I am the proud owner of an Apple Thunderbolt Display (2560×1440). It has an outstanding image quality, comes with built-in microphone, speakers, and autofocus FaceTime HD camera. – Btw, the camera does a rather poor job with the white balance and has a red tint, but becomes useable with a tool like iGlasses 3 – […]
Hardware
Sh!t We Like – TP-Link Nano Router TL-WR702N
Pack your own parachute and bring your own wireless router If you ever gave a talk or presentation that involved demonstrating software running on a wireless device, you probably remember some restlessness, approaching the venue. What would the Wifi conditions be? Would you be able to connect your device(s) to the Wifi network? Would the […]
Sh!t We Like – Mini Disk Adapters
Even before writable mini disks, the 8-centimeter in diameter small CDs and DVDs (a.k.a Pocket-CD), became available/affordable, I really liked that small form-factor. Today you find mini disks included with some computer accessories, used as a cheap way to include drivers and other software. Some video cameras use writable mini DVDs for content recording. However, I […]
Formatting a USB Flash-Drive for OS X
Since a while back, I’m using a tool to store all my passwords, website logins, program serial numbers etc. all RC4-encrypted and password-protected. Currently, the password tool (Pastor) and the data file are located on my Power Mac G5, which of course is a problem when I need to lookup a password when away from […]
Data Transfer Speeds Compared
When it comes to file transfer over your local area network, Wifi and Bluetooth win hands down, when only “coolness” is considered. Obviously, the laptops at my house share files using their built-in Airport Extreme cards, but all other computers are connected through a“legacy” 100 Mbit Ethernet Switch (DLink DSS5+) and that is also the case […]