This Week’s New Apps #18
A fantastic list this week, jam-packed with highly original & useful tools, and plenty of fun, inventive games!
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Google Releases “Google Desktop” for the Mac
In a move that I find frankly surprising, Google has released “Google Desktop” for Mac. “We designed Google Desktop for Mac to be a companion for Spotlight,†said Rose Yao, Google Desktop for Mac Product Manager. “Google Desktop searches users’ Web history and you can set it up to search Gmail too.†The software is…
30 Days of iPhone – Prelude – “My iPhone Adventure”
So, today was going to be “Day One” of the 30 Days of iPhone review series, but I thought a prelude explaining the weekend in detail might be a better start, since it will also serve as a first impressions review. Here we go… The Line Things started off well enough. I arrived at the…
How to Protect Your Cellphone from Cyberattacks: Tips for Safer Smartphone Use
We use our cell phones for everything these days, from checking emails to surfing the internet. With so much personal information stored on our phones, it’s important to take steps to protect them from cyberattacks. During the holidays’ cyberattacks increase by 40%, that´s why it is really important to be aware of Black Friday phishing…
This Week’s Best Apps #19
Several big-name franchises get new entries in this week’s batch of new apps, along with some new twists on popular game types, and a cool new app for the Oscars.
How to Set Up OpenVPN on Your Mac with Tunnelblick
Since the U.S. government passed legislation allowing Internet service providers to sell their users’ browsing history, the web has exploded with conversations about how to protect yourself from your ISP’s surveillance. The best method is to use a VPN to protect your Internet traffic. A VPN makes it impossible for your ISP to spy on…
The true cost of iPhones vs. other mobile devices
Gizmodo has put together a great comparison on the cost of the iPhone vs. other mobile devices. It makes it clear that your cheapest option is the original iPhone. Users who are thinking of upgrading will have to decide if 3G is worth the extra $160 over two years that it will cost to upgrade….
Apple has received $400 Million in Free Advertising for iPhone
Harvard Professor David Yoffie estimates that Apple has received over $400 Million in free advertising for the iPhone. Stating that “No other company has ever received that kind of attention for a product launch.” in this lengthy article about Apple’s market savy. Of course, for readers of this site…and any other Apple related blog, this…
Apple 2012 in Infographics
With 2012 almost behind us, let’s take a look back at some fascinating facts about Apple via everyone’s favorite form of visualized data: infographics.
3 iPhone 6 Accessories for the Fitness Buff
So you have the new iPhone, and you’re worried about bending, dropping, or scratching it. You run regularly, or go to the gym daily. Of course you’re going to be concerned about sweat and dirt ruining your phone! The good news is that iPhone accessory makers are always quick on the ball. Even before a…
The iPad and my Mom – One Week Later
Frequent readers of this blog may recall that last week I bought my mom an iPad for mother’s day. Not only did I instantly win a “Best Son Ever” award, I think I may have converted her into a Mac fan. My mother works with my dad at their software company, where she handes all…
Why 2019 May Just Be the Worst Year for iPhone Security
Back in 2016, Apple engineers proudly announced that they had the most effective security organization on Earth — citing the iPhone as the perfect example of an impregnable smartphone. Just three years later and Apple has seen their security situation take a turn for the worst, with one costly mistake after another this year. However,…