Digg.com appears to have made a change that makes it more difficult (i.e. requires more “diggs”) for Apple related stories to make it to the front page of the social news site. Is this just for Apple related stories, or is it an across the board change in Digg’s algorithm? It’s possible that this change […]
Archives for October 2006
TuffWrap Accent for iPod nano 2G On Pre-order from XtremeMac
Fort Lauderdale, FL (October 31, 2006) — XtremeMac today announced TuffWrap Accent silicone cases designed to fit the new iPod nano. TuffWrap Accent cases are offered in two color combinations and are available for pre-order now for $24.95 via the XtremeMac website. TuffWrap Accent is a durable silicone case designed to protect the iPod nano […]
2G iPod Shuffle in Apple Stores Friday, Nov. 3 – CONFIRMED
Despite earlier reports, Apple has announced that the 2G iPod Shuffle will be available in Apple stores worldwide on Friday, November 3. The second generation iPod Shuffle is nearly half the size of the original, just half a cubic inch in volume. It weighs just half an ounce and features a minimal aluminum design with […]
History of the Mac
I have to admit that the Apple fan that I am, I am a recent switcher. The first time I started to use a G4 eMac as a personal computer was at work early 2005. But having left the corporate grind for a mobile/telecommute/freelance writer’s life left me without a Mac for a few months […]
5 fun Dashboard Widgets to Decrease Your Productivity
Dashboard Widgets seem to be divided into two main categories…useful…and not-so-useful (of course, I guess most things could be divided into those two categories, huh?). There are amazingly helpful Widgets like iStat Nano that can help you track all of your system stats with minimal CPU usage…and then there are these 5 Widgets. All 5 […]
2G iPod Shuffle Now Shipping
Mac Rumors is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed that the 2G iPod Shuffle has begun to ship from China. Apple first announced the new mini player in September at the “Showtime” event, and it is reported that the player has been in extremely high demand. Reportedly Apple stores will not see shipments of the […]
Get in the Halloween Spirit with your very own Jobs-O-Lantern
From the “Wow…that’s odd” department comes… Joy of Tech’s pattern for making your very own Jobs-O-Lantern. I’m not sure why you’d want your Halloween pumpkin to look like good-old Steve here…but if you’re into that sort of thing then, by golly, get after it. Ah…Halloween…it’s a very strange holiday indeed… Joy of Tech also has […]
RUMOR: Ultra Portable Macs? SPECULATION: Is it the next iMac?
Rumors were flying earlier this year about the possibility of Apple releasing an Ultra-portable Mac at Macworld 2007. The topic was brought up again on the Mac Roundtable Podcast this week, and it got me thinking. While I don’t think we’ll be seeing one at Macworld ’07 (I think the iTV and the iPhone will […]
Defining the Apple “Power User”
2006 is the year of the laptop for me. After several years of living by on company-issued laptops, then purchasing a low-end used laptop myself when I went freelance, I finally got to push myself into buying a new laptop this July, which was an entry-level Compaq Presario V2000. I really wanted a MacBook, but […]
WACKY WIDGET ALERT: Halloween Costume Generator
Having trouble coming up with an idea for your Halloween Costume this year? Fret Not dear Mac User – this Wacky Widget from Left Brain Games will provide you with seconds…nay…minutes of Halloween Costume Generating fun. Simply download the free widget and click the “generate” button. You’ll get great costume ideas like “Swashbuckling Ninja Clown […]
XtremeMac Announces SuperClip for 2G iPod nano
XtremeMac today announced its new SuperClip for Apple’s 2G iPod nano. SuperClip is available for pre-order now via the XtremeMac website and will begin shipping to Internet customers on November 6, 2006. SuperClip is a low-profile attachment that snaps on to the back of the iPod nano and clips to a belt, pocket, purse or […]
Video iPod Patent REVEALED w/illustration
Last week I posted about Apple revealing a “true” Video iPod as early as this week. As most of you, I’m sure, have noticed, this week is rolling on by with no Video iPod as of yet…STILL, Hrmpf has given us some very, very revealing information from an Apple patent that was published today. The […]
Apple’s Missteps: 8 Products that tanked
In the years since Apple’s inception the company has created some of the most amazing devices the world has ever seen. Apple, however, is not without it’s stinkers…and the products on this list were undeniable failures (financially, at least) for Apple. Most of them lead to much better products down the road, and all of […]
Apple Interactive Television Box – the iTV that wasn’t
For you digg readers out there (hi, Digg readers!) you’ve probably already seen this link to the Cynical IT Guy’s blog where he rants about how iTV came out 11 years ago…and except for the fact that he is completely wrong…I totally agree with him. After doing only a few minutes worth of researching (i.e. […]
Top 10 Apple Innovations
With the 5th Anniversary of the iPod upon us, we’re seeing lots of posts from various blogs (including our own) about the revolution that was (and is) the iPod. It’s one of Apple’s greatest innovations…but is it their greatest? I started thinking about that a few weeks ago, and have been researching it ever since. […]
