Apple

Apple has rolled out important updates to its Safari web browser today across multiple platforms.
Version 4.0.2 addresses a couple of nasty security flaws in Apple’s semi-popular browser:

An issue in WebKit’s handling of the parent and top objects may result in a cross-site scripting attack when visiting a maliciously crafted website. This update addresses the issue [...]

The internet is abuzz today with the news that Google plans to enter the netbook space with its own cloud-driven operating system. Chrome OS, as the product is being dubbed, will be pre-installed on a range of portable devices offering almost instant boot access to the web.
Unlike other low-powered Windows and Linux netbooks, Chrome OS [...]

There is mounting speculation that Microsoft plans to introduce special family pack pricing for the Home Premium version of its forthcoming Windows 7 operating system.
According to Windows 7 release candidate testers, recent builds have slipped in language specifically relating to family pack licensing. The whole clause states:
b. Family Pack. If you are a “Qualified Family [...]

One factor Apple customers usually like to boast about is the quality of the hardware they are getting in return for the premium price tag. But are people deluding themselves with the belief that Apple computers are built with higher quality components, and are a lot less prone to failure than traditional PCs?
A technology enthusiast [...]

Amazon UK has gone aggressive and slashed the prices of some classic albums to just 29p in the UK this morning (48 cents) - resulting in a mass legal downloading spree.
Albums such as Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run, Prince Ultimate Greatest Hits, Coldplay Viva La Vida (Deluxe Edition), Led Zeppelin - Mothership, Norah Jones - [...]

Despite my excitement and happiness with how Windows 7 is shaping up from Microsoft, I have finally taken the plunge and placed an order for an Apple Mac computer for the very first time in my life.
I opted for a 17″ MacBook Pro over the iMac and Mac Pro for reasons of portability. I am [...]

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer believes the bubble is about to burst on Apple in a big way as the global economy continues to suffer a synchronized meltdown.
Apple has racked up some impressive sales numbers in recent years on the back of the success of its iPod and iPhone products in the consumer space. However, with [...]

It appears as if Chris Pirillo’s year-long Apple love-affair is finally over.
Having invested a small fortune in buying practically every Apple product over the course of the last several months, Pirillo has slammed the firm’s 3G phone device as the worst phone ever.
Pirillo wrote on Twitter: “iPhone 3G is *THE* worst phone I’ve ever owned [...]

I’ve written a series of blog entries on this site documenting my frustrations with Ubuntu Linux on the desktop. In return for my efforts, I’ve been labeled a Microsoft shill or “fan boi”, an evil capitalist, and an obvious Linux hater who feels the need to antagonise Ubuntu users. Only one of those four labels [...]