As I talked about earlier, today was the Apple special, invite-only event. They announced the Intel Mac Mini with two options for the processor, single or dual core. The Core Duo runs at 1.67GHz while the single core, Core Solo, model runs at 1.5GHz and comes with 512MB. Both models sport DDR2 PC-5300 RAM and can hold up to 2GB’s, up from the older mini’s 1GB. It seems as though there are only 2 models, starting at $599 and $799, all shipping with iLife ‘06 and an upgraded Front Row. They also announced an iPod Hi-Fi, which is some sort of boom box with twin speakers and a subwoofer Continue Reading »
Most bloggers don’t do this, but I’m not most bloggers. Here’s what I have planned for the near future (after my CS midterm tuesday and maybe some other school obstacles) for this blog… I will be taking a look at Box.net’s new online filesharing service, which combines Web 2.0 (things like lightbox coding as featured in 30Boxes‘ calendar) and online storage. You can beat me to it and signup for an account with Continue Reading »
Many of you have taken my RoundCube installation guide to heart despite some of the RoundCube alpha’s problems and shortcomings. RoundCube is a revolutionary webmail client, better than anything like Squirrel Mail, featuring a very lightweight codebase and an AJAX-ified interface. However, Thomas Bruederli of RoundCube has recently announced the release of RoundCube v0.1-beta. I have yet to update my RoundCube install Continue Reading »
Flickr is everyone’s favorite online photo-sharing service. It may be beta, but it has more than enough features to rival many other photo-sharing services in their final state. One of these features is groups, which allow you to share photos and discussions with people. Dozens of groups are made everyday, but only a few can survive. Today we’ll explore creating a flickr group that can grab anyone’s attention and become a thriving virtual destination. Continue Reading »
I’ve setup a WordPress.com blog where I talk about personal stuff or just things I can’t find a place for on a technology blog. Things like exotic cars I’ve seen that day will find a home on stammy.wordpress.com. Stammy is my unofficial nickname as first given to me by Paul Scrivens, CEO of 9rules. Anyways, check that out if you want to know what I do or think about in my down time.
I was hesitant about blogging about this, as seemingly everyone has already heard that Apple will be holding a special event on February 28th. I thought I would take a different stance and ask everyone what they think Apple will unveil at this event. My prediction includes a 13.3″ iBook (named simply MacBook not MacBook Pro) with a single-core Intel Yonah processor and accompanying mobile chipset with integrated iSight and Front Row. I’m not so sure if Front Row would make it in, but it would sure be nice. The reason I think a MacBook is coming is that I believe Apple Continue Reading »
Everyone’s favorite blog tracking, ranking and tag search engine service, Technorati, has just added a new feature to their services list. Favorites lets you create a publicly viewable list of your favorite bloggers, making it incredibly easy to keep track of their content. Each person is allowed to store up to 50 favorites and is given a public URL with this format: http://technorati.com/faves/username. For example, you can look at my favorites with this link.
Just today, it was reported on Secunia that an extremely critical OS X flaw has been discovered. The problem arises from the way OS X handles the __MACOSX folder in ZIP-compressed archives. This problem exists even in the most updated Mac system running OS X 10.4.5. All I can say right now is that you should be very careful about what archives you open. Take the vulnerability Continue Reading »
Kristin has a nice intro to using the new coComment service, that lets you track all of the comments you make on blogs. The reason I like coComment so much is that it is a service that anyone can use it. You don’t have to be a blogger - just someone that comments on blogs. I’ll let Kristin do the explaining but Continue Reading »
My good friends over at Flock HQ have updated the developer preview of their Firefox-based browser to version 0.5.11. I’ve talked about Flock several times in the past, including my comprehensive review. For those of you that have never heard of Flock, it’s a browser aimed at Web 2.0 gurus and bloggers. The release notes show impressive improvements to the features line-up. The code base seems to have been Continue Reading »
If you are a mac user with any need for an FTP application, you have no doubt heard of Panic’s Transmit. Transmit has won several awards and most recently an Apple Design Award for using Tiger technology the most. Things like dashboard integration with a simple drag and drop widget, local smart folders, bookmark syncing, automated workflows and more. In addition to various bug fixes version 3.5 ushers in things universal binary support so you can run it on your latest Intel-powered Mac and indulge in the inclusion of some great new features.
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Michael Desmond has posted a list of reasons why you should invest in Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Vista operating system. As expected, most of the reasons are already present or better in the current version of Apple’s operating system. Other things like “peer-to-peer collaboration” are doomed similar to the remote help feature in Windows XP that is never used. Vista features a new, standalone program to update itself instead of utilizing the Windows Update within Internet Explorer. For some reason, Continue Reading »
I’ve been drenched with school work recently - a paper on eBooks, a VoiceXML project, a few tests, and a large C programming assignment to close off the week. I’m going to list some of the more interesting articles I’ve passed on by during the past few days. First, I heard that the Palm OS as we know it is dead and will be moving to a Linux platform. Bryan’s writing a book called CSS by Kittens that I recommend you pre-order. TheUberGeeks added a fourth to their trio, by the name of Josue Salazar, to bring some more Windows content to their line up. They also seem to think that my name is really cool. iLife ‘06 got some minor updates and apparently someone has discovered the FIRST Mac OS X virus. You might have seen Continue Reading »
Most people haven’t even received their MacBook Pro orders when Apple updated the high-end MacBook Pro specification. Now, two base models sport a 1.83GHz and 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processors, respectively. However, there is a BTO option for an impressive 2.16GHz Core Duo chip for an additional $300 on the high-end model. It seems as though the upgrades will be free for those who have already ordered them after the keynote, e.g. 1.67 » 1.83 and 1.83 » 2.0. MacNN has the full story on this one. Continue Reading »
Stuart Andrews from DevDawn.com has conducted a comprehensive interview with me. Check it out and find out some things you might not have known about your favorite blogger.
