YouTube Find: Baby Squirrel loves the warmth of a Macbook
Here’s a little Friday afternoon cuteness found via digg…
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Is Safari Better than Chrome on macOS?
Once upon a time, Safari was a mediocre-at-best web browser that power users avoided. It was minimal, but also slow and incompatible with web technologies. But all that has changed in recent years. As Mac evangelist John Gruber says, “Safari is a terrific browser.” It feels like a natural extension of Apple’s design philosophy to…
Software Spotlight: Nocturne
Nocturne is a new free application from the creator of Quicksilver. It’s a very simple application for switching your computer to “night vision” mode. Of course, you can already do something similar to this on your Mac just by hitting “ctrl-opt-cmd-8” (Go ahead, try it…it’s fun.) But Nocturne offers some subtle improvements that make this…
Software Spotlight: Desktopia
Desktopia is a great little freeware application for those of you that can’t help but constantly change your desktop background. Desktopia takes it to a whole new level, making your background change throughout the day. It’s bundled with a backgrounds to get you started, but you can customize it however you like. For example, you…
Software Spotlight: Anxiety
I don’t really like the To Do lists that were added to Mail. I just don’t care for my To Dos being in my inbox like email. So, I was really excited when I found Anxiety, a handy, slick little To Do list application for OSX that both stylish and easy to use. The program…
MacCamp Boston – a valiant showing for a first-time event
by Jeff Cutler MacCamp Boston took place Saturday, May 10 at the YMCA theater in Cambridge, MA, bringing together a couple dozen Mac addicts and experts to discuss all things Apple Macintosh. While there was a MacCamp event in California last year, this Boston gathering was the first MacCamp to take place on this coast….
Current supply of MacBook Pros running dry, new model expected soon
Are you thinking of buying a new MacBook Pro? You may want to wait. MacRumors points to evidence from resellers that their stocks of 15 and 17-inch MacBook Pros are running low. Amazon reports a 1 to 2 month delay on 17-inch MacBook Pros while Apple retains a shipping status of “within 24 hours.” Low…
Samsung Does It Again: Makes Fun of iPhone 6 Plus
I honestly don’t know why I even bother with Samsung’s stunts, but their ad agency or whoever takes care of their ads are just so quick on the ball to make fun of the iPhone every chance they get. I do have to admit that, being the Apple user that I am, I find it…
Windows Takes Potshots at Macs [Cue: Snort]
There is little love lost between Windows and Mac – if any at all – but it usually Samsung that takes potshots at Apple iPhones. This time around, it’s Microsoft that’s doing the mudslinging, although I admit that might be too strong a term. (Although I think I missed a few Microsoft-released videos in the…
How to Navigate Through Link Airways (FC) Seat Maps And Get The Best Seats?
The first thing to consider is what type of flight you are booking. If you are booking a long-haul flight, then the best seats would be those in the front of the plane. These seats would offer a smoother ride and more space. If you are booking a short-haul flight, then it is best to…
Review: Scan Business Cards on the iPhone with ScanBizCards
I meet a lot of people, and I always seem to be amassing a collection of business cards, whether it’s from potential clients or just someone I meet at a networking function. They say the business card is dead, but my rolodex doesn’t agree. There have been lots of business card scanning programs over the years, but…
The Power of Voice Control
I was in line for an iPhone 3GS on release day, just as excited about my new purchase as I was about getting Darth Vader on Christmas, 1982. But of all the new features that intrigued me – faster speed, voice memos for interviews and even just getting a black model instead of my white…