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Buy a used Mac (without getting burned)

With the economy in the tank, you or someone you know is probably putting off the decision to buy a new Mac. But what about a used Mac? Sure, it doesn't have all the glitz of a shiny new unibody MacBook, but an older-generation MacBook might just do ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, NetworkWorld,  20 Aug 2009

Gmail, Google Docs, more finally lose 'beta' tag

The reason for dropping "beta" from the products seems to be largely political: businesses are reluctant to have their critical infrastructure depend on software that's perpetually in beta. By getting rid of the moniker, Google is aiming to ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, NetworkWorld,  7 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Google Inc.,  Flickr

Silicon Valley should step up, help Iranians

First, there's an American embargo against Iran, which forbids American companies from doing business with that country. Second, there is a perception that the Iranian community (particularly outside of Los Angeles) is not that large or significant. ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, San Francisco Chronicle,  30 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Google Inc.,  Twitter Inc,  Facebook Inc.

ACDSee Pro beta finally launched for Mac

One of the application's main features is that it apparently skips the step of importing files from various drives as it automatically detects various devices and drives, and lets users drag-and-drop images instantly. ACDSee also supports more than 40 ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, NetworkWorld,  26 May 2009

Undercover software used to locate MacBook in Norway

I'm super paranoid about leaving my Mac unattended. Given that it's my lifeblood, it's rare that it's more than an arm's reach away. I abhor the thought of what would happen if my MacBook was stolen and I had to invest in a new one. Yeah, yeah, I know ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, NetworkWorld,  14 May 2009
Related Topics: LoJack

Apple job posting hints at 3G-capable MacBook

The posting specifies the job's description as : "Testing and reporting hardware, software, and device driver bugs for Communications technologies including AirPort (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth v2.0, gigabit Ethernet, and/or 3G Wireless WAN in a detailed, ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, NetworkWorld,  5 May 2009

Warhol silkscreen of Apple logo up for auction

The powerful tape technology can address data security with tape encryption as well as long term data protection. Discover what disk and tape really cost and which solution provides lower total cost of ownership and optimizes energy use for your ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, NetworkWorld,  30 Apr 2009

Woz interviewed about hackery, life

On the software front, Woz runs Safari and says he has never really had time to check out Linux, although he does add that "Linux people always think the way I want to think." While he used to have a jailbroken iPhone, he doesn't anymore, due to the ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, NetworkWorld,  23 Apr 2009

Intego offers up dual-platform filtering solution

As much as I don't like filtering software, I know that many parents, educators, and others need it as a simple way to keep unwanted online content from their kids' computers. But for the subset of a subset of Mac-owning parents and educators who run ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, NetworkWorld,  23 Apr 2009

PodBrix creator brings you a huggable Jobs

Did you miss out on those PodBrix minifigs back in the day? Maybe they were too expensive for your taste; maybe you didn't see the point to buying LEGO dioramas of Apple executives. If price was the object, you can now snag a Tomi-designed product for ...

From CYRUS FARIVAR, NetworkWorld,  2 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Steve Jobs

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