Just how different are Intel-Macs from Intel PCs?

An interesting article about the new Intel Macs.

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Watch Steve Jobs keynote from Macworld 2006!

Steve Jobs introduces the new MacBook Pro at Macworld.

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Play more than 10,000 Nintendo and Sega games !

NES, GameBoy, Genesis, Master System, Game Gear, Colecovision, PC Engine are all here! Playable straight in your browser without any install!

Haven't played any yet, but I hear they work great.

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You CAN dual-boot Windows on the new Intel-based Macs!

Title says it all.

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Apple Macbook does NOT get rid of firewire

Apple chose to keep the firewire port on thier new intel macbook, along with 2 USB 2.0 ports. But, its only a firewire400, why not 800?

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iTunes 6.0.2 Out Now!

Discover new music with MiniStore. Create ipod-compatible versions of your home movies. iTunes 6.0.2 includes stability and performance improvements over iTunes 6.0.1.

Many people find the MiniStore annoying. Fortunately it is easily turned off by going to Edit>Hide MiniStore, or by just by clicking the box with the triangle in the bottom left hand corner of the iTunes window.

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Switching to Windows: Not as easy as you think

What it's like from the other side of the fence.

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Unintentionally Geeky Joke In Apple's Share Price

A reporter at News.com noticed an extremely unintentional inside joke with Apple's closing share price today.

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ItsAStart.com - Your Entry Point to the Internet

This site is great as a homepage. You can add all your RSS feeds, local weather, email, stocks, google searches, sticky notes etc. The neat thing about this site is the RSS you and everyone else add are then searchable. You can then add the results of the search as it's own RSS feed.

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Google Earth Beta for Mac OS X officially released

Google has now officially released Google Earth Beta for OS X (previously it had only been leaked).

I haven't got a chance to look at it yet, but you can be sure I will. And you'll get a review in a few days.

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Sprint Refuses To Reveal Location Of Cell Phone In Carjacked SUV

Sprint demands $25 activation fee and application to start service before they will help rescue a kidnapped child. Glad I don't have Sprint.

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Best Ipod Dock Ever - Griffin TuneCenter

S-Video out, remote control, wireless hotspot, Internet radio, podcasting, and of course video ---- for only $99.99!

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10 websites you should know about

10 websites you should defiantly know about. Digg, Writely, and Last.fm are already some of my favorites.

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iTunes 6.0.2 does automatic video conversion without Quicktime Pro

With iTunes 6.0.2, you can convert videos to an iPod video compatible format without QuickTime Pro! Just right-click on the video and select "Convert Selection for iPod". Thanks Apple!

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Email error leads to all U. of Alabama students being told they're dropped

Over 21,000 University of Alabama students collectively freak out.

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Report: Intel didn't know about Apple's Intel ad calling PCs 'dull'

Intel: "Never would we characterize our customers that way. We didn't know what the end result was going to be." Intel Vice President Deborah Conrad said in an interview".

PC's drool, Apple rules!

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Free Windows Media Components for QuickTime

With Windows Media Components for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.

THANK YOU!!!!!! I was getting really sick of not being able to watch videos because Windows Media sucks so bad. Finally!

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What January 10th 2006 Really Means for Apple... and Everyone Else

At this years Apple keynote we saw the simultaneous creation of new opportunities and new concerns for the company from Cupertino that could. It would be hyperbole to say that today marks the beginning of Apple's market takeover or a new revolution in the Valley. But it could be that with fresh hopes and fears, we've just witnessed the birth of a new Apple.

Go Apple!

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Track your package routes via Google Maps!

PackageMapper.com is a Google Maps based tool showing your FedEx, UPS, or USPS package routes. Pretty cool little site.

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Quizno's Buy One Get One FREE Coupon

A printable buy one get one free sandwich, or salad, coupon. Valid 'till 1/19/06. Eat up!

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Sorry

Sorry there were no updates today, I came down with a nasty bug of some kind and have been sleeping most of the day. Hopefully things will be back to normal tomorrow, or Tuesday at the latest. Since I'm talking about it, I also want to mention that more daily content is coming after I get the site optimized to it's fullest. Then I'll be able to focus solely on content, which is what I'm really interested in. Hope you had a great weekend!

Later...

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Get around firewalls and blocked websites at school and work

This easy to use *virtual* browser will allow you to bypass firewalls and many other security programs at work and school. It even encrypts your traffic so your network admin does not know what your doing.

