Low End Mac Editorial Archive

July/August 2001

On being a Mac user, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 08.31. It really is about being and thinking different, finding the power to be your best.
Tech week in review, Chris Lawson, Tech Reflections, 08.31. OS 9.2.1 delivers, road trip to the newest Apple Store, rumors, ATI's new chip, Mozilla, writing on the Web, AirPort insecurity, and much more.
We still need SCSI, Andrew W. Hill, My Turn, 08.31. With a multitasking operating system and constant drive access, we need SCSI now more than ever.
iBook: curse or godsend?, Dirk Pilat, Mac UK, 08.31. Small, light, affordable, easily scratched, hard to clean screen, hot, and sometimes difficult to use for gaming.
The 'Book Review, Charles W Moore, 08.31. PowerBooks in the Arctic, Mobility Radeon, new drives, leather cases, and bargain 'Books.
Beyond MHz and GHz, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.30. Why we need a cross-platform performance rating for Macs and PCs.
Getting a handle on email, Beverly Woods, Acoustic Mac, 08.30. How to manage the ever-increasing flood of email.
Thanks for the IBM PC, Dad, L. Victor Marks, My First Mac, 08.30. Thanks for bringing home that first IBM PC back in 1981.
Apple's anniversaries, Eric Schwarz, The Power of Mac, 08.30. Milestones in Apple and Macintosh history.
Astronomy software review: Starry Night for Mac, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 08.30. An excellent choice for beginners, especially the Pro version.
Uncluttered organization, Michel Munger, iBasics, 08.29. Two free file launchers to organize your Mac and unclutter your desktop.
Microsoft wins over Mac user, Jason Lo, My Turn, 08.29. After resisting the call of Internet Explorer, the author finds it the only browser that meets his needs.
AppleShare on Linux, L. Victor Marks, Online Tech Journal, 08.28. How to set up an inexpensive Linux file server for Mac users and overcome the limitations of File Sharing.
From Beebs to PCs to Acorns to PCs to Macs, Fred W., My First Mac, 08.28. BBC Microcomputers, Acorn Archimedes, Windows, and Macs.
Selling well on eBay, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.28. Tips when selling your Mac on eBay.
Classic is vital to OS X, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.27. The Classic mode is essential to adoption of Mac OS X; it is not a mistake.
Dead people don't use Windows, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 08.27. With the dead (or possibly undead) advocating for Windows, how is Apple to compete?
Lopped off the Apple tree, Jeremy Moore, My Turn, 08.27. Although Apple chopped of the Newton branch, it remains strong.
Beige G3 a good value?, Korin Hasegawa-John, Mac Daniel, 08.27. With used beige G3s going for as little as $250, are they worth it?
Review: QPS Que! QuadSlim M2 FireWire hard drive, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 08.27. Compact, bus-powered FireWire hard drive highly recommended.
To upgrade or not to upgrade?, Manuel Mejia, Mac Daniel, 08.24. It's time to bite the bullet; retire the old LC, IIcx, and PowerBook; and buy an iMac.
Music to your Mac, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 08.24. Alternatives to Napster for the music lover.
Defamation of the Mac LC, P. McCloskey, My Turn, 08.24. How Apple repackaged four-year-old technology to milk the market.
Tech Week in Review, Chris Lawson, Tech Reflections, 08.24. A SirCam solution, iTools and PCs, Apple Store Chicago, good Samaritan smackdown, end of Kaleidoscope, Mac OS 9.2.1, file extensions, and the random link of the week.
The 'Book Review, Charles W Moore, 08.24. More power adapter problems, iBook overclocking, PB accessories, memory, cases, and hot deals on G4 and older PowerBooks.
Analog video to digital and back, Matthew Urban, Matt's Mac, 08.23. Combining analog video, older Macs, and newer Macs over a network to create a digital video.
Rekindling a lifelong love of computers, Simon King, My First Mac, 08.23. Rabid PC upgrader loses first love - then discovers the Mac.
