The conventional wisdom — which is seldom conventional — has it that Apple and Microsoft must tout loads of flashy new features to justify asking their customers to pay for their ongoing operating system upgrades. That may be true, all right, but it only presents part of the picture. Now as some of you recall, […]

I’m not a betting man. When I visit Las Vegas, the family budget at the slot machines is never more than $20, and usually we confine our visit to the restaurants and entertainment spots anyway. I don’t do much in the way of friendly bets either, but I got tempted during last week’s episode of […]

Since Apple introduced the MacIntel version of the Mac mini and the iPod Hi-Fi on Tuesday, Mac users around the world have had plenty to say. A lot of it is positive, and many of you are prepared to place your orders. But lots of others, despite having nothing but some specs to go by, […]

Since Apple introduced the MacIntel version of the Mac mini and the iPod Hi-Fi on Tuesday, Mac users around the world have had plenty to say. A lot of it is positive, and many of you are prepared to place your orders. But lots of others, despite having nothing but some specs to go by, […]