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Snow Leopard “Nail Painting” tutorial: Finally you can match your nails to your OS!

Hey ladies, have you tried everything to land that super-hot Mac Geek in your life with nothing to show for it? Well, assuming you’re not ugly, the problem might be your nails. Everyone knows a true Mac geek likes their woman’s fingernails to match their OS, and nothing screams OS X 10.6 like Snow Leopard Fingernails! Above: Well, she’s certainly no stranger to... Read More

Looks like the end is near… God backs up the Earth using Time Machine

Speaking of Time Machine, faithful Macenstein reader Danny C thinks he’s figured out what those mysterious lights in the sky over Norway were: Above: I always suspected God used a Mac. Hey Doc: Did you hear about the spiral lights over Norway? Do you think that the government of Norway was simply backing up their computers with a giant Time Capsule? The image looks very... Read More

This is exactly why I won’t eat at Johnny Rockets

Man, I was JUST about to break down and go to the Microsoft store when luckily faithful Macenstein reader Chuck sent us this video of a COMPLETELY SPONTANEOUS AND UNSTAGED employee dance session. As with all Microsoft Store videos, the best part is watching the reactions (or complete lack thereof) of the hapless customers, who I assume were just there to get out of the rain or... Read More

The app is rated 9+, but I think the icon might be NC-17

So Capcom’s new Ghosts’n’Goblins Gold for the iPhone is out, and – GOOD LORD ARTHUR’S PACKING!!!. Above: I remember in the NES version Arthur having a slight bulge, but this is just disturbing. Well, the good news is I doubt any Ghost or Goblin will come within 20 feet of this guy. Who the hell made this icon?!? Whoever it was got a little confused... Read More

iPhone Engrish of the day: TimerMusicStop

Faithful Macenstein reader James writes: “Hey Doc, I remember that you had a couple articles awhile back that highlighted some bad App Store Engrish. Thought this may qualify…my brother and I still have no idea what it does. Something with time? :)” TimerMusicStop‘s description: iPod you want to stop in time but want to listen to music for? Interest in... Read More

A game you may not want to win

Want a sneak peek at Apple’s next iPod touch commercial? I’m pretty sure it’s only a matter of time before we see Mystery Butt showcased by Apple set to a catchy tune. What’s so interesting about Mystery Butt is it’s a game that you really shouldn’t be all that proud to be good at. I mean sure, most of us can tell the difference between a penguin’s... Read More

This is why virgins shouldn’t write sex apps

And just how the hell am I supposed to do that? Purely for research purposes I decided to check out “A Sexy Party Game for Lovers 1.5“, one of the 40,000 “sex game-themed” apps on the iTunes store. And I hate to admit it, but apparently I am doing EVERYTHING wrong. Hopefully the next tip says “Make up some excuse for your creepy behavior, like... Read More

Wanna sell Zunes? It’s easy! Just pretend Apple makes ’em!

Wal-Mart has come up with an interesting idea to help move Microsoft’s “Oh, they still make that?” Zune – They have begun putting it in the Apple display cases where people might actually look! Faithful Macenstein reader Dustin writes: And this is why Apple should not see products in Walmart! I live in a small town here in Central Texas and about the only... Read More

Windows 7 launch parties suddenly seem a lot more edgy

Remember that incredibly cheesy “Host You Own Windows 7 Launch Party” video Microsoft put out last month? No? Well, remember when you heard what sounded like thousands of confused people saying “WTF?” all at the same time? THAT was them watching it. Anyway, Cabel Sasser — founder of Mac software maker Panic Inc, took that video, added a few well-placed... Read More

iPod nano for just $49 (plus your Social Security Number)

Scoring an iPod nano for $100-off might seem like one of those deals that’s too good to be true, and guess what? It is. But that doesn’t mean that a bunch of people weren’t foolish enough to be taken in by this official-looking Apple clone of a site called theonedaynanosale.com that sprung up this morning. Yes, appearing in ads on Facebook early this morning,... Read More