October 2023
30 Days of iPhone – Day 9
You know, I really thought there would be more to talk about for the 30 Days of iPhone articles. It’s actually getting hard to come up with much to discuss….the thing, for the most part, just works. I’m getting used to having it in my pocket, and I use it constantly. I read an article…
Want an iPhone 3GS? Get One Cheap at Walmart
Quick story: I’m a video game guy, and I’m a huge fan of anything with Mario in it. Super Mario Galaxy 2 came out this weekend, and both myself and my wife were ecstatic to get it. Because of that, I went to Walmart at midnight to purchase the game. I’m sure that the last…
iPhone Development – Innovative, or a Cop-Out?
Earlier today I posted some Thoughts on the Keynote, but I didn’t address the iPhone “Web 2.0” development issue on purpose. I think it’s worth a post by itself. After watching the Keynote, then watching it again – this time looking at it a bit differently – I couldn’t help but notice the utter silence…
How Apple’s Solid State Hard Drives Work
All Apple laptops have contained SSD storage since 2014, providing ultra-fast storage communication to the onboard SSD. As common as these drives are, true understanding of their technological underpinnings is more rare. We can examine the technology to see how SSDs work and what makes Apple’s SSD drives special. What is NAND memory? Computer processors…
How to Start a YouTube Channel Using Just Your Apple iPhone
In the early days of YouTube, the site existed as a place for people to share videos with their friends, family, or just random strangers on the Internet. But, that’s about where it ended. Today, YouTube has become so extensively developed as a platform that people can now build entire careers on the site and YouTube…
Why is backing up your iPhone to your Mac still important in 2022?
The process of backing up your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch is getting more important than ever, due to the increasingly high amount of data kept on these iOS devices. Just keep in mind that as you take some pictures through your device and as you send and receive more messages, there is a risk…
Leaker Claims iMac And Mac Mini Might Be Coming Soon
It appears Apple is not done yet with it’s Mac updates and models as rumors spun off by a “credible” leaker suggests that the tech giant could be planning to unveil a new iteration or update for the iMac and Mac Mini. The said leaker has also previously claimed many possible model upgrades or updates…
Thoughts on iPhone 1.1.1
So, I’ve been playing with this iPhone update for a while now – and I have to say, I’m mostly disappointed. Now, granted, I got myself hyped up, thinking that we might get the benefit of revolutionary features like Copy and Paste – but I find the iTunes Wi-Fi store disappointing…I don’t really see why…
Apple Announces iPhone in Germany also on Nov. 9th
Apple today announced that not only will the iPhone launch in the UK on Nov. 9th, but it will also launch in Germany on the 9th, via T-Mobile. T-Mobile Germany partnering with Apple on the iPhone is probably the worst kept secret in the world, since T-Mobile has seemed to slip up on more than…
Stop Trippin’ – Scosche iPod/iPhone Charging Dock/Nightlight
This is just one of those products. You look at it the first time and say, “Man, that’s stupid.” 5 minutes later you’re slapping yourself on the forehead saying, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Well, you didn’t. Accept it and move on because the people at Scosche have released the reviveLITE II, a docking…
This iPhone 6 Case Will Light Your Cigarettes and Open Your Beer Bottles
…and more. Gadget accessories manufacturer ZVE has this new case they call “Multifunctional Cigarette Lighter Cover for iPhone 6 Built-in Cigarette Lighter/bottle Opener/Camera Stable Tripod/Shockproof Case (iPhone 6 4.7”. That’s a mouthful, isn’t it? It’s not a joke, though. The proof is in the photos. Worried about not having enough juice to light up your…