Category Archives: Tech

Parallels Desktop for Mac Updated to Version 5.0

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Joe Gillis

In the interest of being fair, we bring you news of an update to the other really good Windows virtualization software for the Mac: Parallels Desktop. Much like VMware, this software allows you to, gasp, run Windows in a , … Continue reading →

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The Flickcast – Episode 30: The Revenge

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Joe Gillis

This week on The Flickcast, Chris and Matt are joined on this milestone episode by comic and video game expert John Carle and, as usual, dive into a whole bunch of new topics. This time around the guys discuss Joss … Continue reading →

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Motorola ‘DROID’ Coming November 6th

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Cortney Zamm

Verizon Wireless is finally getting a smartphone equipped with Google’s Android software, in the form of the Motorola “DROID.” The phone has 3.7″ WVGA capacitive display, sliding QWERTY keypad, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and dual-LED flash, 720×480 video capture … Continue reading →

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VMware Fusion for Mac Updated to Version 3.0

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Joe Gillis

Even if you’re a Mac loving die-hard like many of us here at The Flickcast, you still might have occasion to use Microsoft’s Windows software. Maybe you work at an office that is all Windows or perhaps your parents haven’t … Continue reading →

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Date Set For ‘Family Guy’ Windows 7 Special

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Bob Starr

When I heard about Microsoft‘s Windows 7 tie-in with Family Guy I was slightly taken aback. Doesn’t Hollywood live and die by the Apple Mac? I thought so, which made me wonder why anyone in that industry would be pitching Microsoft products. I … Continue reading →

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Hulu To Start Charging For Content

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

Because I’m a big fan of Hulu, if true, the news that the service will begin charging viewers is very disappointing. Of course I realize that things cannot always be free, nor should they always be free. However, Hulu already … Continue reading →

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Nokia Sues Apple Over iPhone

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joe Gillis

Today, French telecom giant Nokia filed suit in U.S. District Court against Apple alleging copyright infringement on 10 of its technology patents. The company says the patents “relate to technologies fundamental to making devices,” that are compatible with GSM, UMTS, … Continue reading →

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Apple Redesigns iMac and MacBook, Refreshes Mac Mini

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Cortney Zamm

Apple announced new models of the iMac desktops and MacBook laptops earlier today, much to the joy of Apple enthusiasts everywhere. The new iMacs, according to TUAW, are changing from aluminum and polycarbon design to aluminum and edge-to-edge glass. They … Continue reading →

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