Archive for April, 2010
Review: Speck CandyShell iPad Case Protects and Connects
The makers of fine Mac (and mobile gadget) protection and bags at Speck have announced a new lineup of iPad accessories including cases, carrying sleeves and anti-glare screen protectors. They were kind enough to send over a Speck CandyShell iPad case for review. The iPad CandyShell iPad case is similar to the Speck CandyShell iPhone case, but [...]
R.I.P 3.5″ floppy disks
Well we cant say we didnt see this coming. Think about it? When is the last time you saw someone use a floppy disk? When is the last time you saw them on a laptop or notebook. Most desktops dont even have them anymore. While its true you can still buy them and can buy [...]
Woz adds his 2 cents about iPhone prototype debacle
The iPhone protoype debacle has generated more media frenzy than almost any other story I can think of in recent memory. Its just insane at this point. Right now, its all down to legal issues, search warrants, REACT, and the California D.A. But, lets add a little perspective from someone who knows, Steve Wozniak, Apple [...]
How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc
Windows 7 is more stable than many of the earlier operating systems, but like all computers is can still have issues. Thankfully, if you create a Windows 7 system repair disc, you can fix many common Windows problems like a computer that won’t boot and other issues. This disc will allow you to boot into [...]
Eye-Fi announces More Hotspots, Eye-Fi Geo X2 for Apple
Recently we reported that Eye-Fi released new software and added more public hotspots for uploading pictures. Now, the company is announcing further expansion of their hotspot network thanks to a partnership with Devicescape, Wi-Fi connectivity provider and makers of Easy Wi-Fi. They are most recently noted as the provider of the now free McDonald’s Wi-Fi [...]
Taking the Sprint Overdrive for a Hike
Until quite recently, the only real consumer option for connecting a device to the web while outside of a WiFi hotspot was to purchase a device that had a cellular data modem built right in. This is well and good if you only have one device, but what happens when you end up with multiple [...]
iPhone Leak Editor’s Home Searched, Computers and Gadgets Seized
Investigators searched Gizmodo editor Jason Chen’s home Friday night. Last week, Chen and other Gizmodo employees published multiple articles detailing Apple’s new iPhone. The prototype iPhone was apparently left in a Redwood City, Calif. bar and illegally sold to Gizmodo and/or its employees. Police served the search warrant while Chen was at dinner with his [...]
Hands On: iWork.com for Use with iPad iWork Apps
One of the biggest weaknesses of the iWork suite of apps for the iPad is getting your content on and off the device. This makes it very complicated export to a desktop application for more complicated editing or for printing. Also, you may want to distribute documents you have created to a large number of [...]
Wi-Fi Sync for iPhone: There’s an App for That Maybe
You cannot do it yet, but if one app developer gets approval for his wireless sync app — you might be able to do it soon. If Apple lets the app onto the marketplace iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad users will be able to sync their iTunes collection to their devices without any wires! Below is a [...]
Deal: $250 off a Customized HP dv4t Notebook
HP Home is offering a new limited use coupon code good for $100 off of the HP Pavilion dv4t customizable notebook. The HP coupon code NBN459821 can be combined with the current $150 rebate to cut $250 off the total price of a customized HP dv4t notebook. The HP dv4t notebook base model comes with an [...]