Back to school games, Eric Schwarz, The Power of Mac, 08.23. Seven low-end Mac games that have stood the test of time.
Astronomy software review: RedShift 3.0 for Mac, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 08.23. Why RedShift has fallen from favor among Mac users.
Avoid Mac obsolescence, Michel Munger, iBasics, 08.22. Picking the right computer, software, and peripherals to delay obsolescence.
What to do with a PowerBook Duo, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 08.22. Upgrade options and possible uses for an old PowerBook Duo.
The paperless office, Jonathan Ploudre, Back & Forth, 08.22. Part of the reason the paperless office failed - and why it might succeed today.
Apple's next insanely great move, P. McCloskey, My Turn, 08.22. A conceptual exploration of a Nintendo-Apple alliance.
SuperMac & StarMax advice, WordPerfect downloads, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 08.22. Troubleshooing a SuperMac, adding ethernet and other upgrades to StarMax, and where you can download WordPerfect for free.
The low end in Low End Mac, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.21. Low-end is a moving target, but we continue to cover it.
My own little computer war, Carl Hult, My First Mac, 08.21. After using Windows, the Mac seemed puzzling, but in the end the Mac OS won the battle.
Video editing on low end Macs, part 2, Dave Ip, Online Tech Journal, 08.21. Picking the right low-end Mac for capturing and editing video.
First Annual Lite Side Awards, 08.20. The best and worst of the personal computing industry.
Sub-laptops, trade-ups, Tex-Edit, and small vessel navigation, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 08.20. The Sony Picturebook, PowerBook trade-up programs, writing with Tex-Edit, and small vessel navigation.
Picking a PCI video card, Korin Hasegawa-John, Mac Daniel, 08.20. Choosing the right 2D or 3D graphics card for your Power Mac or clone.
Video editing on low end Macs, part 1, Dave Ip, Online Tech Journal, 08.20. A look at software, compression, and hardware requirements for capturing video.
File system fandango, Chris Lozaga, My Turn, 08.20. How a SQL-based filing system could move Microsoft ahead of the competition.
Happy 3rd birthday, iMac!, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 08.17. A look at the iMac's three year legacy.
Treasure your Quadra 840av, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 08.17. Amazing video effects, stunning sound input, amazing SCSI throughput, and other outstanding features of the Quadra 840av.
Tech Week in Review, Chris Lawson, Tech Reflections, 08.17. Kudos to Velocity Upgrades, questions on Microsoft innovation, freeware for low-end Mac Web servers, Microsoft's irresponsibility, and the Palm BeOS buyout.
The 'Book Review, Charles W Moore, 08.17. Price drop on PB 1400 upgrades, iBook Audio Patch updated, iBook batteries end-of-life, accessories for sale, new iBook cases, and the week's best bargain 'Books.
Abandonware and copyright, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.16. How can you obtain software for older computers and avoid software piracy?
Back to school software, Eric Schwarz, The Power of Mac, 08.16. The ten most useful back to school programs for older Macs.
Working around file sharing's 'wall of 10', Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 08.16. Getting around the 10 simultaneous user limit of Mac file sharing.
Street performing as a funding model, Beverly Woods, Acoustic Mac, 08.16. Street musicians a possible model for funding the Web?
My StarMax FrankenMac, Louis van Lammeren, My First Mac, 08.16. End of the clones leads to an inexpensive, long-term investment.
Travelling with your iBook, Dirk Pilat, Mac UK, 08.15. The travails of travellig to Europe for holidays - at least if you want to use your iBook.
Loss vs. harm, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.15. Intellectual property theft: Where's the harm? Where's the loss?
Why Microsoft won't own the Internet, James Kachel, My Turn, 08.15. Even if Microsoft tries to control the Internet, the Open Source movement will prevent it.
Macs meet my needs, Flint Million, My First Mac, 08.14. Sometimes I find myself not touching my PC for as long as a few days - my Mac fulfills all the needs I have at the time.
