Apple effectively doubling cost of retail store ProCare

According to this story over at Apple Insider, Apple will be splitting their Pro Care services into two $99 services, one for hardware support, one for training support. Seems like a good time for other dealers to jump in and take some of that business!

Plopp review

Congratulations to Mike (a colleague) and the entire team at Impara for the success of Plopp. Read the MacUser review on their innovated kids painting program: Read

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Apple Airport Extreme N Firmware 7.1

Apple released version 7.1 of the firmware for the Apple Airport Extreme N router today. While people on Apple Discussions have suggested it fixed the VPN client issues with Nortel software, but our tests here show that Sonicwall Client 3.1.0.556 still does not function. Sigh.

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My Maps

Google has added the ability to add your own maps! You can add search results, edit the text, etc, add photos, what not. I have started my own map of the northwest here: Map The URL is ugly, I hope they come up with a better scheme.

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EMI and Apple say BYE to DRM!

According to TechCrunch Apple and EMI will start selling all of their tracks without Digital Rights Management (ie copy protection) Here are the details: New version of iTunes next month You decide if you want DRM music or not DRM free music is $1.29 per track, or $0.30 more than a protected track (Sneaky way… Continue reading EMI and Apple say BYE to DRM!

Quicken 2006 background scheduler breaks TextExpander 1.4.2

Took me awhile to track down, but there is a conflict between Intuit Quicken 2006 Quicken Scheduler and TextExpander 1.4.2. When the scheduler is running, textexpander snippets cannot be triggered via the keyboard, rather only via the menu.

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Diode Sex

What does it look like inside your computer when you are watching pornography? These new exclusive photos reveal the answer to this decades old mystery! NSFW: Diode Sex

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Ariens Lawnmower

I also bought a Ariens Lawnmower from WashCo today for $399. They love these machines, long life, decent controls and let me tell you, I did the entire yard, back and front, in 3 bags, where the electric Black and Decker took 6 for just the front and part of the back. The Ariens does… Continue reading Ariens Lawnmower

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Lime

I want this when it ships. Trek Lime

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Apple updates Boot Camp to 1.2 beta

Apple updated Boot Camp to 1.2 beta today. I installed the update, then ran the Boot Camp Assistant (Found in /Applications/Utilities) and made a new windows drivers disc. I booted into Windows XP, installed the new drivers and rebooted. Then I installed Windows Media Player 11, the WMDRM junk and tried the Netflix “Watch Now”… Continue reading Apple updates Boot Camp to 1.2 beta

I almost bought a PS3

I know, I really don’t like what Sony has done lately, goofball company, but I was thinking that some 1080P contect for my nice new TV would be great. However, there was no buyers remorse backout plan – Neither Gamestop nor EBGames would offer a return, so if I felt it was too noisy, or… Continue reading I almost bought a PS3

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Mantis rototiller

People who know me know I am not much of a gardener. I kill lawns frequently. I want that to change, however, so I am adding a Mantis to my wish list. I think I can use this to aerate, thatch up the moss and maybe even till over the weed patch. Update: Ooh a… Continue reading Mantis rototiller

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Tire Inflator / Air Compressor

I’d love to find a nice, small air compressor for mainly inflating car tires, bike tires, fit balls, etc. Sears has a nice one it seems for $30, but it is 6-8 business days away. Does anyone in the Portland area have a compressor they love? Update: I ended up buying a 12v inflator from… Continue reading Tire Inflator / Air Compressor

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