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July 22nd, 2008

Apple Plumping Up My Windows System?

I’m poking around my computer tonight and looking for old apps that I no longer use and can get rid of from my Control Panel.
The first one that caught my attention is Apple Mobile Device Support taking up a whopping 43.25MB. I’ve actually got an iPod, but it’s defunct right now so I’m not […]

By Jason Bean -- 3 comments

July 14th, 2008

To Zune or iPod – That Is the Question

I’m really trying to determine if I want to replace my busted iPod Mini with a new 80GB Zune from Microsoft or a 160GB iPod Classic from Apple.
I think the biggest thing that’s a factor for me is that the iPod is twice the size of the Zune. Is 80GB really the largest Zune […]

By Jason Bean -- 8 comments

July 13th, 2008

Microsoft Isn’t Going to Take It Anymore

I’m a big fan of the Apple/PC commercials, but it’s not because they enlighten me on the truth between the two computers. It’s because they’re well done and funny. Microsoft is tired of the the commercials being taken as fact and will be starting a campaign to battle that mindset.
In a clear dig at Apple […]

By Jason Bean -- 7 comments

June 24th, 2008

Am I An Apple Genius?

Yesterday I was on the north side of Indianapolis so I took advantage of the moment and stopped by the Genius Bar at the Apple Store here. I’ve been having problems with my iPod synching and someone said I should take it up there and see if they can revive it.
First I’ve got to […]

By Jason Bean -- 11 comments

March 27th, 2008

Go Experience the Mac Book Air

What is it in me that creates the urge to schedule an appointment and just be really weird with the questions I ask. You know, odd stuff I want to do with the computer. Keep asking if I can play CD’s on it while I’m on the plane. Show-up with a bunch of peripherals […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

May 21st, 2007

Can’t We All Just Get Along (Microsoft, Apple, Linux)

I just read a really interesting article talking about why everyone seems to hate Microsoft, and why that hatred is pretty much useless to making any real change or improving anyone’s situation.
The article states that Linux and Apple have both stated that there’s no need to try and compete directly with Microsoft.
Similarly, I spent many years […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

April 16th, 2007

Microsoft Specific Google Search

Did you know that Google has a specific search function that only searches Microsoft related websites for the information?
I’m guessing the functionality works similar to Rollyo, in that they’ve picked a group of sites that focus on Microsoft information and search for your request among this specific group.
What I’m not able to figure out is […]

By Jason Bean -- 2 comments

March 28th, 2007

Similar Experiences with Vista and OSX Security?

Deb Shinder, editor of WXPNews points us to an article by George Ou at ZD Net that talks about the potentially similar experiences people can have between Vista’s new security approvals and OSX processes as well. We’ve become all too familiar with the antics between the two given the latest PC vs. Mac commercials to […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

March 15th, 2007

Running Vista? Here are some fixes

It’s barely out of the Microsoft womb and not even sleeping through the night and already we’re talking about Vista fixes. That’s got to say something for development. If you’re running Vista, you may have stumbled across these issues and have been looking for a fix on your own.
PC Magazine has identified 5 major issues […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

January 8th, 2007

Apple Users Love Microsoft Mice

Looks like one area where Microsoft hardware can be sure to beat Apple is in the little rodent category, computer mice that is.
ForeverGeek has the full story

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