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Continue reading â: iMac
Mac Rumors: Apple Mac Rumors and News You Care About the next-generation iMac may be the first to offer quad-core processors in the form of Core i7 “Clarksfield” mobile processors from Intel. Additionally, previously rumored Blu-ray support may not be included in the new models. More specifically, people close to…
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Continue reading â: Photomatix and DPP
The most realistic effects are using the Tone Compressor, while if you want surreal Salvador Dali paintings, use the detail enhancer where the chart below shows you how to get things that look like Mars or a bad acid trip. See Colin Smith’s Tutorial on Photomatix Pro Tone Mapping
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Continue reading â: Sidekick OMG!
Microsoft kills the Sidekick. The first smart phone is dead – Computerworld Blogs There is no official word on the death of the Sidekick from Microsoft or Tmobile, but it certainly looks bleak for the iconic device. This week, Microsoft announced that they had lost all Sidekick user data including…
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Continue reading â: Lumix DMC-GF1 looks good
Well, it is $800, but the initial reports are good. It is so exciting that the small compact, but professional segment of cameras is opening up. It used to be just the Ricoh GR Digital II and the Sigma DP2 which has a 41mm equivalent lense at F/2.9. The lense…
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Continue reading â: Dont get time capsules!
Sigh. I really love apple equipment I really do but I have to say these time capsules are a big mistake. There are two huge problems 1. There is no permissions or security. I just accidentally deleted 100gb of photos because there is no way to make a directory read…
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Continue reading â: New iMacs and MacBooks
AppleInsider | Apple predicted to release new iMacs, MacBooks in weeks Also on tap, according to Wedge Partners, are likely price cuts. The company sees the lower prices as a competitive alternative to Windows 7 machines. Wedge Partners predicts that Apple will sell 3 million Macs in the holiday season,…
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Continue reading â: Ugh deleting your photo directory don’t buy Disk Warrior, get Data Rescue II
Classic user error, I just deleted my entire photo directory from my time capsule. This is a real problem because there is no way to recover it without opening the Time Capsule and voiding your warranty. Also there are no permissions, so you can’t secure a folder to prevent this…
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Continue reading â: Arggh Xbox issues
I can’t believe it, Microsoft really does make expensive hardware. We have three PS3s and they work fine, but Calvin wanted an Xbox, so off we go to the store. First thing is that although the box costs $300, you need to spend $80 (wow!!!!) for a Wifi adapter, but…
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Continue reading â: Cool accessories
A list of things I’ve always wanted to fix things… iTwinge. This is a ittle sleeve you stick over your iPhone that gives you a real keyboard. Kind of a cool idea. FRAGnStein. This is a wireless mouse for a PS3. Really good for those of us from the PC…
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Continue reading â: New Jawbone…ugh maybe BlueAnt Q1 and Motorokr T505
I want to love the new Jawbone, but I agree. I have terrible problems with adjusting it. It doesn’t fit super well and all the little metal loops have now snapped at the base. Also, any adjustment and the idiot designer who made the whole front face the hang up…