The next installment of TheUberGeeks.net’s famous podcast has been released today. It might be worth checking out just because they talk about me. =D This episode features some discussion about the latest of what’s hot in tech news; Wireless USB, Opera 9, Google Pack and more. After listening to the podcast, I’m sure Colin would enjoy a comment here. By the way Colin, I better be getting that sticker!
It seems like Apple has listened to people with the new 1GB iPod nanos. They have a beveled edge to prevent face scratching when laid flat on its face. This is only on the 1GB nanos for now, with every other nano presumably receiving this silent update. This quiet update is similar to how Apple started including sleeves with iPods last year. No word yet on the possibility of this new design appearing on the 5th Gen iPods. I wonder how this affects aftermarket cases, such as those very tight-fitting plastic covers. Continue Reading »
AppleInsider and ThinkSecret have gathered information for what the next iPod, that would be the 6th generation for those of you keeping a tally at home. From the presumably leaking information, it will not have a click wheel but rather a touchscreen with OSD to control all of the iPod’s functions. Tech Manifesto has put together a great compilation of all the iPod info, definitely worth a visit. Here are some of the highlights. Continue Reading »
Now you can talk in Google Talk all within your browser. Earlier in the week Google enabled a feature allowing you to save Gtalk conversation directly to your Gmail account. Now you can instant message from it as well. This sounds great right? Well it’s not and I’ll tell you why. First hearing of this news I was delighted. I ran to my inbox and tried to find out how to start using it. Nothing was there. No Quick Contacts menu in the sidebar, nothing. What was all of this about then? Continue Reading »
I’m a busy guy. My PDA helps keep me connected around the Wi-Fi drenched campus, whether it be checking my email, keeping tabs on my website or the news. I find it rather ironic that the CEO of Newsvine, the very respectable Mike Davidson, posted an article on his blog to the tune of Make Your Site Mobile-Friendly in Two Minutes. Now where is the discontinuity in this? Well, I’ll tell you. Continue Reading »
It looks like I’ve been tagged by Andrew Hamman in this little endless meme game bloggers are playing. This one’s a bit simpler… the tagged people post their stats and tag three others. Continue Reading »
Songbird, a powerful music player and manager based on the Firefox platform, was launched today. I just installed it and I must say the interface is top notch. Being an iTunes user, I immediately felt at home; everything was where I expected it to be and the menus were rather intuitive. There is even something called a remote playlist which, from the best of my knowledge right now, lets you stream or download music from a URL, perhaps a feed. Continue Reading »
The chaps over at the New Zealand Mac Guide magazine mentioned an article of mine in a recent issue. 10 things every new mac owner should know was featured on page 19 of Mac Guide Issue 19. If you live in New Zealand, try to find a book store (I would throw out a name like Barnes & Noble or Borders, but I’m not sure if those exist down under) and pick it up. It’s a great publication that’s just starting out and has already proven its worth with some fantastic content. Thanks to Continue Reading »
All of the speculation and rumors turned out to be true. Today Apple launched a new, smaller 1GB version of the iPod Nano alongside a price-reduced Shuffle. The new Nano retails for $149 and draws in Shuffle users that want a sleek display. Just like the other iPods, the 1gig nano offered in white and black. This makes the 512MB Shuffle sell for only $69 with the 1GB Shuffle Continue Reading »
Nobody likes spyware, especially when it doesn’t go away with traditional methods. Spyware uses precious system resources to carry out dirty system activities and decrease your computer’s performance noticeably. Most of you have heard of Lavasoft’s AdAware, a big player in the anti-spyware movement. However, there are some types of spyware that just won’t budge, even with AdAware.
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30 Boxes, an online calendar project created by 83 Degrees, has just gone into a live beta. 30 Boxes isn’t your average online calendar; it adds social networking into the mix. You can add friends that also have 30 Boxes accounts. This overlays your friends calendar on top of yours. If you have events you don’t want others to know about, you can keep them private from your friends. Similar to Facebook, your friends need to ask you to view your calendar, so strangers can’t look at your schedule. It wouldn’t be a great Web 2.0 app without a Continue Reading »
Kevin from Theory.isthereason, has created a wiki devoted to Web 2.0. He has some great content regarding podcasts, RSS as well as links to some articles discussing the idea behind Web 2.0. What caught my eye at first was a nifty chart comparing Web 1.0 with Web 2.0. It visually helps you understand the difference between the two buzzwords. The wiki is Continue Reading »
ExtremeTech has a detailed tutorial showing you how to fix your Windows installation with the bootable Live-CD Knoppix, based on the Linux operating system. It covers partitioning, reconditioning registry settings as well as salvaging system files when all else fails. Great read for all Windows users, just in case something ever happens, you’ll know Continue Reading »
Ron over at CaveMonkey50 has a great editorial talking about digg and Newsvine. Digg used to be great but right now it is just seen as a group of immature kids that flame and spam everything. Read this article and leave a comment, I think the masses need to hear this one. If only Kevin Rose could read this article and try to stop the corruption Continue Reading »
I mentioned earlier how I had setup an aggregator for this site utilizing Gregarius. Today I will show you how you can do the same. First off you will need a server, either locally or somewhere on the internet that has PHP and MySQL support. Before we do that you’ll want to download your copy of Gregarius first. There is an issue with Continue Reading »
Thanks to the diligent work of Mike Rundle and crew, the newly designed 9rules homepage has been completed. It is much easier to use and find blogs/articles in topics that interest you. You Continue Reading »
