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Thursday 15th of July 2010
10 things that drive me crazy about current operating systems

OS X can do this. Why not Windows? I don't want my operating system to hide everything from me. I want to know what is going on, what has happened,...

Have you heard the one about the 21st century Russian spy ring?

... the form of TrueCrypt, an (arguably) open source software disk encryption application available for MS Windows, Apple MacOS X, and Linux-based systems.

Tuesday 13th of July 2010
Smartphone apps: They may not be what they claim

Starting to see why the bad guys are interested in leveraging such an efficient software-delivery system? When it comes to smartphone applications, Apple ...App Inventor Further Highlights Chasm Between Google And AppleMediapost.comAndroid App Inventor: A Dev Kit for Every Tom, Dick and HarryTechFreq News (press release)APP Inventor @ Google labs to create applications for androidWhite Hat NewsPC World -Computerworld (blog) -DailyTech ...

Monday 12th of July 2010
Video calling apps for the iPhone 4

As with the HTC EVO 4G on Android, there are two solid video calling options available for the iPhone 4: FaceTime and Fring. Here's a look at both. ...Hey Fring, AT&T understands; iPhone owners bring Skype support to its kneesZDNet (blog)It's Skype vs. Fring in VoIP War of the WordsTechnologizer (blog)Skype Blocked From Fring Indefinitely [Lawsuit Leads Mobile Video Calling App ...TFTS (blog)PC Magazine -IntoMobile (blog) -San Francisco Chronicle ...

Thursday 08th of July 2010
Enterprise admins should say no to FaceTime

I use a MacBook Pro. I leverage an iPad in the field. I carry an iPhone mated to my consultancy's Exchange server. But I'm no FaceTime believer.

Monday 05th of July 2010
Handy screen locking tips for Mac

Unfortunately, while OS X has this capability, it is not enabled by default. To enable requiring a password when the system has started the screensaver, ...

Tuesday 29th of June 2010
Apple iPhone 4 costs $188 to build

For an in-depth look at all the hardware inside the iPhone 4, check out our extensive cracking open photo gallery. Unlike the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone ...Apple sells a lot of iPhone 4s, AT&T Mobility braces for impactRCR WirelessTeardown puts iPhone 4 hardware cost at $187V3.co.ukiPhone 4 Manufacture Costs $187.51The Express USA (blog)Apple Insider -Cellular-News -PC Magazine ...

Why Steve Jobs hates the enterprise

There are conflicting signals from Apple on this subject, including mixed messages from Apple CEO Steve Jobs himself. “What I love about the consumer market...

Monday 21st of June 2010
Rethinking Windows security: Will Google's move spur others to drop Microsoft?

The debate over the security merits and flaws of MS Windows, particularly in comparison (or, one might say, in contrast) to MacOS X and Linux-based systems,...

Thursday 17th of June 2010
Safari 5 boasts speed gains but real improvement is extensions

Recently, Apple made available Safari 5 to users of Mac OS X and Windows. There are a number of new features: better HTML5 support, geolocation support, ...Flock Flies the Firefox CoopLinux Magazine (registration) (blog)Chromium-based Flock beta offers useful social featuresArs TechnicaFlock 3 Goes Social with ChromeDigitaltrends.com ...

Wednesday 16th of June 2010
Latest Mac OS X update included vulnerable Flash plugin

Apple also released the Mac OS X Server 10.6.4 update as well as Safari 5.0. If you've upgraded the Safari browser to the latest version already, ...Inevitable Mac OS X 10.6.4 update problems surfaceRegisterApple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.4PC WorldApple Updates Mac to OS X 10.6.4 for SecurityeSecurity PlanetO'Grady's Power Page -CNET (blog) -The Flickcast (blog) ...

How to configure a Mac VLAN

Enterprise administrators, particularly those most familiar with Windows, may not be aware that Mac OS X Snow Leopard systems can be configured to create ...

Monday 14th of June 2010
Simplify Terminal usage on Mac OS X with Visor

When it comes to using the command-line interface on OS X, the de facto standard program is Apple's Terminal.app, found in /Applications/Utilities/. ...

Thursday 10th of June 2010
What enterprise IT needs to know about iPhone 4

In his WWDC 2010 keynote announcing the iPhone 4, Steve Jobs cited “much deeper enterprise integration” as one of the top features of Apple's fourth ...What do the new iPhone 4 and iOS 4 releases mean for current iPad owners?Examiner.com ...

Wednesday 09th of June 2010
Why I bought an iPad: A confessional

That decision was to buy an iPad. I'm not proud of my purchase, and I'm still not committed to it. I have this device – this “magical” and “revolutionary” ...iPhone 4, iPad ushering in sea change in gamingCNETTest Your Knowledge on the Apple iPad with this Easy QuizBigNews.biz (press release)iPad / iPhone Jailbreak released for 3.1.3/4.0: iPhone 3G, 3GS already unlockedMoreTechNews (blog)PC World -Apple Insider -New York Times (blog) ...

Monday 07th of June 2010
Live commentary: Steve Jobs' keynote at WWDC 2010

I will be providing live commentary of the Steve Jobs keynote on Monday at 10AM Pacific / 1PM Eastern when Apple will be announcing the details of the ...

Monday 31st of May 2010
Transmit FTP client for Mac OS X gets updated to version 4

As far as I am concerned, Transmit is one of the best FTP clients for OS X; I've been using it for the last five years. Because of that length of time, ...

Thursday 27th of May 2010
Top 10 smartphones of 2010... for now

Apple announced its iPhone 4 OS update that is coming this summer, and the iPhone 3GS will be able to take advantage of all the new features and ...How to Buy a SmartphonePC MagazineReasons of Switching from Apple's iPhone to Google's AndroidLatest Gadgets (blog) ...

Thursday 20th of May 2010
Three reasons Windows 7 beats Snow Leopard in the enterprise

Mac OS X Snow Leopard boasts significant advantages in the enterprise. That doesn't mean all large organizations should migrate to Snow Leopard, however. ...Can Windows 7 dominate over Snow Leopard and Chrome OS ? - chrome web storeDaily Break News ...

Four steps Apple should take to regain smartphone dominance

To be fair, I didn't buy the MacBook Pro for OS X (I run Windows 7 via VMware Fusion), but rather because I really like the hardware and practically live on...

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