Tong Family (richtong.org sync)

I’ve been using it for a while and it is really very good. Much less buggy that our Exchange stuff. And it is great to see other people calendars. Works better than native Exchange really. Now, it does push mail too, so you don’t have to configure imap. AppleInsider |…

Mac Rumors: Apple Mac Rumors and News You Care About the next-generation iMac may be the first to offer quad-core processors in the form of Core i7 “Clarksfield” mobile processors from Intel. Additionally, previously rumored Blu-ray support may not be included in the new models. More specifically, people close to…

The most realistic effects are using the Tone Compressor, while if you want surreal Salvador Dali paintings, use the detail enhancer where the chart below shows you how to get things that look like Mars or a bad acid trip. See Colin Smith’s Tutorial on Photomatix Pro Tone Mapping

Microsoft kills the Sidekick. The first smart phone is dead – Computerworld Blogs There is no official word on the death of the Sidekick from Microsoft or Tmobile, but it certainly looks bleak for the iconic device. This week, Microsoft announced that they had lost all Sidekick user data including…

Well, it is $800, but the initial reports are good. It is so exciting that the small compact, but professional segment of cameras is opening up. It used to be just the Ricoh GR Digital II and the Sigma DP2 which has a 41mm equivalent lense at F/2.9. The lense…

Sigh. I really love apple equipment I really do but I have to say these time capsules are a big mistake. There are two huge problems 1. There is no permissions or security. I just accidentally deleted 100gb of photos because there is no way to make a directory read…

AppleInsider | Apple predicted to release new iMacs, MacBooks in weeks Also on tap, according to Wedge Partners, are likely price cuts. The company sees the lower prices as a competitive alternative to Windows 7 machines. Wedge Partners predicts that Apple will sell 3 million Macs in the holiday season,…

Classic user error, I just deleted my entire photo directory from my time capsule. This is a real problem because there is no way to recover it without opening the Time Capsule and voiding your warranty. Also there are no permissions, so you can’t secure a folder to prevent this…

I can’t believe it, Microsoft really does make expensive hardware. We have three PS3s and they work fine, but Calvin wanted an Xbox, so off we go to the store. First thing is that although the box costs $300, you need to spend $80 (wow!!!!) for a Wifi adapter, but…

A list of things I’ve always wanted to fix things… iTwinge. This is a ittle sleeve you stick over your iPhone that gives you a real keyboard. Kind of a cool idea. FRAGnStein. This is a wireless mouse for a PS3. Really good for those of us from the PC…