Add a dual screen iPod video system to your car for under $200

May 30th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein
A couple weeks back we did a review of the DLO TransDock, and I mentioned I had set up a sort of “poor man’s” iPod video system to my car which did not have a built-in DVD entertainment system. We received an overwhelming response (well, 1 reader, actually) from readers asking […]

Apple releases first DRM-free “Free song of the Week” on iTunes

May 30th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein
Apple has made its first DRM-free “Free Song of the week” available on iTunes using the new “iTunes Plus” audio format (well, actually it’s a Discovery Download, not sure what the difference is).

The track, “Lightning” by Eric Church, prompts a user to choose between the regular old DRM-ladden AAC file, […]

Cracked copies of every iPod game hit the web

May 28th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by iGor
Has it been awhile since you did something geeky lately? Can’t remember the last time you “stuck it to the man”? Well, why not remedy BOTH travesties at once by installing cracked versions of all Apple’s iPod games on your iPod!
If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t believe in capitalism and […]

Review: DLO’s Home Dock Music Remote

May 25th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein


The Home Dock Music Remote is a very cool gadget that will elicit “oohs” and possibly even “aahhs” from your fellow iPod loving friends. The remote looks cool, works as advertised, and does more than simply promote a sedentary lifestyle the way most remotes do. The ability to control your iPod from virtually anywhere, as well as create playlists and monitor upcoming tracks means this remote is more about you being up and active, enjoying the party instead of hovering near the stereo all night.

Home Dock Music Remote by DLO

Price: $129

Pros: Bright, cool-looking display; great remote range; can manage your iPod as if you were holding it from a distance of up to 150 feet; some limited video capabilities as well

Cons: Remote needs to be resynced with the iPod every time the iPod’s content is changed; can be slow to navigate through large libraries

Apple issues Security Update 2007-005; Now averaging 1 security update a month

May 24th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Helper Monkey

Apple today released a 32 MB security patch (its 5th this year) bringing its average for the year to one Secuirty Update a month.
The 2 main vulnerabilities patched in this update both dealt with exploiting a UPnP IGD (Internet Gateway Device Standardized Device Control Protocol) vulnerability to gain access to […]

“Mac Chick” Becca featured in Chris Cornell’s new video

May 24th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Wow! We’re starting to feel like a launching pad to the stars!
First our January 2007 Mac Chick Mandy Lynn appears on Law and Order, and now our November 2006 Mac Chick Becca appears in the new Chris Cornell video “Arms Around Your Love“.
“I’m the sexy stripper trying to distract the boy […]