As I mentioned recently I've switched from Windows to Apple on my work desktop.I was using Entourage for email, but switched to the Apple Mail client the other day - mainly due to Entourage's poor performance (I may come back to that).One of the nice features of Apple's Mail App is that supports RSS. I've been using Thunderbird for a long time, so I naturally assumed that a … [Read more...] about Apple Mail Support For RSS Is Crippled
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Apple Wireless Backup – Time Capsule
Apple's latest bit of hardware, The Time Capsule, sounds like an interesting concept.It's a combination of wireless backup unit for Mac clients and also acts as a wireless base station.Two versions are available:500 Gb1 TerrabyteIt would be complete overkill for someone like me, as any important data is kept on the office network which in turn is backed up to one of our SAN … [Read more...] about Apple Wireless Backup – Time Capsule
Is Apple’s Global Warranty A Myth?
One of the annoying things about Apple is that they insist on doing silly currency conversions. As a result it's a lot more attractive to buy Apple hardware AND software in the US and import it into Europe.. But what about customer service and after sales support?Will Apple's Irish team help you if your Los Angeles bought hardware is causing you problems?It's an interesting … [Read more...] about Is Apple’s Global Warranty A Myth?
Windows Desktop Gone – iMac Live
My windows XP Pro based machine has been powered off for the last hour or so, as I've more or less moved entirely across to my new iMac.One of the advantages of being in my line of business is that most of what you need is web based and is OS agnostic :)It will probably take me a few days to get used to the finer points of working with OSX in an office setup ie. connected to MS … [Read more...] about Windows Desktop Gone – iMac Live
Ebay Is Evil
I am not happy.Over the last two months I have spent a disproportionate amount of money on Ebay. I should be ashamed, but since that isn't likely to happen I shall condemn eBay.Ebay - you are evil!Why do you tempt me with cool and fun ways to spend money?Why do you let me buy high quality goods at a fraction of their high street value?According to my eBay control panel I've … [Read more...] about Ebay Is Evil