Before Halo we had Marathon -- play Bungie's three Mac classics free
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 03:00 PM PST
 Mac users have always been second-string players in the world of computer gaming. For every AAA title that debuted on both Mac and Windows, a hundred games never reached for that gleaming Apple. Growing up in the '90s, I was a Windows user and never ...
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How fictional Apple fans watch a product keynote [Video]
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 02:00 PM PST
 With so many mediocre Apple spoofs littering the internet -- do we really need another parody of an Apple product-introduction video, white backdrop and all? -- it's nice to finally see a video poking fun at Apple fans with some comic muscle behind ...
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Backblaze stats on 27,000 hard drives show which ones keep on ticking
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 01:00 PM PST
 When your business value proposition is delivering inexpensive, reliable cloud backup for thousands of customers, you're going to learn a thing or two about drive reliability. The Backblaze team has been sharing that HDD savvy (gleaned from several ...
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Fuzel updates its collage maker with animation and music
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 12:00 PM PST
 I looked at the Fuzel app last year and found it a nice way to make some striking collages on iOS. A new update puts your images in motion with tasteful zooms, and lets you add music from your iTunes library or use the music contained in the app. You ...
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Kitty likes that old-school PowerBook style
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 11:30 AM PST
 I'd begrudgingly have to pick the one on the left -- for productivity reasons, of course -- but that oh-so-retro PowerBook could definitely have a place in my home as well. As could that adorable feline. [Photo Credit: Raneko] ...
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When Steve Jobs played Dating Game host with Bill Gates as a contestant [Video]
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 11:00 AM PST
 Thirty years ago last Friday, Steve Jobs introduced the Macintosh to the world. About three months before that, Jobs took the stage at an Apple sales conference where he hosted the "Macintosh Software Dating Game." As revolutionary as the Mac was, it ...
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LensFX for iOS 'Hollywoods' your photos
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 10:30 AM PST
 We've seen a few apps that add Hollywood-type FX to your videos, but here's an app that does the same for your photos. LensFX (free with some in-app purchase options) will let you take a photo, or load one from your camera roll. You can then choose ...
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Daily Deals for January 31, 2014, featuring the iSlider From Rain Design
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 10:00 AM PST
 It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring exclusive TUAW Deals, a handy list from Dealnews and our own handpicked iOS and OS X selections. TUAW's Daily Deals iSlider From Rain Design [On sale for $39.99, ...
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iPhone 3GS battery swells to absurd size [Update]
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 09:30 AM PST
 We've heard plenty of stories of exploding smartphone batteries, but this might be the first time we've seen a battery right on the brink of actually blowing up. A writer over at the Czech website Letem Svetem Applem recently noticed his iPhone 3GS ...
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Use the Fox Sports Go app to watch Super Bowl XLVIII for free
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 09:00 AM PST
 Fox Sports is hosting Super Bowl XLVIII this year and will stream the event both online and to mobile devices. If you have an iPad, you'll be able watch the game for free on your tablet using the Fox Sports Go app. To showcase its streaming service, ...
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Mac 101: How to take screenshots on your Mac using OS X's built-in controls
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 08:30 AM PST
 Did you know that OS X has a little-known utility for taking screenshots? It's a small tool called Grab that's tucked away in the /Applications/Utilities folder and is exceptionally handy for taking screenshots, especially timed shots that require a ...
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YAKiT Kids: Silly addictive fun with pictures, now made for kids
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST
 Judging by the photo trail of selfies left behind on my iPhone and iPad, I knew YAKiT Kids would be a big hit in my house even before I installed it. Like its big brother YAKiT, YAKiT Kids from Freak'n Genius creates an animated talking photo. Kids ...
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Makers of 'Clumsy Ninja' app acquired by Zynga for $527 million, and other news for January 31
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 07:30 AM PST
 Zynga has acquired the makers behind the popular Clumsy Ninja app for a reported US$527 million, according to MacRumors. Clumsy Ninja by NaturalMotion was spotlighted by Apple at the iPhone 5 launch event back in 2012 and released a little more than ...
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What can you buy with Apple's Q1 profit?
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 06:30 AM PST
 In Apple's Q1 earnings report, the company reported a profit of $13.1 billion. That's a whole lot of money, but it can sometimes be difficult to really wrap your head around a figure that large. So to help put it in perspective, here are a few things ...
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Daily App: Tastemade will turn you into a professional food critic
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 05:30 AM PST
 Tastemade is a clever app that allows you to capture your meal as you dine out and create a food show from the experience in a matter of minutes. By emphasizing the meal and the dining experience, Tastemade allows you to celebrate what you love most ...
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I tried this one crazy trick for a translucent Mavericks dock and it worked
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 04:00 AM PST
 I love OS customization. Don't you? Ever since OS X Mavericks debuted, I've been complaining about the nearly solid dock. Finally, I stumbled across a system setting that enabled me to restore my dock to its pre-Mavericks more-translucent look. As ...
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Check out this amazing re-imaging of the Apple Store and other news from Jan. 30, 2014
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 12:00 AM PST
 While not news, this is just fantastic. Amber Creative, based out of the UK, developed a crazy, cool, unofficial redesign of Apple's online store. The website is responsive, showcasing the best of Apple's products in a slick packaging that makes the ...
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Daily Update for January 30, 2014
Posted: 30 Jan 2014 06:30 PM PST
 It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get some the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's ...
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Facebook introduces Paper for iPhone, coming February 3
Posted: 30 Jan 2014 06:00 PM PST
 Today Facebook announced its latest standalone app, Paper. Launching exclusively on iOS on February 3, the app provides an optimized version of your news feed that allows you to quickly scroll through posts and curated news stories with ...
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Talking to Siri: Poof. You're a sandwich.
Posted: 30 Jan 2014 05:00 PM PST
 A man walks into a pub holding a cheese sandwich. "A pint of beer for me and the cheese sandwich, please," he says. "Sorry," replies the bartender. "We don't serve food here." Steven Sande and Erica Sadun have been working on the third edition of ...
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Are you an Apple tech or consultant?
Posted: 30 Jan 2014 04:00 PM PST
 Do you support others? If so, our friends over at MacTech have an event just for you. MacTech BootCamp III is the third incarnation of MacTech's successful event series, and it's specifically designed for techs and consultants that support clients, ...
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