The ultimate iBook review, part 3, Michel Munger, 08.14. iBook 2001. A look at performance, networking, and value.
There's always an alternative, Katherine Keller, My Turn, 08.14. Windows and Office XP might not provide quite the Xperience Microsoft wants.
Point one shootout, Jonathan Ploudre, Back & Forth, 08.14. With OS X 10.1 due in September, a look back at Apple's other 'point one' releases.
Microsoft World, Anne Onymus, Rumor Mill, 08.14. Report from 2006: It's a Microsoft World, and I wouldn't want it any other way.
Team 6100 @300 units, SETIonMac, 08.14. Team using old Power Macs has passed the 300 unit mark running SETI@home.
Our debt to the IBM PC, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.13. A Mac user considers the 20 year legacy of the IBM PC.
Picking a G3 or G4 upgrade, Korin Hasegawa-John, Mac Daniel, 08.13. Choosing the right G3 or G4 upgrade for your Power Mac or clone.
Small vessel navigation on the Mac, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 08.13. Navigating with Macs, GPS, and software.
Theft in the computer world, Andrew W. Hill, My Turn, 08.13. How is stealing MP3s or software different from stealing a loaf of bread?
Apple History, 1976-2001. 25 years of innovation - five more than MS-DOS and the IBM PC.
Quadra AVs and some cool things you can do with them, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 08.10. Thanks to digital signal processors, the Quadra AVs remain useful video machines.
Speeding up the Internet, Frank C. Modica, My Turn, 08.10. Surfing the Web quickly with a text-based Web browser.
How a computer works, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 08.10. Different people explain how a computer works.
Inside a freenet, Manuel Mejia, Mac Daniel, 08.10. The key to any freenet's success is the volunteers who donate their free time.
Tech Week in Review 2001.08.10, Chris Lawson, Tech Reflections. A Unix look at OS X, death of TIL, online unrest, Color Classic decline, framed content, cheap shots, and more.
The 'Book Review 2001.08.10, Charles Moore. iceBook audio patch, TiBook touch up kit, 'Book repair in Canada, new laptop cases, and deals on used and refurbished PowerBooks.
Reader feedback on sub-laptops, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 08.10. Reader thoughts on the QuickPAD sub-laptop.
Race is merely a metaphor; so is a GUI, Rodney O. Lain, Things Macintosh, 08.09. Blacks and Macs - beyond segregationist and integrationist rhetoric.
PC user finds Mac clearly superior, Vince Anderson, My First Mac, 08.09. Mainframe, Unix, and Windows user sold on "clearly superior" computing platform.
Being ordinary in the computing world, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 08.09. Is Apple losing its unique difference in the computing world?
Back to school 'Books, Eric Schwarz, The Power of Mac, 08.09. Inexpensive solutions for students who need or want portability.
Astronomy on the World Wide Web, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 08.09. The ten best astronomy resources on the Web.
CD-ROM and system problems, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 08.08. Determining if a CD-ROM has died, choosing a replacement, and performing a clean system installation.
Meltdown at Low End Mac, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.08. Summer heat and screaming UPSes can't hold a candle to the impact Windows worms and viruses on this Mac user.
Jalapeños and you, Andrew W. Hill, My Turn, 08.08. What if it cost one jalapeño to download an MP3?
Palm power, Jonathan Ploudre, Back & Forth, 08.07. The power of the Palm as a pervasive database that fits in your pocket.
Work and play on the Mac, Sarah Beck, My First Mac, 08.07. The object of my desire wooed me with his father's 128k by making MacTalker say things I cannot repeat here.
Not franchising Apple stores, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.07. Why franchising Apple's retail store doesn't make sense.
Do sub-laptop computers make sense?, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 08.06. Is there a place for bigger-than-a-PDA, smaller-than-a-notebook computers?
The battle in Carteret County: Macs vs. Windows PCs, Dan Knight, MacInSchool, 08.06. In the battle of Macs vs. PCs in Carteret County, it looks like Windows has won - this time.
