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more about #apple more comments → Curves: What a great read. I didnt know it, but I am a "buccaneer" too. I am constantly taking some class or other, not toward a degree, but for the purpose... more » Pope John Peeps II: There certainly are a tremendous number of people on this thread with comments extolling how much they LOOOVE to learn. Psychologically, this thread ... more » Odin: Ick testing. My personal opinion of it is low. It's quite possibly one of the most boring parts of software development, no scratch that it is the MOS... more » SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!!: Black friday sales are also available here in Brazil...WOOT more » Jacubious: Part of it is finding a good opportunity. My current employer was able to look past my lack of training in the industry to see that I was a good candi... more » Benguin: I'm going to have to check it out. Is it the same devs as the original? ... also I'm sure you probably just forgot, but a mention of the price and a ... more » Torley: As an intense autodidact who rarely finds my energy for learning eclectic topics (virtual worlds, electronic music production, procedural texture crea... more » stevewoz: We had a few other young managers without a college degree when we started. I was thankful that HP let me design calculators because I had the abilit... more » dagamer34: As great as these stories are, I think people seem to forget that the world was a MUCH different place 20-30 years ago. Might I remind you that 10 yea... more » ReconToaster misses garnett :(: Ugh. I don't think reading this would really encourage me to bring up those straight Cs. The institutions established by our society might suck, but ... more » -
#books
How a Self-Educated HS Dropout Became the Youngest Manager at Apple
James Bach, a legend in the software-testing field, just published Secrets of a Buccaneer-Scholar, the tale of how he dropped out of school, became a self-taught games programmer, and scored a sweet gig at Apple—all before turning 21.
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#iphoneapps
Stair Dismount iPhone Game Hands On (Verdict: Sadistic Fun)
The Stair Dismount iPhone game sent me back eight years to the time when I would waste hours sending the stickman tumbling down instead of working on my programming assignments. The iPhone game is that, with slightly better controls. More » -
#bestmodo
The Best Gadgets
"What gadget should I get?" is a timeless question. To answer it, here's our leaderboard of favorite gadgets, from smartphones, laptops and cameras to vacuums, rechargeable batteries and earphones. More » -
#windows
Windows 7 Passes Mac OS X Install Base
It was going to happen eventually, since Windows has 18 times OS X's marketshare, but Windows 7 already passed Apple's install base about a month after having been released. Again, not a surprise, but it is interesting how many people already upgraded to Windows 7 (or bought a new machine with Windows 7 on it). [Computerworld] -
#dealzmodo
Every Mac Price-Compared Across Retailers
AppleInsider has a ridiculously handy chart that compares prices on Mac sales across various retailers. Granted, it's not taking into account Apple's Black Friday deals, but there are hundreds of dollars to be saved if you're interested. [AppleInsider] -
#giftguide
Gifts for Apple Cultists Who've Grown Beyond Shame
If you're reading this, there's at least a 50 percent chance you or someone you know is a complete Mactard. Here's their wish list (SPOILER: It's all Apple stuff): More »
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#apple
ColorWare's Kaleidoscope of Color Comes to 27-inch iMacs and the Magic Mouse
Hot the heels of letting you paint the PS3 Slim, ColorWare will now also customize your latest Apple gear. For $500, you can colorize your own iMac, or pay a $700 premium (over Apple's prices) to buy one from ColorWare. More » -
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#movies
Don't Miss Objectified on PBS Tonight
We've shown you Jonathan Ive's segment in Objectified before, but the whole movie is on PBS later tonight. Check out PBS for the schedule and watch the fantastic Ives clip once more while you wait. [PBS via Michael Gartenberg] -
#iphoneapps
Stair Dismount Gloriously Tumbles Onto the iPhone Soon
Stair Dismount for the iPhone is a spiritual descendant of the Stair Dismount Porrasturvat game back in 2001/2002 where you try your hardest to launch a ragdoll as painfully as possible down a flight of stairs. It was brilliant. More » -
#iphoneapps
iPhone Translation App Speaks Three Languages With Your Mouth
Somewhere on the App Store spectrum, between the travel phrasebooks and those apps that replace your mouth with a slightly weirder mouth, you'll find iLingual, an app that steals your lips, and uses them to speak three different languages. More » -
#smartphones
The Best Smartphones on Every Carrier
For the first time ever, every major carrier in the US actually has smartphones worth buying, meaning you don't have to break up to get a good phone. Here's the best phones on each one, along with the best deals. More » -
#speakers
BassJump Brings MacBooks a Bit of Bump
BassJump is, quite simply, a dedicated subwoofer to complement your MacBook—in both aesthetics and sound. More » -
#apple
Jerry Seinfeld Upgrades Classic Mac with iMac
Sadly, obsolete gadgets have to be replaced. Happily, change is good. This is what happened to Jerry Seinfeld's ever-present classic Macintosh which, after all these years, has been replaced by a new iMac. More » -
#apple
Some Core i7 iMacs Showing Up Dead
There's some grumbling going on in forums and other blogs about Core i7 iMacs showing up DOA much more often than you'd expect from a brand-new computer. More » -
#remainders
Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
Phil Schiller Talks App Approval, Avoids Saying Much of Anything...Microsoft Reiterates Smackdown on Pirate Xbox Users...iPhone Magnification Camera Mod Came From the Recycle Bin...Another Anonymous Netbook/Sleeping Aid Hits Wireless Carrier... More »
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#blockquote
According to Apple It's Your Own Fault if You Catch an iPhone Worm
We've told you over and over again that you need to secure your jailbroken iPhone. If you still haven't listened and were affected by the latest iPhone worm then it is kinda your own fault. Even Apple thinks so. More » -
#btw
This Is How Multitasking Should Work On the iPhone
In 2009, iPhone multitasking is a bit like apps were in the early jailbreak days. That is to say painfully, clearly possible, but simply not allowed. These jailbreak apps show how it could—and should—be done. More » -
#smartphones
iPhone and Android Are Taking Over the (Mobile) Internet
So, what does it take to snatch a combined 75% of US mobile internet traffic? Two operating systems, a handful of phones, and one great browser core.
