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Updated July 18th, 2016.

Women's March Madness logo NCAA Women’s March Madness Calendar for iPhone, Mac, and iPad - March Madness NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament calendar in ics (iCal) format. Updates automatically! Teams, date, times, and TV. Works with Google Calendar too.
March Madness Calendars for iPhone and Mac NCAA March Madness Calendar for iPhone, Mac, and iPad - March Madness NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament calendar in ics (iCal) format. Updates automatically! Teams, date, times, and TV. Works with Google Calendar too.
2023 Women's World Cup featured image 2023 Women’s World Cup Soccer Tournament Calendar for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Calendar apps - Women's World Cup Soccer Tournament schedule for iPhone, iPad, and Mac calendars. Works with Google Calendar too. Updates automatically. Free.
Leagues Cup Calendar for iPhone and Mac Leagues Cup Soccer Tournament Schedule for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Calendar apps - Leagues Cup Soccer Tournament schedule for iPhone, iPad, and Mac calendars. Works with Google Calendar too. Updates automatically. Free.
NHL Playoffs Calendar for iPhone and Mac NHL Playoffs Schedule for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Calendar apps - NHL Playoffs calendar in iCal (ics) format for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Google Calendar. Times, dates, TV stations. Updated with scores as games go final. Includes links to 3-minute video highlights.
UFL Calendar main image UFL Schedule for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Calendar apps - UFL calendar in iCal (ics) format for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Google Calendar. Times, dates, TV stations. Updated with scores as games go final.
How to add your COVID-19 vaccination record to your iPhone’s Wallet, for Californians - Add your COVID-19 vaccination record to your iPhone's Wallet app, for quick, secure access. This article tells you how.
Another Apple Event, November 10th, 2020, 10 am Pacific time - Apple's going to show us something new Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 at 10 am Pacific time. I'm betting it's new Macs, using Apple Silicon.
2022 College Football schedules for your Mac, iPhone, and iPad calendars - Add the 2020 college football schedules for any team in America to your Mac, iPhone, and iPad Calendar apps-- or to your PC or Android.
Apple Special Event at WWDC20 - Apple's World Wide Developers Conference kicks off with a keynote speech at 10 AM Pacific time on June 22nd, 2020. Watch it at apple.com.
Fantastic special offer on fantastic creative software - Great creative Mac apps: Affniity Publisher, Designer, & Photo. 90 day trial. $49 each, one-time payment. Designer & Photo available on iPad too.
XFL Calendar XFL Schedule for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Calendar apps - XFL calendar in iCal (ics) format for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Google Calendar. Times, dates, TV stations. Updated with scores as games go final.
2023-2024 College Football Bowl Game Schedule for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Calendar apps - College Football Bowl Game calendar in iCal (ics) format for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Google Calendar. Times, dates, and tv stations. Updated every year.
WWDC 2019 Keynote Speech Apple’s WWDC 2019 Keynote Speech - How to watch Apple's June 3rd 2019 WWDC Keynote Speech on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. What to expect. Possible surprises.
NFL Calendar logo NFL Post-Season Calendar for iPhone and Mac - Get the NFL Post-Season schedule into your iPhone or Mac's Calendar app. Calendar includes teams, times, and TV info. Updated with scores. Also works with Google Calendar.
Apple Special Event September 12th, 2018 How to watch Apple’s September 12th 2018 Special Event - Here's how to watch Apple's September 2018 announcements on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
New MacBook Pros Introduced at Apple’s Special Event - Apple introduced new MacBook Pros with "Touch Bars" and they look really cool. This article includes links to the introductory movie and the design movie.
Mac ransomware ransom note What You Need to Know About Mac Ransomware - Ransomware hits the Mac. Here's what you need to know to keep your Mac safe. This is serious; you could be locked out of your own machine.
Intego Internet Security X9 Best Mac Anti-Virus Package: Intego Internet Security X9 - Intego's Internet Security X9 is the best Mac anti-virus package you can buy. Includes network protection. Unobtrusive, yet effective.
WWDC Logo 2017 How to Watch Apple’s WWDC Keynote - How to watch Apple's 2017 WWDC keynote on your Mac, your iPhone, your iPad, your iPod touch, or your Apple TV. You can even watch it on a PC.
