The “New iPad” event: The Good, the Bad, and the Meh
As with all big Apple events, I once again find people turning to me for my opinion on the announcements from Apple’s “New iPad” event. Honestly I can’t blame them, as my opinion is often the only correct one when it comes to such things. I seem to have the uncanny ability to cut through the hype with laser beam-like precision, and somehow categorize the... Read More
Macenstein’s Mac Chick of the Month March 2012: Irina Voronina
Welcome to Macenstein‘s “Mac Chick of the Month”. Each month we feature a different die-hard, Mac-loving girl who is (almost) as well designed as the Apple products they love. This month we present you with the return of the lovely Irina Voronina, a Playboy Playmate, Actress, and quite possibly our all-time favorite Mac Geek! Faithful Macenstein readers will... Read More
I ran into the same thing in Canada with Syrup
Faithful Macenstein reader Andrew sent us the link of an iPhone smuggler getting busted trying to bring iPhones INTO China. Where they’re made. The disturbing thing about this video is that when you see the sheer amount of iPhones this guy was able to hide all laid out on the table, you just KNOW that at least a couple weren’t hidden in his clothes… thus the policemans’... Read More
Guest Review: MCotY Veronica Ricci reviews TurboTax SnapTax
As a special treat, and as a filler until we get her “Mac Chick of the Year” photo spread finished, Penthouse Pet and Mac Chick of the Year Veronica Ricci is making her tech-review debut here on Macenstein with her timely review of Intuit’s Turbo Tax SnapTax. Enjoy! Tax season is (unfortunately) upon us. I have used TurboTax online a few times in the past to do... Read More
Review: Apps Gone Free
Anyone who’s come to the iPod touch/iPad/iPhone gaming market from a Nintendo DS or PSP will likely think it odd that I would bitch about the 99¢ – $1.99 App Store prices, but hey, you download over 2000 of them (as have I) and these things start to add up. That’s why I can’t recommend highly enough Apps Gone Free (free – iTunes Store) , which showcases... Read More
Review: Gemini – the Duplicate File Finder
With hard drives getting both bigger and cheaper these days, you may not think you need an app whose sole purpose is to locate duplicate files and folders to help you reclaim disk space. However, with Apple making a fairly clear move towards smaller, more expensive SSD drives, getting back an extra 5-10 GB or so of space may actually be worth shelling out five bucks, which just... Read More
How To: Make the Angry Birds out of Legos
Lego User and Flickr member OchreJelly has created a pretty adorable Lego set of Angry birds characters, and posted instructions on how you can make your own. Additionally, if you’d like to vote for his creations to become an official Lego set (and let’s face it, it’s really only a matter of time until we DO see an Angry Birds Lego set, as they have pretty much... Read More
Cast your vote for Macenstein’s 2012 Mac Chick of the Year!
THANK YOU. VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. Every young Mac Chick dreams of one day being crowned Macenstein’s Mac Chick of the Year – wearing the “Mac Chick of the Year” tiara and sash, being handed her bouquet of roses and walking down the official “Mac Chick of the Year” runway into her waiting limo, then being whisked off to the Mac Chick of the Year... Read More
Review: Kensington’s SecureBack Security Case for iPad
If you’ve been to any type of trade show lately, you’ve probably noticed that the iPad has quickly become the budget-minded exhibitor’s best friend when it comes to providing a (relatively) low cost, eye-catching and somewhat interactive kiosk. And odds are if you’re anything like me, you’ve also looked at the those iPads sitting somewhat unmonitored... Read More
Macenstein’s Mac Chick of the Month February 2012: Mandie Mutchie
Photo by Jay J photo Welcome to Macenstein‘s “Mac Chick of the Month”. Each month we feature a different die-hard, Mac-loving girl who is (almost) as well designed as the Apple products they love. This month we present you with the lovely Mandie Mutchie, a model, makeup artist, and of course, a die-hard Mac Chick! Photo by Kurt of Artzphotos Photo by Kurt of... Read More
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