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#rant
Why It's Gotten Straight Stupid to Buy a Mac Pro
Never before has it been so apparent that a power tower—pretty much the laziest design in the computer industry—is being sold by a design-centric company with neither design nor power. More » -
#review
AViiQ Aluminium Laptop Stand Review
AViiQ is a new company that makes just one product: a portable, aluminum laptop stand that supports systems up to 17 inches while folding up like an accordion. More » -
#unconfirmed
More Rumored Apple Black Friday Deals
Round two of Apple's Black Friday deals, and this set looks way more like the real thing—meaning they're less outrageously awesome, but there's still some good stuff inside. More » -
#iphone
The Dumb iPhone That Thinks It's a MacBook
I know I've said that dumb cellphones must die, but what about a dumb cellphone called iPhone that looks like a white MacBook? Yeah, smash those too. More » -
#instruments
Three-iPhone Ocarina Much More Expensive Than No-iPhone Ocarina
Do you have three iPhones kicking around that you aren't using? If so, you could make an insanely expensive ocarina out of them using some laser-cut plastic. But the real question is why you would do such a thing. [Make] -
#imagecache
The Apple Inbox
If I had a mailbox like this, I would have a huge dog and call him Spamkiller. [Thanks Eduardo Lozano] -
#rumor
Here We Go Again: Camera Equipped iPod Touch This Spring?
Just when you thought you could forget about the elusive bugger, rumors about an iPod Touch with a built-in camera start up again. The latest report points to a Spring 2010 refresh that will finally include a video camera. More » -
#apple
Apple Denying Support to Smokers?
The Consumerist is reporting that two Mac users were denied AppleCare coverage because the owners were smokers. Not because the computers were damaged by second hand smoke, but because of OSHA regulations. More » -
#apple
Magic Mouse Drivers for Windows Now Available
Magic Mouse owners lusting for multi-finger gestures on a PC can stop wishing. Some good ol' fashioned hackery pulled Windows drivers from the latest Bootcamp update. You can grab them here, report back with results. [Uneasy Silence, thanks Dan!] -
#appletablet
Wired for the Apple Tablet
We still don't know what the fabled Apple Tablet actually looks like, or if it even exists, really, but this concept magazine reader from Condé Nast gives us a glimpse at what to expect from tablet apps. More » -
#remainders
Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
Apple Patent Describes iPod UI "Pushed" to Other Devices...Philips Announces Very Pretty Pro LCD Line...NYTimes Columnist Proposes Boycott of "Pro-Communist China" Bing...Ooma Adds New Handsets and International Plan... More »
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#advertising
PSA: Applebee's Gift Card Are Not Redeemable on iTunes
To whom it may concern: Applebee's gift cards, while appropriately monolithic, are not redeemable at Apple Stores or on iTunes. [Thanks Nicholas!] -
#iphoneapps
Flo TV Shown Off On The iPhone For Reasons Unknown
I get that this Flo TV iPhone demo is just a proof of concept. That's fine! I'm just a little confused as to what the concept is. More » -
#iphoneapps
Sometimes, Dreams Come True
In 2007 I whined and whined asking for an iPhone Software Developer's Kit. Back then, I asked for five apps. It took two years, but today I've got them all. The last one just came in yesterday. More » -
#concepts
The Future of Apple, According to Its Biggest Fans
Also known as the entire technology press amirite? Ha? In all seriousness though—Maclife asked various bloggers, journalists and tech personalities what their dream Apple products would be, and mocked them all up in detailed renders. Here's what happened: More » -
#blockquote
Apple vs Microsoft Wars Pit Shareholders Against Steve Ballmer
This year's Microsoft shareholder meeting wasn't a lot of fun for Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Chairman Bill Gates, thanks to shareholders grilling him about Apple and the iPhone with questions like the above. Ballmer smacked him right back: More » -
#hackintosh
Intel Atom's Snow Leopard Compatibility Re-Hacked
The 10.6.2 update for Snow Leopard didn't include Atom chipset support, so it wouldn't work on hackintoshes—but didn't keep enterprising hackers from finding a workaround. They promised it last week, and now they've delivered: Atom support is back, although apparently implementing the fix isn't the easiest project. Still, the ball's in Apple's court now. Is this going to turn into a Palm Pre-iTunes thing, or will Apple just let it lie? [Yahoo] -
#remainders
Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
Trade in Your DVDs, Plus a Couple Bucks, and Get the Blu-ray Versions...Steve Ballmer Acknowledges Apple's Gains, Remains Cocky...Sanyo to Build Houses Powered by Solar Energy and Li-Ion Batteries...Sony Announces Vague "iTunes-Like" Store on PlayStation Network for Books, Movies, Music... More »
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#giftguide
Gifts for Apple Haters
There are loads of Apple haters out there (even some among our commenters), and they deserve great tech gifts just as much as that guy who thinks all PMPs are called iPods. Here are some very un-Apple gift ideas. More »
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#blockquote
Steve Jobs Responds to Passionate App Developer, Curtly
Apple told The Little App Factory to change the name of their popular app iPodRip, as it had the word iPod in it. The CEO sent a passionate letter to Steve Jobs, and he got a response. More » -
#iphoneapps
Sign Documents on Your iPhone Through Zosh App
Every time I receive an emailed loan agreement for a product review, the process of signing it becomes a complete pain. I either have to print, sign and scan the document, or paste a signature in Photoshop. No more! More »
