November 12, 2007
List of apps incompatible with Leopard
List of third-party apps not (yet) compatible with Leopard. I'm sure there are many more out there that aren't listed here.Posted by vantan at 10:43 PM
September 21, 2007
iPod touch - scratch test
Watch a video of the iPod touch being subject to a scratch test!Posted by vantan at 12:21 PM
August 3, 2007
Shaun Inman succumbs to iPhone
Shaun Inman resisted but finally succumbed to getting an iPhone. Who can blame him? And if you're a Mint user or fan, like I am, why not get his newly-designed Mint wallpapers, made for the iPhone.Posted by vantan at 1:39 PM | TrackBack
July 4, 2007
Other iPhone mockups
What the iPhone could have been - a collection of fantasy mockups.Posted by vantan at 7:12 PM
January 23, 2007
Send videos to iPod?
Check out iCube's iRec, which transfers TV, DVD, camcorders shows into the video iPod.Posted by vantan at 11:26 PM
January 20, 2007
Google employees' Macworld keynote campout
A group of Google employees camped outside the MacWorld Expo to get tickets. Read their entertaining account, on the Google Mac blog.Posted by vantan at 6:50 PM
January 6, 2007
Mac Tablet coming out?
Wait for 9 Jan for the unveiling of the Modbook, a Macbook modified into a tablet.Posted by vantan at 11:45 PM
December 26, 2006
iPod 80GB review
My 80GB iPod gets a near-perfect rating over at MacWorld/Playlist Magazine. Yeah!Posted by vantan at 2:12 AM
November 15, 2006
Shaun's recommended Mac software
Shaun Inman's list of must-have apps for the Mac.Posted by vantan at 11:57 PM
August 8, 2006
WWDC 2006
WWDC 2006 begins ... Looking forward to seeing a spotted feline, among other things.Posted by vantan at 1:40 AM
June 30, 2006
Macworld's Leopard wish list
Macworld's wish list for OS10.5 (Leopard)Posted by vantan at 11:46 PM
Mac OS10.5 rumours
Mac OS10.5 rumours galore. This time I hope rumours do come true.Posted by vantan at 11:24 PM
June 25, 2006
Primary school students to make IT bid
Students at Shrivenham primary got so fed up with their dated IT facilities, they've approached a company for sponsorship!Posted by vantan at 5:41 PM
May 3, 2006
Run OSX and Windows at the same time
One step better than Boot Camp - NY Times reports how a software program called Parallels lets you run both simultaneously. Sounds a lot like running OS9 programs in OSX.Posted by vantan at 2:49 PM
April 1, 2006
iPod buttons
Have an iPod in trouble but forgotten which magic buttons to press? Here's a beautiful and easy-to-use guide.Posted by vantan at 2:25 PM
March 11, 2006
iPope
The Pope listens to his new iPod Nano!Posted by vantan at 2:23 AM
January 22, 2006
Steve Jobs in icons
Someone decked Steve Jobs in icons - literally!
