I’m sure many of you are wondering why I’ve been touting Live Mesh, but haven’t mentioned LogMeIn. And, you have a point; Live Mesh was created as a direct response to LogMeIn. Well, there are a few reasons. First, and foremost, Live Mesh is really the first tech preview that the public can see, for […]
Considering that the 4 GB iPod nano costs $150, you basically get to double your money. Just buy this Netgear switch from Amazon.com, and fill out a rebate form. You’ll get your 4 GB iPod nano in 8 to 10 weeks. The limit is two per customer… guess how many I bought? Update: Sold out. […]
Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 is out. And, now that my non-disclosure agreement is over, I can talk about the specifics. So, here are the specifics: Go get it, now. Do not wait, do not let your computers backup another night without this update. I don’t know if it’s on Windows Update yet, but […]
Looks like my war with CableCARD might be over. CableLabs has gone official in saying that CableCARD no longer has to DRM all recordings made on a PC… even those that have not been copy-protected by the provider. As I’ve covered in-depth on my blog, again and again, it made absolutely zero sense that TiVo […]
At launch, Live Mesh wouldn’t talk to Windows Server. This especially rubbed salt in the wounds of Windows Home Server users, who even with Power Pack 1, won’t be able to remotely access Windows XP Home and Vista Home systems. But, now, times appear to be changing. As of the latest update to Live Mesh, […]
I like free software. I don’t like when people make it a death wish. I didn’t see this post on the Free Software Foundation blog until this morning. Quite simply, they have started giving false statements and half-truths about Apple and the App Store, in order to promote free and open source software. Quoting their five […]
This one really has me ticked. Microsoft has released a Media Center “TV Pack” (similar to a Power Pack or Service Pack). The update/upgrade enables Clear QAM support for Windows Media Center inside of Vista SP1. This is important because? Well, it means that you can now watch HD programming over cable, without the need […]
Along with MobileMe’s launch came the lack of a feature that was in .Mac: Web Bookmark access. Now, most would say that Apple’s primary excuse for gutting the feature would be that most people didn’t use it. And, I’m sure parsing sync data to display bookmarks in a web format might have taken some adaptation […]
Having trouble installing the MobileMe update that was just released? You’re not alone. The workaround at present is to sign out of .Mac (from inside System Preferences), and the sign in again. After a minute you should get a dialogue to open Apple Software Update. If you don’t, download from the link below… I’m hosting […]
The folks at Price Protectr let me know earlier this week that they’ve added one feature I asked for: Best Buy Reward Zone Premium Silver support. In case you didn’t hear, Reward Zone Premier Silver is an add-on to Best Buy’s existing free club card program. If you spend $2,500+ per year at Best Buy, […]