10.11.5 thumbs up Should I update my Mac to 10.11.5? - Download 10.11.5 Combo Update and install it the "pro" way. Should you install the 10.11.5 update on your Mac? Probably yes
10.11.4: I say thumbs up! Should I Update My Mac to 10.11.4? - Wondering whether you should upgrade to 10.11.4? This article helps you decide. Includes info for Macs on 10.11 and for Macs on older systems.
Apple Special Event Loop You In How to watch Apple’s March 21st 2016 keynote - You can watch Apple's March 21st keynote presentation using an iPhone, an iPad, a Mac, or an Apple TV. Here's a link to the replay.
Mac OS X 10.11.3 update: don’t do it - Updated May 27th, 2016.I’m seeing a lot of problems with Apple’s 10.11.3 update. If you’ve already installed the 10.11.3 update and everything seems fine, consider yourself lucky; if you haven’t installed it, play it safe and don’t install it. I’ve never seen a more problematic update. UPDATE: the 10.11.4 update is out and I’ve seen... Continue Reading →
Mac Productivity Apps 50% off at the App Store - Updated July 7th, 2016.UPDATE: the sale is over. But, the apps are still great. Check them out and if you don’t get them now, put them on your wish list. Apple is discounting productivity apps by 50% for a limited time. Apps include: 1Password (best password manager– syncs with iOS counterpart) Magnet (tiles windows on... Continue Reading →
1Password password manager half off - 1Password is the best password manager and you can get it at a discount.
Pile of old phones How to Trade-in your old Smartphone for an Apple Store Gift Card - Updated April 13th, 2020.Apple is offering a trade-in program for old smartphones via this link. Just go online, click a few buttons, and see how much your old phone is worth. It doesn’t have to be an Apple iPhone (though it can be) and you don’t have to use the trade-in value toward a new... Continue Reading →
2015-2016 College Football Bowl Game Calendar for iPhone and Mac - Updated April 13th, 2020.UPDATE: I’ve created the 2016-2017 College Football Bowl Game calendar for you. Click here to get it. When asked whether you want to subscribe, click YES. UPDATE: here is the 2016 College Football schedule, for each team in America. The nice people at collegefootballcalendar.net have put out a calendar showing every college... Continue Reading →
The Clever Coffee Dripper - Updated December 22nd, 2015.I think of The Clever Coffee Dripper* as an essential Mac accessory because it makes the coffee that fuels this here website (and a lot of other stuff that keeps me up all night.) The beauty of The Clever Coffee Dripper is the water doesn’t just run though the cone and into... Continue Reading →
Christian Boyce on the Digital Village radio show, September 13th, 2014 - Updated January 7th, 2017.I will be on the Digital Village radio show tomorrow, September 13th, 2014, talking about Apple’s announcements from this Tuesday. The program starts at 10 AM Pacific time and my part will begin around 10:15. Should be about a fifteen minute interview. I’d tune in right at 10 AM as it is... Continue Reading →
Black Apple logo Apple’s Special Event - Updated April 9th, 2016.Apple will stream live video of its special event TODAY via this link. The show starts at 10 AM Pacific time. If you have an Apple TV look for a new “Special Event” icon on the main screen and watch the show from there. Here’s the fine print (from Apple):Live streaming video... Continue Reading →
Macworld/iWorld 2014 Wrap-Up - Here's my Macworld/iWorld 2014 wrap up, complete with links to the best stuff I saw there. Software, services, books, hardware-- the works.
