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Apple MacBook Pro 15″ Core i7 Slow Speed Memory Management Problem Resolved With Upgrade to 8GB RAM for Faster Performance
Technology > Apple Summary. The standard Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Quad-Core i7 notebook configuration includes 4GB RAM for $2,200 (as of spring 2012). This should be enough memory for the most demanding tasks. However, the computer is extremely slow for many … Continue reading
Creating a Custom iPhone or iPad Lock Screen Wallpaper Image With Your Name and Contact Information
Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. These days, most people have their smart phones locked. This is good for security, but if the phone is lost and then found by someone, they won’t ever be able to get into the phone … Continue reading
Microsoft Windows 7 Virtual PC for Windows XP Mode
Technology Summary. Regardless of whether you use Apple or Microsoft Windows computing platforms, you’ve noticed that hardware and operating systems are marching forward hand-in-hand without much regard for legacy systems or software. This means that regular costly upgrades are necessary, … Continue reading
Mophie Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 4 or 4S — Smart Phones and Battery Life
Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. The iPhone 4S comes with a faster more power hungry processor. This can result in faster battery depletion than with previous iPhone models. For this reason, it’s helpful to use a battery pack case … Continue reading
Apple and Ethics: Consumer Response to Unethical and Inhumane Factory Labor Practices in China (a Reaction to Mike Daisey on This American Life)
Consumer Defense Introduction. Among the hundreds of companies producing and selling consumer electronics, Apple is frequently cited as the poster child of companies partnering with factories in China that are engaged in unethical and inhumane labor practices. [More...] * * * The … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, consumer advisory, consumer advocacy, consumer defense, consumer issues, ethics, labor
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Apple iCloud email server down and service not running
Technology > Apple Summary. As of about 1PM Central Time, the Apple iCloudemail server is down and the service not running. Apple has posted an update on the iCloud status page. Screen shots below show the current user experience. According to the update (below), … Continue reading
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Tagged announcement, apple, email, iCloud, notice, system status
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VMware Fusion 4 – PC Migration Failure (Video)
Part 1. This video is an introduction describing the problem. Part 2. This video shows a step-by-step screen view of the process and problem.
Apple iPhone iOS 5 – Daylight Savings Time Calendar Error (Video)
Part 1. This video shows the incorrect time indicator in the iPhone calendar program. Part 2. This video shows the incorrect shift from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time. Part 3. This video shows improper event display in the calendar … Continue reading
iPhone iOS 5.0.1 Update Battery Charging Indicator Problem
Technology > Apple Summary. This page offers information about a bug with the recent iOS 5.0.1 update for iPhone and iPad. The battery charging indicator may incorrectly display the battery power level and/or charging status. Unplugging the device may help … Continue reading
