If you already have a NAS and it’s not one of Apple’s fancy new Time Capsules, you can still use it to backup your Mac using the Time Machine app in OS X Leopard. Here’s how: Open Disk Utility. Click on “New Image” and then name your image. Set the type to “sparse bundle” and … Read more
Rumor has it that Apple, inc. is working on turning their iTunes-based payment system in the iTunes Store into a method for 3rd-party digital content vendors to sell and take payment for their digital goods. Currently, Apple already allows some 3rd party vendors to sell content in the iTMS – but this new system will … Read more
There’s a snarky rumor going around that Apple may be dropping the newest release of Mac OS X operating system, codenamed “Snow Leopard” OS X 10.6 – on June 8th. This is all according to leaked release notes at World of Apple. The new version will likely include a new Finder app, Safari 4 Beta, … Read more
The down and dirty summary of Mac World 2009 Apple announcements: Update to iPhoto : facial recognition, sorting by faces and places, using Geo-tagging feature of newer cameras and of course, the iPhone. Update to iMovie: many new features, visual camera stabilization. Other iLife and iWork apps get update. New Macbook Pro: non-removable battery, 3x … Read more
MacWorld 2009 is on right NOW. No Steve Jobs this year, but instead lackey Phil Schiller will be giving the keynote. Also note this is the LAST Apple MacWorld keynote address. Apple is pulling out of the event for the foreseeable future. Which sort of makes the whole thing lame for years to come. Check … Read more
Because of a bank hold, I’m not going to be able to access my inheritance until August 20th. One of the big things I do plan to spend some of it on is an iPod Touch. I’ll probably do some sort of an auction or raffle to win my existing 5th generation 30gb iPod video. … Read more
Last night after work, I had an appointment with a new Raging Tech customer (my in-person consultation & services business) about 20 minutes out of town from where I work (in the opposite direction of my home). They ended up being some of the nicest clients I’ve had so far. I was able to resolve … Read more