November 2009
15 posts
How-To: Changing home folder name/account name in...
When users create an account on their systems, the home folder is named with the “short” username; changing it, or the login name is not straightforward. In previous versions of Mac OS X, the easiest way to change the short name was usually to create a new account and transfer files to it. For Leopard users, however, the procedure is relatively simple: Enable the root user...
Nov 1st
October 2009
13 posts
Apple MagicMouse Quick Unboxing
via youtube.com So far I’m in love. Posted via web from Woolgatherings | Comment »
Oct 31st
Who is in line at the Microsoft Store? - The... →
My favorite line of this article: “For the couple hundred people camped out in the parking lot at the Shops at Mission Viejo for the opening of California’s first Microsoft Store, the question isn’t Apple or Microsoft. The real question is: Microsoft or Justin Bieber?”
Oct 29th
Microsoft Store Opening in Scottsdale
via youtube.com This store is like a cheap knock-off of an Apple Store. Check out the tables the computers sit on and the colored shirts the employees are wearing. Even the sign on the wall as you walk in is similar to an old Apple Store window treatment for apps. Guess we call this flattery? Posted via web from Woolgatherings | Comment »
Oct 23rd
Windows 7 Vodka and the Microsoft Hangover -...
Windows 7 Vodka and the Microsoft Hangover 10.19.09 Microsoft’s PR and marketing follies are symptomatic of a company-wide laziness. 5 Comments by John C. Dvorak Buzz up!on Yahoo! Having followed Microsoft’s exploits since its inception, I can safely say the best anyone can hope for with Windows 7 is moderate success. For all of the fanfare...
Oct 20th
Windows 7 Vodka and the Microsoft Hangover -...
Windows 7 Vodka and the Microsoft Hangover 10.19.09 Microsoft’s PR and marketing follies are symptomatic of a company-wide laziness. 5 Comments by John C. Dvorak Buzz up!on Yahoo! Having followed Microsoft’s exploits since its inception, I can safely say the best anyone can hope for with Windows 7 is moderate success. For all of the fanfare...
Oct 20th
“And so, like the goat sacrificers and snake oil salesmen before them, a new...”
– Derek, via Mat (via merlin)
Oct 13th
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AppleInsider | U.S. Army adopts Apple for new...
Monday, October 12, 2009 U.S. Army adopts Apple for new video surveillance By Katie Marsal Published: 09:25 AM EST —> For security, ease of use and features, the U.S. Army has reportedly turned to Apple hardware for four new video surveillance...
Oct 13th
The Social Media Marketing Blog: Why Apple &...
via scottmonty.com This is something I agree with wholeheartedly and one of the things I preach to all of my clients. Find elegant solutions to problems. When people think the MacOS looks like it doesn’t have the features, because the functions aren’t immediately noticeable, I point out that it’s an uncluttered simple interface that can be utilized in a basic fashion. Yet...
Oct 12th
Conan O'Brien talks to the co-creator of USB on...
via engadget.com What? USB guy on Intel ad isn’t the real USB guy? WTF, Intel? Posted via web from Woolgatherings | Comment »
Oct 11th
You cant handle the truth...
via entertonement.com Posted via web from Woolgatherings | Comment »
Oct 9th
Speaking Piano - Now with (somewhat decent)...
via youtube.com Posted via web from Woolgatherings | Comment »
Oct 8th
Bing Market Share Actually Shrinks
After a couple months of underwhelming growth, Microsoft’s search engine Bing actually lost U.S. search market share in September, according to data from Experian Hitwise. * Bing dropped to processing 8.96% of all U.S. searches in September from 9.48% in August. * Yahoo (YHOO) slumped too, sinking to 16.38% from 16.96%. * Google (GOOG) advanced to 71.08%. Standard disclaimer: This is one...
Oct 7th
Family Guy: Sugar Rush
via hulu.com Isn’t this just how it is with caffeine & sugar? Posted via web from Woolgatherings | Comment »
Oct 6th