I'll have more to say about this in time, but Steve Jobs' resignation as CEO of Apple is a sad day for the company and for me personally. I worked for him, briefly, when he returned to Apple in the late nineties, when the company was chaotic and vulnerable. Even then it was apparent to me that the ...
What’s the Difference between Thunderbolt and USB on the Mac?
Apple recently announced Thunderbolt, a new way of connecting devices and transferring data. New Macs now have a Thunderbolt port as well as USB ports. How is Thunderbolt different from USB 2.0 (which is what most computers have these days)? Thunderbolt can transfer data at speeds of up to 10 ...
What Is iCloud?
Apple has announced iCloud. What are the features in iCloud, for users of the Mac, iPhone, and iPad? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3_86Kg6M5Y&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube] We'll have more videos soon on our IvanExpert YouTube channel. Transcription of the video: What's ...
Mac OS X Lion Review Roundup
Yes, Mac OS X Lion came out last week. Lots of reviews online. Here are my favorite quotes from a handful of those reviews. Walter Mossberg, All Things D: "…Switching to Lion will require a major adjustment even for veteran Mac users, though it will be easier for those who use iPhones or iPads. ...
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Comments on the Ars Technica Review
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion came out this week. John Siracusa has written an incredible and very extensive review of Lion on Ars Technica. In 19 pages (yes!) he goes over fundamentals, security, the file system, applications, and "grab bag." His conclusion: "Over the past decade, better technology has ...
The Apple Tech Recycling Program
If you own a Mac, iPod, iPhone, or other Apple device, Apple will recycle that piece of hardware for you. Here's how. iPod, iPhone, mobile phone You can bring your iPod to an Apple Store and get 10% off a new one. Or you can sign up on Apple's website to recycle iPods, iPhones, or any brand of ...