So, my Tiger arrived today. I probably won't install it on the iBook until next week after class is over. I may install on the Mini sooner, we'll see how the weekend plays out. And why, you may ask, do I need a Tiger? Because I looked that muppet in …

My new PDA arrived today, a Tapwave Zodiac 1. The Zod runs PalmOS and thus is near 100% compatible with everything on my ailing Sony Clie. So far there are only two features I am missing from the Clie: voice memo and built-in remote. I probably won't miss the voice …

Steve finally announced The Pounce! With the release of Tiger, Apple will be bringing a few new features to their desktop OS. While many are singing the praises of the new Spotlight and Dashboard features, I think I'm most looking forward to computer--computer synchronization in the new iSync. I need …

So, I finally decided. I evaluated 13 models on their merits and decided on the Zodiac 1. Instead of running down to Fry's right away, as I was tempted to do, I went online and checked my options. I found the Zod1, which lists for $269, online for $199. Since …

Since there are clearly just too many choices for replacing my dead or dying Sony Clie, I went to Fry's today and laid my hands on a few of the options. Based on in-person observation and very few specs, I'm tempted toward either one of the low end h-Paq's (pronounced …

The shiny, metal beast lay resting at the top of the cliff, sounding its warning cry to remind its master of his next appointment. Without warning, the beast was run through by the single tooth of the spearlike creature whose jowls run blue with acrid, staining saliva. The force of …

Jen managed to pull a bunch of friends and family together for a belated birthday (too many people couldn't make it if we had held the party on Easter weekend, and my birthday was Good Friday this year). She also convinced them to pool their cash and get two sweet …

Wee lad's computer arrived yesterday. He calls it "Mac ee tosh." We have a couple of games he likes, although I won't be buying more from the JumpStart series. They claim to be Mac OS/X compatible but they don't work well on the iBook, and according to some searching …

Moving my machines to the closet under the stairwell was the year-end project. Had to run my own power, network, and telco cables. We had an electrician inspect it and do the final circuit hookup. Jen has put up pics of the new desks from IKEA in January. We have …

It looks like Wee lad is nearly ready for a computer he can explore with less supervision. We've weighed several options, including cobbling a PC together from spare parts, and come to the tentative conclusion that he is better off with a Mac mini. Among the reasons are the fact …