Author: Mike Moffit
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Internal vs. External Thunderbolt
iMacs are difficult to open and swap hard disks in. They always have been (except the first generations of G5 iMacs, with an easy-open back panel/stand), and they continue to be. There is a high risk of breaking glass, LCD panels, display cables, and logic boards. On top of these obstacles, the iMac 2011 and…
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Apple TV
Are you tired of rising prices, poor customer service, and ever more frequent blackouts over fee disputes with your local cable provider? Many consumers yearn for a way out of the grip of their cable TV subscription. A solution is out here in this vast world of technology in the form of the Apple TV.…
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The Safety and Security of your Personal Information
With all the headlines these days about data breaches, hackers, and spyware it is understandable that the safety of your information in cyberspace is on everyone’s mind these days. When we hear about companies such as TJ Maxx, Target and, most recently, TurboTax (hmm…companies that begin with the letter “t”…) getting hacked and potentially losing…
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_Hello Fellow Technologists,_ We interrupt the usual Tech Tails introduction for a special announcement! Apple has *finally* announced a repair extension program for graphics processors in the 2011 MacBook Pro 15″ and 17″. In addition, this repair extension program also covers GPU issues in the MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012), and MacBook Pro (Retina,…
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I have been taking most of this week off as my good friend Deborah Wachtel, a nurse practitioner and biker buddy from Vermont is visiting. She tends to make Grace and I exercise way more than we do on our own so aside from riding bicycles everywhere we decided to go ocean kayaking. It was…
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SPECIAL | BOGO Urbanears Headphones
Choose from Urbanears Medis with EarClick technology, or Urbanears Plattan “classic” over-ear headphones. Plattan is designed to be the perfect “classic” headphone, featuring innovative function and performance with today’s technology. It is a full-size headphone allowing for rich secluded sound. You can fold it down to the size of your fist for the ultimate in…
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SPECIAL | First Come, First Serve
Don’s Kibbles exclusive this week is straightforward and a very easy decision if you’re in the market for a new computer. Purchase the refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, 2.4GHz Intel i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage with AppleCare for only $1129. This gives you the Certified Apple Refurbished MacBook…
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SPECIAL | Your Smartphone Is Now Your Key
We are excited to introduce the new Kwikset 925 KEVO Bluetooth Electronic Lock to our dedicated Kibbles readers. With this lock you’ll be able to keep your phone in your pocket or purse. No more fumbling for your keys…just touch the lock to open for the ultimate in convenience. One of my favorite features is…
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Kwikset Kevo
As we progress towards the fully smart home, there are several products out there that will make life easier, safer, and more secure. “*WiFi enabled lights*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/86368/belkin-wemo-led-lighting-starter-kit allow you to turn on the lights as you drive home, adjust brightness and even color to set the mood. There are now WiFi Crockpots so you can get…
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Keeping Tabs on Friends & Family
Sometimes it’s important for loved ones and friends to know your location. Whether it is for safety reasons or just because you just like knowing where they might be while running errands, iOS 8 and your iPhone make it super-simple. There are two ways to let your friends know where you are at any given…