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Mother's little helpers
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 09/04/2014
» There are several ways to navigate quickly round OS X, starting at the bottom of the screen with the Dock. This displays icons of several applications including any currently open, plus some minimised documents or browser pages. With the cursor over a Dock icon, click and hold opens a menu in a black frame with options for the file or application. These differ if the application is running or not.
Where to buy Apple devices in Thailand
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 19/02/2014
» Buying Apple devices is considerably easier than it used to be. Years ago, Macs (there were no iPads or iPhones of course) were only used by a small number of people in Thailand, but in recent years prices have gone down, there are more devices and the number of potential customers here has risen considerably. I taught a class of computer engineering students recently and saw that more than 80% of the computers were Macs, with a couple of iPads as well. Some of those Macs were running Windows as well as OS X. A while back, Walt Mossberg called the iMac the best PC ever reviewed.
A farewell column: Pastures new
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 05/01/2011
» In his 2007 introduction to the iPhone, Steve Jobs said it was great to have been involved in not one but three developments that have changed the world. With a little more humility, since I have been in Thailand I have managed to make a few ripples.
Proof that even Microsoft can listen to the critics
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 15/12/2010
» The eXtensions column has not been particularly pro-Microsoft over the years. My students think I hate Bill Gates. Although that is untrue, I do maintain the fiction in class. Some of my colleagues would not change from Redmond's offerings, and for sound reasons.
Comparing the iPod Touch and Nano
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 08/12/2010
» I have had two iPods on test recently: the iPod Touch and the Nano. Both have had considerable design changes inside and out. The ladies in the Siam Towers office who gave me these devices initially wanted me to have two iPod Touch units: Apple was keen to have me try out FaceTime and, although this was unsuccessful in Singapore due to problems with Wi-Fi access, we tested successfully in Thailand before and after.
Out of town with Apple devices and software
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 01/12/2010
» I am just recovering from a busy week in Singapore, where the university I work for was co-organising a conference. I volunteered - that was the word my boss used - to help: sending out information with blogs, Twitter and, most importantly, a daily newsletter. I used Pages for the newsletter, which gave me much flexibility in terms of layout, particularly when I was told to cut, add or edit items. I expect to write more on Pages in the new year as an update to the iLife suite is expected, perhaps when Apple's online Mac store opens.
Unleash your creative capabilities with iLife
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 24/11/2010
» This is my third look at iLife '11, which includes GarageBand, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and iWeb. Although iTunes is a part of iLife and it integrates with the other parts, it is installed and updated separately, because of its functions as a conduit for online services and synchronising of iOS devices, like the iPhone.
If you need to get iLife, don't do it by mail
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 10/11/2010
» I thought I had been smart by ordering iLife online as there were no copies in the shops, but I watched the online tracking as it remained at the airport for several days: Clearance delay. I checked with DHL on Thursday and was told that this was due to Customs. I think she meant with a large "C". I made a final check on Friday evening. I look forward to Apple's online software facility and downloading directly: no disks; no frustrating waits.
Apple as busy as ever, Thailand as slow as usual on the uptake
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 03/11/2010
» It was a busy week for Apple last week with financial results and a "Back to the Mac" event. Both were reported in the Bangkok Post Business section and are well-covered online. We had a new iLife; Facetime for the Mac; a report on some features of OS X, 10.7, Lion, which incorporates technology from iOS (the iPhone system); and a Mac App store which will be online by January. Lion is due next Summer (www.apple.com/mac/facetime).
Image software that's cheaper than the 'must-haves'
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 20/10/2010
» Mac users enjoy access to a rich variety of software and while some of the big names (like Microsoft or Adobe) are often cited, I tend to eschew these for a number of reasons, including economy.