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DiskMaker X 5 – Review

February 9, 2016March 16, 2025 Apple, Apps, Mac, Mac OS X, Macintosh, Macs at Work, Review 2

I find myself lamenting the passing of the Mac OS install disk. It provided me with peace of mind knowing that I could boot from that disk if something went horribly wrong on my internal drive. I researched how to make a bootable USB thumb drive to replace the optical disks of yesteryear. Finding the instructions was easy enough, but upon reading through the procedure, I found that the amount of dealing the the built in UNIX terminal exceeded my comfort level. A little more digging turned up DiskMaker X.

MyMac Podcast 592: I’m Bored

February 8, 2016March 16, 2025 #Podcasts, MyMac Podcast 0

Guy is off to the wilds of Ohio to watch the Super Bowl with friends, so Gaz coerces James Turner of wooded.co.uk fame to do the podcast with. The usual stuff is talked about along with a discussion of what they would like to see Apple release or will they wait for something completely new?

TechFan #241 – The Printing Conundrum

February 6, 2016March 16, 2025 TechFan 0

Do you still need to print documents or pictures? If so, this is the episode for you. Plus, usable older iPhones, the eye of Sauron, email from Owen, Error 53, suing Apple, and much more.

Loopback by Rogue Amoeba – Review

February 4, 2016March 16, 2025 Apps, Audio, Review 0

People who deal with audio on a regular basis are a persnickety bunch. They want everything to work in just a certain way and sometimes try to cram functionality with hardware and software to do things neither was meant to do. Or perhaps I’m projecting my own idiosyncrasies on everyone. No matter, if you have to deal with audio from various sources, you probably are already aware of Rogue Amoeba and some of their applications like Audio Hijack and NiceCast to name just a few.

MyMac Podcast 591: Is Apple TV on AppleTV?

February 1, 2016March 16, 2025 #Podcasts, MyMac Podcast 0

We know Apple wants to bundle a selection of television channels, but what if they not only served the content, but owned it too? Guy and Gaz talk about this, as well as recent Apple financials (boring!), megasnowpocolypse (YAWN!), a Skype call (woo!), multiple languages (wha???), a some kind of malady affecting Guy (eww).

TechFan 240 – You Don’t Know Jack

January 31, 2016March 15, 2025 TechFan 3

David has car problems while Tim races a snow storm. Did you know the LEAF does not have a spare tire? Tim revisits the Fire HD 8 vs the Hire HD 7, and both of the guys are fed up with Apple’s online services. Finally, more on the Apple Watch and DC’s TV and movies.

FlexiShield Gel Case for iPad Pro – Review

January 29, 2016March 16, 2025 Cases, Review 0

The new iPad Pro is big, thin, and slippery. I’ve owned mine for a month so far and have had several heart-stopping “Oops!” moments while nearly dropping it. Since discovering the FlexiShield iPad Pro Gel Case by Olixar, I’m breathing easier.

Learn Japanese with Tako for iOS – Review

January 28, 2016March 16, 2025 iOS, iPad, iPhone, Review 0

A couple of years ago, I recommended some great iOS apps for learning Japanese on my website. I still like and use most of those apps regularly, especially Midori and Japanese.

MyMac Podcast 590: By law we have to tell you what this podcast is about

January 26, 2016March 16, 2025 #Podcasts, MyMac Podcast 0

FINALLY got the show to under an hour but Skype problems and Virgin Media UK makes life hell for thee GMen. Hey why should it only be the listeners that have to suffer? The GMen also talk about the UK, New York, and now California initiatives to force mobile device makers to add a back door into our devices so they can see what stuff we’re doing. Sure, because how could THAT go horribly wrong?

TechFan #239 – Hoverboards are not recommended for bodypopping

January 26, 2016March 16, 2025 TechFan 0

David Cohen is joined this week by friend of the show Owen Rubin, who has a serious tech-related injury to share. After discussing the joys of returning to direct IT Support, they geek out in a discussion about electric car vehicles pros and cons.

