Category: 643: Parental Control, 6GB RAM Upgrades, Choosing a Good Password

Did anyone you know get a Mac for the first time this holiday season? Worried they might be confused about their new system, or might not be getting the most from Mac OS X and the Apple hardware? If so, we’ve created some specials on Apple books and DVDs just for them (or you, if…

__Originally written by Troy, Tech Tails #__ Besides finding a perfect spouse, I think that one of the more difficult things in life is choosing a password. When I first began using computers, having only a small list of passwords was pretty simple. However as your responsibilities grow and as more and more websites demand…

Now and again, Apple’s technical specifications state a maximum amount of RAM that’s not actually correct. It was the case with the iMac G4, and believe it or not, it’s the case with some MacBooks and MacBook Pros. Any 2.2GHz or faster MacBook Pro, and any MacBook made in November 2007 or sooner, actually supports…

The holidays are known for being a time when the kids can’t wait to unwrap the present of their dreams! What used to be wishes for ponies and Red Ryder carbine-action BB Guns has now turned into the desire for a 2.53Ghz MacBook Pro with 4GBs of RAM and an AppleCare Protection Plan. While some…

Happy Tuesday, After a warm and blustery weekend that melted almost all the snow, I awoke this morning to a few fresh inches in the yard. I’m hoping the warm spell will be the only one this winter. Local ski areas took a real hit in what is usually a very busy time of year…