Technology Tobi on 06 Mar 2008
Here’s an interesting first hand report on upgrading the hard drive in a 12″ PowerBook. It’s the same kind of laptop I have had for a number of years now and I also have been wondering if it is a worthwhile effort. After searching online and reviewing upgrade guidelines I had decided that it was [...]
Technology Tobi on 06 Mar 2008
“The DESA Statistics Division has just launched a new internet-based data service for the global user community. It brings UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point. Users can search and down load a variety of statistical resources of the UN system. [...] Since its foundation, the United Nations system [...]
Mac OS X Platform and Review Tobi on 06 Mar 2008
Apple advertises its Time Capsule product primarily as a simple backup companion solution to its Leopard Time Machine Application. While this is certainly a great application, this Apple Insider Article points another great application, namely Time Capsule’s use as a simple server for home users.
Mac OS X Platform and Review and Tips & Tricks Tobi on 05 Mar 2008
In the Windows world there is MS Visio for diagram drawing of all kinds. On Mac OS X there is OmniGraffle, a phantastic diagramming application with a 100% Mac look-and-feel. Omnigraffle comes in two versions, standard and professional. I have the professional version and if you plan to do some serious diagram drawing I strongly [...]
Tips & Tricks Tobi on 03 Mar 2008
If you like to check the weather forecast online, The Weather Channel might be everybody’s standard, but there is a much better alternative: Weather.gov. You get all the good information weather.com has, but without the advertisement. All the information is handily available on a single screen. No need to click on separate links or to [...]
Tips & Tricks Tobi on 03 Mar 2008
About a month ago I received an e-mail from the developer of qwikCONVERT, my all-time favorite unit conversion widget. I was afraid Ben had stopped developing this widget, so I am very happy that he did not. Among other things, this update corrects currency update issues and now finally corrects problems when converting negative numbers, [...]