Apple
The iPad mini is Not a Nexus 7
And it doesn’t need to be, either. I really wish I wasn’t constantly asked to compare the two (which I will do), since each seems to be serving a different type of user. Is one better than the other? Yes. But not outright. One is a device that works “well enough” for $200, and the [...]
And So Begins Scrollgate
I confirmed this on my own iPhone 5 screen. I’ve also reported the bug to Apple (though it likely already knows, as this has been floating around the tech socialsphere today). It remains to be seen whether or not this is a hardware or software issue, but it only seems to impact newest-gen devices (iPod [...]
Android is the New Windows
I mean that in the most polite way, too. :) There’s a reason that Android is the most widely used smartphone platform today — just like there’s a reason that Windows is still the most widely used platform on desktop computers today. You never heard an argument from me; it was inevitable that Android (or [...]
Apple Starts Selling a Lightning to Micro USB Adapter in the US
It’s about time. This adapter was originally released for distribution in the European Union only, where it’s the law (that every mobile device support the Micro USB standard). I was lucky enough to have a random subscriber send me one, and have been loving it. So, for those of you who complained that iOS products [...]
iPhone 4S Vs. Galaxy Nexus 4
You can’t remove the battery in the iPhone 4S, the back is made of glass, there’s no 4G LTE option, and it also doesn’t have a Micro SD slot. The Nexus 4 is clearly better. Oh, wait.
Is There a LEGO Apple Store Set? Kinda.
Some would call it an unhealthy obsession – I would prefer to refer to it as a hobby. LEGO isn’t for some. Those who cannot accommodate bricks must continue to put up with people like me (who, by the way, are not responsible for gigantic minifigs washing up on Florida shorelines). We need some kind [...]
Favorite iPad Apps?
I wanted an iPad before I knew I wanted an iPad. It was probably the first product from Apple that I purchased without hesitation – not because I needed one, but because the iPad was so radically different from anything else in the industry that I was drawn to it (magnetically, perhaps). Years later, I’m [...]
How to Change the Look of the Mail App on OS X Lion
OS X Lion came with quite a few changes that adjusted the visual aspects of the operating system including how its built-in Mail client looks and feels. While their attempt to make the client look more like it does on the iPad, many users (including myself) have grown fond of a more traditional experience. The [...]
Top Ten Features of OS X 10.7 Lion
I’ve been a Mac user since my experience with Windows Vista left me seeking a more reliable primary operating system to run on. After discovering OS X and experiencing how intuitive and easy so many things were, I was convinced that making the switch was the right move. Don’t get me wrong, I still use [...]
Reasons to Hold Off on Upgrading to OS X 10.7 Lion
Making the decision to upgrade from Snow Leopard to OS X 10.7 Lion at this point means a little more than spending $30 on a few new features. You’re making the decision to accept changes to how you interact with your computer, and in some cases how your software works. Here are a few reasons [...]
How to Adjust the Finder Sidebar Font Size in OS X 10.7 Lion
Apple’s new version of their flagship operating system, OS X 10.7 Lion, has been released and users are already discovering some of the 250 new features available in this long-awaited update. Among these changes are Launchpad, Mission Control, full-screen apps, new multi-touch gestures, Resume, auto save, Versions, AirDrop, a new version of their included Mail [...]
How to Fix Scroll Direction in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Mac OSX Lion is out, and one of the most obvious changes new users are experiencing is a reversal in the direction their mouse scrolls. Up is down, down is up. This can be quite annoying if you (like most people) are used to the idea of moving your finger down to scroll down and [...]
Does iOS 5 Bridge the Gap Between Android and the iPhone?
Apple’s new iOS 5 is expected to bring a lot of new features in, many of them inspired at least partially by their competition. From Android’s notifications to Blackberry’s messaging system, the latest version of iOS appears to bridge the gap between iOS and their biggest competitor, Android. But does it, really? First, I’m a [...]
How to Install Chrome OS Using Parallels
Parallels is a popular virtual machine software for the Mac that allows you to operate a virtual Windows, Linux, or in this case Chrome OS system within your primary operating system. In the case of Windows, many tools are available to allow you cohesion between the two operating systems to create a more seamless experience [...]
Motorola Xoom vs iPad: Which one Lost?
How do you know your product has failed? When it’s sitting at the top of Woot – after Not Selling anywhere else. [EDIT: for the sake of Varun's sanity, a very spirited commenter in the thread below, I amended this paragraph to help him better understand.] I don’t know about you, but I hate buying [...]