Christian Boyce on the Radio, March 29th, 2014 - Updated January 14th, 2017. It’s Springtime, and a young man’s thoughts naturally turn to Macworld/iWorld in San Francisco. The show starts Thursday, and I’ll be there, keeping my streak alive (I’ve never missed). On Saturday I’ll tell you all about it via the miracle of radio. All you have to do is tell Siri to... Continue Reading →
Another Flash Update - Updated November 10th, 2016.Once again a bug in Adobe’s Flash plug-in presents a serious security risk to Mac users, and once again Apple has disabled all but the very latest version of it. Which means that if you’re using Safari on your Mac and you try to load a webpage that requires Flash you’ll get... Continue Reading →
Best of Macworld/iWorld 2013 - Updated January 14th, 2017.I’m back from Macworld/iWorld 2013, my 25th Macworld show in a row. Unless it’s my 26th in a row. Anyway, regardless, here’s a brief rundown of the best stuff at the show. Rage Software previewed “EasyWeb,” their website creation program for the Mac. It has a lot in common with Apple’s Pages... Continue Reading →
Macworld/iWorld 2013 - Updated December 18th, 2015.I’ll be speaking at Macworld as part of the RapidFire session. It’s a lot of fun for everyone: each of ten speakers gets 5 minutes to demonstrate something cool. I’ll be covering Moom, Desktop Curtain, and Typinator (and speaking very quickly). Here’s a link to my PDF handout. Macworld/iWorld 2013 runs this... Continue Reading →
Coming Soon: Macworld/iWorld 2013 - Updated August 24th, 2020.It’s the most wonderful time of the year… That’s right, it’s time for Macworld/iWorld! The show runs January 31st through February 2nd, 2013 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. I’ll be there all three days. Look me up. There are two parts to the show: the Expo, which is a giant space filled... Continue Reading →
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Advice and Info - Updated December 18th, 2015.Apple released Mountain Lion today, also known as OS X 10.8. This comes less than a month after the MobileMe-to-iCloud transition deadline, which means less than a month after a whole lot of people converted to OS X 10.7 (Lion). My advice, based on over 21 years of full-time Mac consulting, is... Continue Reading →
What to do about the Flashback trojan - Updated January 7th, 2017.Bad news and good news about Flashback. First the bad news. There’s this thing called Flashback and it will mess up your Mac big-time. You could get it simply by visiting an infected website. Flashback will inject code into your browser and the modification lets the bad guys collect information as you... Continue Reading →
Macworld|iWorld 2012 Wrap-Up - Here's my Macworld/iWorld 2012 wrap-up, with links to all of the best stuff. I gave a "RapidFire" talk there and my handout's linked here.
Hear the Christian Boyce Macworld|iWorld Report on the Radio - Updated December 18th, 2015.I’ll be giving my annual “State of the Mac (and iPad, and iPhone)” address this Saturday on the Digital Village radio program, hosted by Ric Allan and Doran Barons. The show starts at 10 AM this Saturday, January 28th, 2012 and in Los Angeles you can listen to it live on the... Continue Reading →
Apple’s iBooks Textbooks Announcement - Updated December 18th, 2015.Apple’s out to fix another broken industry, same as they did with music and cellular phones. This time it’s textbooks, and I’ll let Apple tell you why it’s needed, and why the Apple solution is the right one. Here are a couple of links that tell the story: this one is a... Continue Reading →
“He Cared the Most” - Here's a link to Apple's tribute to Steve Jobs, held on the Apple campus in Cupertino, California. A must-see for any Apple fan.
Some Thoughts on Steve Jobs - Steve Jobs is gone. Here are some of my thoughts, and links to some of the best Steve Jobs stuff on the internet. A must for any Apple user.
iPhone 4S Introduction - Updated December 18th, 2015.In case you spent the day in a cave, let me tell you about the new iPhone that Apple introduced today. They call it “the iPhone 4S“. You could call it a disappointment because it’s not an “iPhone 5,” whatever that was imagined to be, but it would be better to call... Continue Reading →
Great Deals on New and Closeout Macs - Updated December 18th, 2015.MacMall is having a 72-hour sale on Macs (MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, iMacs). Check it out and save a pile of money. Contact me if you need help with choosing a model. If you’re choosing one for ME, I like the 21.5 inch iMac with the 3.6 GHz Core i5 for $1099.... Continue Reading →
Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag– from Kensington - Updated October 9th, 2019.I bought this Kensington Contour Roller Bag in January 2006 to carry my laptop (at the time, a PowerBook G4 15 inch), and some CDs, and a bunch of floppy disks(!). It had pockets all over the place, so I also put in some pens, some business cards, some cables, and a bunch... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Steve Jobs Links - The best of the best: one long interview, three videos. The interview is really interesing especially because we know what happened next.
