There are a couple of things that are absolutely necessary for me to get the most out of my Mac. Without them I either fumble around or go out of my way to make up for the loss. Some are free, others I got as part of one of those software bundles tha occasionally come around. (Do they …
Category Archives: Tech
USB FTW!
After years of being pro-Firewire and (relatively) anti-USB, my Macbook Air has finally converted me over to an all USB existence. I just added a 36′ long USB cable to my setup, allowing me to hook up my scanner across the room from the rest of the computer system (and freeing up valuable desk space. …
Internet TV convergence?
I’m considering getting something that will bring more media from our computers to our TV. There are a couple obvious choices (Apple TV, TiVo Premiere, etc), but I’m looking for suggestions. We already have an Xbox 360 attached to the TV, but I’m not particularly interested in getting deeply into the Zune Marketplace. If the …
iPad Idiocy
Or more specifically, the nonsense that some sites are propagating in the name of the iPad. I know they’re just trying to garner page-views by starting controversy, but it’s still sheer nonsense nonetheless. Here’s a quick sampling: 5 Reasons Why We Are Already Depressed About The iPad — Seriously? This article wouldn’t even be worth …
Why it’s time to sell AAPL
After more than 20 years as an Apple user, and well over a decade as an investor, it’s articles like this one that have me considering dumping my stock: 5 reasons to buy Apple stock again Seriously, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the mainstream this pro-Apple. Either they’re poised to take over the industry, …
How to Create a Software Pirate
Ubisoft has perfected a simple 4-step method for turning gamers into software pirates: 1. Release a new game with invasive DRM 2. Wait 24 hours for the obligatory cracked versions (or not) 3. Have the required DRM servers crash 4. PROFIT!!! Seriously, how could they not have expected this… I’m guessing that the DRM authentication …
Of iPads, Couriers, and Failure
Apple is about to release the iPad (April 3, 2010), and while I don’t know if it’s going to be a huge success, I think they’ve figured out some problems that others are still struggling with. For instance, I just had a look at Gizmodo’s coverage of the “Microsoft Courier” (what a new font, really?). …
Upgraded bubbles
A little Photoshop wizardry (courtesy of an online tutorial), and I’ve upgraded the bubbles in my first iPhone application. I need to figure out a real game of some sort to use these in so I can justify putting it on the App Store.
My first iPhone app
I’m still tinkering, but I pretty much just finished my first iPhone app that’s more interesting than a list of text. As I mentioned before, I’m taking the iPhone class at UMD this semester; and this is/was lab #3. Basically it’s just a small app that creates bubbles as you tap the screen, and pops …
iPhone Development Class
I’ve signed up for the iPhone development class we have at UMD at the moment. So far it’s going OK, but I did miss the first week since I was in Pennsylvania. Hopefully, I’ll get motivated, catch up, and eventually put something out through the App Store.