TRANSCRIPT: "Hello, I'm Macintosh"

The Original 1984 Macintosh Introduction: A magic moment when Steve Jobs unveiled the Macintosh computer, released it from its bag, and let it talk.


TRANSCRIPT: "Hello, I'm Macintosh"

Hello, I'm Macintosh. It sure is great to get out of that bag.

As accustomed as I am to public speaking, I'd like to share with you a maxim I thought of the first time I met an IBM mainframe: NEVER TRUST A COMPUTER YOU CAN'T LIFT!"

Obviously, I can talk, but right now I'd like to sit back and listen. So, it is with considerable pride that I introduce a man who's been like a father to me ... STEVE JOBS.

Apple iPhone 5 Available with No Contract from Walmart and Straight Talk Wireless

Walmart and Straight Talk Wireless, America’s largest and top rated no-contract cell phone provider, today put the power back in the hands of customers with an industry game changing offer. Starting on January 11, 2013 in more than 2,000 Walmart stores and online at Walmart.com, customers now have access to the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4 on  Straight Talk’s $45 no contract unlimited talk, text and data plan. To make this offer even more affordable, Walmart will be offering customers who purchase the phone in the store, a no interest fixed-monthly payments special financing offer for only $25 a month with a Walmart Credit Card.

Google Ad Revenue for First Half of 2012 Almost $500 Million More than Entire U.S. Print Industry

According to German statistics company Statista, Google makes almost $500 million more in advertising than all U.S. print publications combined -- newspapers and magazines. Statista reports that Google generated $10.9 billion in ad revenue in the first six months of 2012, while the entire U.S. print media industry made only $10.5 billion.

Google still has some worries, however. Lat month Google reported their advertising cost-per-click dropped 15 percent year-over-year. Cost-per-click measures the average amount advertisers pay Google for each time a viewer clicks on an ad.

Take a Tour Through Google Data Center: Google Begins Virtual Open House of Server Centers

Google's data centers in a guided tour. See what powers Google's products, and then explore on your own in Street View: google.com/about/datacenters/streetview


Google is showing their data centers in guided tours via YouTube, StreetView and Photo galleries. Google data has a virtual open house that shows what data centers look like.

Joe Kava Senior Director, Google is appearing on morning television explaining that Google is showing the public a virtual open house via a new website. Google serves billions of pages, but the security of customer data doesn't allow walking tours for the public in their facilities. However, Google now shows off its facilities using its own technology -- Google Street view, YouTube and traditional photo galleries.

Google data centers exist in Council Bluffs, Iowa; St. Ghislain, Belgium; and future sites include Hong Kong and Singapore.

See also ...
google.com/about/datacenters/gallery/

My Token Is What? Facebook Token Is "uh Broken"

Facebook has a way of messing with App publishers and users by making changes and not documenting the changes. They have something called an access token that allows an app to publish to a Facebook page while a user is not logged in. Lately a message pops up when a blogger/user checks the RSS Graffiti app that warns of expired access tokens. Problem is: This blogger is never logged out of Facebook because at least one device is always logged in to Facebook in the company.  So why is there an issue with the Access Token? That's anyone's guess, and don't count on Facebook helping out in any way.

RSS Graffiti explains it this way ...

You’re on this page because RSS Graffiti displayed the following message: 

“Facebook returned an access token that expires in x minutes. Please see our troubleshooting guide for help in resolving this issue.” 

This message is related to these errors which may be appearing in your activity log:
“RSS Graffiti does not have the proper credentials to publish to the target. No credentials found for target/page type” 

“Facebook error code: 190: Error invalidating access token: Session has expired at unix time …” 

These notices indicate RSS Graffiti doesn’t have a long-term access token for your profile. Access tokens allow RSS Graffiti to publish on your behalf when you’re not logged into Facebook. Whenever you visit the app, we attempt to request both a never-expiring access token for pages and a 60-day token for profiles and groups, so that publishing can continue for as long as possible without any action from you. 

However, Facebook made some recent changes which caused problems granting long term access tokens and there are certain cases where we are only able to get a 60-minute access token, which is nearly useless after you’re logged out for more than an hour.

The app publishers at RSS Graffiti seem a little frustrated with the message, too.

If you continue to see the short-lived access token message, you may be subject to a confirmed Facebook bug related to this problem. You can subscribe to the bug here to try and raise Facebook’s awareness of the problem so that they quickly implement a fix.

One user, Justin Tazyn, sums up Facebook's response to the issue perfectly ...


"This has been high priority for over 2 months. Is it really high priority?"

Apple iPad Mini Announcement October 23? Wi-Fi Only?

