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New Mac Ad

Same idea...."im a mac....im a pc" something about working right out of the box.....pretty good...anyoen else see it

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Web Blockers.. School network.

What will really get me around a blocker? It's "Websense" and blocks even useful sites. Proxies???

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"Digital Maoism"

Just came across an interesting article discussing the rise of 'collective' sites like Wikipedia and the impact they might have. Article here. Interesting read.

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What's so wrong about MySpace?

I notice that a lot of people have a problem with MySpace and just make comments that it is a bunch of garbage and useless and stuff. Ok, I'll admit it is an ultimate time-waster, but I wouldn't be...

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Creative says ITC probe under way against Apple [REUTERS]

http://today.reuters.com/investing/...48_RTRIDST_0_TECH-APPLE-CREATIVE-UPDATE-1.XML Quote NEW YORK, June 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a probe into whether Apple...

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Is apple's website messed up?

I'm trying to navigate apple's website, and images don't come in, and links don't appear. It's always been just fine before, is it my computer or the website? For instance, I went into the edu store...

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Is Rixstep's only purpose to slam everyone?

Hey everyone, just thought I would share a website that I originally happened upon, when someone discussed Cocktail. Rixstep did a review of the program and gave it a real beatdown for what it properly...

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iPod Workers: 15 hour days, $50 month

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=14915&Page=1&pagePos=2 What do you think?

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Best way to set up RFID home security?

Hi there. Well, I'd like to be able to set up my apartment so a heavy locking mechanism is on the door, and reacts to an RFID card through the wall. Should someone enter without the RFID access, I'd...

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Opening a Business, good idea?

I am thinking about opening my own business and I would like your opinions. The business is on-site computer repair, virus removal, spyware removal, network installation, computer upgrade services, and...

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Ever been really nice to Apple since it's Apple?

So, I don't know if there's a thread on this already, but I gotta ask. Have any of you guys done something really nice for Apple because it's Apple, that you wouldn't do for, say, Dell or another PC...

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Cnet Free Music

Whats the quickest way to download all 75,425 Free MP3's on Download.com as i would like to add them to my collection You can download them Singlely but not all together. Reason i need some songs in...

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Should Apple diversify more like Sony?

I was just on the Sony website and I noticed they now do a GPS!! I was in two minds about the whole thing: part of me thought, "wow, they're spreading themselves even thinner", another part of me...

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Trade Commission probing Apple’s iPod

From MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13314892/wid/11915829/ NEW YORK - The International Trade Commission has launched a probe into whether Apple Computer Inc.’s iPod digital music player infringes...

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Appleinsider.com working?

Is www.appleinsider.com working for anyone else? Not working for me. Its saying I don't have permision. In Internet Explorer: You are not authorized to view this page You might not have permission to...

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Windows Vista "most secure OS ever"...

Or so says Microsoft senior vice president Bob Muglia. http://www.betanews.com/article/Microsoft_Vista_Most_Secure_OS_Ever/1150366131

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WINDOWS VISTA and the STATE OF MICROSOFT

Man, Microsoft pisses me off soooo much. The fact that they have the nerve to blantantly COPY OS X. Vista is a carbon copy of Tiger and nothing else. In fact they cannot even do that without millions...

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Getting a job at apple... what a pain! But worth it.

I recently applied to an Apple retail store... ok by recently i mean continuously for every position for a very long time! But i got an interview recently. Waited for the background check and call...

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Vista Preview on AnandTech

I know we don't need another Vista thread, but AnandTech have done a preview of it here - http://www.anandtech.com/systems/showdoc.aspx?i=2780 They spent a lot of time comparing it (mostly unfavorably)...

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Is apple selling open boxes as new?

Yesterday I got me a new imac from the apple store in denver. After unpacking and installing software I decided to pop a DVD into the drive. 1. I was never asked to setup my region 2. When I check on...

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You heard it here first: Bill Gates is officially retiring

He has a 2 year transition plan which begins effectively today

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best ad revenue

If you run a website to supplement your income, Adsense seems to be the flavour of the moment and for bewteen 1cent and $20 a click, with a 2 to 5% hit rate, you can make from between nothing to...

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Macs at Best Buy

I just got an email from Best Buy advertising that they now sell Macs. It includes a coupon for $50 off a Mac mini, or $100 off "Apple computers". That's a pretty good deal for people in CA.

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Variety says ITMS movie pricing holding up roll-out

Seen at /. http://www.variety.com/VR1117945507.html Quote Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who has been personally involved in the talks, initially proposed selling all films at a flat price of $9.99 -- an offer...

