My work requires me to occasionally use Windows and Linux, as well as older versions of OS X. Fortunately, as a Mac user, I have several ways to run multiple operating systems without switching computers. In addition to OS X’s Boot Camp, I have my choice of three virtualization products […] Read the original post…
Month: June 2014
Stock Futures Nudge Higher Ahead of Fed Decision
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures were nudging slightly higher Wednesday as investors maneuvered cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy update and amid more worrying news out of Iraq. Read the original post by TheStreet.com
QNAP Diskless 2-Bay Gigabit NAS for $120 + free shipping
TigerDirect offers the QNAP Diskless 2-Bay Gigabit Network Attached Storage, model no. TS-212P-US, for an in-cart price of $129.99. Coupon code “TUY131599″ cuts the price to $119.99. With free shipping, that’s $10 below our May mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current low of $10, but […] Read the original post…
Name Your Own Price 10-App Blockbuster Mac Bundle for $11
StackSocial offers the Name Your Own Price Summer Blockbuster Mac Bundle for whatever you want to pay. The minimum price is $1.01, which buys you only three of the apps; however, if you opt to pay the average (at the time of this posting it’s $10.19), you’ll receive all 10 […] Read the original post…
Name Your Own Price 10-App Blockbuster Mac Bundle for $10
StackSocial offers the Name Your Own Price Summer Blockbuster Mac Bundle for whatever you want to pay. The minimum price is $1.01, which buys you only three of the apps; however, if you opt to pay the average (at the time of this posting it’s $10.19), you’ll receive all 10 […] Read the original post…
A cure for too many contacts
Reader Frank Wu knows way too many people. He writes: I have about 18,000 contacts and neither the Address Book or Contacts app have synced in the last three years, when I had about 10,000 contacts. What is the maximum number of contacts these apps can hold? And if I’m past […] Read the original…
Apple introduces new 21.5-inch iMac starting at $1099
Apple has released a new model of their iMac desktop computer at a lower price point. The new model is part of the 21.5-inch lineup and starts at $1,099. For that price, customers get a 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 processor with an Intel HD Graphics 5000 graphics chip, 8GB […] Read the original post…
Duracell 48-Pack of AA and AAA Batteries for $15 + free shipping
DealGenius offers the Duracell 48-Pack of AA and AAA Batteries for $19.99. Coupon code “dealnews25″ cuts it to $14.99. With free shipping, that’s 31 cents per battery, $5 under our April mention, and the lowest total price we could find for this quantity by $7. This pack includes 24 AA […] Read the original post…
Apple introduces new, entry-level iMac
Making the iMac a little more affordable, Apple on Wednesday quietly introduced a new, lower-price entry model for the all-in-one desktop computer. The new configuration, a 21.5-inch iMac that starts at $1099, contains a 1.4GHz dual-core Core i5 processor, with Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz. It also comes standard with 8GB […] Read the original…
Apple launches new cheaper 21.5-inch iMac for $1099
Apple’s Online Store was down for quite a few hours earlier today. We finally know the reason for the downtime. Apple has just launched a new lower-cost 21.5-inch iMac which starts at $1099 on its Online Store. Continue reading → Read the original post by Gautam Prabhu
Snapchat now lets you collaborate with other users on evaporating pictures
In 2013, Snapchat launched My Story for those who don’t mind sharing their pics for just a bit longer, and now they’re expanding that feature for those who’d also like to share with more people. Read the original post by Engadget
Huawei’s $299 Ascend Mate2 4G Is a Win for the Budget Conscious
The Ascend Mate2 4G smartphone boasts a 6.1-inch IPS display and comes unlocked for just $299. Read the original post by Stephen
Toshiba Canvio AeroMobile review: An SSD makes this the portable media server to beat
Toshiba’s Canvio AeroMobile portable Wi-Fi media streamer lives up to its name. At least if you associate “Aero” with aerogels and not flying cars. This portable storage device and wireless media server weighs a mere 4.23 ounces. The idea to marry a portable hard drive to a wireless hot spot isn’t new. […] Read the original…
Apple Launches New Cheaper 21.5-Inch iMac Starting at $1,099
While rumors last week indicated that Apple would be launching minor updates to its iMac line, Apple today unveiled a new lower-cost iMac at $1,099. The new entry-level 21.5-inch iMac comes with a 1.4GHZ dual-core Intel i5 processor, a 500GB hard drive, 8GB of memory, and […] Read the original post by Richard Padilla
Podcast: Ringo stars
WWDC was big. How big? Big enough that we’re still talking about some of the technologies introduced there—what we want to use right now and, barring that, what we can cobble together with third-party apps and sneaky techniques. We also risk a tsk at the Gray Lady and cast an […] Read the original post…