Passware claims FireVault 2 can be cracked in under an hour, sells you the software to prove it — Engadget. So this isn’t a big surprise. What is surprising to me is if you have physical access to the machine, why not use the easier route to unlock it?
Hack your monitor and 3D glasses, ensure ultimate privacy — Engadget. This doesn’t seem like a good idea to me. We already know that many people have headaches with 3D theater glasses. Plus the fact that you can’t collaborate with this setup. Loose your glasses and you are out of luck too. No, this seems to cause more issues than it solves. If someone needs that much privacy, then you need to stick them in an office and not a cube.
Thanks decibelx. I have a friend who has a MT and it feels great. What feels better though is his MacBook Air. It is a fantastic machine.
The local Mac Genius confirmed my suspicions that it’s wear and tear on the device. Simply put, the Magic Trackpad isn’t designed to take a lot of physical ‘abuse’ via physical left clicks. Suggested fix was purchasing a new unit and using the ‘Tap to Click’ functionality located in the Trackpad Point
via My Magic Trackpad behaves as if the…: Apple Support Communities.
4 Things Not to Buy at the Apple Store – CBS MoneyWatch.com. This is a good reminder for people who might like the convenience but forget the downsides.. Still I bet that most of Apples customers are more economically upscale than the typical PC user.
HP TouchPad review — Engadget. I was wondering if the WebOS could make up for its hardware shortcomings. Apparently not. They seem to appreciate the iPad2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 much more. So it seems clear that Palm’s days are numbered.
Global rare earth supply deficit should turn into a surplus by 2013, Goldman Sachs says — Engadget. This is interesting. It is lucky timing for some investors. Rare earth elements are more important than ever. You can learn more here.
Google Video shutdown halted for now, Google slinging content over to YouTube itself — Engadget. I asked why this wasn’t done in this post. Very surprising oversight. I understand the cost issue for them but when you give everything for free that is the expectation you set.
