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Mac Users Finally Get A New Outlook

Tom Wyrick — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:12:01 +0000

Microsoft recently released a new version of Outlook for Mac OS X users, for those with Office 365 subscriptions. Office for Mac was last updated in 2011, marking the first time Mac users had a version of the Outlook mail, calendar scheduling, and contact management application. (The previous equivalent to Outlook for Windows was called […]

Review: StarTech S252SMTB3, Two Bay Thunderbolt HDD/SSD Enclosure

Tom Wyrick — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:00:36 +0000

As many Apple Mac users will attest, the selection of Thunderbolt compatible peripherals on the market is still rather limited. StarTech launches its first attempt at offering a Thunderbolt device with the S252SMTB3, a two bay external drive enclosure. Retailing at $326.99, the device supports up to two 2.5 inch HDDs or SSDs with capacities […]

Quiet Refresh Brings Apple iMac Updates

Tom Wyrick — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:45:04 +0000

Earlier this week, Apple announced a refresh of the 21″ and 27″ iMac. While not an unexpected update to the product line, Apple released it with little fanfare, surprising many of the Mac faithful who awaited official announcements of new Mac systems in October. The update breaks down in the following ways: The popular all-in-one […]

Review: Parallels Desktop Brings OS Options to Mac Users- At A Price

Mordechai Osdoby — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:00:15 +0000

As someone who uses both Macs and PCs, I’ve long had my eye on Parallels Desktop. For the unfamiliar, Parallels was the first Virtual Machine client for the Intel-based Mac OS. Debuting in 2006, it quickly caught on, winning MacWord 2007’s Best in Show. I’ve messed with it in the past, but never had a […]

Apple Aims To Redesign The Computer (Again) With The New Mac Pro

Mordechai Osdoby — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:51 +0000

Upon seeing the new Mac Pro, my first response is to say, “Hello, sexy.” Back in the 90s, I lusted after the Apple Cube, an attempt at changing how people looked at desktop computers. The Cube was a cube enclosure (thus the name) with an upgradable body that slid out (for a limited value of […]

On The Cheap: Save $600 On Awesome Mac Software With MacHeist

Mordechai Osdoby — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:14:16 +0000

Have I really not covered MacHeist here before? My apologies. OTC does tend to focus a bit on hardware, but let’s not forget the expense of software as well. MacHeist offers great bundle deals, and for the next 24 hours, the site is offering a hell of a deal. The MacHeist 4 Bundle not only […]

This Is My Response: Windows 8

Tom Wyrick — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:15:26 +0000

Having just finished reading David Pierce’s first impressions on using Windows 8, I’m compelled to write my own rebuttal. Like Mr. Pierce, I’m primarily a Mac user, though certainly also comfortable using Windows. I have no doubt I’ll install a copy of Windows 8 on at least one of my home computers when it’s released, […]

NASA Goes To Mars, Then Back In Time

Mordechai Osdoby — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:00:42 +0000

Many of us were glued to the computer last night, watching NASA’s latest Mars mission. The Curiosity, a new exploratory vehicle, was successfully dropped/flung to the Martian surface. Some have pointed out the interesting fact that Apple’s iPhone 4s is four times more powerful than the new rover. This has an additional cool factor too […]

Apple Releases Big Cat Number Eight

Tom Wyrick — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:00:17 +0000

Apple recently released its eighth version of Max OS X with Mountain Lion. Priced at only $19.99 as an Apple App Store internet download, Mountain Lion promises over 200 innovative new features. The highlights include: Full iCloud integration for easy set up of your Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Reminders and Notes, and keeping everything (including […]

WWDC Brings No Mac Pro Love

Tom Wyrick — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:00:18 +0000

While some of last week’s rumors of new Apple hardware came true, other predicted updates were notably absent. Most frustrating to Mac power users and professionals is the lack of any meaningful upgrade to the Mac Pro towers. Despite earlier rumors of everything from a case redesign allowing rack mounting in a server rack to […]