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Up and running again, thanks to backups and a new machine
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 22/09/2010
» Last Monday, for the second time this year, I un-boxed a new MacBook Pro: this time the basic 13". This will be a stand-in for my 15" MacBook Pro that is currently in dry dock.
A spare MacBook Pro on the way
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 15/09/2010
» There were a couple of interesting reactions to the recent article on my failed MacBook Pro (Sept 1). The first came late that Wednesday morning when I was contacted by the agent who told me that the computer was to be collected that day: more than two weeks after I requested this. Another reaction came from a local user with the same MacBook Pro (and the same 2.16GHz MacBook Pro before) who had an "Aha!" moment when he read the article: the same had been happening to him.
Choices concerning a dead MacBook Pro
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 08/09/2010
» Problems with my 15" MacBook Pro began in late July. After four months of perfect behaviour, it began to freeze intermittently. Despite several attempts at repair, and a couple of glimmers of false hope, it finally died on me in the middle of August. I covered it in bubblewrap, took it to my office and waited for it to be collected. Two weeks have passed and it is still there. I am considering my options, both for the long term and the short term.
MacBook Pro failure: Mac mini to the rescue
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 01/09/2010
» A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the problems I had with my 2.66GHz MacBook Pro and how I had located the source of the problems and the freezes had ended. QuickTime, we thought, and a lot of Windows users nodded sagely. Not so fast.
Apple's Magic Trackpad: installation and use
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 25/08/2010
» In mid-July, while I had the Mac Mini in my hands, Apple released its Magic Trackpad. It struck me as the perfect device to go with the Mini. I am less happy with a mouse now as I am so used to notebook computers and their trackpads.
A perfect relationship _ for a while
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 18/08/2010
» Some may think that with all the Macs I have written about over the past few years, everything works perfectly. My own Macs have all behaved well. My first modern Mac, which I bought in early 2002, still performs sterling duty in the hands of a friend. After three years of great service from my 2.16Ghz MacBook Pro, it was an easy decision to move to the current 2.66Ghz version with the i7 processor.
A Mini adventure on the Mac
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 11/08/2010
» I have been running the latest Mac Mini in my home and at my office for the past few days and in this time have reminded myself of what a useful computer this is. I resisted the adjective, "little" in that last sentence as that demeans the device. Compact is more to the point. As with the previous versions, its dimensions give a user flexibility with regard to location.
Opening screen of PicSecret
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 28/07/2010
» There has recently been much interest in the idea of hiding information within images: steganography. I have looked at some of applications available for Macs. There are few steganography programs for OS X, but there is much software for other platforms. With Open Source roots, some need compiling. An excellent source for ideas on this subject (and for sources) is Johnson and Johnson (http://www.jjtc.com/): these are technology consultants and not the baby powder people.
Podcasting in Thailand: more to come?
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 14/07/2010
» Recently, Apple changed the iTunes store for Thai users and added Podcasts to the App store and iTunesU. This was long overdue. A podcast is a video or audio file sent out by its creator at intervals. It can be played on a computer or a suitable player, such as an iPod or iPhone.
iOS4 installation and Notes on the iPhone 4 release
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 07/07/2010
» I had really been looking forward to the iPhone update, known as iOS4, since it was outlined by Apple. A number of features looked as if they would be useful. Some of these brought iPad tricks to the smaller devices. It was developed for the new iPhone 4, of course, and is optimised for that device. Fewer features are available for earlier iPhones. Those before the 3G (and early iPod touch devices) could not install the update at all.