Transferring files from your old Mac to your new one, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 08.06. Options for moving files from your old Mac to your new Mac.
Silent computing revisited, Phil Salathe, My Turn, 08.06. How to achieve silent computing with almost any desktop computer.
Picking a PowerBook, Korin Hasegawa-John, Mac Daniel, 08.06. Why the PowerBook 2400 and Lombard are excellent values.
The ultimate iBook review, Part 2, Michel Munger, 08.03. iBook 2001. A look at the screen, keyboard, battery life, and sound.
The tech week in review, Chris Lawson, Tech Reflections, 08.03. Grammar gripes, portability, Windows worms, and random ruminations.
Nostalgic inspiration, Scott Webb, My Turn, 08.03. Beauty, elegance, and power. Why Macs are power tools for the mind.
Sometimes you can fix your Mac, part 3, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 08.03. How to add another hard drive, install an expansion card, or add a modem to your Mac.
Build your own Mac, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.03. How Apple can grow the market by offering a 'build your own' Power Mac.
The 'Book Review, Charles W Moore, 08.03. 512 MB modules for iBooks, Borg keycaps, target disk mode, expansion bay options, new cases, and some hot PowerBook deals.
Hands on: iBook vs. upgraded WallStreet, Rob Art Morgan, My Turn, 08.02. Pros and cons of the 2001 iBook compared with an upgraded 466 MHz WallStreet PowerBook.
The ultimate iBook review, part 1, Michel Munger, 08.02. iBook 2001. Initial impressions, setup, and some troubleshooting.
Mac replaces Apple II, David Owens, My First Mac, 08.02. "In an instant, the Mac had replaced the Apple //c in my heart."
How your Mac uses memory, Beverly Woods, Acoustic Mac, 08.02. An introduction to RAM, virtual memory, the benefits of more RAM, and how increasing a program's memory allocation can make it work better.
A Windows user's guide to the Mac OS, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 08.02. Tips to help Windows users adjust to the Mac OS.
The best way to prevent laptop theft, Eric Schwarz, The Power of Mac, 08.02. Low-end solutions to keeping your PowerBook from being stolen.
Quicksilver's fatal flaw, Andrew W. Hill, My Turn, 08.01. It looks pretty, but Apple still hasn't solved all the problems with the Blue G3 and Power Mac G4 case.
Portability: Using iBooks, PowerBooks, and MacBooks in the Field, Michel Munger, iBasics, 08.01. Security and other field tips for iBook and PowerBook users.
The best webmaster resources, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 08.01. The best resources, tools, and free hosting options for your website.
The compact Mac trio: System 6 or System 7?, Dan Knight, The Old Gray Mac, 08.01. Weighing the pros and cons of System 6 vs. System 7 on the Mac Plus, SE, and Classic.
A very short wrap-up and summary Macworld opinion article containing everything you need to know about the recent Macworld Expo debacle, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 08.01. The shortest Macworld Expo coverage - with the longest title.
SETI@home monthly update, SETIonMac, 08.01. Sad news - Team Mac Observer has fallen to #26 in the team standings.
Sticker voids Apple warranty, Anne Onymus, Rumor Mill, 07.31. How placing a Chiquita Banana sticker on his TiBook completely changed one man's life.
Team 6100 add members, work units, SETIonMac, 07.31. Sixteen members running about twenty Power Mac 6100s and Performa 6116s have contributed 290 work units to SETI@home since May 2000.
A revolutionary database, Jonathan Ploudre, Back & Forth, 07.31. How Quicken can help you make better financial decisions.
New iBook sans DVD-ROM, Dirk Pilat, Mac UK, 07.31. It simply wasn't possible to buy a DVD iBook in London, so Dirk Pilat had to settle for less.
Macs, MIDI, and making music, Chris Boring, My First Mac, 07.31. From the horror of Wintel to the joys of making music on the Mac.