Posted by vantan at 12:47 PM
Intel iMac complaints
This dude is not happy with his newly-acquired Intel iMac.Posted by vantan at 1:09 AM
January 14, 2006
iPod models
How to distinguish between different types of iPods. The full list is here, complete with photos.Posted by vantan at 9:55 PM
January 13, 2006
Definition of Podcast
Creative tries to redefine podcast - and it does sound more accurate, although in reality the association with iPod is still stronger.Posted by vantan at 11:33 AM
December 12, 2005
iPod Nano washout
This guy accidentally left his new iPod Nano in his trouser pocket and dumped it into the wash!Posted by vantan at 10:03 PM
November 29, 2005
iPod bed
Check out this iPod bed. (Link from the Unofficial Apple Weblog)Posted by vantan at 11:17 PM
November 28, 2005
Club 21 iStore
Calling all Singapore Apple fans ... Club 21's Apple store website is here. (Flash used)Posted by vantan at 11:46 PM
November 20, 2005
Dinosaur spotted in Apple Store
A very old Mac was spotted in an Apple Store, with the owner contemplating an upgrade. Whew.Posted by vantan at 8:50 PM
November 17, 2005
Play video on iPod
I might just try this one day - install Linux on my 4G iPod photo so it can play videos, tooPosted by vantan at 9:16 AM
October 16, 2005
iPod Halloween
Dress up your iPod this Halloween. Erm, cute, but won't that scratch the Nano? (Link from podcastingnews.com.)Posted by vantan at 1:56 AM
October 4, 2005
iPod accessory reviews
iPod accessory reviews - almost every product under the sun.Posted by vantan at 6:08 PM
Nano dissected
Part 1 - How to destroy an iPod nano screen. Part 2 - What's inside the iPod nano.Posted by vantan at 5:49 PM
October 1, 2005
Scratch
Over 100 complaints so far about scratched iPod nano screens.Posted by vantan at 12:22 AM
Repair scratched iPod
How to repair a scratched 20gb iPod. (Not sure if this can help a Nano, though)Posted by vantan at 12:15 AM
September 4, 2005
MacIntel
MacWorld explains what Apple's switch to Intel, will mean to consumers.Posted by vantan at 11:06 PM
August 28, 2005
New tricks with the old Mac
Get your Mac to dim the lights at home - among other thingsPosted by vantan at 7:52 PM
August 26, 2005
Apple wins PC award!
Apple wins this year's PC Magazine Readers' Choice Award, scoring higher than all other systems.Posted by vantan at 8:05 AM
August 9, 2005
iDoom
Play Doom on your iPod! (Haven't tried it on mine yet. I think it would look better with colour)Posted by vantan at 12:17 AM
August 8, 2005
iPod iconology
iPod iconology - what it all meansPosted by vantan at 10:47 PM
August 4, 2005
Apple includes video in trademark
Apple expands the iPod trademark to include reviewing video files.Posted by vantan at 1:06 AM
iPod World Flags photo contest
iPod + your national flag = potential winner of a Mac mini and/or Shure headphones. Deadline: Aug 10.Posted by vantan at 1:01 AM
iPod my baby
iPodmybaby.com - Dress your baby like an iPod! (Hmm, if your baby cries, can you lower the volume, or turn him off?)Posted by vantan at 12:54 AM
August 2, 2005
The Apple-HP divorce
Why Apple no longer needs HP to sell iPodsPosted by vantan at 12:52 PM
July 19, 2005
500 million
Apple iTunes tops 500 million songs, and the lucky winner gets 10 iPods. Could I trade a few of those for a 30" screen and a 17" PowerBook instead?Posted by vantan at 12:44 AM
June 30, 2005
Hear, here
White and Wireless: Logitech's Bluetooth headphones for iPodPosted by vantan at 7:46 PM
Colour iPods
A first look at the new colour iPodsPosted by vantan at 7:43 PM
June 2, 2005
Big Shuffle
2GB and 4GB iPod Shuffles coming out this summer? Life is going to get really random.Posted by vantan at 12:50 AM
April 16, 2005
No more freebies
Duke Uni stops giving iPods to all students - just some of themPosted by vantan at 1:06 AM
April 14, 2005
Tiger, Tiger burning bright
OS X Tiger's coming out on April 29, 2005. Yay! And I love their licensing scheme - a 5 licence pack for US$199.Posted by vantan at 12:24 AM
April 12, 2005
Bush's iPod
What's on George Bush's iPod? Find out here.Posted by vantan at 8:42 PM
April 11, 2005
iPod presentation
Make your presentation using iPod photo, its AV cable and iPresent.Posted by vantan at 1:22 AM
March 20, 2005
iShirt
T-Shirts made for iPod Shuffle users! They have a small pocket on one sleeve and a cool tagline.Posted by vantan at 11:30 PM
March 17, 2005
iPod Photo going cheap
Apple iPod 60GB going for only US$479 at Sweetwater.Posted by vantan at 4:42 PM
March 9, 2005
iCons
