Category: 716: Mac Treat #151, Mac OS X 10.6.7 Released, New Pink Chill Pill, AppleTV Update

I have been looking for a project ever since I completed my Norton restoration. It is my “stress relief” to get dirty and greasy in the shop, bang a few knuckles, and work on mechanical things. Well, I have decided to embark on a project that was only a dream until recently: I am going…

This Tuesday, Apple released software version 4.2.1 for the popular second generation Apple TV. The device, which had been experiencing somewhat widespread issues following the 4.2 update, should now operate more reliably. Releasing 4.2.1 less than two weeks after the release of 4.2, Apple clearly listened to user feedback and expedited development of the patch.…

As you may have already seen on the Web or in stores, there is a bold new color available in the “Chill Pill Mobile Speakers”:http://chillpillaudio.com/page4/mobile-speakers/mobile-speakers.html family: Pink! The pink Chill Pill will add a splash of color to your life while providing stellar on-the-go sound. Like the other members of the Chill Pill line, this…

This Monday, Apple released the seventh major revision of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. The maintenance update, which is the first since January, includes several bug fixes and subtle performance enhancements. Additionally, Apple has bundled numerous security improvements into the update–a full list can be viewed “*here.*”:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581 Though the update includes more enhancements and…

Finder windows are among the most commonly accessed components of OS X’s graphical user interface (GUI). These windows are used to organize and locate files, browse and store applications, conduct searches, and connect to external drives. While most users have, at some point, experimented with customizing the Finder’s iTunes-esque sidebar to best suit their needs,…

_Dear Friends,_ Even though it is officially spring, we are back into winter mode with cold temperatures and some snow, too. Nevertheless, there are signs of spring with the geese honking as they return and, of course, the knee-deep mud on my road. This is the toughest time of the year in Vermont because spring…