Christian Boyce on the Radio September 3rd, 2011 - Updated January 14th, 2017.I’ll be on the Digital Village radio program Saturday, September 3rd 2011 at 9 AM, talking with hosts Doran Barons and Ric Allan about Steve Jobs and his legacy. Should be an interesting program. Click here to listen live. If you miss the show, use this link to listen to a recording.... Continue Reading →
NFL Prime Time Calendar for 2011, in iCal Format - Here's the NFL calendar for prime-time games, in iCal format. That means it will work with your Mac and iPhone calendar. Great stuff.
Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple: My Thoughts - Updated April 13th, 2020. This is Steve Jobs introducing the iPhone at MacWorld Expo in January 2007. This is Steve Jobs introducing the iPad three years later. I don’t know of another big-time CEO who so obviously loves his products. Look at his face. He can hardly contain himself. I can’t decide which picture I... Continue Reading →
Lion Update 10.7.1: Big Improvement - Updated December 18th, 2015.Today Apple released its first update to Mac OS X Lion: 10.7.1. You can read a little about it on Apple’s site. If you’re on Lion already, this update is a must. Here, 10.7.1 runs in glorious silence, quite a difference from my Mac’s “roaring” (get it? Lion? Roaring?) fans under the... Continue Reading →
Apple 10.6.8 Revised Update - Updated December 17th, 2015.Apple put out a “supplemental” 10.6.8 update today (July 25th, 2011). Among other important fixes, it restores network printing functionality that broke with the original 10.6.8. Apple puts it this way: “resolves issues with certain network printers that pause print jobs immediately and fail to complete.” Sounds good to me. Go to... Continue Reading →
Breakfast with the Lion - Updated October 9th, 2019.I installed Mac OS X Lion onto my MacBook last night. Once installed, Spotlight began indexing my hard drive, and that’s a pretty intensive process that really slows everything down (except for the fans inside the MacBook, which were going full-speed). Considering the “About 10 hours remaining” in the following dialog box…... Continue Reading →
A Brief Lion Update - Updated October 9th, 2019.At this very moment I am backing up my MacBook in preparation for a Lion install. I want to be able to go back to 10.6.8 in a hurry if I have to, so what I’ve done is purchase a 500 GB hard drive (same size as the drive in my MacBook), stick... Continue Reading →
Don’t Rush to Install Lion (Mac OS X 10.7) - Updated December 17th, 2015.We all like new stuff. With Apple’s new Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) coming out tomorrow and for only $29.99 it’s oh-so-tempting to download it as soon as possible. But I wouldn’t do that if I were you. You might end up with a better operating system, but you might also end... Continue Reading →
Quicken for Mac Incompatible with Lion - Updated December 17th, 2015.UPDATE (March 8th, 2012): Intuit has built a Lion-compatible version of Quicken 2007! You can read all about it on their site, at this page. Unfortunately, they do not provide a link or any information about how you go about getting the Lion-compatible version. Come on, Intuit. That’s not very nice. I... Continue Reading →
Mac OS X 10.6.8 Printing Issue, and a Fix! - Updated August 18th, 2017.— Mac OS X 10.6.8 Printing Issue, and a Fix! — We interrupt The iMom Project to bring you this news about the Mac OS X 10.6.8 update. If you have a networked printer there is a chance that the printer won’t work after you update to 10.6.8. 10.6.7 works perfectly but... Continue Reading →
Radio Interview: WWDC Wrap-Up - Updated December 17th, 2015.I talked Saturday with with Digital Village, a terrific radio program based in Los Angeles, about Apple’s recently concluded World Wide Developers’ Conference. We talked about iCloud, iOS 5, and Mac OS X Lion. This link will take you to Digital Village’s archived audio page– my part is right at the top... Continue Reading →
Steve Jobs Keynote at WWDC 2011 - Steve Jobs will give the keynote speech at Apple's 2011 World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC). Expect news about Mac OS X 10.7 and iOS 5.
