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9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence Today we learned that new iPhones were found using apps with tracking software in the San Francisco area. The news is not surprising since the same thing has happened around this time of year for the past few years. This is the traditional time that Apple starts testing…

Handbrake version 0.9.4 adds 64-bit support | iLounge News Popular open-source DVD to MPEG-4 converter Handbrake has been updated to version 0.9.4. The new version offers a host of improvements, including speed, size, and quality improvements taken from the x264 project, support for 64-bit and parallel builds for added speed improvements on 64-bit capable machines,…

iPhone users complain of ‘searching for service’ bug | iLounge News A number of iPhone users are voicing their displeasure over a bug in iPhone software 3.1.2 that sees the phone randomly start searching for service. According to a thread on the Apple Support Discussions site, the problem appears to be software related, as users…

Handbrake version 0.9.4 adds 64-bit support | iLounge News Popular open-source DVD to MPEG-4 converter Handbrake has been updated to version 0.9.4. The new version offers a host of improvements, including speed, size, and quality improvements taken from the x264 project, support for 64-bit and parallel builds for added speed improvements on 64-bit capable machines,…

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence Today we learned that new iPhones were found using apps with tracking software in the San Francisco area. The news is not surprising since the same thing has happened around this time of year for the past few years. This is the traditional time that Apple starts testing…

So it wasn’t just me. The iMac Core i5 cames with a cracked screen in the lower left, just like these reports! 27″ Core i7 iMacs Arriving DOA or With Cracked Screens? – Mac Rumors Engadget reports on a growing number of complaints from purchasers of Apple’s high-end 27″ Intel Core i7-based iMac who have…

Well not all is right as rain, my old Rosewill RC-605 uses Silicon Image drivers and won’t run on Snow Leopard, so I got a $20 OWC ExpressCard eSATA and it sort of works, but the driver crashes and the drive disappears on the latest Snow Leopard. How sad. Note that it saysDoes eSATAII Rosewill…

Josh recommended some pieces to me: Samsung UN55B8500. A 55″ flat screen expensive, but the black levels rival plasma Universal Remote Nevo Q50. Expensive at $600, but its easier to use. Man I really just want an iPod Touch to work.

Well all the magic URLs changed when Apptix switched us to Exchange 2007. Here they are: cp.collaborationhost.net. This is the control panel where you can change user name and it also has your detailed configuraiton information mobile.collaborationhost.net. This is the ActiveSync address that you use to sync your iPhone smtp.collaborationhost.net. Where you send mail pop.collaborationhost.net.…

OK, some more recommendations. Mythos SSA-50 is a single bar that projects surround sound. Nice because it is wall mounted and good if you don’t want wires going to the back speakers. TiVo HD. I have an HD XL which is $400. Just never use 1TB worth of disk space. The $250 HD seems fine…