After all the speculation that Apple was consigning the Mac to the afterthought category, it’s fascinating to see how, in fact, the platform continues to survive and prosper. After one industry survey opted to merge iPad and Mac sales figures, Apple’s portable PC market share on that survey soared to number three behind Dell and […]

When the Cube first came out in 2000, I got one to evaluate for a major online tech site. As I took it out of the box and hooked it up, my wife waxed enthusiastic over the sexy industrial design. When I wrote up my review, I remarked, quoting a line from an Indiana Jones […]

A few of the more negative reviews about Snow Leopard make a very basic point, that most of the changes are in the plumbing. Hence you don’t need to worry about upgrading right now, so might as well stick with what you have. One important reason to feel this way is the fact that you […]

In recent weeks, our comments section has been busy with debates about whether Apple’s gear is overpriced, and, as some claim, you have to pay the so-called Apple Tax to get a Mac. A few might use the inevitable comparison of the BMW versus the Chevrolet. Both get you from here to there, but you […]