Audio Hijack – User Report Review

January 25, 2016March 16, 2025 How-To, Mac, Review 2

Audio Hijack in its most basic sense is a way to capture audio from your Mac. If you want to record audio from a microphone, a website or an application, you can do that and a whole lot more. It looks so simple to use yet can also do many complex and rewarding audio tasks.

Foscam Wireless IP Camera – Review

January 22, 2016March 16, 2025 Review, Security, Wireless 0

Surveillance cameras are often considered creepy, but there are many uses that are not sinister at all. Keeping an eye on a sleeping infant, monitoring an elderly parent, or checking your home while traveling can all put your mind at ease. Foscam makes a number of monitoring cameras. Their new R2 Wireless IP camera is packed with useful features.

Case Logic Huxton Laptop Sleeve – Review

January 22, 2016March 16, 2025 Laptop Case, Review 0

The Huxton Laptop Sleeve is designed to protect a laptop with a 15-16 inch screen. The sleeve dimensions, 15.9 x 1.2 x 11.8 inches, can fit devices sized 15.2 x 1.2 x 10.5 inches. There is a zippered pocket to store smaller electronics such as an iPad or Kindle. Though well padded, the polyester material weighs less than a pound. Color options are black or midnight navy.

MyMac Podcast 589: Ch-Ch-Changes

January 18, 2016March 16, 2025 #Podcasts, MyMac Podcast 0

Well we lost some good people last week namely David Bowie and Alan Rickman but we don’t give in to being Under Pressure and turn to page 394. Sorry do podcast 589 anyway. Guy talks a bit about the Remix Mini he got last week and Gaz talks about trying to return his broken one. A few short topics in the middle section and we call it a show.

All that Jide! (1st look)

January 18, 2016March 16, 2025 Android, First Look, Review 0

No, MyMac has not become an Android site (unless Tim follows through on his threat to switch if Apple drops the headphone jack in the next iPhone), but while surfing around I found an article talking about a company called Jide. Never heard of them?

Secur SP-2000 Digital Solar Radio and LED Flashlight – Review

January 13, 2016March 1, 2025 Audio, Music, Review 0

Because the Secur SP-2000 Digital Solar Radio and LED Flashlightcontains a 300 mAh lithium battery pack that can be recharged in several different ways, it reduces a user’s dependence on a bunch of batteries or a power supply.

PhotoFast’s MAX Extreme and Hello Kitty Lightning USB External iOS Storage – Nemo Memo

January 11, 2016March 16, 2025 Adapter, Hard Drive, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Macintosh, Music, Nemo Memo, Opinion, Photography, Review 1

Attention owners of iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices that are full or nearing capacity. Help has arrived. Stop deleting a movie here or some video podcasts there or a few hundred photos elsewhere to free up a bit of space. PhotoFast’s MAX Extreme and Hello Kitty Lightning USB External iOS Storage mini-drives are the solutions to your storage crisis.

MyMac Podcast 588: Remixing it AGAIN

January 10, 2016March 16, 2025 MyMac Podcast 1

Gaz and Guy speculate about the future of iOS by talking about a unique version of Android from a company called Jide. What the fork?

TechFan #238 – PineHead

January 8, 2016March 16, 2025 TechFan 0

Tim Robertson and David Cohen discuss the meaning behind PineHead, CES coverage, Quack Tech. HumanCharger, VR, Oculus Rift, Google Play, Android, Russia, Space Flight, Star Wars, and much more!

Prescence Streaming on iPhone

Presence Free Smart Home Motion Detector Webcam – Review

January 8, 2016March 16, 2025 iPhone, Review 1

Have you got a spare iOS or Android device kicking around that’s just gathering dust? An older and now discarded iPhone perhaps? Why not turn it into a security device instead? Presence is an app and a service that turns your old iOS or Android device into a security camera with all the features you’d expect, such as motion detection, two-way video calling, and even the ability to turn plugs or lights on or off with the right accessory.