Apple Security Update 2011-003 and the Mac Defender Malware - Updated December 19th, 2015.There’s this bad thing called Mac Defender. It comes from bad guys (Russians, just like in the movies). Then there’s this good thing called Apple Security Update 2011-003. It comes from good guys (Apple, Inc.). You want the Security Update 2011-003 because you DON’T want Mac Defender. So, Step One: go to... Continue Reading →
Quick Fix for a Facebook Security Issue - Updated December 3rd, 2015.Facebook has a nice little security hole, and someone has already done a “proof of concept” hack to show that it’s easy to get into someone’s account. The hack involves “listening” as people log into Facebook using an open network (such as what you’d find at Starbucks) and capturing names and passwords.... Continue Reading →
QR Codes: the Next Big Thing - QR codes store information in a blocky graphic. This article shows you how to make them and how to read them. Could save you a lot of time.
Macworld Round-Up: Stuff I Bought - Updated December 16th, 2015.I’m back from Macworld 2011 and as usual, it was a lot of fun. Also as usual, it was a lot of walking but this year I wore tennis shoes instead of cowboy boots. It took a while but I’m getting smarter. There was plenty of cool stuff to look and play... Continue Reading →
Macworld Expo 2011 starts this week! - Listen to Christian Boyce talk about the 2011 Macworld Expo in his annual wrap-up show on KPFK-FM radio.
Steve Jobs Can’t Read Your Mind, but He Doesn’t Have To - Updated December 3rd, 2015.Steve Jobs is a lot of things, but he’s not a mind-reader. I mention this because article after article tells us: • “For years, and across a career, knowing what consumers want has been the self-appointed task of Mr. Jobs” (New York Times) • “Jobs’ greatest gift hasn’t been for invention as... Continue Reading →
New Mac App Store - Updated December 16th, 2015.Apple introduced its Mac “App Store” today and I love it. I think you will too. First things first: your Mac has to be on 10.6.6 or later. Here’s a link to the 10.6.6 Combo Update. You can’t use the update unless you’re already on 10.6.something, FYI. When you install the 10.6.6... Continue Reading →
Office 2011: Don’t Bother - Updated December 18th, 2015.Executive Summary: we waited three years for THIS?! Don’t bother buying it, unless you absolutely have to. And, keep in mind that in some ways it’s not even as good as the previous version. Microsoft’s Office, like McDonald’s hamburger, is very popular without being very good. Thanks to clever bundling arrangements on... Continue Reading →
New Apple MacBook Airs - Updated April 13th, 2020.Apple introduced a new MacBook Air portable computer today— actually, two of them. One has a 13-inch screen and the other an 11-incher. They replace the existing MacBook Air and offer several improvements over the older model, including longer battery life, better screens, instant on, and a great big multi-touch trackpad. The... Continue Reading →
NFL Prime Time iCal Calendar for 2010 - Updated August 29th, 2019.Note: this is a repeat of a blog entry from last year, with updated data for 2010. Preseason games are not included. I wanted an iCal calendar of the prime-time NFL games (Monday Night Football, the Sunday night game, the occasional Thursday night game) but I couldn’t find one online. I did... Continue Reading →
Pile of old phones How to trade in your old cell phones, computers, and other electronics for cash or gift cards - Updated March 11th, 2018.— How to trade your old cell phones, computers, and other electronics for cash or gift cards — RadioShack’s Trade-and-Save program is no longer. But there are plenty of other options for trading in your old cell phones and computers and other electronic equipment, including: Apple’s Trade-in Program Amazon’s Trade-in Program Gazelle... Continue Reading →
Free Admission to MacWorld Expo - Updated December 15th, 2015.MacWorld Expo 2011 is six months away, but if you plan ahead a little you can save major buckos on admission. In fact, if you use this link before the end of the day on July 26th, you can get in for free. San Francisco in January isn’t exactly balmy but who... Continue Reading →
World Cup 2022 featured image World Cup Soccer Calendar for iPhone, Mac, and iPad - Google calendar with entire World Cup 2022 schedule. Updates automatically. For Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other devices too.
Putting It Another Way - Here's why Apple and Adobe can't get along anymore. The two companies have completely different perspectives. Read all about it here.
