Tim Robertson and David Cohen talk about delivery problems, Game of Thrones illegal downloads, Archive.org, and Android 4.4 KitKat.
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Month: December 2013
ZAGGKeys Folio Black with Backlit Keyboard (Apple iPad Mini) – Review
The ZAGGkeys Folio has been updated. The new Folio keyboard is thin and is slightly more than a quarter of an inch. The Folio is approximately two-thirds of an inch thick with the iPad enclosed in the case. The Bluetooth keyboard utilizes a 510mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery that lasts several months during normal use without charging.
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MyMac Podcast #488 – iOX FaceMessages
So like chocolate and peanut butter, what could Apple shmoosh together from OS X and iOS to make either better? Oh and apparently Guy and Gaz say some funny stuff. Geez what did you expect? It’s almost Christmas.
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Victor Wallet by Waterfield Designs – Review
The first time I laid eyes on the Victor Wallet, I thought, there is no way this thing is going to work for a packrat like me. The beautiful leather wallet I’ve been using the last few years has an unusual amount of space for credit cards, insurance cards, gift cards and the like. Naturally, over the years, my needs expanded to fill the space available.
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IK Multimedia iRig Pro – User Report Review
IK Multimedia has introduced an excellent new product for the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The iRig Pro is an accessory for both amateur musicians like myself or for the more seasoned musician.
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TechFan #143 – Solo Squared
What ever happened with that $100 laptop project that everyone was talking about seven, eight years ago? Other topics include Diabetes, looking back at Video Game console prices, people looking at screens and not at what they should be, and much more.
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FileMaker Pro 13 – Review
The last FileMaker Pro upgrade appeared about a year and a half ago. Version 12 introduced a broader set of changes then than these made available earlier this month in FileMaker Pro 13. But the 50 or so features which 13 does introduce are impressive, welcome, and very well-implemented.
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Eskuche Control V2 Headphones – Review
The Eskuche Control V2 Headphones are cushioned on-ear headphones. The headband is a strip of padded aluminum, easy to adjust and, like the headphones, comfortable to wear. The ear cups are rectangular and come in a variety of unconventional colors. The cable is soft woven material that resists tangles, and includes a 3-button microphone for use with in iPhone or iPad. But overall, these headphones are at best an entry level product with mediocre audio.
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MyMac Podcast #487 – Random Stuff
OK, so not a lot of things going on Apple-wise so the GMen talk about their FEELINGS. Well not really, but their kids did get a good going over with what they’re up to. Lots of great stuff from you guys over on Google Plus, so they talk about that too. Yep, Pretty random.
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DIY Data Doubler Kit for Mac Mini – Review
Just a year ago, I replaced the hard drive in my new MacBook Pro with a 256GB SSD. The difference in speed and performance just blew me away. So as I continued to use my 2011 Mac Mini with its original 500GB hard drive, everything just seemed to get slower and slower until I couldnt take it anymore. I did my research and decided I was going to order a DIY Data Doubler kit with a 240GB SSD and tool kit from OWC.
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Amp up your Wireless Network – Review
If you live in a large home, or have problems connecting wirelessly to your Airport Extreme base station (or any other base station) because of dead spots, walls, or other obstructions, you may want to consider a Repeater that will extend the range of your Wi-Fi signal.
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Kensington Virtuoso Touch Stylus & Pen – Review
This Virtuoso Touch Stylus and Pen from Kensington is comfortable to hold and seems precise when used with a smart phone or tablet screen. One end is a good stylus and the other end, covered by a cap with a chrome clip, is a ballpoint pen that takes Parker refills. If you want to use the pen, remove the cap and slide it over the stylus at the other end.
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Shuttr – Review
Shuttr began life as a Kickstarter project. It is a beautifully designed and executed remote shutter release for the iPhone (and Android phones). Once it is set up, you simply press the camera button on the remote to take photos from a distance. Simple selfies!
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Take Control of Upgrading to Mavericks
Although Mavericks (OS 10.9) differs from previous OS upgrades in being free and more readily installed “over” existing systems, users can still benefit from adequate preparation, from planning, from a thorough understanding of Mavericks’ benefits (and possible pitfalls) and from access to a rich set of resources to make the most of it. Experienced Mac author Joe Kissell’s ebook, Take Control of Upgrading to Mavericks, provides all of that – and more.
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Macally SCASEPA5-B Slim Folio Case for the iPad Air – Guest Review
The thin, light, sturdy, elegant, and very practical Macally SCASEPA5-B Slim Folio Case for the iPad Air has simple yet clever construction. Hard-case protection and versatility are provided without compromising the extremely thin and light virtues of the iPad Air. That simplicity also permits Macally to offer the case for the reasonably low suggested retail price of $30.
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iPin Laser Pointer – Review
iPin is a speaker/presenters’ tool. If you make Keynote or PowerPoint presentations with any regularity, this will be of interest. It’s a good, bright laser pointer that, combined with an iPhone app, is controlled from your phone. Just touching your finger to the screen turns the pointer on. In addition, the app turns your iPhone screen into a trackpad that controls your MacBook via Wi-Fi.
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Biologic Cipher Cycling Gloves – Review
The Cipher Cycling Gloves come with a patch of conductive fabric on the thumb and index finger that makes it possible to use touch screen devices like the iPhone without removing your gloves. The gloves have padded and reinforced palms, as all cycling gloves do, to soften the vibration coming from the handlebars.
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MyMac Podcast 486: Android winning market-share – losing the future
There’s a lot said about Android devices gaining all the market-share, but very little about what kinds of devices these are, or what people use them for. As it turns out, mostly cheap, old, and not all that good for much. Gaz and Guy look deeper into it while still managing their usual shenanigans.
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Amped Wireless RTA15 High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Router and REA20 WI-FI Range Extender – Review
The Amped Wireless RTA15 High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Router is blazingly fast, easy to set up, and broadcasts a powerful Wi-Fi signal that enables you to stream HD programs smoothly and without interruption. There are many similar products on the market for a lower price. Some are equal to or faster than this one, but for ease of use, reliability and coverage, the RTA15 is a strong competitor and highly recommended.
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TechFan #142 – Nakamichi History Drones
Tim Robertson and David Cohen discuss Amazon and their Drones, Nakamichi, and some cool tech inventions over the years.
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