A New Steam update has hit the streets, included in it is full support for the Apple Snow Leopard Graphics update… Â So, hopefully a nice burst in video speed… A Steam client update is now available. To apply the update, click the File menu inside of Steam and then select \”Check for Steam Client Updates…\”. […]
News from Steam… Left 4 Dead 2 will be released on the Mac Tuesday October 5th. If you already own it on the PC, then you own it on the Mac. All you need to do is install it on your Mac and start playing. If you don’t already own it, now is a great […]
We grow up, being taught that right is right, and wrong is wrong. That there is only the correct answer, and the wrong answer, and nothing in between. So, is it a suprise that our testing tools are design to indicate that something is \”healthly\” or \”failing\”? Or \”Good\” or \”Bad\”? History S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitor, Analysis, […]
Well, this doesn\’t seem to be very clear on the Microsoft site(s) that I have looked at… But, Office 2011 only supports Exchange 2007 or higher. So if you run Exchange 2003, the only way you\’ll be able to connect to the Exchange server is through IMAP, which will eliminate your ability to use your […]
I have to make a resolution to try to stop coming up with bad puns, or word gags for my blog posts… But I do it so unfrequently…. Sorry, I got off on a tangent there… Have you run into a situation where Apple mail just seems to reject any attachments that you add? Â For […]
The system version is on the Installer disc, at: /System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion.plist You can get the specific information with this command: defaults read /path/to/mount/System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion ProductBuildVersion While the above describes how to do it on media, you can also test your local hard drive. Â See below: [nerv:/system/library/CoreServices] benjamin% defaults read /System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion { ProductBuildVersion = 10F569; ProductCopyright = \”1983-2010 […]
One major issue that I have seen is that Norton Antivirus & Security Products don\’t always uninstall cleanly. Often, in the past, they have left the computer unable to connect properly to the internet, or having odd symptoms… What I have found is using the custom Norton Uninstall Utility, works cleanly, and is often faster […]
The Register puts the iPad to the test, and takes the iPad to an Intel Developers Forum, and leaves their laptop at home.  Will it succeed? Well, the short answer is yes.  Read the details here,  Road test: putting the iPad to work.