This is a direct comparison of the screen size and resolution of an 11″ MacBook Air to a 17″ MacBook Pro. The following images demonstrate the same webpage in Safari, the same photo and palettes in Adobe Lightroom, and the gloss and glare of the Air and Pro side by side. Don’t put too much into this comparison, as it’s just a quick and dirty photo shoot with poor lighting. The resolution differences: 11″ MacBook Air: 1366 by 768 17″ MacBook Pro: 1920 byRead more
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Steve Jobs says Apple board grants him medical leave of absence
Steve Jobs says Apple board grants him medical leave of absence “Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all Apple employees: Team, At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company. I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I haveRead more
How to start up a Mac in 64-bit kernel for increased performance
From the factory, it’s likely your Mac is running potentially slower than it could be by booting in 32-bit kernel. Possibly Apple does this for maximum compatibility. However, with the potential to run some applications up to 30% faster, it’s worth looking into. As of this posting, the only Mac shipping with the 64-bit kernel as default is the mid-2010 Mac Pro. You can startup in 64-bit kernel on an as-needed basis (without setting it to always startup in thatRead more
Mac App Store
The Mac App Store should be live any time now. The integration between devices is growing tighter and tighter. Curious to see how this pans out for both Apple and the developers.Read more
Running the Norwegian government from an iPad
From CNN: A cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland swept toward mainland Europe on Thursday, forcing up to 6,000 flight cancellations across the continent, according to the intergovernmental body that manages European air travel. Thousands of flights were affected as some of Europe’s busiest airports closed, including London’s Heathrow; Amsterdam, Netherlands’ Schiphol; and Paris, France’s Charles de Gaulle. Volcanic ash can cause jet engines to shut down. The prime minister of Norway was among those stranded by the closure ofRead more
Presenting for Apple as an Apple Distinguished Educator
The past 10 days have been a whirlwind of activity. I presented on behalf of Apple Asia as an “Apple Distinguished Educator” at the Shangri-La to a diverse audience of educators, superintendents, principals, and owners of universities throughout the Philippines. It went very well, and was a fantastic experience for personal growth. I became an ADE in December, 2007 – in the first group in Asia. What is ADE? “The Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) program is a relationship program focusedRead more