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Apple Confirms Certain Processes Can Shorten Battery Runtime

An article posted on the always-useful MacFixIt.com shows Apple confirming that certain system processes can shorten battery run times according to a Knowledge Base document posted on Apple’s web site. The document confirms that “runaway” processes (or those that use much larger amounts of CPU time than seem to be necessary) can dramatically reduce battery […]

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Software

MiniBatteryLogger Tracks Battery Activities

Claudio Procida has today released version 1.5.2 of MiniBatteryLogger, a $15 shareware application that allows the user to view battery data such as charge and amperage over time as well as the ability to track this data via customizable colors and indicators for power events, such as surges and drains. Stored data is saved to […]

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Humor

Mock iPhone Concept Drawing Hits the Web

It may be something that’s either extremely clever or a complete waste of time, but Wired News has reported that several Photoshop jockeys have delivered a concept model of a fake Apple iPhone. The mock-up, which hints at a rotary dial button system rather than digital push buttons, mounts the phone on a fourth generation […]

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The Apple Core

The Apple Core: Appleā€™s iTV: what the heck is it?

A friend really got me thinking about what, exactly, the iTV is. Currently I have more questions about it than answers.