Archive for January, 2009
This is a bundle that really makes a lot of sense. 4 different companies have come together to offer it. That way you save 50% off some great offers. Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 31, 2009
Did you rush out to Circuit City for a deal during their big “liquidation” sale? In this ABC News column by JONATHAN BLUM and DAN EVANS we get a peek at all the huge disappointments for the first 30 days. Is this a warning of what’s to come? Continue reading »
Posted by Fred, January 31, 2009
What would you say to the 17th person to sign into Twitter? What would you like to hear her say? Well, join us, and you can … Continue reading »
Posted by Fred, January 31, 2009
Boxee adds a number of formats to your viewing pleasure. Jim Rossman of the Dallas Morning News wrote this review. Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 31, 2009
Most of us in the MUG community at least know that Terminal is on our machines, but not many of us really know what to do with it. “Art of Geek” has presented us with several commands that look useful. Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 31, 2009
I have long subscribed to a single comic strip via this web site. It is the only place I have found “PC and PIxel”. It is a strip about a freelancing computer geek with a cat. There is also a Geek mouse that lives in the wall of the house. To me it should have broader distribution. Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 30, 2009
Want to perform more efficient and effective Google searches? There have been some changes, enhancements and additions to the Google venue — Continue reading »
Posted by Fred, January 30, 2009
The Carolinas? Outer Banks? While it’s not exactly the tropics, it is an unusual place to find Jimmy Buffett using a Mac … Continue reading »
Posted by Fred, January 30, 2009
In another article we talked about Adam Engst and others talking about their early Macs. Lynn and Fred talk about their favorite Macs… Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 27, 2009
On the Mac’s 25th Anniversary Adam Engst answers the question “what was the Best Mac Ever?” Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 27, 2009
Every press release that comes to the UGN news desk claims to be the “best” or the “leader” in this or that field. It must be the rules of writing press releases in marketing 101. We always believe Amazon though — or should we? Glen Fleishman asks the same question Continue reading »
Posted by Fred, January 25, 2009
We are all trying to supply our families as cheaply as possible. Maybe we look for things on eBay. But we probably have more options on Craig’s List. Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 23, 2009
Steve Jobs apparently doesn’t honor anniversaries saying that it doesn’t pay to look back, only forward. But despite the fact that the 20th Anniversary Mac was released in 1997, the Mac it self is only 25 years old 12 years later. (’97 was actually Apple Computer, Inc’s 20th. Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 23, 2009
Cynical Peak Software is pleased to announce the release of Rivet 2.0, their application for streaming video, music, and photos from Mac OS X to the Xbox 360 and the PS3. Rivet is an easy to use and fun way to play all of your favorite media content from your Mac on your TV using your Xbox 360 or PS3, including movies, TV shows, music, photos, and podcasts. You can now easily enjoy all of your media on your big screen TV from the comfort of your living room. Rivet 2.0 adds the ability to stream to the PS3 and fixes connectivity and display issues. Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 23, 2009
Yes, there are some good games for the Mac that we can play. While I have mentioned a few of these games in the past, this list includes some new ones as well. Continue reading »
Posted by Lynn Wegley, January 23, 2009