Low End Mac Editorial Archive

January 2004

iBook repair program, G5 'Books possible, screen spanning utility, $35 Zip 250, and more, Charles W. Moore, The 'Book Review, 01.30. DayStar Pismo G4 upgrade, gesture keyboard for G4 'Books, death of a Lombard, TiBook resolution problems, SportFolio Sleeve, and bargain 'Books from $679 to $2,499.
Panther, Virtual PC 6.1, and cheap Windows computers, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 01.30. When you have to use Windows software, sometimes Virtual PC is your best choice, other times it's a low-cost Windows PC.
The miniPod and the HiPod, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 01.26. Both Apple and HP blew it when it came to naming their new products. Apple's should be the miniPod, and HP's the HiPod.
iceKey redivivus: Bringing a liquid-damaged keyboard back to life, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 01.26. Just because you spilled your drink into your keyboard doesn't mean all is lost.
Enhanced trackpad driver, iBook vs. PowerBook, Coursey on PowerBook G4, and more, Charles W Moore, The 'Book Review, 01.23. New slipcases, iSkin and TiBook Tote and Tile on sale, Linux on the Mac, Quanta plans, and bargain 'Books from $659 to $1,799.
Macs last and last, but what about Apple monitors?, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 01.23. Old Mac monitors were built like tanks, but more recent ones seem to have more limited lifespans.
Apple's success and Jobs' succession, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 01.21. It's hard to imagine Apple without Steve Jobs at the helm, but someone had better be planning ahead.
Apple announces unexpected partnerships, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 01.19. Pepsi and H-P were only the beginning. Plans include Campbell's, CarQuest, Amazon.com, Fox TV, and even Apple itself.
Upgrading PowerBook CPUs, going Dell, PCI Power Mac value, 6320 upgrade tips, and more, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 01.19. Also free email using gawab.com, AppleCare alternatives, a dark screen solution, and PaperPort problems.
PowerBooks Apple's top earners, FlexUSB Cable, a networked USB server, and more, Charles W Moore, The 'Book Review, 01.16. Fast 8x DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW burner, Road Warrior kit, two new 'Book cases, and bargain 'Books from $239 to $2,499.
iPods and Dells and the Apple Store, oh my, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 01.16. Getting an iPod working with a Windows machine isn't quite the plug-and-play Mac users are used to.
Why do older Macs reset to 1904?, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 01.15. The clock on pre-PowerPC Macs runs from 1904 to 2040 - but why did Apple choose those dates?
Apple's unveils iMusic Threat Index, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 01.14. Apple's early warning system analyzes threat to iPod and iTunes Music Store, reports threat using color code.
Living Microsoft free; iBook, Pismo, WallStreet, and PB 5300 issues; AppleCare alternatives; and more, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 01.13. Also Mac OS 9 on G3s, the value of XPostFacto, Bible software for Macs, freezing mice, iMac CD-ROMs, and more.
PowerBook G4 trade-in details, iBreeze, AirPort antenna fix, MacTruck case, and more, Charles Moore, The 'Book Review, 01.09. Also XLR8 Pismo upgrade, new 80 GB drive from OWC, and bargain 'Books from $399.99 to $1,539.
The colored iPod mini, iLife '04, and prospects for GarageBand, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 01.09. Do the iPod mini and iLife '04 offer enough to entice users to ante up for the new products?
Mac user resolutions for 2004, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 01.08. Ten things Mac users might want to consider doing sometime in the new year.
Getting on with life and Low End Mac, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 01.07. How low-end Macs, software, and the Internet are helping one couple communicate while separated.
Still waiting for the tipping point, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 01.07. Apple remains innovative and profitable, but what's it going to take to increase market share?
DEVONthink and Boswell: Two information managers for the Mac, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 01.06. Two very different information managers for the Mac that you can try for free. Which will best meet your needs?
PowerBook G4 trade-ins, iFlex, Silent Night, bargain 'Books, and more, Charles W Moore, The 'Book Review, 01.06. Apple TiBook trade-in program, SnowSeal and TiStick cases, quieting a 12" PB G4, bargain 'Books from $665 to $1,234, and more.