This one goes out to all my friends living in dorms that can't get to anything cool on the web. I wish I had found this when I was off at school. If this doesn't work for you, it's possible that your administrator has already blocked the site.


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Micheal Vick Dismissed From Virginia Tech

In response to an article linked in today's Hue, Micheal Vick has been dismissed from Virginia Tech. When he was allowed to come back to shool at the beginning of '04 the University President said he had only one more chance. After on and off the field problems it was finally time to let Vick go. Sad to see such talent not being used. Hopefully he'll get himself straight and be successfull in the future.

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Essential OS X Apps

Mac Specialist has updated their list of essential Mac OS X software. The list isn't exhaustive but it definitely has some good stuff and it looks like they are adding popular recommendations to the list.

The Spectrum will be posting a pretty exhaustive list of OS X freeware in the future. In addition, you'll be seeing reviews of a lot of freeware very shortly.

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Introducing The Daily Hue (1.6.06)

Welcome to the first ever edition of The Daily Hue. I'm not married to the name, so it may change, but all that matters is that you'll get a daily dose of links covering a whole spectrum of topics. In addition to the links you'll get a little commentary from me. Today's links are dominated by Florida State sports and the Orange Bowl in particular. That won't always be the case, but you will find out rather quickly that I'm a diehard 'Nole.

Every now and then you'll also find links to stories that I've found from digg.com, one of my favorite web sites, in addition to the feature posts.

Enjoy!

Hokies AD 'embarrassed' by Vick's conduct
I'm glad the AD decided to speak out about this, but still think more needs to be done. It was a blatant attempt to hurt someone from a guy who's already been given his share of chances. It's time for Vick to move on, the ACC doesn't deserve to get a bad rep from one player.

The next few links are about Tuesday nights Orange Bowl game. I was a little dissapointed with the result, but won't complain too much because the game was an instant classic. Just wish we didn't lose because of kicking woes so often.

Kelly kicks winning field goal after earlier misses

FSU's Bobby Bowden says he's rejuvenated

Inconsistent FSU can be proud

Bowden, Paterno give one for ages

Kickers, not coaches, center of bizarre Orange Bowl

A wide array of ways to lose

Kicking Woes Cost FSU Yet Again

Florida State takes a pregame loss, when Cromartie turns pro

Clemson lulls 'Noles to sleep
Terrible game, very dissapointing. Look for a feature about the 'Noles season so far in the next few days and then regular analysis for the rest of the season.

Most of Vista features unadulterated ripoffs from Apple Mac OS X

Most of the features Microsoft demonstrated last night on the first day of the annual International Consumer Electronics Show were pure, unadulterated ripoffs from Apple's Mac OS X. I am a huge Apple fan but I don't want to turn this into a bash Microsoft blog. This is too good to pass up. I think it was Steve Jobs that made the joke about how Microsoft delayed the release of Longhorn (now called Vista) every time Apple updated OS X.

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Behind A Steve Jobs Keynote

Next week Steve Jobs will grab media attention with another simple-looking stage show. I have to admit, I excitedly sit through Job's keynote every year in hopes of being the first to hear about great new products. This is an interesting look at how Job's, and the rest of Apple, prepare for the big speech. Mike Evangelist tells the insider secrets of his gruelling preparation.

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Software for Starving Students 2006.01 Released

SoftwareFor.org has released a new version of Software for Starving Students (SSS) for Windows and OS X. The SSS CD is a free compilation of Open Source and freeware software, packaged in a user-friendly interface, targeted for students and educators (but available to everyone).

This is very well put together and contains a lot of useful apps. I'll have a full review up shortly.

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What's Coming

Short rambling about a few new features coming to The Spectrum.

Audio Test... THIS IS SWEET!!!

I just found an audioblogging feature here on Blogger and it's amazing! I'll definitely be using this in the future. This makes blogging even more portable and revolutionary. When you're away from your computer and witness an event, or think of an idea, or whatever it may be you can instantly post it to your blog. Amazing stuff!

Congrats to Penn State

Last night's Orange Bowl was one of the best football games I've ever seen. If FSU had come out on top it would have been even better. I wish we could finally get a kicker in here that can make kicks under pressure. I was especially pleased with our defense; that's Florida State football! I wouldn't want to be Micheal Robinson today, he's got to be feeling the pounding we gave him last night.

Best wishes to Leon Washington, Wille Reid, and the rest of the seniors in whatever life brings them.