by Patrick McAvey | Twitter.com/thefndtn In April, Adobe released the CS5 versions of its Creative Suite applications. All of the key programs are now updated to version CS5, and have a nice array of new features and tools that are both powerful and compelling. However this article is about some of the other factors that … Read More
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Apple’s brand new iPad is available now with 16, 32, or 64 gigabytes of storage in two distinct versions: Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi + 3G. 3G connectivity in the United States is provided by AT&T, who have offered special contract-free internet plans specifically for the iPad. … Read More
by James Klann | James@fndtn.com With laptop sales contributing a sizable percentage of Apple’s growth, we thought it might not be a bad idea to pass along some tips on how to increase the time one can run off their battery. We’ll start with the easiest and work our way down to the more complex: … Read More
By Erik Tollefsrud | erik@fndtn.com Snow Leopard is a couple months old but I know there are a few people who have not upgraded yet and are still wondering if they should make the leap. As it is with every new product, software or hardware, there are plenty of good reasons for upgrading and … Read More
by Erik Tollefsrud | erik@fndtn.com Generally speaking, the more you take care of a machine, the longer it will last. Your computer, of course, is no different – routine maintenance extends the life of your computer. I’m not talking about physical maintenance, though cleaning your screen and keyboard does make a positive difference in … Read More
by Erik Tollefsrud | erik@fndtn.com Here are a few helpful insights to prepping yourself or your computer before making the journey into The Foundation’s Repair Depot. Do I need my AppleCare information? Assuming you purchased AppleCare within the first year of purchasing your Mac, the only time you should need your AppleCare information is … Read More
by Erik Tollefsrud | erik@fndtn.com A dirty computer screen is an inevitable occurrence, but do you clean your screen properly? Not cleaning your screen properly can cause annoying damage to the surface that you cannot fix any other way but replacing the entire screen. I classify screen contaminants into two categories: wet and dry. … Read More
By Erik Tollefsrud | erik@fndtn.com Everyone with a portable device, such as a notebook computer, iPod or iPhone, eventually has to deal with a battery that no longer lasts as long as it once did. My personal experience has been that when the battery finally begins to die, our clients are surprised and wonder … Read More
By Erik Tollefsrud | erik@fndtn.com Running out of hard drive space, but strapped for cash? This tip should free up a couple of gigabytes of space without having to sacrifice anything important. By default, Mac OS X comes with localization files which allows you change the displayed language of the operating system. In total, … Read More
By Erik Tollefsrud | erik@fndtn.com Like most people, you may log into your computer, your email, online bank site, chat client, and many other websites or programs that ask for a password several times a day. Ideally, each one of those sites should have their own unique password, plus the passwords should have a … Read More
