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Dot-Mac update possible tomorrow

Dot-Mac update possible tomorrow10GB ... pretty sweet :)Right after the announcement I had 10GB available. Just as with the previous update you need to check the storage preference settings before it takes full effect. (it appears as 10GB at first with your old mail & idisk limits)

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Discussion threads 2007-08-08

Dot-Mac update possible tomorrow

When you log into your account on Dot Mac (www.mac.com) the above status message is neatly tucked away in the lower portion of the left grey nav bar. Go ahead and check, I'll wait... "Due to scheduled maintenance, .Mac members might be intermittently unable to access some.Mac services from 10...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2007-08-06

Linkin Park Dot-Mac email account hacked

If you ever doubted the benefit of a strong password, check out Wired's article Linkin Park's Mysterious Cyberstalker.In it Linkin' front man  tells an eerie tale about how his wife, family and personal life were privacy was compromised and how they were taunted daily. A stalker fan had gained access...

Tags: Dot-Mac, Hack, Security, Software

Blog posts 2007-05-23

Dot Mac Dead?

Dot Mac Dead?I could never undrstand the valueFor 8 bucks a month or so you can get 100 gigs of online storage, unlimited POP accounts and, of course, web hosting where you can “share” anything you wish. Basic .Mac gives you nothing near that - at higher cost.I just...

Tags: Desktops, Dot-Mac, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple TV

Discussion threads 2007-04-26

Apple's New Web 2.0 Service for 2007

Apple's New Web 2.0 Service for 2007InterestingGreat post. There have been rumblings about upgrades to the dotMac. To me, the synching is the most interesting feature. It could bring the whole Mac/dotMac/iPhone relationship into an experience like blackberry exchange for the consumer market.Your thoughts are worthy.....most are too busy...

Tags: New Web 2.0 Service, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Dot-Mac

Discussion threads 2007-01-11

Apple's New Web 2.0 Service for 2007

Well, dear readers, weve seen another Steve Jobs Keynote come and go, and while I was excited about the iPhone announcement, I still felt a little disappointment that we heard nothing about the stagnate red-headed stepchild of Apple...dot Mac. Sure, it isnt as sexy as an iPod Phone...but it certainly...

Tags: Web 2.0, Tech, Products, Web as Platform, Apple, Operating Systems, dot-Mac

Blog posts 2007-01-10

What can we learn from Microsoft's Mac BU blog?

What can we learn from Microsoft's Mac BU blog?I'd really like to work there...From these blogs, the MBU sounds like a great place to work. It seems like everyone is very passionate about what they do. The entry 'Being a macintosh girl in Microsoft' confirms what I expected (i.e....

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Corp., password, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Mac BU, dot-Mac, blog

Discussion threads 2006-08-31

I use .Mac, do you?

I use .Mac, do you?Message has been deleted.No interestI just can't see paying for another e-mail address. I've already got one through work, and can have as many free GMail or Yahoo accounts as I want, not to mention the 9 mailboxes my home ISP provides.The one thing .Mac...

Tags: Desktops, Backups, Apple Macintosh, dot-Mac, backup, Apple iLife

Discussion threads 2006-07-13

Additional Resources

Adobe ships fix for clickjacking, clipboard hijack threats

Adobe has released Flash Player 10 Techmeme discussion with a chock-full of major security improvements, including patches and mitigation for at least five serious security vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities covered with Flash Player 10 could allow an attacker to bypass the software's security controls, Adobe warned. ...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Vulnerability, Macromedia Flash Player, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-10-15

Apple vs. Dell: Battle of the 13-inch notebooks

Since my last comparison, Apple and Dell have both come out with even smaller notebook computers to tempt you away from your old fashioned desk-bound workstation. How do they stack up? Today I look at the low end MacBook White and Dell Inspirion 13 to find out. ...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Battery, Apple Inc., Centimeter, MacBook White, Engineering, Serial ATA, Notebooks, Storage, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-10-15

ManageFusion 2008

I'm sitting in the media workroom preparing for today's sessions at Symantec's ManageFusion 2008. The event is being held at the JW Marriott resort and conference center in the land of the Mouse, that is Orlando, FL. I'll be adding things to this post throughout the day as interesting things...

