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Cicit City's New FireDog service has offered to make the necessary changes to the Xbox 360 that will allow a user to use original Xbox games. They are only going to charge $28.99 for the effort. Now this is something that the average user can do with an Internet connection in very few steps and just a few minutes. Any way, it gained them a lot of press. Read the original story
Apple which enjoys a great relationship with developers that are for profit, has just launched Mac OS Forge a new web site that is aimed at developing relationships with organizations and individuals that are working on open source projects aimed at OS X. Its about time. Story ... Web site at: Web site
Last week, Sony announced new products in its "LocationFree" product line. These are base stations for linking computers to media devices. The base stations are $199.99 for a wired version and $249.00 for a version with a wi-fi connection. A third product is the LocationFree TV Box that will with the aid of a base station let a TV stream to a second TV. That is an additional $229.99. I think this shows that the merger of the computer and the living room is well on the way. Apple needs to get off its duff and really promote the media center. (Read More)
According to an analyst report that Apple has an iPod phone ready to ship and will do so next year. I guess it is okay to spread rumors if you are an "analyst" and want to bump Apple's stock. See the full story...
There is great speculation on what Apple is going to announce tomorrow, September 12th. Speculation includes a new video on demand service, a new widescreen Nano and the aforementioned phone. However, MacWorld UK takes it further saying that Apple's retail chief, Ron Johnson will be at an analysts meeting after the presentation to answer questions about how the retail stores fit into the new picture. I guess we will know tomorrow. See the full story...
Is a web site that will allow you to use the site to add your own graphics to "postage meter" type stamps. Or you can use images that are on the site. Additionally there is software available for Windows XP, 2K or 2003 or Mac OS X 10.4. Both will sell you postage. There is also a business version. See it all and get the software at: www.pictureitpostage.com
Think the "Mac" in the commercials is cool? Well you to can dress like him. If you read this web site. Not only does he identify the clothes and shoes, but tells you the SRP and where to get them. Even offers some optional outfit items, since he doesn't always wear exactly the same out fit. (Read More)
I have always thought that the colored labels in Mac OS X was pretty lame. This fellow has written an application that runs in the background and colors the complete folder instead of just the label. However, it only works with generic icons, so there is still room for improvement. Also, according to one reviewer, it breaks on Mac OS X 10.4.7. See the full story...
Matt Simerson_tells how he set up a server to take the place of .Mac in his life.
First of all, his project goals were to: Retain the useful features, (iDisk, iSync (between computers), iCal sharing, and Backup).
Also to Enhance the useful features: Better speed and more space for iDisk. Speed up publish and subscribe updates in iCal. He explains how he accomplished all this in great detail. (Read More)
Amazon has added TV shows and movie downloads to its product mix. They promise content from more than 30 studio and network partners on its "Amazon Unbox." It is offering DVD quality downloads. Pricing is similar to the iTunes Store. $1.99 for a TV episode and movies going from $7.99 to $14.99. They also offer 30 day rentals of movies for $3.99. It will be interesting to see how Apple responds next Tuesday. See the full story...
... HoudahSpot brings powerful and flexible Spotlight searches to Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger". And it doesn't stop there. ... (Read More)
QuickerTek Antenna Doubles Wireless Range and Speed for 17-inch Apple MacBook Pro (Read More)
In the beginning there was dial-up, and it was slow; then came broadband in the form of cable, which redefined how we access the internet, share information, and communicate with each other online. See the full story...
Cordless convenience for Skype (Read More)
$39 shareware application turns digital photos into Flash-powered virtual tours See the full story...
So you want a black mouse to match your MacBook? Check it out
The First Cyber Security Ltd has developed an anti-phishing / pharming / web site cloning fraud software that allows banks to stop the scamming e-mails effectiveness by showing genuine and fraudulent web sites. This is Windows software, but the company has claimed they will produce a Mac version if they get 'enough' hits on their site from Mac users. So, check out www.firstcybersecurity.com
Award-winning 3D capture and creation software for design through print now offers: Fastest conversion of any 2D pictures to 3D - Timeline feature for precise creative control of Animation Effects and Flips
Typinator enables you to rapidly insert text or graphics into any type of application - Typinator's intuitive interface and ease-of-use result in immediate productivity gains (Read More)
Eugene Panin provides tips to Keep Visitors in your Image Gallery... scripting to change images for fresh views (Read More)
"Anyone can do any amount of work provided it isn't the work he is supposed to be doing at the moment."
- Robert Benchley
"The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving."
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
"Most advances in science come when a person for one reason or another is forced to change fields."
- Peter Borden
"Apple has issued a recall on several models of Mac laptops because the battery can overheat and catch fire. Experts say a Mac fire is just like a PC fire, except it's more hip and condescending,"
Conan O'Brien said recently on his TV show
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