Yummy iPod family icons! Complete with earphones!Posted by vantan at 11:02 PM
February 28, 2005
Shuffle profit
Apple could be making 40% profit on iPod shufflesPosted by vantan at 10:23 PM
February 27, 2005
More earphones
I'm on a roll. Here's a lovely catalogue of iPod earphones.Posted by vantan at 3:55 PM
Substitute iPod earphones
A whopping long list of discussions on the best earphone substitutes for the Apple iPod. They better be good. And white.Posted by vantan at 3:48 PM
February 26, 2005
Mac mini studio
How to turn your Mac mini into a recording studioPosted by vantan at 10:13 PM
February 5, 2005
All about iTunes
Wikipedia actually has an entry on iTunesPosted by vantan at 6:47 PM
January 29, 2005
iPod disk scan
This happened to my iPod. I didn't know it could run a self-diagnosis! Took ages to complete, though.Posted by vantan at 3:25 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 21, 2005
iPod shuffle dissected
Someone's gone and dissected an iPod shuffle. Peek inside for the gory details.Posted by vantan at 8:50 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
iWork
Not particularly impressed with iWork. iYawn!Posted by vantan at 1:04 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 19, 2005
iBenz
Mercedes Benz integrates with the iPod. Browse using your steering wheel controls. View song titles on dashboard. Charge in glove compartment.Posted by vantan at 12:16 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 18, 2005
Give us a Tablet Mac
Give us a Mac Tablet petition. Some people really want an alternative to Windows XP...Posted by vantan at 10:01 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 15, 2005
Live up to your name, Creative!
Creative still doesn't cut it for me, though they think they're better than ApplePosted by vantan at 12:25 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
December 16, 2004
iPod mini substitutes
NY Times review on so-called 'iPod mini killers'. More features but less easy to use.Posted by vantan at 10:32 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
November 21, 2004
Apple at Regent
Apple Store opens in London's Regent StreetPosted by vantan at 11:02 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
iPod battery tips
How to preserve your iPod's battery life - from the official Apple websitePosted by vantan at 3:43 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
November 20, 2004
Burberry's iPod cases
Burberry's plaid iPod photo cases!Posted by vantan at 12:10 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
New iPod model
New iPod with flash-based memory rumoured to be produced in Dec 2004, for launch in early 2005.Posted by vantan at 11:36 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 15, 2004
U2 on iTunes
Cool iTunes ad featuring new U2 song. Yup, that's Bono striking an iPod-like pose!Posted by vantan at 12:20 AM | Comments (0)
October 13, 2004
Ultimate iPod accessories
Ultimate iPod acccessories by CNetPosted by vantan at 5:03 PM | Comments (0)
October 12, 2004
iPod buyers' guide
iPod buyer's guide, coming out 1 Nov. Thanks to iPodlounge.Posted by vantan at 7:42 PM | Comments (0)
October 11, 2004
A cheap shot
“We’ve had DRM in Windows for years. The most common format of music on an iPod is 'stolen'.” I beg to differ, Mr Ballmer.Posted by vantan at 2:10 PM
60GB iPod
60GB iPod is rumoured to be coming out soon. And here's the supposed story behind the Toshiba announcement...Posted by vantan at 2:03 PM
October 5, 2004
Networking Mac and Windows
How to network your Mac and Windows together. Think I'll try this another time.Posted by vantan at 12:04 AM
September 17, 2004
SoundDock for iPod
Bose introduces SoundDock for iPod. Altec Lansing, watch out!Posted by vantan at 8:16 AM
September 6, 2004
Podwallet
Introducing the Podwallet - everything you need to go, including battery backup pack. Swell.Posted by vantan at 11:14 AM
September 2, 2004
iCal extras
iCal enhancements for Mac users. The PHP parser sounds good.Posted by vantan at 10:45 PM | Comments (1)
iPod with iCE
P Diddy has encrusted his HP iPod with 120 diamonds. He's also given away other (normal) iPods to party guests.Posted by vantan at 9:22 PM
August 26, 2004
AirPort Express Update 4.0.1
I wonder if this AirPort Express update will help me solve my connectivity problem...Posted by vantan at 5:46 PM
August 21, 2004
Mac radio channel
Your Mac Life is a radio station dedicated to Macintosh usersPosted by vantan at 11:16 AM
August 19, 2004
iPod + Bluetooth: coming soon?