The compact Mac trio: Hardware upgrades, Dan Knight, The Old Gray Mac, 07.31. Hardware upgrades for the Mac Plus, SE, and Classic.
Debunking Hyper(Transport) Rumors, Chris Lozaga, My Turn, 07.30. What HyperTransport is, why Apple is on board, and how MOSR simply doesn't understand the technology.
The compact Mac trio: Hardware overview, Dan Knight, The Old Gray Mac, 07.30. Introduction to and hardware overview of the Mac Plus, SE, and Classic.
Upgrading a PCI Power Mac, Korin Hasegawa-John, Mac Daniel, 07.30. Upgrade options for PCI Power Macs - faster processors, memory, hard drive, and video.
Universal all purpose Mac rumor generator, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 07.30. This handy tool lets anyone create a Mac rumor in just minutes.
What your computer's color says about you, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 07.30. The color you choose reflects your personality.
Sometimes you can fix your Mac, part 2, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 07.27. Upgrading the hard drive and/or memory in your Mac.
10 reasons for no flat panel iMac (yet), Patrick McCloskey, My Turn, 07.27. Ten reasons why Apple hasn't yet unveiled a flat panel iMac.
The 'Book Review 2001.07.27. More new bags, new LapBottom, new drives, hoods, Apple promos, and bargain 'Books.
Installing Mac OS X is quick and easy, Kevin Webb, My Turn, 07.26. Installing Mac OS X was much faster and easier than anticipated.
It was a pleasure, Joan Gordon, My First Mac, 07.26. Just the pure ease of getting it to do what I wanted was a pleasure unlike anything I had ever tried before.
What to do with your old Power Mac, Eric Schwarz, The Power of Mac, 07.26. Five things you might want to do with your old first generation Power Mac.
Analog video on your Mac, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 07.26. What do you know - you can input analog video into a Mac with FireWire.
Politics and the Mac Web, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 07.26. Why the Mac Web has a place for politics.
Using Equation Editor, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 07.26. How to use the Equation Editor in AppleWorks and Microsoft Word.
I'm not paying $20 for my OS X upgrade, Rodney O. Lain, Things Macintosh, 07.25. Mac OS X, $129. 10.1 upgrade, $20. Ouch.
So many wares..., Andrew W. Hill, My Turn, 07.25. Sharware, freeware, beerware, postcardware, and other varieties.
Recording music on your Mac, Charlie Ruggiero, Mac Daniel, 07.25. How to record your old tapes and LPs on your Mac and then burn CDs or make MP3s.
The curse of being Apple, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 07.25. "It really kind of sucks to be Apple these days. No matter what they do, their adoring fans will likely clobber them."
Wait and don't panic, Dirk Pilat, Mac UK, 07.25. Reflections on the Stevenote and the future of the Mac.
Guide to rare and collectible Macs, Paulo Rodrigues, Tangerine Fusion, 07.25. A look at Macs that may grow in value as collectibles.
Hooked on low-end Macs, Frank C. Modica, My First Mac, 07.24. A chance encounter with a Mac Plus leads to low-end Mac addiction.
Revolutions and participation, Jonathan Ploudre, Back & Forth, 07.24. The only real revolutions are ones we participate in.
Broadband access for all not a luxury, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 07.24. Access to new technologies is a key to economic growth and reducing world poverty.
Disappointment and Mac value, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 07.24. Why we were disappointed with the keynote, and why we need to focus on solutions instead of MHz.
Is Apple to blame or not?, Eric Schwarz, The Power of Mac, 07.24. Looking back at the Expo - do we really need new designs?
Bigger hard drives for older Power Macs, Korin Hasegawa-John, Mac Daniel, 07.23. It's easy to add higher capacity drives to older Power Macs - here are the options.
Looking back at the Expo, Dan Knight, 07.23. Looking back at some of the best introductions of the Expo.
Best of Show Award, Dan Knight, Expo Report, 07.20. Our first "best upgrade product" award and other upgrade advice.