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Get A Mac Ads now in the UK

The Apple UK site has now listed the get a mac ads. Link http://www.apple.com/uk/getamac

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How insanely great is this??!! (mobile webcasting)

Check this out: http://www.comvu.com/ Make sure you watch the demo video. Basically, they're taking video equipped mobile phones and making them capable of transmitting video for live webcasts to huge...

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iTunes and iPod in Face of WMP 11

I have been using the beta of WMP 11 for a while now with some interest. WMP 11 combines music, video, and photo playback in the one window application. The appearance of the app (and of upcoming...

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MacBook Mini

Im a regular on Apple Rumors sites and wellthey seem to be all saying the same thing (Even MR'w) Well what are they saying... There saying that a Ultra Portable Mac is coming soon. Looking at Apples...

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IBM builds super-fast transistor

In a recent article on CNN.com it explains that IBM has created a transistor that has reached the speed of 500 Ghz. Perhaps we jumped ship from IBM a bit too early.......

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appleinsider.com

This website isn't working for me.. does it work for anybody?

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Does Microsoft really own Apple?

I recently bought Pirates of Silicon Valley and was shocked to see at the end that apparently M$FT owns part of Apple!?!?!?! Is this true? Or was it true at the time of filming... Thanks

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Apple Keynotes are Increadible!!!

Okay, so im new to Mac. In fact, I havent even yet bought mine, but Im doing an awesome amount of research on what makes Apple Apple and - God, youve got to respect this company. There is so much...

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And you thought your MacBook was hot! (Dell Laptop Explodes)

Whoops! There's already another thread Wasteland Please Article at the Inquirer here. Pictures below... ​

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Dell laptop explodes

I apologize if this is a repost, or if it's not in the right forum, but I thought this might entertain all you Dell-haters (impressive pictures): http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=32550

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Error on Apple's website

Error on Apple's website go to http://www.apple.com/ca/ 'camera' is spelled wrong in the ALT text of the macbook ad. Didn't check other countries to see if it was the same.

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Apple October 19th 2005 Event coverage

I am looking for coverage / webcast of this event last year when Apple launched Aperture, the Quad core Powermac & Dual layer Hi res Powerbook. Its not on Apple's site but I'm sure I saw it...

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Really cool Apple adverts and commercials on one site

http://www.zapmega.com/apple Found that the other day really quite cool, brings back some memories

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500GHz chip from IBM and Georgia Tech

have a read. i do admit that they are using liquid helium for coolant but it is pretty amazing none the less!! aussie_geek Super Quick Chip!!

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Steve will ruin Apple! Bankruptcy imminent!

Thank gods no one actually listens to Dave Winer. I know hindsight is 20/20 but it is still fun rub it in since Winer is such a tool. Some choice quotes: Quote These were minor gaffes compared to the...

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Intel Celeron M vs Core Solo

My dad needs to get a new laptop (under $800) and he has sent me out to do some research for him. I was thinking dell or HP. I like the dell line, but I cant deside. I could get him a real cheap one...

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Digg Offline

Is Digg offline? I can not connet to digg. Please post if you can get onto digg or not

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Apple Store Canada -- Hang on tight?

If you check on the apple.ca 's store page, it says it's updating. I wonder... what's new?

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ThinkSecret Rendered Irrelevant?

Is it just me, or had ThinkSecret just about shriveled up and died since Apple went after them (and probably eliminated all of their confidential sources, too).. I mean remember when we used to get...

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What Persistent Rumor are You Most Tired Of?

And that you are sure will never happen... iPhone? iTablet? PowerBook G5's?

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Advertisements that automatically play sound are annoying. Apple chooses to...

I really hate sites that automatically play movies with sound when I go to them. Any site that plays annoying music (often midi) or loud sounds automatically when I go to them is likely to steer me...

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novel 3D desktop

http://honeybrown.ca/Pubs/BumpTop.html I am usually pretty reticent when it comes to '3D desktops', but this seems very cool for pen-based devices...(it might actually be more practical to take some of...

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Should we punish Apple for its Chinese Labour Law Abuse?

I would really love to know what people think of Apple using a company in China that has abused its staff by overworking them. Please answer honestly and remain anonymous if you like.

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What music do they use in the new Mac vs PC ads???

does anyone know the name of the song or have a download to the mp3??? you would be my hero if you did... edit: i hope i put this in the correct forum. if not, can a mod please move it. thanks.

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What Next? (Microsoft)

What next? what with microsoft buying out companies like iView and Lionhead Studios what will be next? I think abobe might be on Microsoft's List. Please Post Your Comments Link...

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Apple Campus Rep

Hey guys, in a few days I'm going to have a second interview for an Apple Campus Rep job at my local university. I just wanted to know if there is anything I should prepare for, any questions I should...

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