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My six days with Windows 8 So, I installed Windows 8 on my desktop PC last week. It was late on the eve of the launch. The download link for the $39.99... Type: Blog post Tags: Operating systems Windows |
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A preview of the reviews for the iPhone 5 This Wednesday (September 12, 2012), Apple will announce the new iPhone. Probably called the iPhone 5, but possibly the iPhone Rambo: 4S Part II. Note... Type: Blog post Tags: Mac Personal tech |
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A tale of two iPads About six weeks ago, I managed to sell my MacBook Air three days after the new MacBook Air models were released and one day before... |
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The new OS X, same as the old OS X This past Monday morning, Apple reported that their latest version (10.8) of OS X, called Mountain Lion for those still running System 7, had been... |
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Apple's EPEAT withdrawal underscores disposable ethos There are probably more Apple computers in California than anywhere else in the US, if not the world. Before long, though, you may not find... Type: Blog post Tags: Mobile computing |
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The obligatory Surface blog post Greetings, hippies. To be honest, I was going to simply ignore Microsoft's unveiling of the Surface tablet. I mean, tablets. As much fun as it's... |
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Keep calm and buy old tech In my mind, I've always been an early adopter. In my mind, I'm... |
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A touch of the bloat When I say "bloatware," which Microsoft Office program springs to mind? Are you even wondering why I narrowed your choices to Office modules? Of course... |
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Fake Different If you're a Mac fan of a certain age, you no doubt recognize... |
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Windows 8 frightens me, and here's why Some people just hate change. It can't be helped. Those people cling to old versions of their favorite software as long as they can. When... Type: Blog post Tags: Operating systems Windows |
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When super-sized smartphones become pocketable tablets I thought I lost my smartphone the other week. Somewhere between walking my dog in the morning and heading out for lunch, my trusty Palm... Type: Blog post Tags: Mobile computing Personal tech |
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Why do mobile displays get all the love? With few exceptions, it seems, the gadgets hogging the media limelight today tend to be of the fingerprint-collecting variety. Tablets, phones, tablet-phones, e-readers, and anything... |
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The death of the Apple tax The old adage says there are only two certainties in this world: death and taxes. Steve Jobs proved that not even the Reality Distortion... Type: Blog post Tags: Systems Mobile computing Personal tech |
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Apple TV UI great if you're not using Apple TV A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a new Apple TV. Which is not an actual TV. But you probably knew that. It is, however,... |
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Return to the the tech island in the stream Today is, by international decree of some mildly corrupt UN commission, iPad Day. Not iPad 3 day, mind you, as Apple has decided to stop... |
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Six screens, one desk When I sit down at my desk in the Benchmarking Sweatshop, it feels like maybe I could tap into the Matrix. I've slowly added... Type: Blog post Tags: Miscellaneous Displays |
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It's 106 miles to Chicago, it's dark, and we've got an app On this, iPad 3 Eve (and apparently Apple TV 3 Eve, as well), I thought it might be nice to step back from X-raying all... |
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Windows 8-Ball Consumer Preview There aren't many experiences in life more disconcerting than waking up and not knowing where you are or how you got there. I was... Type: Blog post Tags: Operating systems |
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