Power Mac 6360 or 7500, Julie Fugett, Mac Daniel, 07.20. Which is a better buy, a Power Mac 6360 or 7500?
My first Expo, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 07.20. Thoughts on the Expo, OS X 10.1, Sonnet's WallStreet upgrade, ViaVoice, and more.
Very random thoughts, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 07.20. Random features I'd like to see in future operating systems and computers.
Moore's Law, New Macs, MHz Myths, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 07.20. Looking at the state of the Mac in light of Moore's Law.
The 'Book Review, Charles W Moore, 07.20. New bags, SmartDisk 8x burner, power adapters, and bargain 'Books.
What price rankings?, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 07.19. One district's experience with Apple's educational sales - and it's not a pretty picture.
Owning the Market: Keynote Reflections, Dan Knight, 07.19. With a consumer G4 and an analog video to FireWire converter, Apple could dominate the iMovie/iDVD market.
Reflections on Macworld New York, Andrew W. Hill, My Turn, 07.19. From a hardware standpoint, the Stevenote was disappointing.
The state of Apple, Chris Lawson, Tech Reflections, 07.19. A look at Apple, new products, and rumors.
Overview of keynote address, Dan Knight, Expo Report. Faster iMacs, even faster G4s, new apps for Mac OS X, iDVD2, and more.
My perfect Macintosh line, Andrew W. Hill and Sam Burrish, My Turn, 07.18. "This is what I would announce at Macworld New York if I were to recreate Apple's entire product line."
Puzzling Mac games, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 07.18. Puzzle games for the Mac - Snood, MacPipes, Blobs, Mac Mine Sweeper, and more.
Ergonomics tips to avoid pain and stress, Michel Munger, iBasics, 07.18. Simple tips for improved ergonomics when using your computer.
Before the Expo, Dan Knight, Expo Report, 07.17. Thoughts on the trip to New York.
Five-year-old Mac lover, Korin Hasegawa-John, My First Mac, 07.17. Thanks to ClarisWorks, Mac addiction started early.
The fastest Mac, Jonathan Ploudre, Back & Forth, 07.17. Computers may achieve 100 GHz in coming years, but we've had some very fast Macs along the way, too.
A shareware Web?, Andrew W. Hill, My Turn, 07.16. We used to have donation-based BBSes and still have donation-based software. Why not a shareware Web?
State of the site report, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 07.16. A look at Low End Mac's past, present, and future.
Low-end Macs and email authentication, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 07.16. Email clients for 68K Macs that support SMTP authentication and other solutions to authenticated email access.
Adding modern ports to older Power Macs, Korin Hasegawa-John, Mac Daniel, 07.16. It's easy to add USB, FireWire, USB 2.0, and 106 MB SCSI to older PCI Power Macs and clones.
The Cube: Road Apple, Dan Knight, 07.16. Now that Apple has put the Cube on ice, we try to figure out just what went wrong with the most beautiful Mac ever.
Mac myopia, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 07.13. The benefits and dangers of Mac myopia.
Sometimes you can fix your Mac, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 07.13. Software or system problems? You may be able to fix them yourself. Here's how.
The 'Book Review, Charles W Moore, 07.13. Small USB hard drive, several new cases and case deals, AC adapter recall, iListen deal, PCI expansion, Mac OS 8 bargain, and good deals on new & used 'Books.
Slipping away from Microsoft, Kevin Webb, My Turn, 07.12. "...I discovered last night that I am no longer running any machine with a Microsoft product installed."
PowerSpeak: Forgotten fundamentals of presentation speaking, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 07.12. How to plan and give an effective presentation.
iBook-ifying older Macs, Eric Schwarz, The Power of Mac, 07.12. Updating the appearance of an older PowerBook or desktop Mac.
How you can support Low End Mac, Dan Knight, 07.11. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Windows PPC coming, Anne Onymus, The Rumor Mill, 07.11. Not content to dominate Intel and Athlon hardware, Microsoft targets Power Macs.
