Guide to Mac, iPod, iPad and iPhone news and reviews
Amidst the constant crush of new releases, it can be difficult to locate more than a handful of truly brilliant and totally essential games on the App Store at any given moment. But that’s why we’re here. We’ve been following iPhone gaming since the la…
Despite transitioning from the PC to PlayStation 3 and now finally the App Store over the past few years, Magic Orbz really does feel at home as a bite-sized brick-breaker priced at a couple bucks. Unlike the classics it pulls inspiration from (like Br…
If the word “beat” quickly leads you to “tab,” “bat,” “ate,” “bet,” “tea,” and “eat,” you’ll probably do just fine at Writer Rumble for iPhone and iPad. Proving the pen is mightier than the sword, combatants in Writer Rumble duel not with firebal…
Despite being a month late, iTunes 11 didn’t disappoint. Version 11 has been completely overhauled, reimagined from the ground up, and we love the new features. It’s fully integrated with iCloud to make it easy to find all your purchased music and …
Early attempts at streaming music to a speaker set from a portable device were a bit clumsy. A rudimentary, and low powered, FM transmitter plugged into the audio port of any given device and if the user lived in an area with an uncluttered radio dial,…
Every Monday, we’ll show you how to do something new and simple with Apple’s built-in command line application. You don’t need any fancy software, or a knowledge of coding to do any of these. All you need is a keyboard to type ’em out!A shell is the so…
Sony is a relative latecomer to the burgeoning action camera segment, which is something of a surprise given its heritage as a camera maker and AV in general. The segment leader is undoubtedly GoPro who were inspired by people using standard (but bulky…
Without a doubt, home and professional computing storage needs are escalating. With the advent of so-called "Retina" displays for Apple products, and similar resolutions becoming available for Windows and other devices, the need will …
Monoprice is the place some of the Electronista crew goes when we need a funky cable. Four-pin FireWire to FireWire 800? No problem. Funky USB gender cables? Also carried. While various audio accessories have graced the shelves of the e-retailer, a bra…
Every Monday, we’ll show you how to do something new and simple with Apple’s built-in command line application. You don’t need any fancy software, or a knowledge of coding to do any of these. All you need is a keyboard to type ’em out!Have you ever use…
Reader Richard Patterson finds his way blocked when trying to launch a favorite application. He writes:
I have been using the Onyx utility for years to tweak the Mac OS. I recently upgraded to Mountain Lion and downloaded a compatible version of…
The holiday season is upon us, and for many folks it’s become tradition to include a family newsletter with their greeting cards. It’s a great way to share photos, family milestones, and yearly retrospectives with your loved ones.
Happily, put…
Dictating to your computer and having the words typed for you seems like a great way to work, doesn’t it? You could just sit back, put your feet up, and blab away, instead of hunching over your keyboard and typing. If you’re a fast typist, dic…
The iPod touch now takes a back seat behind the iPhone, but Apple has continued to improve and refine its flagship media player. Arriving two years after its predecessor, the fifth-generation model boasts a thinner build, larger display, faster process…
Logitech is better known for its computer peripherals, but the company has also been in the home-security business for several years. Logitech Alert security systems offer a wide range of surveillance and remote-monitoring features, and the company has…
When writing up bug reports for this column, I prefer to have guaranteed solutions to offer. However, a few problems are so frustrating and mysterious that I’ll cover them even without a known reliable fix. That’s the situation today.
A few we…