Tags: Software, Application, Symantec Corp., Software Virtualization Solution Professional, Steve Morton, Security, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2008-10-15

Apple notebook hits and misses

The Apple product transition mentioned by Apple's CFO has arrived. Like other industry watchers, Storage Bits looked into its crystal ball to predict what it would look like. Overall, Apple did OK, with some surprising omissions and changes. Hits: Product = notebook In the first...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Quad-core, Apple MacBook, Battery, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook Pro, Steve, Notebooks, Engineering, Tablets, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Robin Harris

Blog posts 2008-10-14

HybridSLI a pain no matter the OS

Engadget is pointing out how much of a "bag of hurt" it is having to log out of the Mac OS session in order to switch between graphics modes. This might be the case, but HybridSLI is a pain to use no matter the platform. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Sony Vaio, Operating System, Graphics, HybridSLI, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-10-14

(Gallery: Apple notebook event )

(Gallery: Apple notebook event )Fancy SmanshyMy Dell is better equipped and can kick both of those laptop's butts, and it only cost me 1200.RE: (Gallery: Apple notebook event )Wow, now I just have to decide between this beauty and the upgraded MacBook Air.....LewRE: (Gallery: Apple notebook event )progress! Nice...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple notebook event, Apple Notebook, Gallery, notebook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

Thoughts on Apple's new products

Thoughts on Apple's new productsExcept the rest of the market didn't hold an event......announcing new products.The reasons to not buy anything always outweighthe reasons to buy.When you switch to a MacBook Air, you can't believe how you just don't care about what connectivity you don't have. With wi-fi everywhere...

Tags: FireWire, Notebooks, GO PC, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

More on Apple's new Mini DisplayPort

More on Apple's new Mini DisplayPortDisplayPort is fine...but include the VGA port too so we don't have to carry around an extra cord....duh. It doesn't take up much space and EVERY windows laptop has a VGA port.30"!It's nice that it finally works with 30" even on MacBook (non-Pro).I just...

Tags: Corporate communications, Notebooks, Network technology, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, Mini, Apple Inc., adapter

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

Jobs: “Blu-ray is just a bag of hurtâ€�

Jobs: “Blu-ray is just a bag of hurtâ€�I get the feeling that Apple is worried thatif they placed a Blu-Ray disc into the unit that it would cut down on rentals thru iTunes.In that case it would appear that Blu-Ray has little need of Apple.Care to back that up?[i]I get...

Tags: Blu-ray, DVD, Consumer electronics, Digital media, job, Apple Inc., Blu-ray disc

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

'I'm a PC. A $999 MacBook still doesn't tempt me' (or does it?)

'I'm a PC. A $999 MacBook still doesn't tempt me' (or does it?)MS will have nothing exciting on the OS front for Christmas this year.If you want to do something exciting, you will have to buy a Mac. And, it only gets worse for MS on the MID/NetBook front. That...

Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Laptop sale, Desktop sale, PC, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, laptop computer, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

Apple's new MacBook line: Affordable enough?

Apple's new MacBook line: Affordable enough?What are the specsI haven't seen the specs yet (are they published?) but I don't think it's going to be enough. They either need to compete with Windows PC's or not. Don't half ass it. My guess is the lower price will still not match...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, new MacBook line, MacBook line

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

Apple gadget lust for me, but anything for Ed Tech?

Apple gadget lust for me, but anything for Ed Tech?Your Mac Lust borders on Creepy....Geez... that article is just a little bit scary. The kid on the eTrade commercials is in my head..."I seriously underestimated the creepiness factor"... he says this about a clown and I am applying it...

Tags: Corporate communications, Desktops, DVD, Consumer electronics, Notebooks, Apple Inc., video

Discussion threads 2008-10-14