Overview: OSX Lion
The anticipated release of Apples new Operating system named Lion will be released within a few weeks. In July you will be able to purchase OSX Lion for $29 which will give you the ability to install the new operating system right from the app store on up to 10 different machines with the same license.
Tips: Change location of screenshot save in OSX
If your anything like me you take lots of screenshots which can make your desktop very unorganized if not managed. Wouldn't it be nice if we can tell OSX to save the screenshots somewhere else like in a folder on your desktop. Well we can and were here to help lets go ahead and take back control of that cluttered desktop
Feature: OSX Lion Restart to Safari
OS X Lion's features have been known for a while now, however Apple has slipped a nice feature called "Restart to Safari" within it's user lock screen.
Headline: Google Chrome hits Version 12
Google Chrome's has reached version 12, bringing us hardware acceleration for 3D CSS, better in-browser privacy for the built-in Adobe Flash Player, and safer downloads. Chrome 12 will automatically scan downloads to check for malicious files, warning users when they're found. Gears on the other hand has officially been removed. Which means no more offline Gmail access for Chrome users.
Review: Jaybird Freedom JF3
I would recommend this product to other people and especially for anyone looking for a headset while they are working out or doing sports makes the lifetime sweat resistant warrantee a must
WWDC 2011: iOS5, OSX Lion, and iCloud
Apple had made a press release outlining what will be revealed at this years Worldwide Developers Conference. Apple will be announcing there new Desktop Operating system called OS X Lion as well as a new version of the mobil device iOS 5 while also debuting a new service called iCloud.
Review: WaterField Muzetto leather 10" portable Copper
The thick durable brown leather and great stitching means this bag was built to last. Along with the added features of a bright-colored iPad compartment liner making it easy to see all the way to bottom. The other pockets are lined with dark felt giving it a very soft non scratch texture
Apple to Issue Update to Remove "MacDefender" Malware
Apple has posted a Knowledge Base article that addresses the recent MacDefender malware issue and also stated they will be addressing it with in the next few days with a software update. Apple describes "MacDefender" as a recent phishing scam that has targeted Mac users by redirecting them from legitimate websites to fake sites which tell them that their computer is infected with a virus. The user is then offered Mac Defender "anti-virus" software to solve the issue.
Headlines: BackTrack 5 Released!
BackTrack Released version 5 of their acclaimed Linux security distribution. For those that do not know Backtrack is a Linux-based penetration testing arsenal that aids security professionals in the ability to perform assessments in a purely native environment dedicated to hacking.
Tips: Get more out of Google searches
You probably use Google many times a day like me. Chances are, unless you are a technology geek, your probably still using Google in its simplest form. If your current Google searches are limited to typing a few words in, and changing your query until you find what you’re looking for. Here are some simple tips to help you take back control and get more out of your Google searches. .
External Storage for iOS: GoFlex Satellite
Seagate has announced a rechargeable wireless harddrive that can connect up to 3 iOS device at one time called "GoFlex Satellite" hard drive. Anyone needing some extra storage will love this device the ability to take a larger number of HD movies, music, images without having to kill your data plan is always a plus.
Anesidora is back as an unOffical chrome extention
If you missed pandora extension that was recently yanked from the official extension market. Anesidora, made by the same developer, has hosted a new version on an unofficial site, and does the same great job of providing Pandora tracks without keeping a Flash tab open. The developer has changed the name to avoid any copyright infringements. Anesidro is free and works wherever Chrome does.
Apple Restricts Hard Drive Replacements on New iMacs
Apple has implemented a new temperature sensor system on its latest iMac models that will make it hard for users to replace their original hard drives in the case of failure or an upgrade.
Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion
Microsoft agreed to buy Skype for $8.5 billion, acquire 170 million active users, The takeover may help lure Skype users to Microsoft’s phones and software and narrow Google Inc. lead in Internet advertising. Microsoft will connect Skype to its Outlook e-mail, Xbox game console, Windows mobile phones and corporate-phone software. The acquisition is also the biggest Internet takeover in more than a decade.
Guide: iOS Parental Control Setup
One of the most asked questions for iOS devices is. How do I control what my kids can do on their iOS device? Thankfully Apple has incorporated some nice parental controls into their OS. We are going to dive right in with a step-by-step guide on configuring these parental control options in iOS
Review: Kensington stylus
The quality of this pen is really great. It has a greyish finish called gun-metal and has a matt texture that looks and feels more professional than the Griffin which has a shiny black coating
Headline: VMware vSphere 5 to add cloud support for OSX server
VMware has plans to support Mac OS X Server in their next release of vSphere. This product allows companies to build cloud infrastructures, offering a more flexible and management envirment than if they would allocate dedicated hardware to every server instance.
Unboxing: White iPhone 4 (0.2mm Thicker)
The white iPhone 4 has finally made its way to customers hands after months of waiting. It seems the new white iPhone 4 is about 0.2mm thicher then the black one. The black iPhone 4 sits at 9.3mm while the new white one sits as 9.5. So the question in people's heads have been are the current iPhone cases going to fit.
Comparison: Square vs Gopayment
If you have a small business that currently doesn't accpet credit cards or just want a way to take payments on the go. Mobile apps like Square and Intuit's GoPayment will fill this need with the ablitiy to read magnetic strips on your card. We will compair both app's and fees so you can make an educated dicition on what to use. Intuit and Square will send you a free card reader once you are approved through there websites.
Unboxing: Square card Reader
Square's card reader arived today in the mail here is a quick Unboxing. Full review to come after a few days of use