IDEA TECHBloghttp://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2011-02-25T23:26:38ZSquarespaceApple launches a new Macbook Pro linehttp://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2011/2/24/apple-launches-a-new-macbook-pro-line.htmlIdea Tech2011-02-24T18:20:12Z2011-02-24T18:20:12ZApple launched a new line of Macbook Pros and I am going to have to get one now. I have been wanting to get into a smaller 13 in model because I am on the go so much these days, but there wasn't any upgrade for my 15in model till now.


Highlights of the new features:

- The Core i5 and i7 processors, something the 15 and 17 already have but now they are quad core processors.  And new to the 13in model is the dual core, i5 and i7 capability. 

- Apple switched from Nvidia to ATI for graphics.  There was some issues on the 06 model of macbook pro with the displays going bad, so I am assuming that is what pushed the change but it adds 3X the speed.

- Thunderbolt, a new state of the art technology for I/O.  Transfers will be as fast as 10 GBs on this new platform.  That will be worth it in itself when it becomes more mainstream.

- A new HD camera for the application Facetime.  So now you can video chat from your computer to people's phone. That should be useful for many.

http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/

]]>Behind Apple's Great Emailshttp://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2011/2/17/behind-apples-great-emails.htmlIdea Tech2011-02-18T01:58:23Z2011-02-18T01:58:23Z 

Anatomy of an Apple Email
 

]]>What most Apple users have been waiting for. I am 99% sure I will switch. What about you?http://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2011/1/11/what-most-apple-users-have-been-waiting-for-i-am-99-sure-i-w.htmlIdea Tech2011-01-11T19:31:59Z2011-01-11T19:31:59Z

]]>Google Docs is now editable from mobile devices.http://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2010/11/17/google-docs-is-now-editable-from-mobile-devices.htmlIdea Tech2010-11-17T18:39:34Z2010-11-17T18:39:34Z

]]>Apple OS X Lion Announcedhttp://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2010/11/11/apple-os-x-lion-announced.htmlIdea Tech2010-11-11T08:52:36Z2010-11-11T08:52:36Z

Mac OS X.7 Lion has been announced. It should be in stores sometime around the Summer of 2011. 

Below is a brief list of the most talked about features from the apple site.

The Mac App Store. Coming soon to a Mac near you.

Introducing the best place to discover and buy new apps made just for Mac, right on a Mac. Just like shopping the App Store on iPad, the Mac App Store offers endless possibilities to browse and purchase apps. And it simplifies the way you install apps on the Mac. Just click once, and your new app is downloaded, installed, and ready to go.

Launchpad. A home for your apps.

The Launchpad gives you instant access to your apps — iPad style. Just click the Launchpad icon in your Dock. Your open windows fade away, replaced by an elegant, full-screen display of all the apps on your Mac. It takes just a swipe to see multiple pages of apps, and you can arrange apps any way you like by dragging an app icon to a new location or by grouping apps in folders. Downloaded an app from the App Store? Your new app automatically appears on the Launchpad, ready to blast off.

Full-screen apps. A better way to enjoy the apps you love.

On iPad, every app is displayed full screen, with no distractions, and there’s one easy way to get back to all your other apps. Mac OS X Lion does the same for your desktop. You can bring an app to full screen with one click, switch to another full-screen app with a swipe of the trackpad, and swipe back to the desktop to access your multi-window apps. And systemwide support for full-screen apps makes them bigger and more immersive. So you can concentrate on every detail of your work, or play on a grander scale than ever before.

 

Mission Control. Mac command central.

Mission Control is a powerful and handy new feature that provides you with a comprehensive view of what’s running on your Mac. It gives you a bird’s-eye view of everything — including Exposé, Spaces, Dashboard, and full-screen apps— all in one place. With a simple swipe gesture, your desktop zooms out to Mission Control. There you can see your open windows grouped by app, thumbnails of your full-screen apps, Dashboard, and even other Spaces, arranged in a unified view. And you can get to anything you see on Mission Control with just one click. Making you the master of all you survey.

]]>Firefox 4 Beta released today!http://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2010/7/7/firefox-4-beta-released-today.htmlIdea Tech2010-07-07T21:02:54Z2010-07-07T21:02:54Z

 

Check it out what is new at the link here.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/beta/features/

I have downloaded it and I'm currently using it and it seems like a solid version.  I love the new look.

Here is the link to the download page. 

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/beta//

]]>iPhone 4 is coming June 24th. This changes everything. They say.http://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2010/6/9/iphone-4-is-coming-june-24th-this-changes-everything-they-sa.htmlIdea Tech2010-06-09T20:49:27Z2010-06-09T20:49:27ZThis new iphone is a complete redesign of the current model.  It looks different. It is much more powerful.  It has the newer A4 chip that the ipad is running on. And below is a list of the new features on the iphone 4.

  • Engineered Glass
  • Retina Display
  • Stainless Steel Band
  • Apple A4 Processor
  • Gyro + Accelerometer
  • Camera + LED
  • Mic + Speaker
  • Multi Touch Technology

Check out Apple's site here for more information on this new phone. 

http://www.apple.com/iphone/

I know I will put my order in on June 15th. 

]]>It's official, Google is taking over the web world!http://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2010/2/10/its-official-google-is-taking-over-the-web-world.htmlIdea Tech2010-02-10T18:45:41Z2010-02-10T18:45:41ZWASHINGTON – Google plans to build experimental, ultra-fast Internet networks in a handful of communities around the country.

The search company said Wednesday that its fiber-optic broadband networks will deliver speeds of 1 gigabit per second to as many as 500,000 Americans. Google Inc. says those systems will be more than 100 times faster than the networks that most Americans have access to today.

In a blog post, the company said the networks will let consumers download a high-definition, full-length feature film in less than five minutes and allow rural health clinics to send 3-D medical images over the Web.

Google says it will seek input from communities that might be interested in getting one of the testbed networks.

AP, see link below.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100210/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_google_broadband_network

]]>Everyone is now using Facebook. It may be wise to separate your business with pleasure.http://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2009/12/15/everyone-is-now-using-facebook-it-may-be-wise-to-separate-yo.htmlIdea Tech2009-12-15T19:31:13Z2009-12-15T19:31:13ZBelow is a link to a great article on MacWorld about how to make use of the new privacy settings:

New Facebook privacy choices help business users.
http://www.macworld.com/article/145087/2009/12/facebookbiz.html?lsrc=rss_main

]]>Apple's New Mac Mini Server - Reviewed by Jason Snell of MacWorldhttp://www.ideatechs.com/blog/2009/11/20/apples-new-mac-mini-server-reviewed-by-jason-snell-of-macwor.htmlIdea Tech2009-11-20T18:59:50Z2009-11-20T18:59:50ZHere is a great review of the new Mac Mini server that recnetly came out.  This is a great server tool for any small business looking to host mail, calendars, FTP, VPN, or any of the other features Apple Server offers. Please read this review if you are considering puchasing a server soon. 

http://www.macworld.com/article/143924/2009/11/mac_mini_snow_leopard_server.html?lsrc=rss_main

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