iTunes 10.4.1 released
Apple released iTunes 10.4.1 on the 22 August which provides a number of improvements, including: Fixes a problem where the media keys on some third-party keyboards work inconsistently with iTunes. Addresses issues with adding artwork to songs and videos. Resolves an issue which may cause iTunes to become unresponsive when purchasing an HD movie. Fixes... Read more
Vodacom USB modem drivers for Lion
The new drivers that come with a Vodacom USB modem have just been impossible to install on OS X Lion. The installation hangs about 40% and if it ever does complete, then it fails to recognise the device. I’ve downloaded the “latest” drivers from Vodacom and they work perfectly. I thought I’d share it with you guys if you are... Read more
Lion 10.7.1 update released
Apple has finally released the long awaited Lion 10.7.1 update. The update is quite small, ranging from 17mb for the client version to 88mb for the server version, not the usual 300mb – 600mb we normally see for an update. A reboot is required after the installation and Apple does recommend you backup your system first. The update note: The... Read more
Firefox 6 released
I’ve never been that much a fan of Firefox – Im more Safari kinda guy. This release of Firefox has really blown me away with its speed. Pages open way quicker and the fast tabs are just brilliant. I also love the idea of Group Tabs – kinda like Mission Control if Lion in Firefox. There has been loads of tweaks like a better security... Read more
RunPee App – Gimme a break!!
I’m really trying hard to justify why one would buy this app for $99. Let me explain what it actually does. RunPee tells you which points in a movie you can safely ‘run’ and ‘pee’ without missing a hugely important plot point. Got it? Once again….. RunPee tells you which points in a movie you can safely ‘run’... Read more
Quick zero brightness screen
In order to adjust the brightness our your Mac to total darkness (0%), you’d have to press and hold down a function key F1. There is however a shortcut to get your Mac to total darkness simply by pressing Ctrl-Shift-Eject. This will only sleep the display saving battery power when you take a quick break. Press any key to bring the brightness... Read more
Spring-clean your Mac
If you are a Mac user then you will notice how little you have to spring clean your Mac. Apart from the daily dusting or finger print screen cleaning, mac Paw has released CleanMyMac. I have tried it out and works really good. Here’s what they say. CleanMyMac represents sophisticated all-in-one-suite utility that helps keep your Mac clean and... Read more
Hotmail Gets Incoming Pop Mail Support
Incoming Pop Mail Support NOW AVAILABLE!! for Hotmail You can see any POP-enabled e-mail account (including Yahoo! Mail (Plus), AOL Mail, and Gmail) right from your Hotmail account. You can put all of your messages together in your inbox or each e-mail account in its own folder, your choice. You can set this up in Hotmail in three simple steps: (1)... Read more
Activate MMS on iPhone2G using OS 3.0
Apple released the latest OS 3.0 for the iphone2G, 3G and the new iphone 3GS which includes MMS. Unfortunately MMS was not activated for the iPhone2G… until now. ActivateMMS2G is a little activation app that allows MMS on your iPhone2G with firmware 3.0. You have to however have a jailbroken iPhone (another reason why jailbreaking your iPhone... Read more
iPHONE OS 3.0 HAS BEEN RELEASED
update 4: This is an important note for those looking to update their 2G iPhone to the 3.0 firmware without losing their activation and unlock. If you click the Update button in iTunes to install the 3.0 firmware you will not loose your unlock. (2G iPhones ONLY). HOWEVER, if you are using the 2G iPhone on an unofficial carrier you may loose your activation.... Read more
