Schadenfreude alert

It became the mantra for web advertisers: the more irritating an advertising technology was, the more the ads that used it would get noticed… and the more business they’d generate.Well, maybe not. Tech firm X10 — noted mainly for those...

Add focus group and stir

The shock of election night in California wasn’t Gray Davis’s recall or the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger as governor.It was hearing commentator after commentator fall all over themselves to say what a great speech the victor gave.I listened to the...

How to do absolutely anything to a Mac

Tools and materials required: Torx wrench, grounding strap, spirit gum, blowtorch and soldering iron.Back up your hard drive.Repair permissions.Zap the PRAM.Rebuild your desktop.Run Conflict Catcher, Norton Disk Doctor and DiskWarrior.Launch Terminal.Close...

Putting the “gee!” in G5

My new computer has finally arrived at work — the Apple Power Mac G5.Now, if you’re not One Of Us, you’ll probably be mystified by the awe and devotion that Mac fans lavish on their computers. But the new G5 series is getting even more drooling...
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