Category: 872: Weekly Apple Recap, Solar-Powered, Anti-Virus?, March Mayhem

I was at the saloon across the street from Small Dog here in Key West, coincidentally called Don’s Place, and it was funny to see a lot of dogs in the place. That included Roxie, a Whippet, who liked to get up on the bar and walk from customer to customer. These guys keep an…

With the reintroduction of the iPad w/Retina display, we’re putting the Hammerhead Folio for iPad 4 on special! When you purchase the Folio, we’ll throw in a *free Cleaning Cloth and Pen Stylus.* *Save $20!* for the next week!

Samsung’s 420 Series monitors are ideal for plugging into your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro to create a mobile desktop solution. Adjust your monitor to meet your preference and working style for less strain and a more pleasant experience. *Enjoy free shipping for the next week!*

The iPad with Retina display is now going to replace the iPad 2! This provides a great upgrade in power, performance, and value. It’s the most affordable 9.7-inch iPad and features a stunning Retina display, fast A6X chip, 5MP iSight camera, FaceTime HD camera, ultrafast wireless, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Dropping…

With over $800 in prizes on the table (court?!) you’ll want to make sure you get your bracket set — our “*March Mayhem*”:http://www.smalldog.com/marchmayhem/ contest is in full effect and you have *two chances to win.* # Enter in-store on any of our demo machines (in any store) and you’ll have a chance to win a…

Earlier this week, Apple sent out an email announcing the reintroduction of the iPad with Retina display (4th Gen). (“*See the press release here.*”:http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/03/18Apple-Updates-Most-Affordable-9-7-inch-iPad-with-Retina-display-Improved-Cameras-Enhanced-Performance-Now-Available-Starting-at-399.html) As you may remember, when the iPad Air was announced, the iPad 4 was taken off the market. Well, it’s back baby! The iPad featuring the Retina display will replace the…

Customers ask us regularly to recommend anti-virus software for their Mac. Many of these are converts from the PC world and are accustomed to needing it. There are several reasons why it’s largely unnecessary. Since OS X 10.6.8 Apple has included anti-malware that is built into the OS. There was a lighter version in 10.4…

Recently, after more than a year of research and tiny prototypes, I put together a “mini” 50-watt photovoltaic power system. My intent is to run my computer system off of it. At the heart of the system is a 34 amp-hour AGM lead acid battery. That’s a bit small to power a computer system, but…

*iPad with Retina display Reintroduced* As mentioned more in-depth below, Apple brought back their earlier attempt at an iPad w/Retina screen. It replaces iPad 2. “*Read more…*”:http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/03/18/apple-replaces-ipad-2-with-4th-gen-ipad-leaves-original-ipad-mini-as-only-non-retina-ios-device *8GB iPhone 5c Rolled Out in European Markets* A cheaper version of the iPhone 5c has been introduced in the U.K., France, Germany, Australia and China. The US…

_Dear Friends,_ The brackets are set and March Madness is underway. To the chagrin of all the Miami Heat fans down here, the Celtics beat the Heat for the 2nd time this year on Tuesday. I filled out my brackets and have my favorite underdog, Gonzaga, going all the way! Who knows, maybe I’ll win…