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10. G4 Cube Apple’s G4 Cube was not a bad gadget, per se; it just hit shops at a time of rapid development in the computing space, when even Apple itself was moving to new platforms and components. The design is reminiscent of the NeXTCube, a computer produced by NeXT, the company once run by Steve Jobs, but it was arguably a case of style over substance. It cost around $200 more than the more … Read entire article »

1. Tenant sued by landlord When Amanda Bonnen described her Chicago apartment as “moldy” on Twitter, she had no idea of the legal trouble that would ensue. Her landlords, Horizon Group Management, took offence to the message, claiming that she “maliciously and wrongfully published the false and defamatory tweet, thereby allowing the tweet to be spread throughout the world”, and sought at least $50,000 in damages. But a judge in Cook County, Chicago, eventually threw out the lawsuit, saying the tweet was “too vague” and “lacked context”. Nonetheless, the furore was a stark reminder that thoughts and views shared online do not exist in a vacuum, and have the potential to come back to haunt the sender. 2. Habitat hash-tag spam The brave new world of social media can be a minefield … Read entire article »

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder, introduced the new tools, which are part of the company’s Open Graph strategy at yesterday’s annual F8 developer conference in San Francisco. The plugins are an attempt to extend Facebook’s influence and presence on the web, allowing its service to be more deeply embedded into third party websites. The new service launched with 30 partners including several UK brands such as LoveFilm and Sky. A Facebook user has to be logged into their account (on the third party’s website) in order to use the service. Facebook users will then be able to click a ‘Like’ button on stories, photos, music or videos they want to share with friends, via the site. There are also new pop-up windows which will show friends what each other has been … Read entire article »

Got a shiny new iPad? Now you have to fill it with apps. But how do you know which to select? There are myriad apps available for Apple’s iPad, but many are just iPhone apps that have been stretched to fit the iPad screen. Luckily, more and more apps are popping up specifically for the iPad, despite the fact that Apple restricted pre-release access to the tablet device. To help users sort through them, Computer World recently went through and chose eight that are worth trying out. And best of all, some are free. 1Password for iPad This app is already similar to the versions available for the Mac and iPhone in that it stores users’ personal information on everything from online passwords to credit card info. All the data is encrypted and … Read entire article »

So you have decided to buy an Apple computer because a Mac is incredibly reliable and easy to use, but you aren’t quite sure what model to purchase. Shopping for a computer can be an exhausting experience with so many different new models to choose from. You want to find the perfect balance between a computer that fits within your budget and has all of the features that you need. If you’re making the switch … Read entire article »