I’ve been wanting a second Macbook Pro power adaptor for awhile, and the stores just don’t seem to have the new, smaller ones in stock, so I ordered it online. $79. Cool. I have $21 left over. Comes in 4-6 weeks. Sigh. 🙂
Author: Steve Riggins
I’d stay away from Carbon Copy Cloner 3
Just gave this update to the ole’ stalwart a shot. It told me that my 140gb disk image was not big enough for a clone of a 140gb partition – but I told it I wanted to just update The barber pole never changed to a progress bar I had no idea if it was… Continue reading I’d stay away from Carbon Copy Cloner 3
Universal’s Spiral Frog has more warts than a bad fairy tale
The whole site runs on asp and requires some Windows only plugin. Ok so not only am I shut out as an iPod user, I’m shut out as a Macintosh user. Fine, let’s keep looking. Unfortunately, those running the Apple operating system on their computers will not be able to play preview clips, stream videos,… Continue reading Universal’s Spiral Frog has more warts than a bad fairy tale
Universal offers ipod resistant music, apparently doesn’t want any of my money
Slashdot reports: “Universal is now offering music through Spiral Frog as free downloads supported by advertising revenue. But according to Daily Tech, the files being offered won’t work on iPods. ‘The move to not allow its content to be played on iPod’s appears to be a clear snub by the Universal Music Group, similar to… Continue reading Universal offers ipod resistant music, apparently doesn’t want any of my money
Poor marks for Apple’s Extreme N router
I’ve been using my Apple Airport Extreme N router since March. Some things work great, like iChat now functions perfectly. However, other things, like accessing VPN with SonicWall’s client have never worked and there are still no solutions from Apple. Now, the damned thing can’t see my printer. Power cycle the printer, unplug from hub,… Continue reading Poor marks for Apple’s Extreme N router
iPhone rebate hits snafu if you ported your phone number
Update: After several emails with Apple (Some on Sunday!) the issue is resolved! Apple released it’s rebate for iPhone purchasers today. To prove you are who you say you are, you enter your phone # and your serial number. However, Apple has cached phone numbers from activation, thus I had to enter my old phone… Continue reading iPhone rebate hits snafu if you ported your phone number
Want to send Apple feedback?
Here is a hidden URL to their feedback page. Ok so it is not all that hidden, but because many applications have a “Send us feedback” menu item, for those that do not, this will help you out: Apple’s product feedback page
Flying Meat releases Acorn – A simple bitmap editor
But it has a number of nice features for $40, including chained filters, layers, magic wand, opacity and a very clean interface. Unlike pixelator which still hasn’t shipped, you can find Acorn at the flying meat website
Want to know which songs don’t have album art?
Elizabeth likes her album art, but iTunes doesn’t let you sort based on the art, so here is an Applescript Application that will create a new playlist titled “Songs without Album Art” Download 1.0.3 Added dialog to inform user of what the application did and reveal the playlist in itunes automatically. 1.0.2 Added an error… Continue reading Want to know which songs don’t have album art?
Oh Fake Steve Jobs how I love thee
Fake Steve Jobs includes t-shirt with $100 store credit
Apparently whining works – Apple gives $100 store credit
More power to ya, and thanks! Open Letter from Steve Jobs
The immaturity of consumers (or “I want a refund!”)
“Apple screwed us!” “Apple screwed early adopters!” “Apple screwed recent switchers!” “Sure prices drop, but this is far too much far too early” The list goes on and on and on. Some of these comments were found on what I thought were reputable blogs, some by people I respect on IRC. One site even suggested… Continue reading The immaturity of consumers (or “I want a refund!”)
BetterHTMLExport 2.3.1 ships, fixes several small bugs
You can find BetterHTMLExport 2.3.1 at the BetterHTMLExport Home Page Changes include: Properly cancels exporting if you encounter an error Pressing cancel on a directory exists dialog will no longer insist on exporting to the original directory BetterHTMLExport 2.3.1 is a free upgrade for registered users of BetterHTMLExport 2
BetterHTMLExport 2.3 brings iPhoto 7 (iLife ’08) compatibility
I am happy to announce the availability of BetterHTMLExport 2.3! Now that Apple fully supports iPhoto plugins, I was able to clean up a number of little issues as well as add compatibility with iPhoto 7. Due to these changes, BetterHTMLExport 2.3 only works with iPhoto 7. Older versions of BetterHTMLExport continue to work with… Continue reading BetterHTMLExport 2.3 brings iPhoto 7 (iLife ’08) compatibility
I love automated help systems
I called Verizon to find out why my email system is suspended (I don’t use their email, am just curious why). I am having this discussion with the computer, and it goes like this: Verizon Computer: “Aside from the email issue, can you browse the web?” Me: “Yes” Verizon Computer: “Ok, just so you know,… Continue reading I love automated help systems
Activating Windows with Parallels
It seems every new Bootcamp or Parallels release, XP Pro decides to block itself. So often in fact that I have started a new category on my blog, “Windows Activation” Each time I have to call Microsoft to activate my legal copy of Windows, I will post an entry here. Should be a fun experiment… Continue reading Activating Windows with Parallels
Airport Extreme N Basestation 7.2.1 still does not fix SonicWall VPN issue
Six months ago I bought an Airport Extreme N Basestation. The VPN has never worked with Sonicwall VPN client. Now, six months later, firmware 7.2.1 is out and the VPN is still broken. How patient should one be, waiting for Apple to support standards? Linksys works, why can’t Apple?
The power of .mac and web galleries
I have hired Scotts Lawn Service to handle my lawn. I do the mowing and watering, they do the weed killing, aeration, over seeding, fertilizing, etc. They come every 6-8 weeks, 8x a year, for $42 a visit. The people have been very nice and informative, for example, any spots that don’t take on the… Continue reading The power of .mac and web galleries
HBO Cancels John from Cincinnati – Stupid move!
JFC – Yes it has an acronym. It is about what would happen if Christ walked a modern day Earth. It was fantastic. I don’ even believe in organized religion but this show was fantastic. Write HBO. Tell whatever idiot cancelled this show to bring it back. Seriously, Kyle.
My Girlfriend Rocks
Elizabeth rocks! She has been using the older MacBook Pro to play WoW on and check the web, and now we’ve moved her iTunes off her old PC to the Mac. She went out and bought a WD Passport 160gb travel drive which is super light and super quiet. It is USB 2.0 only, but… Continue reading My Girlfriend Rocks