Archive for September, 2007

Playing World of Warcraft on a Macbook

Compared to a Macbook Pro, the World of Warcraft experience on a Macbook can be painful. While it will run, the lack of a discrete GPU gives the Macbook a tremendous performance hit.

Power Mac G4 Cube Commercial (Japanese Version)

With its unusual design and higher price, the G4 Cube never became a hot seller. It did achieve a cult following but ultimately, faster and more conventional designs took its place. Here, we look back at a Japanese commercial for the G4 Cube.

New Thinner Apple Notebooks?

AppleInsider is reporting that a new line of thin profile Apple notebooks clad in black aluminum could possibly arrive soon.

Nokia N95 vs iPhone

Things in the UK are a bit different when compared to the US. For example, in the UK, you can get a Nokia N95 Smartphone for free once you get a subsidized plan. As of right now, Americans have to pay $650 for the privilege of owning an N95.

Virtual GPS Now Available for the iPhone

GPS is a feature a lot of people really wanted in the iPhone. I’ve heard that some less informed individuals actually thought the iPhone had built-in GPS after watching the iPhone commercial showcasing Google Maps.

Quick & Easy Color Calibration

I’ve found that color calibration is often a step a lot of people skip when they initially setup their Macs. While the screen may look fine as it is, spending a few minutes with software that’s already included in OS X can offer a dramatic improvement.

Secure Your Starbucks Wi-Fi Connection

Normally when you connect to a Starbucks Wi-Fi hotspot, you’re presented with a website where you can log into your account. While the connection to the website is secure, your connection to the Wi-Fi access point is unencrypted. This means that anybody nearby with the means can intercept your data.