The virtues of older Power Macs, Korin Hasegawa-John, Mac Daniel, 07.11. The power, capabilities, and value of older Power Macs.
Setting up a personal firewall, Michel Munger, iBasics, 07.11. Protecting your Mac from snoops and vandals on the Internet.
StrongARMing Apple quarterly reports?, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 07.11. Why selling off the last ARM shares will strengthen Apple in the long run.
Silent computing, Jonathan Ploudre, Back & Forth, 07.10. Not just quiet computing - how to achieve silent computing.
20 minute Mac expert, Gregg Thurman, My First Mac, 07.10. When I asked about training on the Mac, they said I was already an expert. They were right.
eBay: Standing up for yourself, Andrew W. Hill, My Turn, 07.10. Tips when buying on eBay.
Review: BBEdit Lite, Dan Knight, Classic Mac Wares, 07.10. A freeware text editor with amazing power and speed.
DSL Diary, Dan Knight, No Hype 56k Modem Page, 07.09. Initial impressions of DSL service and SMC Barrier router.
Anti-spam measures marginalize low-end Macs, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 07.09. As ISPs adopt SMTP authentication to prevent spam, 68k Mac users seem are being left out in the cold.
Color Classics on eBay, Bill Brown, Mac Musings, 07.09. Observations on Color Classic sales on eBay, along with some good general advice.
The Meaning of XP, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 07.09. Windows XP - just what does XP stand for?
The 25th Anniversary Mac, David, My Turn, 07.09. Apple Computer is 25 years old - where's the 25th Anniversary Macintosh?
Flat iMac design, Anne Onymus, Rumor Mill, 07.09. Excellent rendering of a very plausible new iMac design.
SCSI & FireWire Disk Mode, Korin Hasegawa-John, Mac Daniel, 07.06. The fast way to move files between a PowerBook and a desktop Mac.
Stick with the Mac, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 07.06. One of the best arguments for sticking with the Mac is Windows.
Computers for college, Joseph Rosensteel, My Turn, 07.06. Advice on picking the right computer for college.
The 'Book Review, Charles W Moore, 07.06. Apple reauthorizes local 'Book repair, more on fixing the WallStreet hinge, external drives, a new case, and good deals on new & used 'Books.
Why Adobe Hates Apple, Anne Onymus, Rumor Mill, 07.05. Maybe Apple is planning to encroach on one of Adobe's key markets....
75 Mac Advantages, part 06. Advantages 63-75 updated, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 07.05. Cross platform, stability, ease of use, and other Mac advantages vs. Windows.
75 Mac Advantages Revisited: Summary, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 07.05. Final tally - 56 of 75 Mac Advantages still apply.
Exploring the fractal universe, Beverly Woods, Acoustic Mac, 07.05. You've seen the stunning graphics. Did you know you could explore fractals on your Mac?
Do you trust me?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 07.05. The RIAA doesn't trust you. Microsoft doesn't trust you. Movie studios don't trust you. Here's why.
Updated: Best of Mac Daniel, 07.03. The 25 most popular articles in the Mac Daniel archive.
Bumper snickers, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 07.03. If Mac user's made their own bumper stickers....
Overheated IBM leads to air cooled iMac, John Twelker, My First Mac, 07.03. I was so disgusted with IBM that I went down to my local Apple reseller and bought my first Mac.
Web tips & rants, Dan Knight, Online Tech Journal, 07.03. Site changes, planning, archiving, too long URLs, navigation, code compression, efficiency, broad browser support, and more.
Review: SpellTools freestanding spell checker, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 07.02. Why you might want a freestanding spell checker - and other things SpellTools can do for you.
Mac multiplayer basics, Brian Rumsey, Low End Mac Gaming, 07.02. An introduction to multiplayer gaming on the Mac.
Deconstructing objectivity, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 07.02. Thoughts on the nature of reality, journalism, philosophy, and subjective knowledge vs. objective reality.