMore show 369: iPad & Mac event live!
Rene and Peter provide a full preview, live coverage, color, commentary, and analysis, and a wrap up of Apple’s October 22 iPad and Mac special event. Subscribe via iTunes: Audio | Video Subscribe via RSS: Audio | Video Download directly: Audio | Video Show notes Apple iPad & Mac event coverage Hosts Rene Ritchie […]…
Marware UpSurge Mini Rechargeable Speaker for $9 + $3 s&h
As one of its daily deals, PricePlunge offers the Marware UpSurge Mini Rechargeable Speaker in five colors (Blue pictured) for $8.99 plus $2.99 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $8. This speaker can be used with most media players and features a built-in rechargeable battery. […] Read the original post…
Thoughts on iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina Display
As expected, Apple unveiled the next generation iPad and iPad mini at its media event on Tuesday, finally putting an end to the various rumors and speculations that started last year. Continue reading → Read the original post by Gautam
Nokia Lumia 2520 Will Be Coming To AT&T And Verizon
Just yesterday Nokia took the wraps off their tablet, the Nokia Lumia 2520 and for those living in the US and were thinking of picking up the device, you might be interested to learn that the 4G LTE version of the Lumia 2520 will be offered by both AT&T and […] Read the original post…
Convergys in Dartmouth to close by year’s end, 130 workers out of jobs
Brooke Beiting, spokeswoman for the Cincinnati-based Convergys, said the contact centre’s 130 employees were informed Tuesday that the site will be closing Dec. 31. Beiting said the decision to close the office was made with its clients and coincides with the expiration of the company’s lease on Highfield Park Drive. Read the original post by…
Samsung Printer Xpress C410W review: NFC makes low-end color laser a little special
Most low-priced color lasers are big disappointments: slow, with mediocre color images and costly toner prices. The Samsung Printer XPress C410W rises above some of the stereotypes, offering impressively good print quality and decently priced black toner. However, its color toners are costly, and print performance is agonizingly slow. Its […] Read the original post…
Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks
OS X remains the best consumer-level desktop operating system, despite Microsoft’s impressive catch-up in Windows 8.1. Top-notch, unobtrusive security is a major plus, as is tight integration with social media and the ability to run Windows applications through third-party apps. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com