New Mac Pro: The Baby Is Born

The new Mac Pro computer arrived last Thursday*, and I spent the next 24 hours setting it up. It’s amazingly fast, and Final Cut Pro actually runs on it without the horrid beach ball spinning every time I attempt to do anything! I think I’ve pretty much set up everything, though I’m sure I’ll bump into a few odds and… Continue reading

Apple’s "Magic" Trackpad

I really don’t like Apple‘s use of the word “magic” in their advertising campaigns.  To me, personally, it’s a stupid choice of adjective:  the “Magic Mouse,” the “Magic Trackpad,” and how “Magical” the iPad is.  I wish they would ditch the “M” word.  It just sounds childish to me. That said, the new trackpad keyboard accessory is awesome!  Aesthetically, it… Continue reading

Closely Following Santa…

I have been closely tracking Santa since he left the North Pole (Shanghai, China) on June 15th at 8:58AM. The next place he showed up on my radar was in Anchorage, Alaska at 2:13PM on the “same day.” Next he was spotted in Indianapolis, Indiana, at 12:25AM on June 16th. This morning, at 5:58AM, he was located in Hapeville, GA.… Continue reading