Apple’s Free iPod Promotion Ends on September 15th: It’s a Good Idea to Wait

If you are looking to take advantage of Apple’s annual back to school promotion, here is a friendly reminder that September 15th is your last chance to score a free 8GB nano, 8GB iPod touch (after rebate) or a discount on a Mac. Just remember, we don’t know what is coming on September 9th, so it might be a good idea to hold out just in case a miracle occurs and the updates are part of the deal. [MacBlogz]

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Apple’s Free iPod Promotion Ends on September 15th: It’s a Good Idea to Wait

If you are looking to take advantage of Apple’s annual back to school promotion, here is a friendly reminder that September 15th is your last chance to score a free 8GB nano, 8GB iPod touch or a discount on a Mac. Just remember, we don’t know what is coming on September 9th, so it is definitely a good idea to hold out until all is revealed. [MacBlogz]

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Mac 101: Bluetooth basics

Leopard’s Bluetooth feature is one of those things that’s easy to forget about until you need it, then you’re glad you have it. Let’s take a look at some ways to get the most out of this under-utilized tool.

In order to use your Mac with another Bluetooth gadget like a mobile phone or headset, you’ll need to pair it with that specific device. Locate the Bluetooth settings under System Preferences and turn the Bluetooth power on. Then also check the box marked “Discoverable.” This will allow other devices in range to see your Mac.

Make sure the device you want to pair with the Mac is powered on and also discoverable (check the owner’s manual for specifics on how to manage the Bluetooth settings on your mobile phone or headset). Next, click the Bluetooth icon found near your clock on the toolbar at the top of your screen and select “Set Up Bluetooth Device.” Follow the Mac’s onscreen steps that explain how to add the eight-digit passcode that will allow your two devices to talk to each other.

Once you’ve established a connection between your Mac and another gadget, your computer stores the info until you delete it — there’s no need to add a new passcode each time. When you’re done using a Bluetooth device with your Mac, be sure to uncheck the “Discoverable” option to prevent anyone else from pairing a device with your computer. When you’re ready to re-pair a device, just click on the Bluetooth icon, and select the gadget from the dropdown list.

One last thing: If you’re not using Bluetooth on your laptop, make sure it’s turned off to preserve battery life.

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Mac Icons: 50+ Free High Quality iMac, Macbook Icon Sets

Free icons are great, they are better when they are in high quality and comes in variety of different formats. Thanks to a great number of generous designers out there, we are enjoying what they are distributing for free. Here in this post, we’ve gathered more than 50 high quality Apple Mac related icon sets. What’s included are icon sets of Macbook, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, iMac, Apple TVs and more.

Here’s a little note. These icon sets are fine for personal usage, but you might not use them for commercial projects. So please check with the authors or check with the disclaimer if you intend to use them on commercial projects.

Here’s more great icon sets you might want to check out.
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The iMac Turns 10

It’s hard to believe, but 10 years ago today (August 15, 1998), Apple released the machine that can easily be credited with saving the company: the iMac. Around the same time, Apple was well on its way to becoming a footnote in computing history. Its computers were over-priced, under-powered, and the then current version of Mac OS was a joke. Yet in 1998, with Steve Jobs back at the helm of the company he helped found, the company began an unforeseen resurgence based, at least initially, on the strength of its industrial design.

The original iMac was slow and expensive compared to the PCs of the time, and hampered by the laughable (even by late ’90s standards) OS 8. The iMac found success due to its eye catching, all-in-one, translucent blue design. The iMac helped spell the end of the line for dull boxy beige PCs and even helped shove the aging floppy drive out the door. More importantly, the iMac was the first commercially successful computer to come with USB ports standard.

If you’re feeling a little nostalgic, head on over to Wired for a gallery tracking the history of the now landmark computer line. And don’t forget to check out our article about what the future of the mother of all-in-ones has in store. [From: Wired]

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