The 2003 Archive
Panther, Microsoft, and missing
Virtual PC updates , 12.19. Virtual PC 5 has problems under Mac
OS X 10.3, but Microsoft's only solution is to upgrade to
VPC6.The next generation iMac and
Newton's missing successor , 12.12. Apple is working to reduce
cost of the iMac, but will they ever produce a tablet
computer?Repairing an older Mac: Worth
the price? , 12.05. As your Mac ages, some repairs and upgrades
just might not make sense.Is Apple's $99 iPod battery
replacement fee fair or a rip off? , 11.21. Considering the size
and value of older iPods, isn't it better to just buy a new
one?Panther, iTunes for Windows,
and G5 drawing people to the Mac , 11.14. Apple must be doing
something right - more and more Windows users are asking about
Macs.Panther on slot-loading iMacs
and a 12" PowerBook , 11.07. The Finder is faster, and there are
some small-but-nice improvements, but buying more RAM might be a
better choice.OS X, the classic Mac OS, and
customizing your Mac's appearance , 10.31. Although Kaleidoscope
doesn't exist for OS X, there are ways to personalize your Mac's
look and feel.Is the Panther upgrade worth
it? , 10.24. Does Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) really offer enough
improvements to justify the $129 price?Dell takes on Apple's iPod and
iTunes Music Store , 10.03. Can the king of copycat computing
succeed by following Apple's vision?G3, G4, CPU speed, screen size,
and the future of the iBook , 09.26. Why rumors of a 15" 500 MHz
G4-based iBook just don't make sense, and how Apple might best
evolve the iBook.Macs, Windows viruses, and
shutting down the school computer network , 09.19. The
Nachi/Welchia worm forces a school to shut down their entire
network - even Mac users.Music downloads, the RIAA, and
the future of the iPod , 09.12. If the RIAA is successful in
reducing the amount of music sharing on the Internet, it could cut
into iPod sales.No Virtual PC for the G5? Try
WinTel , 09.05. Just because Microsoft may not update Virtual PC
for a year doesn't mean G5 owners have been left out in the
cold.The wireless Internet is
popping up everywhere , 08.29. AirPort and other wireless
solutions aren't just for home, school, and the workplace these
days.OS X and Western Digital hard
drive adventures with a blue and white G3 , 08.22. After pulling
the G3 out of storage, it was time to install OS X - and then a
bigger hard drive.Macs, making music, and crashes
in OS 9 , 08.08. Buggy sound software hilights one of the worst
points of the classic Mac OS - the whole computer can be crashed
by a buggy program.The growing integration of Internet and
operating system , 08.01. As the Internet has become part of the
computing experience, the OS evolves to make more and better use of
it.The many failings of
BuyMusic.com , 07.25. It doesn't work with Macs, iPods, or
non-Microsoft browsers, and it restricts you to a single Windows
computer.Goats in Toyland: Recording
your own album with your Mac , 07.18. Using the Mac to digitally
record your music - and then burn it to a CD using iTunes.Tips for getting the best from
tech support , 07.10. You hear lots of complaints about tech
support, but cases where they get the job done are rarely
mentioned. How to get the most out of your calls to tech
support.Panther: Time to pull the plug
on the beige G3 , 07.03. If Apple won't fully support the old
beige G3's hardware, it's time to leave the machine behind when OS
X 10.3 ships.Newton: Too much, too
early? , 06.27. "Not that the Newton wasn't a good product; it
was just a little bit ahead of it's time."Does Mac OS and Windows
convergence threaten innovation? , 06.20. As Windows and the Mac
OS borrow from each other, will both companies lose the ability to
innovate the interface?How Apple software (and not
just iTunes) could improve the Windows experience , 06.13. How
Apple could use iTunes and other iApps to penetrate the Windows
market and help create more switchers.Macs more flexible, more
friendly than Windows PCs , 06.06. Unlike Windows, the Mac OS
lets the user decide which applications should be the default, not
the OS maker.Mac software: Different strokes
for different folks , 05.30. Microsoft Word vs. AppleWorks,
Internet Explorer vs. Safari, AIM vs. iChat - it's mostly a matter
of personal preference.12" PowerBook G4 an improvement
over 15" Titanium in most respects , 05.23. Replacing a 15" 400
MHz titanium PowerBook G4 with a 12" 867 MHz aluminum PowerBook G4
produces great satisfaction, few regrets.Don't confuse a pretty
interface for an easy or efficient operating system , 05.16. Are
Apple and Microsoft sacrificing simple functionality as they
attempt to create flashier operating systems?The dark side of software
upgrades , 05.09. New features are great - but what about those
who have to use an older version of the program on another
computer?Apple, music, and the iTunes
Music Store , 05.02. Is the iTunes Music Store a great idea at a
great price or is it too limited to really pay off?Is it worth it to upgrade your
older Power Mac? , 04.25. As your Power Mac ages, are you better
off upgrading it or replacing it with something newer?AppleDesign helps older Macs
retain their value , 04.18. The evolving visual appearance of
Macs is one of several reasons that older Macs hold their value
much longer than Windows PCs.Count Apple out of the low cost
desktop market , 04.11. Knowing Apple, even if they chose to
make a "low cost" monitor-less desktop computer, it wouldn't be low
cost.Replacing a 15" titanium
PowerBook with a 12" aluminum one , 04.04. Why buying a 12"
PowerBook G4 instead of a newer, faster 15" model makes sense for
one TiBook user.Six dead 'Books in six years:
Is Apple quality control slipping? , 03.28. "Quality control
doesn't seem to be an issue with some computer manufacturers, but
judging from my experiences with their laptops, Apple has a bit of
work to do."Death of the G3 iMac? The G3
ain't dead yet , 03.21. Apple may be phasing out the G3, but
those old G3 desktops and 'Books have plenty of life left in
them.Fuel cells: Better batteries mean better
portables , 03.14. Fuel cells could provide power for a full day
of computing and reduce the weight of laptops. Are there any
drawbacks?Macs: Beyond multimedia and
megahertz , 03.07. "Maybe a day will come when processor speed
will lose its importance and people will buy computers based on
their abilities."The pros and cons of automatic
software updates , 02.28. Automatic software updates make it
easier to keep your OS and applications up to date, but what are
the drawbacks?How Microsoft could improve
Virtual PC , 02.21. By acquiring Virtual PC for Mac, Microsoft
could make it an even better solution for Mac users who sometimes
need Windows.Windows, Macs, OS X, and real
world performance , 02.14. As Mac OS X improves and hardware
gets faster, complaints of sluggishness will become nothing but a
memory.Macs, megahertz, Safari, and
growing the market , 02.07. Safari's speed helps offset the
Mac's MHz deficit, but 1 GHz iMacs aren't going to bring in a
lot of switchers in the age of 3 GHz PCs.The music industry needs to
embrace the digital age, reduce CD prices, and avoid copy cat
artists , 01.31. The record companies need to stop blaming file
sharing for their woes and offer buyers good music at good
prices.The long term value of low-end
Macs , 01.24. If your Mac is good enough for your needs, what
does it matter if someone else considers it low-end?Webmail: The end of email
clients? , 01.17. Is webmail ready to replace traditional email
client software? It does have some advantages.The new PowerBooks, iLife, and
pros and cons of Safari , 01.10. Initial impressions of the 12"
and 17" PowerBooks, the $49 iLife bundle, and the current state of
Safari.
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