Ever since the 1984 Apple ad – I have been a big fan of their commercials. Here are the two latest segments to come out. The first one is for the iPad – and it showcases the more serious side of things. Learning, broadening our horizons, and pursuing our passions are the things they focus [...]
If you have a 1st Generation iPod Nano – then you may be eligible for a free replacement battery directly from Apple. I just received an email from Apple stating that “in very rare cases, the battery in the iPod nano (1st generation) may overheat and pose a safety risk” The Nano in question was [...]
I just discovered something called Gelaskins. These are gorgeous “skins” for a bunch of different electronic gadgets including the MacBook Pro and the iPhone. What is a Skin? A skin is a thin vinyl coating that covers your device. It provides good scratch protection but it is not as protective as a case. These skins [...]
iPod Backup Software – Do You Need It? In my case – no I do not. Remember that this site is for the everyday user of Apple Mac computers and related devices. “Power” users probably have different requirements. But I use my iPod Touch pretty much the way it was intended. Listening to music, keeping [...]
So, it’s true – get a free iPod Touch with the purchase of Apple Mac computers! It’s back to school time again at Apple. For qualifying educators and students pursuing higher education there is a sweet deal going on. Now through early September you can get a free Touch or a $229 credit toward any [...]
I spent the better part of today exploring Entourage for Apple Mac laptops. Currently, I use the trio Apple Mail, iCal, and Address Book for Mac. They all play very nice together. But what I am missing is a project management application and Entourage offers this. Before I go on, let me say that I [...]
By now many of you know that Apple Mac laptops are part of my daily life. I truly cannot function without one. I use my iPod touch as PDA, sync my calendars and contacts with mobileme.com and basically try and stay completely organized, if that is at all possible. I truly love Apple. But, there [...]
If you use an iPod with your Apple Mac laptops then you know what I am talking about. That pesky orange “other” bar that shows up when you sync. Still don’t know what I mean? When you sync your iPod with your computer a bar shows up at the bottom of your iTunes window that [...]
Wow – Apple Mac laptops and the iPod Touch just keep getting better and better. My iPod Touch has become our family’s favorite device. And now with Steve Jobs unveiling the new iPods and the new iPod Touch the combination is truly sweet. The best news, of course is that you don’t need to buy [...]
One of the most useful apps that I have downloaded to my iPod Touch is the eReader. Of course it works seamlessly with Apple Mac Laptops. I was actually surprised at how useful the eReader was. When we went on vacation last week, I decided to download a book from eReader.com instead of buying the [...]
Rumor has it that Apple Mac laptops will be sporting a new do on September 9th, 2008. The latest buzz is that the MacBook Pro will see a new case. According to the grapevine the current rectangular aluminum case will be replaced by an updated version. The anticipated new case will have more rounded edges. [...]