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Problem: You need to scan something with print on both sides of...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:02:00 -0400

Problem: You need to scan something with print on both sides of the page but your scanner only scans one side of a page. Something like a bank statement is what I’m after.

Solution: Automator to the rescue! Automator is included with your Mac and you likely have never used it. It’s really cool! I set up what you see here and with Image Capture I scan the odd pages and then the even pages, saving them to separate files. Running through this Automator workflow, I’m prompted to first pick the odd pages, then the even pages. Automator then interleaves the pages together and pops up my combined PDF in Preview. I can then save it off.

Ta-da!

Today is Dump GoDaddy Day

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:46:29 -0500

If you’re not familiar with SOPA, you should be. Especially if you own your own domain name....

TouchFire for iPad

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:11:55 -0500

TouchFire for iPad

Minecraft now on iOS | AppStore

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:15:59 -0500

Minecraft now on iOS | AppStore: vb: Go get it! $10!

Steve Jobs stayed tag-less by leasing a new car every six months | AppleInsider

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:48:37 -0400

Steve Jobs stayed tag-less by leasing a new car every six months | AppleInsider: vb: California...

vb: With Steve Jobs’ passing, we have lost one of the greatest...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:13:29 -0400

vb:

With Steve Jobs’ passing, we have lost one of the greatest technological innovators of our time. Jobs wasn’t just a savvy businessman, he was a visionary who made it his mission to humanize personal computing, rewriting the rules of user experience design, hardware design and software design. His actions reverberated across industry lines: He shook up the music business, dragged the wireless carriers into the boxing ring, changed the way software and hardware are sold and forever altered the language of computer interfaces. Along the way, he built Apple up into one of the most valuable corporations in the world. Quite a run. He will be missed. (via Steve Jobs’ Greatest Achievements | Gadget Lab | Wired.com)

My macbook kept randomly turning black. Everyone said that there was something wrong with the inverterboard. I brought it to the apple genius bar and they said it would probably cost about $70. They just called me and told me that what they tried to do didn't work and it cost about $35, but now they were going to try and fix the screen which they said would cost $300. This all seems like a lot of money. Are they ripping me off? WHat do you think is wrong with it?

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:12:00 -0400

Display issues generally are one of 3 components: Display panel itself Main Logic Board (issue with...

mareen: LOVE this for our friend Amit. via What Would Jennifer...

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:43:57 -0400

mareen:

LOVE this for our friend Amit.

via What Would Jennifer Do » Blog Archive » I Love You Amit. I Hate Cancer.:

The past few days my twitter feed has consisted of three things:
1. The Yankees
2. Steve Jobs RIP
3. Help Amit Gupta!

So, I guess the Yankees lost a game or something. Then, Steve Jobs died far too young and sadly we couldn’t do anything about that.

But then, there is Amit- one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. His enthusiasm makes the world seem a little more fun, a little less depressing, and a lot more awesome.

And now very suddenly he’s battling leukemia.

I’m tired of talented wonderful people dying of cancer. Do not stall. Get a Q-tip, stick it in your cheek and mail it back. The process is free and you can sign up right here. International friends check out this list of registries here.

For those of you who are kinky and like to swab in public with friends then there’s a party October 14th in NYC. More info here.

Please help get the word out any way you can.

If you are in Germany, no problem, because the registries exchange data, and ZKRD in Düsseldorf does so with marrow.org – there is also DKMS, bigger, but only recommended by, not cooperating with marrow.org (teach me better if I am wrong).
In case you are ever going to give birth to a child, make sure to donate left-over umbilical cord blood stem cells, because they are very helpful here, too.

Do it!

Hi, I love your page! It is so helpful! I had a quick question, and was wondering if you could help me out. I had used my computer last night and then shut it down and it sat without moving on a bookcase until about a half hour ago. When I turned it on, the screen started flashing and little lines would appear across the screen in a flickering fashion. It will also turn a purple shade as well. I can still use the computer, but I am nervous about the screen. Any suggestions? Thank you!!

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:58:00 -0400

Take it in pronto. It could be a few different things, but from your symptoms, it could be the LCD...

Hello! :D i was wondering, my applecare expires in january 2012 and i wanted to know if that can be renewed again? and if not, am i just left to pay generously for repairs god forbid something happens lol.

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:57:00 -0400

Sorry, but AppleCare is a one time deal. There’s no “renewal” option for it.

Can you suggest me a printer to buy? Inkjet, and I don't need (or really want) a ton of extra features like scanners and faxes etc. I would like to set it up in my house to print to wirelessly from several different computers. If it was one that I could print from from my iPad that would be great too! (but that's not super important). Thanks!

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:55:00 -0400

Oooh boy, printers are one area that you’ll get death matches over. Myself, I like HP and...

My iMac 2008 model starts up with a greyish white screen with a folder with a question mark in the middle very often, how do I fix that?

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:46:00 -0400

That’s an indication that it can’t find the System folder. It could be hardware (failing...

When I turn my imac on or it comes back from being set to sleep, the back of my mac crackles and pops. Is there anything I can do? It's not even a year old and I don't want to send it away because I need it.

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:44:00 -0400

Well, it’s not going to get better :) Especially because you’re within your first year,...

Which Mac would you recommend me to buy for typical use like web, and writing?

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:44:00 -0400

Desktop: iMac Portable: MacBook Air Also, check out my feature on How to Buy a Mac.

vb: internerd: Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO *** PRESS...

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:43:58 -0400

vb:

internerd:

Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO

*** PRESS RELEASE: Letter from Steve Jobs

August 24, 2011–To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

(via Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO - Deal Journal - WSJ)

:’(

Holy Jesus. Figures, I buy and iPad and the same day Jobs resigns. The fuck.

Amazon deal on a great iPad 2 case

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:38:45 -0400

Amazon deal on a great iPad 2 case: The Splash SIGNATURE folio leather case is available on Amazon...

This is going to be the dumbest question you'll ever receive, I'm warning you now. About two seconds ago, my mac decided to drop from my bed onto my floor- about a 2-2.5 foot drop. This is the first time it's fallen. How significant is the damage going to be if there is any at all? Im in a state of panic right now.

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:08:00 -0400

Well, if it’s got a solid state drive in it like the MacBook Air, your data is likely fine. If...

mashiankrekku replied to your post: im trying to upload images on to tumblr and facebook from iphoto...

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:03:00 -0400

mashiankrekku replied to your post: im trying to upload images on to tumblr and facebook from iphoto...

im trying to upload images on to tumblr and facebook from iphoto but as soon as i get to the upload menu i cant access the images inside the library: is there a way of doing it without transporting each image to the desktop every time?

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:08:00 -0400

When you’re in iPhoto, I believe if you have the photo you want to upload selected you can...

I'm looking to replace my hard drive (250gb just doesn't seem enough for me) and I'd love to keep it under $150. However, after looking around online, I read about a limit to how much you can upgrade (if your data exceeds the limit, overheating may occur.) So I'd like to hear your recommendations and/or experience before purchasing a new hard drive. I have a late 2008 MacBook Pro 15-inch with 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:09:00 -0400

Did you see this a few days ago? See, thing is, I’m clairvoyant and knew you’d be...