“Walt Mossberg says his Vista startup experience was pretty horrid because of the tons of ads and other things that OEMs load onto the OS. They do that to try to make a few extra bucks on each machine sold. Microsoft can’t stop them because the DOJ made it impossible to push around the OEMs [...]

I am a big fan of everything Apple and Macintosh. I enjoy using my MacBook docked with my 20″ Apple wide screen cinema monitor. Now, I have been reading a lot about Apple TV, especially in the tech press. It looks great, but I heard there are some limitations. I wonder if there are any [...]

Are you hesitant to switch to a Macintosh because you don’t want to miss your favorite Windows applications? Now you have no excuses, with a new version of Parallels virtualization software offering better ease of use and new features.
With Parallels, Intel processor Mac computers can run Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, or other operating systems [...]

March 09, 2007 (Computerworld) — Not too long ago, ad agencies, design firms and other creative companies were about the only businesses that widely deployed Macintosh computers to their employees. But for a number of reasons, word of the benefits of Apple Inc. hardware — and software — on enterprise desktops is now spreading. That [...]

Wow. Now the tech press is on a roll about security issues with Windows Vista. They are all over it. Even Symantec’s CEO now says he wouldn’t upgrade to Vista at this time.
I had a decision to make recently. Upgrade my pleasant-to-use Compaq laptop and deal with other internal upgrade issues to effectively use Windows [...]

Well, I took the plunge. Instead of upgrading to Vista, decided this was a good time to go with Macintosh. I bought a MacBook, and it’s a real beauty.
Initial impressions: easy to use, intuitive, fluid, beautifully functional and secure.
I am pleased.
http://geoff-caplan.com, email geoffcaplan@mac.com

Well, it’s almost here. Windows Vista officially arrives tonight at midnight..
There are numerous events going on to hype the official consumer arrival of Windows Vista tonight at midnight. One of the more interesting events is at selected locations of Circuit City. They have a lot going on tonight, including appearances by NFL football players, free [...]

I have always had a fascination with desktop Linux. After all, it’s sleek, fast (usually) and being Open Source, the various Linux distros come with lots of free software. I sometimes think of it as “Mac light,” but Mac fans will probably disagree with that description.
The Problem
My problem with Linux has been that there is [...]

Although I am currently using Windows on a Compaq laptop (and like it), I have to admit that I have a fascination with everything Apple and Macintosh. I have owned some Macs in the past. From a business and practical, everyday use standpoint, I like Windows. But the glitsy graphics, audio, digital imaging and video capabilities [...]