Fusing Windows into The Mac

In my usual disclaimer I have to say that I am very partial to Macs. Their superior operating system and easy of use just make Macs a great machine. More and more people are starting to agree with me, as sales of the Mac are growing by leaps and bounds. Mac computers are still only a small percentage of all PC sales, though, and I think that may partially be due to the fact that the majority of software out in the world is written for Windows-based machines. Sure, there are some Mac versions of popular software, mostly in the … Continue reading →

Wednesday Widgets: Wikipedia

Do you Wiki? Wikipedia has got to be one of the most popular spots on the Internet these days. It has been called the most complete encyclopedia and the free encyclopedia. In case you are unfamiliar with Wikipedia, it is completely user directed. That is, all of the content is created and edited by people like you. Because Wikipedia is so dynamic (it changes by the minute), it can be flexible enough to incorporate the latest information, from news to slang terminology. You can look up practically any word or subject that you can think of. Wikipedia can be especially … Continue reading →

Apple iPhones Can Be Hacked

This morning, The New York Times broke the story that the Apple iPhone is vulnerable to being attacked by hackers. Apparently, there is a flaw in the device that gives hackers the opportunity to take over control of an iPhone. According to the Times, researchers at a company called Independent Security Evaluators proved that they could take over and control a personal iPhone in two different ways. Independent Security Evaluators is a company that tests security for different clients by attempting to hack into devices and software. The first way, the company found, to hack in and control an iPhone … Continue reading →

The First iPhone Bug

Before the release of the iPhone, there were many questions about how to get one, what the interface and functionality would be like, etc. After the release there was a new question: What sort of bug might appear? This is nothing against Apple, which has one of the lowest rates of hardware or software bugs out there, or the iPhone itself. It is just that with technology, especially cutting edge technology, there are bound to be a few critters that sneak in here and there. Well, the first iPhone bug has been found and acknowledged. Yesterday, Apple officially declared that … Continue reading →

Wednesday Widgets: Radar in Motion

Summer can also mean thunderstorm season, when the heat and humidity come together in just the right way. It seems like we have been having quite our share of severe thunderstorms in the last few weeks, here in Pennsylvania. I have been finding myself watching the weather carefully because of this. We have to plan our summer family activities around the weather, and be prepared at home in case we lose power (and therefore water, too). There have been a number of weather-related widgets coming out, but I like Radar in motion. Rather than just giving me a forecast, as … Continue reading →

New iMacs to Be “Off The Charts”

Everyone has been buzzing about possible new iMacs that may be coming soon. Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple said that the new iMacs “will be off the charts.” So what does that mean? Well, there has been some speculation about possible features. One new feature that is rumored to be part of the new iMacs is a multi-touch mouse that is highly intuitive and interactive. The mouse would differ from a regular computer touch pad in that it would be much more like the touch screen on the iPhone. With a multi-touch mouse, you may be able to squeeze … Continue reading →

iPhone Flash and More

Want to know the latest information about the iPhone? Here you go! A recent report confirms that the iPhone is now completely sold out of both Apple and AT&T retail stores. The Apple online store is reflecting a 2-4 week wait time, and that doesn’t include shipping, activation, etc. The phone is still in hot demand, and sales may increase exponentially if the demand can be met. *** One of the very few complaints about the iPhone is that it doesn’t have a Flash player. When users go to certain websites, they find that it can’t always play the video … Continue reading →

Are The iPhones Sold Out?

In case you are wondering if you can still get an iPhone, the answer is, well, maybe. But, it certainly won’t be easy. Apple is reporting that Apple Stores are almost completely sold out of the cutting edge device. In fact, they are sold out in the following states (in alphabetical order): Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah and Washington, so if you live in one of those state, you just might have to cross the border (or up ocean) to seek your iPhone. You can always check with your local AT&T store. However, Mark … Continue reading →

iPhone News Roundup

Here is the latest news iPhone news that is making the headlines for today, July 2, 2007. Outselling estimates Before the launch of the iPhone last Friday, June 29th, analysts were predicting sales of 200,000 to 312,000 iPhones. critics thought those numbers were far too high. But, it seems both the analysts and the critics were wrong about the iPhone sales. In actuality, more than 525,000 units were sold this past weekend, according to both the Los Angles Times and Reuters in reports released today. Analyst Trip Chowdhry of Global Equities Research in San Francisco, reported that at least half … Continue reading →

The iDay Frenzy

The Apple iPhone is due to be released and available for sale today, starting at 6 p.m. Starting Yesterday (Thursday), thousands lined up in anticipation of buying their iPhone, tolerating everything from sticky heat and humidity to torrential rains to make sure that they are among the first to get their hands on the coveted device. Apple and AT&T have not disclosed how many units will actually be available for sale, although some analysts predict that the demand will far exceed the availability. This news, combined with the hype surrounding the iPhone has led to a frenzied panic among consumers … Continue reading →