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How to Prepare Your Mac For the Jump to Mac OS X Mountain Lion

Geoff — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:20:40 +0000

OS upgrades can turn into an unexpected ordeal. Here's a simple guide to help make the transition to Apple's newest operating system go more smoothly.

Fix: Unable to access Bing.com

Geoff — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:04:50 +0000

A recent malware attack has hijacked bing.com. It attempts to redirect bing.com to another IP address hosting a malicious site, but has no effect on any other website. If you've been infected, here's the fix.

What's in Your Bag?

Geoff — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:21:41 +0000

I've always been interested in knowing what people carry with them day to day. What do you need to be efficient, yet not overburden yourself? Here's a peek inside my tech bag. I particularly choosy when it comes to the contents of my work bag. A lot of time and effort While overkill for some, I've found this combination of gadgets to provide me with the utility to work, fix, and entertain in a variety of environments.

The Case For The 16GB WiFi iPad

Geoff — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:11:23 +0000

Convincing a consumer to buy any tablet other than the iPad is a tough sell. The question then becomes which iPad to buy. Like any marketing machine, the margins are in the upgradese and accessories. Aside from a few special cases, the 16GB WiFi iPad gives you the most bang for your buck and only lacks features you probably won't use anyway.

Why the Latest MacBook Air is the Greatest Laptop Ever

Geoff — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:10:46 +0000

Despite your brand allegiances, it's difficult to understate what a leap forward the current MacBook Air is. While there are some worthy clones out there from Samsung, Lenovo, and others, there's no other notebook that has placed all the right pieces together in such an understated, seamlessly brilliant package. Even if we were to disregard the software, this is a machine worthy of the praise and popularity it's generated.

Apple's New OS X Upgrade Strategy

Geoff — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:26:53 +0000

Today's release of OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview came as a surprise to many. Just seven months after the release of OS X Lion, this release moves further towards unifying iOS and Apple's desktop operating system. While Messages, AirPlay, iCloud, Notification Center, Game Center, Twitter integration, and Notes are welcome and useful features, this OS release reiterates a shift in Apple's clever OS marketing strategy.

Quad Core iPad - Do tablets really need four cores?

Geoff — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:18:02 +0000

iPad 3 rumors suggest Apple's next iteration of their wildly popular tablet will include a new Quad Core A6 processor. Does a tablet really need more CPUs? Usually multi-threaded applications perform tasks such as rendering, encoding, or performing complex calculations - not the sort of thing you would typically do on a tablet.

Best MacBook Accessories

Geoff — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:12:39 +0000

You got a new MacBook? Here's a brief rundown of the best accessories to protect and enhance your new gizmo so you can get the most out of it!

Repair Your Laptop Screen

Geoff — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:42:51 +0000

Is your laptop display cracked, flickering, or garbled? Before you freak out, know that displays can be easier and cheaper to repair than you think! Read on to find out more.

How to fix Facebook chat

Geoff — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:54:22 +0000

Software modifications or "improvements" are standard practice, and often essential to maintain or grow a customer base for a product. Facebook, it would seem, makes more head scratching modifications than anyone, forcing what they consider to be better upon their users. This of course results in significant community outcry, the majority of which, ironically, occurs on Facebook. You may have noticed a modified chat pane on the right side of your Facebook page. Rather than show only your online friends, suggested chat partners are chosen for you. Here's how to change it back: