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Software

Cocktail Updated to 3.8

In other news, Cocktail, the popular shareware utility program that allows for additional Mac OS X system tests, has been updated to version 3.8. The new version, a small download, sports the following fixes and improvements: Major interface improvements: -Updated Cocktail Help. -Improved Activity Log. -Added possibility to join Cocktail eList. -Added possibility to include […]

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Review

REVIEW: Future Sonics Atrio Earphones

Like you, I’m an iPod lover. I find that there are two main applications where I use my iPod with earphones: doing yard work or while working out at the gym. When I’m in my vehicle, I connect my iPod to an Alpine iDA-X001 head unit via a docking cable in the center console. When […]

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News

Jawbone’s Bluetooth Headset to Debut Alongside iPhone

On Tuesday, peripherals maker Aliph announced that it would be releasing its Jawbone Bluetooth Headset alongside Apple’s iPhone at 157 Apple Store retail locations on June 29th. According to Macworld News, the Jawbone provides the usual features found within a Bluetooth-based headset, but features a background noise elimination technology called Noise Shield. The device can […]

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Accessory

What the heck is a Mouse Jiggler?

That was my reaction when I saw this little diddy from our friends at WiebeTech. The Mouse Jiggler (US$30) is actually pretty self explanatory and quite simple. Just stick this little device in your USB port (no, it’s not a USB flash drive) and it jiggles your mouse around on your screen. Since Mouse Jiggler […]

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News

QuickerTek 802.11n Upgrade Released for Older PowerBook Models

Even if Apple’s newest Santa Rosa-based MacBook Pro laptops may be a bit rich for your blood, QuickerTek might have a solution. The recently-released nQuicky, which functions as an 802.11n CardBus adapter, works with any PowerBook sporting a free PCMCIA slot, including the “Pismo” PowerBook G3 (the unit with built-in Firewire) and the Black PowerBook. […]