How was your favorite company rated?
It’s that time of year again The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s (EFF) has released its annual report card, Showing how our favorite companies stack in relation to government requests of private data.
Mac Tip: Find your screen resolution, through a command line
Most Mac users will jump right to there Displays system preference panel to find their resolution. There’s nothing wrong with that, it’s quick and easy, and for the most part, it’s how I find it myself. However, it does require a graphical interface and because of this it’s not very helpful for scripting or remote management through SSH connections. In these cases you may want to use a command line.
Tip: Remove bad SSH Key with an easy command
Ok, so most of us have run in the dreaded Remote host identification has changed warning before. Which in turn makes us dig through our known_host file and delete that remote key entry. Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to even touch that file? Hit up the link for a quick command saving you some time and removes that bad entry.
Update Java the safe way on OSX
We all know we shouldn’t click on links we don’t know, especially with so many phishing scams out there. Flash and Java updates have become one of the biggest forms of this. Many sites will prompt to update from a link.
So be safe and ONLY update Java and flash from your system preferences and never from a random popup asking you to update.
Follow these steps to update Java
Mac 101: Startup options
There may be a time when you need to troubleshoot a problem in OSX, a need to boot into a backup disk or launch into safe mode to diagnose a stubborn application. It's better to be ready then to get ready so keep this list of startup options on hand for the off chance you may need it.
Apple Watch: Will it endure the test of time and a rooted market
Once again Apple is breaking into a new market with the Apple Watch. Do you plan on picking one up? Are you confident with Apple in this market or are you a bit concerned if they can maintain sales after the novelty wears off?
Manage your kids internet and help them get to bed on time
If your kids are anything like mine, You know getting them off the internet on a school night can be a bit of a task. Luckily, if you're using an airport extreme, there is a built in way to take back control and have one less thing on your to do list.
Waterlogue Free in the Apple Store app
Waterlogue transforms your photos into luminous watercolors. Customize your image by controlling color, pen outlines, and depth. Save your creations in high resolution and use the share feature to inspire your friends
Life after Cut The Rope | My On Nom
What happens to my Om Nom after the rope has been cut. My Om Nom has a life of his own beyond the rope and it’s your job to watch over him in this sequel.
Apple Updates: Yosemite 10.10.1 & iOS 8.1.1
Apple today released OS X Yosemite 10.10.1, as well as iOS 8.1.1 the first updates to since their initial October release. Yosemite is available through the Software Update within the Mac App Store, while the iOS update is immediately as an over-the-air download. Apple has also released new Apple TV software.
How did your iPhone 6 Pre-Orders go
Apple broke records yet again on Friday With 4 million preOrders in 24 hours. Did this effect your iPhone 6+ pre-orders? It sure did for us.
8 Things you Must Know about IOS8
iOS 8's new "Hey Siri" offers a voice activated prompt. If you're driving and your iPhone is connected to a power source, or if your iPad is charging across the room, you can shout out "Hey Siri, set a timer for 3 minutes" and Siri will do exactly that. A few minutes later, your device will beep and you'll know to take the eggs off the stove.
Califonia embraces Kill switch smartphone bill
Today Califonia embraces kill switch bill. In which all phones sold after July 1st 2015 must have and enabled by default a remote disabling option which can render a stolen device unusable.
Tech Pioneers, Ice Bucket Challenges
Ice Bucket Challenge was intended as a way to raise awareness and money towards fighting ALS. We have been building a collection of our favorite Tech Pioneers enduring the Ice Bucket Challenge. Come check it out and support the cause.
The next Social Frontier.. Sup?
The next social experience, video stream your life to a friend for 10 seconds while giving direction to turn or walk. Creating a feeling of seeing through their eyes at that moment.
AirPlay coming to a Popcorn near you.
It seems there is no killing of Popcorn-Time it just reincarnates. This latest version by time4popcorn.eu has pushed past beta 3 evolving into a service every studio should be scared of. With recent updates bring it to Android devices and Chromecast support and now adding Airplay support.
Apple adds FOX Now and CNBC to their AppleTV lineup
Another step towards cable cutting as Apple added FOX Now and CNBC to their AppleTV lineup.
First Look: Angry Birds Epic
What do you get when you mix wizards. Warriors with Birds? ANGRY BIRDS EPIC.. Join us as we take our first look at Rovio’s new RPG.
iOS8: App compatibility list
Many developers will be making the rush to Yosimitie and iOS 8. But please we don’t advocate upgrading on production devices they and not ready for prime time. We are aware of the fact that some developers just don’t have access to multiple devices. So we want to help out as best as we can in choosing the right time to upgrade, by supplying information as to what apps are currently working and which just need more time.
Apple To begin alerting users of government data requests
Tim has been making good in his fight. Kristin Huguet a spokesperson for Apple spokesperson announced “later this month. Apple will update its policies so that in most cases when law enforcement requests personal information about a customer, the customer will receive a notification from Apple. ”