Apple, Adobe, and Flash - Updated December 7th, 2015.You may have heard that Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch do not run Flash. Flash is Adobe’s plug-in software, used by web designers for animations and video. Apple doesn’t like Flash because it’s buggy and slow, and– I suspect– because it leads to sloppy, cheesy websites with gratuitous rollover action. Adobe... Continue Reading →
Christian Boyce Radio Program Archive - Updated December 9th, 2015.Radio station KPFK FM 90.7 in Los Angeles had me on their show March 6th, 2010. Here are links to the audio archive: one link for the first half hour, and another link for the second. It’s an interesting show so I recommend you listen to both. However, the interview with me... Continue Reading →
Christian Boyce on the Radio, March 6th, 2010 - Updated January 14th, 2017.There’s a terrific radio program called “Digital Village” on Saturday mornings in Los Angeles. The hosts (Ric Allan and Doran Barons) discuss technology and its impact on communication. It’s always interesting. You should check it out. This Saturday, March 6th, I’ll be Digital Village’s featured guest. I’ll be talking about last month’s... Continue Reading →
Macworld Expo Report - Updated December 9th, 2015.I’m back from Macworld Expo. I spent about a day and a half there, plenty of time to see all of the exhibits once and many of them twice. The show was much, MUCH smaller than last year. We knew in advance that Apple wouldn’t be there, but we were all wondering... Continue Reading →
Macworld Expo is this week! - Updated December 8th, 2015.The big Macworld Expo show starts this Thursday in San Francisco. For the first time in Macworld’s history, Apple will not be there. (In case you didn’t know, Macworld Expo is put on by the people who own Macworld magazine. Apple was never the host of Macworld, only an attendee.) It should... Continue Reading →
Travelers, save time and trouble with Tripit.com - Let Tripit keep track of your flights and hotels and it will put the info you need into your Mac and iPhone calendars! Completely automatic.
Missing the Steve Jobs keynote - Updated December 15th, 2015.In years past, the first week of January meant “incredibly cool and awesome” new products from Apple, presented by Apple CEO Steve Jobs during his keynote speech at MacWorld Expo. Apple’s not going to MacWorld this year, and MacWorld’s been moved to February anyway, and gee it feels like something’s missing. This... Continue Reading →
Review: Apple’s magical Magic Mouse - Updated October 9th, 2019.There it is: Apple’s Magic Mouse (held by someone else’s nicely manicured hand). I have one (a Magic Mouse, not a nicely manicured hand) and so far, so good. I’ve used it for a week and I’m happy. It’s super-precise, it’s wireless (yay), and there aren’t any parts to get gummy and... Continue Reading →
Time to Upgrade to Snow Leopard - Updated October 9th, 2019.Apple released the 10.6.2 Snow Leopard update and it fixes a whole lot of issues (click the link and start the download while you read). I had been waiting for this update before moving to Snow Leopard, and I’m glad I did. Apple had already put out the 10.6.1 update, but that... Continue Reading →
Free Mac Software - Updated December 12th, 2015.The people at MacHeist put together bundles of software at a low price. This time it’s VERY low: $0. All you have to do is visit their site and sign up. For FREE you get… ShoveBox (for storing information snippets, though I prefer Evernote) WriteRoom (a nice little writing program) Twitterific (very... Continue Reading →
Introducing Managed Service from Christian Boyce - Updated December 14th, 2015.We’re introducing something new today: Managed Service from Christian Boyce. In a nutshell, you get the same great service as always, but you get it sooner and it costs you less. Click this link to read all about it. Copyright 2008-2023 Christian Boyce. All rights reserved.
New Apple Stuff, Today! - Apple released new/refreshed hardware today, including new Macs, a new mouse, new Time Capsule, and more.
Buying an iMac? Wait a week - All signs point to a revised/renewed/refreshed iMac coming very very soon. If you can wait, wait. Copyright 2008-2023 Christian Boyce. All rights reserved.
