Apple dusts off Ms. Pac-Man

February 28th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by iGor

Apple has added Ms. Pac-Man to the games section of the iTunes store, bringing the average age of the games available on iTunes up to 249.25 years old (they took quite a hit with Mahjong).
We certainly hope rumors of World of Warcraft making its way to the iPhone are true, if for […]

Using Safari can slow your system down as much as 76% vs Firefox

February 26th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein
In the online technology forums, there is perhaps no greater battle than the one that inevitably ensues when tech geeks get together to decide which is better, Macs or PCs. A close second to that battle, however, is which is the better web browser.
On the Mac side, it essentially comes […]

LoPresti Speed Merhants to use iPods as Flight Data Recorders in light aircraft

February 22nd | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein
Back in November, Apple announced that 6 major Airlines planned to integrate iPod connectivity in their planes’ in-flight entertainment systems so that passengers could enjoy their personal movies and music on flights. Well, according to Flight Global, a company called LoPresti Speed Merchants has taken aeronautical iPod integration […]

Bill Gates spies on his kids, limits internet access

February 21st | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein
At a recent speaking engagement in Ottawa, Bill Gates announced to the audience that he limits his daughter’s computer time to 45 minutes a day, and monitors what sites she and her brother visit, who they IM, and how long they are online. That 45 minute time limit is shared by […]

Anime fans rejoice: FUNimation shows now available on iTunes

February 18th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Perhaps the real news here is not so much that shows from the FUNimation Channel are now available on iTunes as that there is a channel out there called FUNimation. FUNimation is a 24-hour channel devoted to all things Anime. Current titles in the lineup include Revolutionary Girl, Tenchi Muyo! GXP, […]

Review: MicroGlove for iPod with video by XtremeMac

February 15th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Microglove case for iPod
The rugged construction, sporty look, fun colors, and great all-around protection make the MicroGlove an excellent choice for iPod users of all kinds. Priced at $24.95, the MicroGlove comes in about $5 cheaper than most of its competitors, and provides a great value in addition to great protection.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Pros: Great looks, very well made, provides total iPod protection (including screen and clickwheel, available in multiple colors

Cons:
Scroll wheel plastic did not fit as snugly as it could

Sports Illustrated now featuring Mac Chicks?

February 15th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Helper Monkey

Well, they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so we are feeling mighty flattered indeed by the latest rounds of shots coming from Sports Illustrated’s 2007 photo shoot. In them, SI model Marisa Miller is featured wearing nothing but her iPod to cover her iBod (well, that and a […]

Gates Vs. Jobs

February 14th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by iGor

Man, this is well done. Macenstein reader The Jenkinator sent us this cartoon featuring Steve Jobs and Bill Gates in a psuedo Matrix/Star Wars battle for ultimate OS supremacy, a la JibJab. There’s even a musical number.
If you think this is funny (and it IS) then you are a geek, just […]

Microsoft issues 20 security fixes. Further proof Bill was puffing the “happy smoke”

February 13th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Helper Monkey
Remember when Bill Gates made that ridiculous statement in that oft-written about Newsweek article which said every day there is an OS X exploit that allows for a “total” takeover of a Mac system? Remember how in truth there has never been one? And remember how Bill said Windows is more […]