New Macbook – Quick Summary

Apple released a new Macbook today. It is the thinnest laptop that Apple has produced at thick and weighs 2 lbs. To compare the Macbook Air I am writing this on is 17MM thick and just under 3 lbs. The new screen is a 12 inch retina display which features a resolution of 2304 x 1440. This means you can watch movies in full HD (1080p). The keyboard has been redesigned with metal switches and a…
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I dropped my Macbook

First the good news, it's survived and it is working. I had gone to the UnLab podcast studio to edit and upload the latest episode of the Canadian Tech Podcast.  I had taken my Macbook out of my backpack and put it on the desk. When I went to move my backpack off the desk, I had not noticed a strap had been underneath the Macbook.  I almost caught it but the Macbook hit the ground on…
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iOS6 arrives in Canada

Apple released iOS6 today and people are already updating their various devices to the new OS.  I’ve just finished updating my iPhone 4s. It is working but there was some issues which I feel it might be worth waiting a day or two for a patch before updating. Main problem is that many people have been reporting problems connecting to their Wi-Fi networks. A quick search of the Apple support boards show several different solutions.…
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