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Two hard drives: the PC and Apple approach
This is an example of the difference in support between Apple and most PC vendors. Click here to read. The post Two hard drives: the PC and Apple approach appeared first on chimac.net - Stuff worth...
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Little Karl with Apple II Plus
Little Karl with Apple II Plus Originally uploaded by bigboxcar A kid and his computer. The post Little Karl with Apple II Plus appeared first on chimac.net - Stuff worth knowing about.
View ArticleMalware infested, from the factory (via usability | security | freedom)
Surprising how often this happens. Shows a real lack of testing/quality control. 2007: Apple ships iPods with the RavMonE virus: http://www.apple.com/support/windowsvirus/ 2010: Dell ships replacement...
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Cisco: Puppy cams threaten Internet
Image by jesstermix77 via Flickr Cisco: Puppy cams threaten Internet. Provocative title isn’t it? It does seem to have some basis in reality according to the link above. I really wonder how effective...
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The 3 competitive advantages Apple enjoys and the rest of us suffer with
Image by Annie Bannanie 06 via Flickr It can be frustrating to those of us who don’t work at Apple to support Apple products. Here are the top 3 weakness of Apple and how to deal with them. Secrets –...
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DoS vulnerability affects older iPhones, Droids, even a Ford car | Ars Technica
DoS vulnerability affects older iPhones, Droids, even a Ford car | Ars Technica. I am not sure how these vendors could defend against this. Perhaps one day component makers will have to guarantee...
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Should you buy an iPhone 6 Plus?
So there are some advantages and disadvantages that I will share with you. I got this as a gift from a friend, and to be honest I would not have bought it myself. Advantage Better battery life....
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Apple watch hype
Everyday I have read or heard someone talking about the new Apple watch that is soon to be here. Its great that Apple gets people excited but I don’t share that excitement. To me, the Apple watch is...
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Windows 7 vs Windows 8.1? What should you use?
As Windows 10 draws nearer and Microsoft distances itself from older OS, we look at the best option for your PC Source: Windows 8.1 vs. Windows 7 – Which is best for you? | 2 | IT PRO What is...
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Dell Axim – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Image via Wikipedia Dell Axim – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I had someone search for “Dell Axum” so I found this article about it. It was a pocket PC that only lasted 5 years for Dell’s sale...
View ArticleSnow Leopard disables Silicon Image eSATA driver?
Snow Leopard disables Silicon Image eSATA driver? Terrible support from Silicon Image. Blames Vendors that is supplies parts for. Not sure what SATA is? This wiki article has great info. Serial ATA...
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Interesting post on AppleMatters
Image via Wikipedia I responded to it. First read it here. My response below: Hi, These are some good thoughts, but I see other alternatives. 1. They could use running the iPhone Apps in a separate...
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Computer vendors are starting to be price conscious
I have noticed more in the last few years that computer vendors are starting to be price conscious. Printers are becoming more common that have reasonable ink replacements, and at more average...
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Platform agnostic? Not really
I have been replying lately to authors on the web who I feel haven’t considered an issue as fully as they could. This is the content to one author that I respectfully disagree with. I disagree with...
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Is iPad Pro a better choice than Surface or other computers?
Just two years ago, Apple chief executive Tim Cook took pot shots at the rise of 2-in-1 tablets, and claimed the iPad was a far better option for anyone seeking a tablet. Oh, how things change — Apple...
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Looking for a Firewall? If you can afford it, buy a Palo Alto.
I have worked with firewalls from many vendors. They always did the job, but were complex and time consuming to administer. I helped a client with a new Palo Alto firewall that they had installed, and...
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Sub $500 laptops-could one be right for you?
Many companies I have worked with have asked me to save money and you have to find creative ways to do it. One of the favorite ways for companies to save money, is to give equipment to its employees...
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When should you buy new technology?
When should you buy new technology? Some say that as soon as something better is available, others say wait until it breaks. I think the answer is somewhere in the middle. When you buy cutting edge...
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StumbleUpon doesn’t know how to treat customers
I have talked before how I sometimes randomly surf on StumbleUpon. I have found some interesting things, but for the 95% majority of my time it is a waste of time. Yesterday because I am a heavy...
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My experience with Outsourcing
Outsourcing has both been difficult and helpful to me and here is why. I have worked for many companies that felt that they could save money by outsourcing their IT department. It is difficult of...
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