The public beta of Internet Explorer 7 has been out for a while now, and like the good Microsoft soldier I am, I installed it this week. It’s very nice. If you’ve only ever used IE it’ll be full of neat new toys that you’ve never seen before. If you’ve been using Firefox or Safari,…
IE7 Beta 2 brickbats and bouquets…
By Howard | Published April 28th, 2006Philosophy majors shouldn't write technology editorials
By Howard | Published April 19th, 2006Richard sent me an email yesterday with a link to this article along with the message “You’ll love this one…” If you’ve followed the Windows on Mac saga recently go and read it now, if you’re anything like me and Richard you’ll have plenty to say on the subject once you’ve finished reading.
I couldn’t believe…
Why my primary Windows XP machine is still a Dell
By Howard | Published April 12th, 2006The MacBook Pro is great running XP; but has several flaws which mean it probably won’t become my primary machine just yet…
No Audio Routing
If you plug headphones into the headphone socket audio continues to come out of the speakers. This is known (and documented by Apple) but is still irritating. If I’m in the office…
The Best Windows PC is… a Mac?
By Howard | Published April 6th, 2006Some of you will know of my odd status as a PC and Mac user. I switch between both depending on where I am and what I’m doing; you’ll also know of my weakness for shiny Apple hardware and my purchase of a MacBook Pro within hours of their release. So I followed with interest…
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