Technology

Insecure iTunes Credit

Though I hate to write this, I’ve lost a little faith in Apple, and with the world. Of course, a lot will depend on how they resolve this issue. Yesterday, Apple sent me an email telling me that a new device had downloaded an app to an iPad from a location that appeared in ChineseContinue reading “Insecure iTunes Credit”

A few thoughts on eBooks

A student in one of my classes has started bringing a funny little book to class — her Kindle. She loves it, and I can see the allure (especially given the weight of most students’ backpacks), but we’ve come across a problem. Her Kindle editions don’t include the original page numbers! So how can sheContinue reading “A few thoughts on eBooks”

Front Row Happiness

My internal geek is happy. I finally found the solution I’ve been looking for, and it’s been right there all along — an overlooked piece of Apple software, Front Row. (Click on the icon to see what Apple has to say about it.) When we first bought the Mini, I knew it came with FR,Continue reading “Front Row Happiness”

Airport Follow-up

This is just a quick post to let everyone know the end of the story. I did send my information to Apple’s Support, and heard back from them that there isn’t a solution other than upgrading my operating system. I did get a new OS provided by Apple, and though there are some other programsContinue reading “Airport Follow-up”

Airport Extreme Frustrations

Wouldn’t you know it, I make a glowing post about Apple computers and that very day I experience extreme frustration with our new Airport Extreme N Base Station. Don’t get me wrong, I think the Airport Extreme is a great router for most people (and was packaged just as well as the Mini), but AppleContinue reading “Airport Extreme Frustrations”

It’s summer, and among the many home improvements we tend to get to when we can (roofing, painting, etc.), it’s a time when we sometimes upgrade our technology. Recently we purchased an LCD TV and a Mac Mini to surf the web and watch movies with, and generally use as our main home computer soContinue reading “Technology”