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Keyboard Shortcuts for my 2014 iMac

They've cut the keyboard down to size on the 2014 iMac, so that it's as small as a laptop keyboard. You need to know the new functions, which are listed on this Apple Support page.

Posted at 08:05 AM in Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

When Your Computer Crashes, How Do You Wipe Away Your Hard-Drive Before Recycling It?

Two days ago my 2008 iMac crashed (I've tried all the troubleshooting methods to reboot it but it is frozen o the Apple icon and one time I got a flashing question mark) and I doubt I want to repair it after buying a replacement. But I do want to wipe the hard-drive clean of all sensitive information.

Advanced Micro Systems in Torrance (my former student's father owns it) says they will erase all data and buy damaged iMacs, so I'll take it in this week. They even buy damaged Macs, so who knows maybe I'll get a small sum.

Posted at 06:55 AM in Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (8)

My 2008 iMac Crashed Today: So Do I Buy Another Apple or Get an Asus Laptop?

Blog activity could be sparse for a while as today my Apple iMac crashed. It's close to 7 years old so it's due. I have about $3,000 of iTunes songs and download a lot of podcasts on iTunes. Can I download iTunes on a PC, access my purchased songs and download podcasts from a PC to my iPod?

If not, are there any alternatives? I'm leaning toward spending under $800 on an Asus 17-inch laptop than spending $1,300 to replace the iMac.

Any suggestions, counsel, diatribes, etc?

Update:

This link says I'll have to restore my iPod to make it compatible with iTunes.

Posted at 07:13 PM in Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (27)

Firefox Message: "Warning: Unresponsive Script" Freezes My Computer

As I debate over Chrome and Firefox, I find the latter has the annoying habit of freezing my computer with a message pop up: "Warning: Unresponsive Script . . . Debug Script . . . Stop Script . . . Continue . . ."

There is some other nonsense on the pop-up but my intent is to unfreeze my Apple but pressing Command Option Escape is futile so that I have to shut off my computer. Next time I'll drop the Apple menus and click on Force Quit to see if that works. If this problem continues, it's goodbye, Firefox.

Posted at 01:55 PM in Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (5)

Consumer Reports Says the $799 Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II Is the Point-and-Shoot Grail

The Novemeber 2014 Consumer Reports says the Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II "not only outscored all of the other cameras in its category for image quality and video, it also outscored all of the SLR cameras in our Ratings."

I'll have to put the G1X Mark II on my wish list.

Posted at 08:55 PM in Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (6)

Converting Your Digital Music the Right Way, Making It Secure, and Storing It All for Your Smartphone's Use

Fred writes about others and myself who've gotten lost in a digital music ecosystem:

There is a ton of software that will convert your iTunes songs to a new format. As I write this, a 128GB sdxc card is about $85. Many phones will accept it and its quite likely you can get them all to fit on 128gb if you use a good mp3 compression and vbr, certainly you wouldnt notice the difference in any noisy environment. However be aware I strongly advise that you set aside 1TB (which is about $60 on an external drive) and first convert the songs into WAV, which is lossless and will be around a looooong time because of CDs. Then you can rip mp3's from there at various degrees of compression.

Anyway this is why people make fun of "fanbois" because you get locked into one ecosystem. But 160GB is not what it used to be. You can also get a thumb drive for about the same money and most cars now have usb ports and can play music from those.

Posted at 07:08 PM in Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

If and When My iPod Classic Dies, What Does Apple Expect Me to Do with $3,000 Worth of iTunes Songs?

I looked at my iTunes library today, specifically the purchased music, and I have purchased 2,821 songs. That's about $3,000. My iPod classic 160 gigs easily carries it, but what do I do when the iPod dies?

I feel like Apple has left me hanging. I don't even know if I can transfer this music to another format. Should I stop buying iTunes music right now and start over? And what if the new mode of technology dies and renders my music unusable. I feel like I'm getting screwed by the tech industry.

Posted at 02:09 PM in Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (6)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01zxm9b

I don't have a smartphone. As a result I have less anxiety and an excellent memory. I fear that the over-use of such devices will diminish my mental faculties as numerous studies seem to support.

Posted at 06:54 PM in Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

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December 09, 2014

Keyboard Shortcuts for my 2014 iMac

December 08, 2014

When Your Computer Crashes, How Do You Wipe Away Your Hard-Drive Before Recycling It?

December 06, 2014

My 2008 iMac Crashed Today: So Do I Buy Another Apple or Get an Asus Laptop?

October 04, 2014

Firefox Message: "Warning: Unresponsive Script" Freezes My Computer

September 28, 2014

Consumer Reports Says the $799 Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II Is the Point-and-Shoot Grail

September 12, 2014

Converting Your Digital Music the Right Way, Making It Secure, and Storing It All for Your Smartphone's Use

If and When My iPod Classic Dies, What Does Apple Expect Me to Do with $3,000 Worth of iTunes Songs?

September 10, 2014

Apple Says Goodbye to the iPod to Make Way for iPhone

July 25, 2014

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July 13, 2014

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