Category: 752: Browser Spoofing, Disable Dashboard, TotW: Cold Weather Care, Verso Case, RIP Xserve

Remember when iPad was first introduced? Many people thought Apple would release a traditional tablet–something like a MacBook without a keyboard. Instead, Apple thought different and produced a device that is truly “magical and revolutionary.” We believed in iPad from day one. We knew it was a transformative device, and that iPad owners would want…

We have a rack full of various Xserves that power our website and business, so we were deeply saddened when Apple announced a few months ago that they’d no longer be available past January of 2011. Yes, yesterday was the Xserve’s last day. We never really got to take a moment of silence in honor…

During the colder months, it’s important keep in mind that cold objects entering a warm, moist environment (like your home or workplace) will become damp with condensation. As liquid exposure of any type can void your warranty and result in costly repair, and as Apple now installs liquid exposure indicators inside each of its products,…

Dashboard is a feature built in to Mac OS X 10.4 and up that allows you to customize a variety of widgets within a readily accessible screen overlay. This may seem like a handy tool to have on your desktop, but the truth is, these widgets can be quite the little ram hogs, slowing down…

Several readers wrote in about last week’s articles on browser spoofing and Crossover. One reader asked if using the spoofing trick is sufficient for testing websites still in development. The answer there is a resounding “no.” The spoofing trick works only sometimes, but often enough to be worth mentioning here. Websites in development should really…

Happy Tuesday, Last weekend was one of those perfect Vermont winter weekends. Temperatures were moderate (high teens feel pretty nice after a -20 degree cold spell!) and visibility seemed unlimited. I gathered with a couple friends and a pack of our crazy dogs and spent some time hiking in the woods. Returning home to the…