Archive:January, 2009

Path to 64bits

 

AppleInsider has posted an excellent three page article detailing the path from 32bits to 64bits on PCs and Macs.  It puts everything into perspective and outlines the reasons that the switch from PowerPC to Intel for Apple was important in the longrun and challenges that are faced with the x64 version of Windows as well [...]

Stunning Lego Photographs

 

Flickr user Balakov likes to take photos using Lego figures.  And not just any photos, Balakov actually recreates famous paintings, photographs, and scenes in painstakingly detail.  The attention to detail in his work is truly amazing and the result is wonderful.  I especially love the recreations of Star Wars scenes and the way Balakov has even went past [...]

AIM Flash Released

 

AOL has released a Flash version of the popular AIM client today.  This is a web-based version of the desktop client, allowing users to use the AIM network by simply going to the application’s page, instead of downloading and installing software on the computer.
This service looks to directly compete with current market offerings such as [...]

Hire Me

 

I’ve made the jump to Indie development finally.  While I still have one year left in school, I have managed to save some money up so I don’t have to work for awhile and I focus on getting a project under my belt.
If you’re looking for help with a Cocoa, iPhone, or web project, or [...]

SearchMe

 

I just came across a new search provider that displays the results in a very nice format.  Basically, CoverFlow is used to display huge page thumbnails.  It’s quite impressive.  And the video search even starts playing the videos right in the search results, like QuickLook.  

SearchMe.com

Rainbow Artwork

 

So I can’t take credit for the actual rainbow in this illustration, as it is available on iStockPhoto.com, but I wanted to share this background that I made with it for others.  A gesture of gay pride for all others out there.  Enjoy!
 

iPhoto Won’t Import/Delete Files from Camera

 

Here is a quick fix I just thought of which worked for me.
I had put my camera in USB mode a few months ago and placed photos on there using the Finder, so I could take the SD card somewhere with me and have the photos with me.  When I was finished, I used the [...]