Archive for Apple/Mac
January 24, 2008 at 4:07 am · Stacked in Apple/Mac
MacWorld! Whoa! What a name to call an event huh? Or wait! Is it just me? Yea, its me. Sorry. I love Macs. So yea, MacBook Air was launched last Tuesday.
Whenever apple announces that they are going to release something the whole world just assumes its gonna be something revolutionary. Im one of them. We expect so much. Last year was the iPhone. This year was the MacBook Air (which I of course pre-ordered) and next year will probably be the iPlane! Hehe. Wouldn’t that be cool? iAirways? Yea! Im copyrighting that.
Anywho, have a look at the new MacBook Air. Its completely wireless, 80GB, has a 13″ screen, weighs only 3 pounds and is only 3 quarters of an inch. The size of a 20 page kids book!
December 15, 2007 at 2:47 pm · Stacked in Apple/Mac, Internet
Lets talk a bit about instant messaging. Its come a long way, wouldn’t you agree? If your between the ages of 15 and 25, chances are your logged into your favorite messenger client pretty much through your whole day. Even right now as your reading!
I think its safe to say the majority of my friends use MSN Live Messenger for the Windows Platform. Great Instant Messenger by the way. Oh, and then you’ve got those cool plugins that you could install that include all those cool viruses that you don’t even know you have yet. I divorced that particular client when I switched over to the Mac.
Many new Mac switchers find a hard time finding ‘MSN Messenger for Mac‘ (which is actually made by Microsoft, not Apple) or something similar that incorporates all the same and/or better features than it’s Windows cousin. The problem is, Microsoft has never been really good at implementing their IM client on the Macintosh from the jump so people are forced to search for alternatives instead.
Thats where Adium comes in! Adium is an open source Instant Messenger application for a number of various chat protocols. What the heck does that mean? Well, basically it takes your MSN, Yahoo, iChat, Google Chat, AOL , ICQ and others and allows you to talk to all of your buddies on one combined list. Totally eliminating the need to open 4 or 5 different applications at one time. The great thing about it is its 100% customizable. So you could dress it however you like.
If your on a Mac, take a look at this great app here. We’ll just have to wait and see what Microsoft is cooking up as the next version to MSN for Mac.
Oh, did I mention, the icon is a little green dock! Cool huh?
December 14, 2007 at 11:11 am · Stacked in Apple/Mac, Design
In about 20 years from now I see myself sitting around an old friend’s coffee table discussing our favorite cartoons from the 90s while enjoying a glass of red wine and snacking on ritz crackers. I’d mention how ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ was ahead of its time and the person sitting across from me would mention their suspicions that “The Ren and Stimpy” show was a conspiracy to help kids grow to be serial killers. We’d all sit back and laugh, then someone would say “Hey! Remember when Damond could walk normal? Back when he didn’t have a hunch back? Ha. Those we’re the days eh?”.
Thats my recurring nightmare and I owe it all to my bulky laptop bag. Its a messenger styled bag that hangs over one shoulder - a man purse if you will. Because I walk so darn much, it tends to really bother my right shoulder when I walk.
I was visiting (or stalking) another fellow graphic designer’s website and noticed he had blog posts about how much he loved it. It wasn’t at all like a laptop bag. It had an army print and the fabric looked so soft and comfortable. Even the strap.
Unfortunately there aren’t any stores here that I know of selling anything close. Im bummed. Guess I’ll have to wait till I travel again. I just hope by then my current bag doesn’t screw up my shoulder and cause me to be the laugh of the night someday.
December 9, 2007 at 11:17 pm · Stacked in Apple/Mac, Personal
Deck the halls with boughs and holly, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la, la! Seriously though, how annoying is that song? Its almost christmas time already! Gee, it felt like it was just June last week thursday and here we are again, standing on the door step of the most expensive holiday ever.
I’ve never gotten excited about Christmas. I just love the weather this time of year. Maybe more than I like the actual holiday. I find myself cranking up the A/C even in the summer just so I could get cozy under my bed. There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee… okay, okay, hot coco and a good book to keep you busy during the cold nights. Maybe even an attractive woman rubbing your feet and singing Christmas carols until you fall asleep too, well maybe thats pushing it.
I have a huge list this Christmas. It includes, mac stuff, mac stuff and more mac stuff. Thats all anyone really needs in life anyway right? Who needs all that mushy love stuff when you have great Apple products to show your affection to? I think my address smeared off of Santa’s list anyway. Damn you and your magic markers Mrs. Clause!
Oh, and before I forget. Here’s that annoying “Deck the Halls” song [link]
Seriously though. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Christmas.
November 20, 2007 at 9:12 pm · Stacked in Apple/Mac
I live in Devonshire, which is a 15 minute speed walk from my office in Pembroke. Not exactly a stone throw away, but worth it. And I’ll tell you why. I don’t walk the distance very often. Maybe 3 - 4 times a month. But when I do take the challenge my iPod is a common choice of company. No matter which of my favorite artists I listen to, the one I choose always is a perfect match for my walk.
I’m a fast walker. Even with a laptop messenger bag around one shoulder and a bag of oatmeal and raisin cookies in my hand. But the energy in the music really pumps me on and for those 15 minutes the power-walk feels like a stroll in the park. I look forward to the nights I do walk home from the office. WIthout them, I wouldn’t spend as much time with my iPod.
November 19, 2007 at 9:31 pm · Stacked in Apple/Mac, Musical
And yet they keep getting better. Today Apple released one of their famous iPod + iTunes commercials. Which in my opinion is the best yet. The commercial features a performing silhouette of HipHop/R&B superstar Mary J. Blige and what sounds like a new song from maybe an upcoming album. Nevertheless, very hot.
Video:
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Isn’t Mary so cool?
