In honor of today’s thirtieth anniversary of the introduction of the Macintosh, Apple CEO Tim Cook and executives Craig Federighi and Bud Tribble recently sat down for an interview with ABC News. ABC’s David Muir was a guest on Good Morning America this morning, where he introduced a short preview […] Read the original post…
Month: January 2014
Tim Cook Discusses Apple’s Cuture of Secrecy, Sapphire, and More in ABC News Interview
In honor of today’s thirtieth anniversary of the introduction of the Macintosh, Apple CEO Tim Cook and executives Craig Federighi and Bud Tribble recently sat down for an interview with ABC News. ABC’s David Muir was a guest on Good Morning America this morning, where he introduced a short preview […] Read the original post…
Apple celebrates 30 years of the Mac
In a rare move of looking back, Apple’s produced a timeline of 30 years of the Mac, complete with a look at the pioneers who’ve used the platform to, in the company’s words, “change the world.” (apple.com) To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read the original post…
Awesome deal on The Bureau: XCOM Declassified this weekend – 75% off
If you’re a fan of tactical shooters, get yourself over to Steam to take advantage of the weekend sale on The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (available for OS X and Windows). It’s 75 percent off this weekend – normally $49.99, you can pick it up now for $12.49. This marks the […] Read the original post…
Refurbished 3rd-Gen Apple iPad 16GB WiFi for $250 + free shipping
As one of its daily deals, Cowboom offers the refurbished, 3rd-generation Apple iPad 16GB WiFi 9.7″ Tablet in Black, model no. MC705LL/A, for $249.99 with free shipping. That’s $129 under our September mention of a refurb (although that deal included a 1-year Apple warranty) and the lowest total price we’ve […] Read the original post…
Move podcasts and playlists from one Mac to another
In this week’s column, I examine two related questions about moving podcasts and music from one Mac to another while retaining metadata. I also look at a question about smart playlists built around specific words, and explain an easy way to create a text file with a list of all […] Read the original post…
Rayovac Phone Boost Keychain Charger for $4 + pickup at Home Depot
Home Depot offers the Rayovac Phone Boost Keychain Charger, model PS68BK, for $3.98. Opt for in-store pickup to dodge a $5.99 shipping fee. That’s $11 under the lowest shipped price we could find. This small charger comes with microUSB and Apple adapters, offers an extra 60 minutes of talk time, […] Read the original post…
University of Coimbra developing minesweeping robot
A team from the Institute of Systems and Robotics at Portugal’s University of Coimbra is developing a minesweeping robot to assist in the monumental task of clearing the millions of active land mines around the globe. Read the original post by Gizmag
The Mac and other things turning 30 in 2014
Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted from Macworld U.K. Visit Macworld U.K. for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read the original post by Karen Haslam
Rosewill 6.56-Foot USB to Micro USB Cable for $1 + free shipping
Newegg offers the Rosewill 6.56-Foot USB 2.0 to Micro USB Cable, model no. RC-6-USB-AM-MB-BK, for $1.49 with free shipping. That’s tied with our expired mention from three days ago and the lowest total price we could find by $2. Read the original post by dealmac – Today’s Edition
Apple iPad Air at Best Buy: $50 off, from $450 + free shipping
Best Buy cuts $50 off a selection of Apple iPad Air tablets, with prices starting from $449.99, as listed below. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. That puts each at the lowest total price we could find by at least $10. (However, we saw the 32GB model for $20 […] Read the original post…
Hands on with the first Mac: Apple’s Macintosh 128K
Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted from Macworld U.K. Visit Macworld U.K. for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. Apple revolutionized the computer market 30 years ago with the brilliant Macintosh 128K. Apple’s computer became the blueprint for other companies making computers. To put the impact of the Macintosh […] Read the…
Fix for Status Bar issues after jailbreaking iOS 7
Have you noticed an issue with the Status bar after jailbreaking iOS 7? You’re not alone. A number of users have noticed that either the status bar shows up when it shouldn’t like when you’re seeing photos in the Photos app in full-screen mode, or it disappears when it should be visible […] Read the original…
Unboxing a 30-year-old Macintosh 128K
This is Macintosh Image by gdavis6610 Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted from Macworld U.K. Visit Macworld U.K. for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read the original post by Lou Hattersley
The Mac at 30: Tales from the Berkeley Mac Users Group
Before the Genius Bar and before Apple’s own online forums, when the Mac was young and its users needed help, there were user groups: Part social clubs and part volunteer tech-support staffs, they disseminated tips, troubleshooting advice, news, and arguments about the Mac. They distributed loads of early Mac shareware […] Read the original post…