Apple post job description for iPod engineer with experience in Bluetooth.Posted by vantan at 5:07 PM
Apple recalls 28,000 notebook batteries.
Apple recalls 28,000 15-inch PowerBook G4 batteries.Posted by vantan at 5:03 PM
August 18, 2004
Rumoured Mac mockups
Realistic-looking mockups of what forthcoming Apple products could look like (so we hope).Posted by vantan at 7:15 PM
August 13, 2004
Chic iPod cases
Check out these chic designer iPod cases!Posted by vantan at 1:36 AM
iCube
This is what you get when you combine the iPod mini with the Cube.Posted by vantan at 12:18 AM
August 12, 2004
Stupid quote of the day
Stupid quote of the day #1: Microsoft owns Apple, so iPods have to work.Posted by vantan at 7:17 PM
August 9, 2004
Apple update
Apple releases OS 10.3.5 and a security update.Posted by vantan at 7:22 PM
August 7, 2004
Air Express
A first-hand account of how easy it is to set up Airport Express in a hotel roomPosted by vantan at 10:30 AM
August 6, 2004
The Apple Product Cycle
A very frank and funny post on the Apple Product Cycle.Posted by vantan at 7:33 PM
August 2, 2004
Free newsreader for iPod
NewsMac is a free newsreader which can also sync with iPods. Cool!Posted by vantan at 8:38 AM
July 31, 2004
MacWorld reviews 4G iPod
4G iPod reviewed at MacWorld.comPosted by vantan at 10:19 AM
July 28, 2004
4G iPod reviewed on iPodLounge.com
A really detailed review of the latest 4G iPods, warts and all.Posted by vantan at 11:12 AM
Activating the Firewall on Mac
Nifty instructions for activating the Firewall on your Mac.Posted by vantan at 10:06 AM
July 24, 2004
Older iPod petition
Owners of previous-generation iPods are petitioning Apple not to ignore older models' firmware updates.Posted by vantan at 3:47 AM
July 20, 2004
Airport Express: First Impressions
A first-hand review of the Airport Express. No wires!Posted by vantan at 11:19 AM
July 19, 2004
Apple releases iPod software update
New iPod software update for one-click shuffling, ability to delete songs from On-The-Go playlists and select playback speed for audiobooks.Posted by vantan at 10:36 AM
Duke to give incoming freshmen iPods
Duke university is giving iPods to all incoming freshmen this August. (If it makes you feel better, I wonder if they bought old stock...)Posted by vantan at 10:18 AM
July 18, 2004
Newsweek article on new iPod
Newsweek article on new iPod can be found herePosted by vantan at 9:50 AM
Newsweek leaks pics of new iPod
Newsweek leaks pics of new iPod (so we think)Posted by vantan at 9:44 AM
July 13, 2004
iPod your BMW
BMW and Apple introduce an integrated iPod adapter for third generation iPods and iPod minis.Posted by vantan at 9:48 PM
GCount for OS X
GCount checks your Gmail inbox (Mac OS X).Posted by vantan at 9:32 PM
MacBlog launched
Emma and co. launch MacBlog: The Macintosh Weblog.Posted by vantan at 9:03 PM
July 6, 2004
Reading feeds in Safari
Newsfeed-reading feature in SafariPosted by vantan at 10:42 AM