Apple Special Event Recap - Updated April 13th, 2020.Apple’s special event came and went yesterday– pretty interesting stuff, especially if you spend your time rearranging your music. The highlights: a new version of iTunes, and iPod nanos with video cameras. Details follow. The new iTunes (version 9) is easy to navigate if you’ve used any previous version. New features include... Continue Reading →
Snow Leopard: I say “Wait.” - Updated December 14th, 2015.Wish I could say “Go get it, install it, you’ll be very happy” but I can’t. I installed Snow Leopard on my MacBook yesterday, had a few problems, and went back to 10.5.8. My advice: wait until Apple has a 10.6.1 update before installing Snow Leopard. That’s what I’m going to do.... Continue Reading →
Snow Leopard Highlights - Updated December 14th, 2015.Based on Apple’s “Snow Leopard Enhancements and Refinements” page, we have some nice stuff to look forward to in Mac OS X 10.6. Here’s a quick list of what matters most to me. Rewritten Finder. Finally, after all these years, Apple has rewritten the Finder, in Cocoa. They’ve been telling everyone else... Continue Reading →
Snow Leopard, available August 28th - Updated December 16th, 2015.Looky here– Apple finished Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) early! The software, which costs $29 for Macs with 10.5 already installed, will be available this Friday. If you want to know more about Snow Leopard, click here. If you want to buy a copy of Snow Leopard, click here*. I will... Continue Reading →
Snow Leopard is coming - Updated October 9th, 2019.Apple’s next version of the Mac OS is called Snow Leopard. It’s not out yet, but it will be soon, and I am already getting questions about it. Here are the answers. What’s Snow Leopard? Snow Leopard is Mac OS X 10.6. Rather than introduce hundreds of new features, Snow Leopard is... Continue Reading →
Newspapers Around the World - Here’s a website that shows you newspapers from around the world. Point to a city and see the front page of today’s paper for that city. Click on a city and you’ll see the front page zoomed in. Look around (top right) for links to that newspaper’s website etc. Really fun. Thanks to my friend... Continue Reading →
Two ways to get a free iPod Touch - Updated December 13th, 2015.Apple’s giving away an iPod Touch with purchase of a MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac. Actually, it’s a rebate thing, so you have to pay for it first, then submit the receipt, and wait for your money to come back. And, you can only take advantage of the deal if... Continue Reading →
iWork ’09 Missing Manual - Updated October 9th, 2019.After months of hard work the iWork ’09 Missing Manual is now available. Here’s a modified version of the cover: Frankly, I think it’s fantastic, and not just because I was involved in it. Josh Clark has written a superb book and you are going to want to read it cover to... Continue Reading →
Stuff I Like, part 2 - Updated December 16th, 2015.It’s taken nine months but here, finally, is Stuff I Like, part 2. (Stuff I Like, part 1 was about PowerSupport Anti-Glare Film— now called “Tru Protection”* Anti-Glare film.) You can read all about these programs at their websites, so I’m not going to go into great detail here. I will give... Continue Reading →
Macworld Expo Report 2.0 - Updated April 10th, 2016.Macworld Expo’s over-– hopefully, just for this year, but possibly forever. Rumors are swirling that Apple will go to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next year (which means that I might get to finally attend that show, since it’s always conflicted with Macworld). In fact, some sources say that Apple’s... Continue Reading →
Macworld Expo Keynote - Highlights of the 2009 Macworld keynote address. iPhoto gets facial recognition, allowing you to make albums for each person. Really cool.
Macworld Expo Report 1.0 - Updated December 13th, 2015.Coming Soon (January 10th, 2009 at 10 AM): it’s the Christian Boyce Macworld Expo Report, live from San Francisco. I’ll tell you all about the groovy stuff I saw at Macworld and I’ll tell you what I found out about Steve Jobs and I’ll tell you whether there will be a Macworld... Continue Reading →
iFixit.com - Updated December 13th, 2015.What a cool website, and gee don’t I wish I’d found it before I took apart that iBook and couldn’t put it back together again. Click the picture and have a look. How-to manuals. Parts. Friendly tips. cboyce says “Check it out.” (Here’s the manual I should have read before taking apart... Continue Reading →
Living in a Modern World - Updated December 13th, 2015.In the olden days, you watched the Olympics on TV and you only got to see what they wanted you to see, when they wanted you to see it. If you were away from the TV you didn’t get to see it. Life was hard. But NOW, you can watch the Olympics... Continue Reading →
Groovy new search engine - Updated December 12th, 2015.There’s a new search engine– www.cuil.com. It’s really cool. In fact, that’s how you pronounce it. Give it a whirl. UPDATE: they’re out of business. Copyright 2008-2023 Christian Boyce. All rights reserved.

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