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5 ways newspapers botched the Web

James — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:01:25 -0600

Newspapers just don't "get" the Web. Valleywag comments on 5 ways they've screwed it up.

Why laptops will kick desktop PCs to the curb

James — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:14:02 -0600

The desktop has historically been the leader in the computing business, but in recent years, the notebook has taken charge. And as that changeover continues to progress, is it time to write off the desktop?

8 iPhone tricks you might not know about

James — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:12:44 -0600

We recently showed you "12 iPhone Tricks You Might Not Know", and we're back to give you more. Due to all the great feedback our readers gave us, and some further iPhone experimentation (a.k.a. iPerimentation) on our part, we've found some other tips and tricks that can enhance your iPhone experience.

Why Free Software has poor usability

James — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:19:35 -0600

When I wrote the first version of this article six years ago, I called it “Why Free Software usability tends to suck”. The best open source applications and operating systems are more usable now than they were then. But this is largely from slow incremental improvements, and low-level competition between projects and distributors. Major problems with the design process itself remain largely unfixed.

Many of these problems are with volunteer software in general, not Free Software in particular.

Matthew Paul Thomas discusses free software development, why it has poor usability, and what to do to fix it.

5 reasons to avoid the iPhone 3G

James — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:23:53 -0600

I think it's complete garbage. Some people just like to have a problem with everything. There are plenty of reasons not to have the iPhone (price of the AT&T contract being the main one), but these reasons are just stupid.

The "Apple Tax" makes accessories cost more

James — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:09:02 -0600

How the "Apple Tax" Boosts Prices on iPod & iPhone Accessories
Blockbuster sales of iPods and iPhones give Apple the muscle to impose restrictions—and extra fees—on technology partners. Inside the company's secretive "Made for iPod" and authentication chip programs.

MacBook Air SSD drives drain batteries faster

James — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:38:45 -0600

Tom's Hardware has posted test results indicating that SSD's (the hard drive type found in the high-end MacBook Air) actually uses MORE battery power than a regular hard drive.

New features in Leopard Open/Save dialogs

James — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:53:06 -0600

You should be familiar with Open and Save dialogs - they are the windows that appear whenever you go to open or save a file. In Leopard, these dialog boxes now have new view options for browsing your files.

5 Mac maintenance myths

James — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:08:40 -0600

Stop running "repair permissions" to fix problems with 3rd party software and your documents. IT DOESN'T DO ANYTHING for them!!!

Billboards that look back

James — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:41:22 -0600

In advertising these days, the brass ring goes to those who can measure everything--how many people see a particular advertisement, when they see it, who they are. All of that is easy on the Internet, and getting easier in television and print.

CNET reports on a new technology to look back at viewers and present appropriate information about the viewers back to the advertiser.