Posts Tagged ‘Mac
How Apple Can Win Me Back
At Kroc’s request, I’m compiling a list of what Apple will have to do to win me back. It’s not a long list, and it may not be exhaustive (meaning I may arbitrarily add more to it), but here goes:
It’s time to regulate App Store approval process. Consistency and transparency needs to be key. I’m [...]
Features I’d Like to See in iPhone OS 4.0
So here’s the day: WWDC 2009 keynote, and we’re discussing iPhone OS 3.0. But there are still some major things I think are missing from the iPhone. Here they are, in no particular order:
Wireless Sync
Apple is the king of “no wires.” They did everything wireless first. But the iPhone still needs a wire to sync. [...]
Picasa for Mac Beta Arrives!
Last night, after several years of waiting, the beta version of Picasa for Mac was released. I’ve only had a short time to tinker with it thus far, but in short: so far, so good.
Picasa is tightly bound to Picasa Web Albums, the first 1GB of which is also free, in contrast with Apple’s [...]
Who Knew that iTunes was so cool?
Perhaps it was just me, but I had no idea how cool iTunes was until last night. I’ve used iTunes exclusively for my master music collection for about 5 years now, and, in that time, I’ve been very focused with my music collection. I can’t say the same for my video collection. Only recently, [...]
Install From Time Machine
I got my new iMac in late last week – the 24″ 3.06 Ghz aluminum one with 4GB RAM – and it *is* sweet. I’ve set up a Mac fresh, I’ve set up a machine using the Migration Assistant, and I’ve used target disk mode, but I’ve not yet had the chance to rebuild from [...]
Apple Support
Today is NOT my day when it comes to Apple products. I bought Mobile Me, the ridciulously overpriced service Apple offers, specificaly for its photo album capabilities, but I cannot activate it. Although I am logged into iTunes using my AppleID, and I am registered with my iPhone, AppleTV, etc, for me.com, it says there [...]
The Third Great Platform
First, there was the PC.
Then, there was the web.
Now, there is the iPhone.
At long last, the iPhone will become what it was destined to be. In June, when the iPhone 2.0 update is released, the iPhone’s true potential will be unlocked. VoIP? Sure, why not!? Games? You betcha. [...]
Remembering Why I Mostly Hate Apple Users, Even Though I Am One
This week, I had to make a trip to the Apple store. My iPhone began growing some “bubbles” under the screen, so they swapped one out. I had also brought back a flaky Airport Extreme, but since I only made an appt for my iPhone, they told me I’d have to make another [...]
iPhone: 1 Month Later
I’ve now had the iPhone for over a month. Let me just come out and say it: there’s a reason this device has something like a 97% satisfaction rating. The thing is awesome. It’s easy to love it: it feels like Apple, it’s beautiful, it’s easy to use, it’s pretty first and [...]
A Violation of the Spirit of Free Software
For a long time, I really liked this unattractive, but incredibly useful website called macfreeware.com. I am not linking to the front page because shortly ago, it was sold and the result is really bumming me out.
The new owners decided to make some changes to the site that I personally think are [...]