The invites that were expected for the Apple iPad mini were expected on October 10, 2012, but never arrived. However All Things D is reporting this morning that Apple will hold a press conference on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 to unveil the iPad mini. Fortune had reported that Apple would send out iPad mini invitations on Oct. 10, hold its event on Oct. 17, and start selling the new device by Nov. 2. Wrong so far. Now there is a rumor that the Apple iPad mini will not have a cellular radio version -- only a Wi-Fi version to keep the price down. Apple often release great product, but doesn't go all out -- probably a great marketing design so that people who have money to burn will by -- in this case -- the Wi-Fi model, even thought they would rather have a cellular-capable iPad mini. Then when the cellular-capable iPad mini comes out in three-to-six months, they hand down the Wi-Fi only model and buy the new cellular-capable version. That means more sales for Apple.

Atrix HD Car Camera Recorder

With the Atrix HD Car Camera Recorder, immediately pull footage from the accident and solve insurance disputes easily with other drivers. It records everything while you drive -- a simple concept that can save hours of hassle time, or provide proof of innocence in traffic accidents.

Over 10 million car accidents per year. Shoots in 720p resolution with 10 built-in LED lights for low light situations. Memory card works as a continuous loop.

Camera has 120 degree view angle, this on-the-go and easy to use Car Camera won't miss a second of action (picks up almost entire freeway on a 4 lane highway). The camera is also adjustable and rotates 360 degrees to face the inside or outside of the car. While recording in 720p resolution High Definition, you can watch what it records, while you drive, on a compact 2.5 inch LCD screen that flips open.


720p HD recording resolution
2.5" LCD monitor
10 built-in LEDs lights
Supports SD cards up to 32GB (not included)
Battery life of 3 hours and 12c Adapter (included)
Easy connection to PC or television for instant viewing



homesecuritystore.com DVRG0101M - Atrix HD Car Camera Recorder

FixMeStick Bootable USB Operating System for Virus and Trojan Fixes

A TRUSTED BOOTABLE USB DEVICE
Independent industry and government organizations (including the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team and the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre) recommend that consumers use a "live-CD, rescue-CD, or trusted bootable USB Operating System" to scan and clean an infected PC. In partnership with three of the world's leading anti-virus companies, Kaspersky Lab, Sophos, and GFI, the FixMeStick is a consumer-ready trusted bootable USB device that makes PC virus removal simple and safe.

More virus can be removed when the computer is booted by an outsider.

NewKinetix NK100 Universal IR Remote for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

NewKinetix NK100 Universal IR Remote for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Ranking as a better remote because it includes the database of manufacturer codes and has a stronger IR transmitter.

Fix? MobileMe Switch to iCloud Doesn't Work for Mail: Apple Mail Doesn't Work for OS 10.6.8 Users

Apple OS X (10.6.8) is not supported with Apple iCloud, but Apple claims that the desktop Mail app will remain functional. Even though users have moved supported devices over to iCloud, Apple still asks the user with an old 10.6.8  to move over. Mail unfortunately fails. Apple didn't send any instructions on how to keep older 10.6.8 machines working with Mail. They did send a reminder that iDisk would be shut down after June 30, 2012; but no words were offered on how to keep your Mac's mail working.

iCloud: What if my device or computer doesn't meet iCloud system requirements for moving from MobileMe?
MobileMe ended June 30, 2012. MobileMe services are no longer available. For a limited time, you can still move your MobileMe account to iCloud, or you can choose to keep Mail working, even on devices that don't meet iCloud requirements.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4929

So why doesn't it work? Your old 10.6.8 might be stuck on an old server or using an old port.

Try this ...

Open Mail.

Go to Mail Menu: Preferences: Account Information tab
[If you want, take a peek a the Advanced tab and take note what Port is being used -- it's probably not 993. The instructions below will hopefully get the Port number to 993. ]

Make sure Outgoing Mail Server is set to ...

smtp.mail.me.com

Uncheck "Use only this server"

Go to the Advanced tab, and check to see if the Port is now 993. Make sure SSL is checked. You might have to click the Get Mail button after you save your settings in Mail preferences.

Hopefully, you will see that the Port is now 993 and your mail is being sent and received.

We have still seen intermittent failure even with port 993. There are times when and e-mail can be sent to the sending account with success, but in the same time frame replies to another account fail. Email may also succeed by using your Internet provider, such as Comcast -- using smtp.comcast.net.

No doubt Apple has not properly managed the Mail app for OS X non-Lion systems. Although with Apple's history, it's surprising they didn't force a switch of all devices to Lion -- even for e-mail to work on iCloud.


Some Apple discussions on Apple Support Communities ...


omg_its_al
May 28, 2012 7:21 AM
Some time this month, my iMac running OS/X 10.6.8 stopped syncing to my Mobile Me email account. I know that Apple was planning on cutting off ME but why did OS Mail stop working?   WHat
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), MAIL not working with Mobile Me



http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=search&src=support_site.psp.mobileme.more&q=Moving%20from%20MobileMe%20to%20iCloud