Computing
How to… create your own Mac-based digital home
The January 2009 issue of MacFormat magazine has a tutorial on creating a Mac-based digital home, written by yours truly. Here’s just a taster
What is it that makes an Apple event so special?
Steve Jobs’ keynote at Macworld 2009 is likely to be one of the most eagerly anticipated of the tech year. But is there more to these events than fanboy hysteria?
The only Snow Leopard vs Windows 7 comparison that matters
But which one can run Snood and porn at the same time?
The Matrix… if it ran on Windows
It look likes you’re trying to bend a spoon with your mind. Can I help you with that?
Somebody tell Apple the iTunes Store is broke
Just tried firing up the UK iTunes Store… only to find that it’s totally and utterly kaput. The US store is a goner too - broken links all over the place. What is going on?
What’s so special about the MacBook unibody?
You may have noticed that Apple launched some new notebooks this week, but the big news wasn’t their comely shape, glitzy LED screen and complete lack of FireWire 400. It was the unibody. Here’s how you can find out more
Hands up, who wants a Digital Copy?
At Macworld in January, Apple CEO Steve Jobs trumpeted the arrival of Digital Copy: legit iPod-friendly versions of the movies you buy on DVD, that save you the hassle of being hounded by Hollywood’s copyright cops. But then not very much happened, in the UK anyway. What’s going on?
What do you think Apple should change for iTunes 9?
Apple promised big things for the launch of iTunes 8 last September, and what did we get? A music recommendation engine and another layer of UI glossiness in the Grid view. Genius? Not really. What we really hoped for and expected was a complete ground-up revamp that prepped iTunes for the future. Why?
iPhone movies made easy
We all know that the iPhone is no ordinary phone - it’s also arguably the best iPod Apple has ever made. Its gorgeous widescreen display is perfect for watching movies on your daily commute. We’re going to show you how to get them on there. Ready?
BT iPlate reviewed and rated
This £12 add-on to your BT master socket promises to boost your broadband speeds to an exponential degree. The big question is: does it work?
