I’ve been an iPod user since Apple unveiled the 4th generation iPod, and I have owned every full-size iPod since then (iPod Photo, iPod 5G). In all my iPod years, I have never been more excited for a new iPod. Why? I believe Apple perfected portable media devices with the iPod 5th generation. The next [...]
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Xtorrent 1.1 Released with Selective File Downloading
My favorite Mac torrent client, Xtorrent, has been updated to version 1.1 today. The new version brings individual file selection, file priorities, and multiple speed enhancements. Best of all, Xtorrent 1.1 is a free upgrade for previous purchasers.
I’ve been running the beta versions of Xtorrent 1.1, and I can say without a doubt this is [...]
Review: Apple’s New Wired Keyboard
When Steve Jobs announced new Apple Keyboards last Tuesday, I could not control my excitement. Sure, Jobs just announced a keyboard, but for me the announcement came at the right time. My previous generation Apple Keyboard looked and felt dirty (partially due to the clear design), and I was debating between giving the keyboard a [...]
OS X 10.4.10 Brings Snap, Crackle, Pop
For the most part, I have never had a problem with OS X. However, that changed with the recent 10.4.10 Tiger upgrade. The new operating system update powers off the external audio ports when not in use. While this may sound like a good idea, in practice it causes problems. Amplified audio speakers and headphones [...]
Virtualization Technologies Improve on Intel Macs
This past week the battle of virtualization technologies heated up. Parallels released Parallels Desktop 3 and VMware released Fusion Beta 4. The new versions were big for both companies. Parallels touted DirectX support and snapshots, while VMware promoted Unity. Essentially, both programs added features which the other already had.
Being a user of Parallels from the [...]
