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Hello. I am Joel Marcey, author of this personal blog.
Check out my joint venture with acclaimed programming language instructor, Rex Jaeschke, called Programming Classroom
I am also owner of Twin Roots, a consulting and software development company.
Category Archives: Mac
Why Backblaze Is My Choice For Online Backup Provider
I chose Backblaze as my online backup service provider for one year (possibly, longer). It was actually a tough choice. I was weighing many options. Do I just go with the well-known leaders (by customer base), such as Mozy or … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Mac, Software, Technology
Tagged Backblaze, Backup, Carbonite, Chris Pirillo, DropBox, Mozy, Online Backup, Online Storage, SafeCopy, SpiderOak, Twitter
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MacBook Pro Battery Health Waning Quickly – But Why?
I usually leave my MacBook Pro sitting on my desk connected to a power adapter. Since I had the battery replaced back in October 2008, my guess is that I may have cycled through a power charge at the most … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Computers, Mac, Technology
Tagged AppleCare, Battery Life, IStatPro, MacBook Pro, SMC, System Profiler
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Conficker – Should Mac Users Be Worried?
So I was watching 60 Minutes last night (I can still hear that tick, tick, tick, tick, tick of the clock….and I am still amazed that Andy Rooney is still around!). Their lead story was regarding internet viruses, particularly the … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Mac, Windows
Tagged 60 Minutes, Conficker, Internet, Norton, Symantec, Viruses
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Choosing an Online Backup Service – Revisited
[Update 3: After tweeting Backblaze about me not being able to use their service because of no Mac support -- I get a reply inviting me to their private beta. Thanks Backblaze! But now my decision is that much harder … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Mac, Software, Technology, Windows
Tagged Backblaze, BackJack, Carbonite, DropBox, Leo Laporte, Mozy, Online Backup, Online Storage, SafeCopy, Scott Bourne, SpiderOak, TWiT, Twitter
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MacRumors Live MacWorld 2009 Keynote Feed Hacked!
<Warning: semi-R-Rated Content Here> Ugh! I tuned in this morning to macrumorslive.com (which is now down) over there at MacRumors see what interesting goodies were going to come from Apple at this, their last MacWorld, and during their first announcement … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Mac
Tagged Hacking, iLife '09, MacRumors, Macrumorslive.com, Macworld, Website Security
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MacBook Pro SuperDrive Burn Problems Update: Fixed with Laser Lens Cleaner!?!
Here is an update to my fun (and more fun) with my MacBook Pro optical drive. I called Apple support. We talked for about an hour. We tried different things: Tried burning a DVD again (just in case magic would … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Mac
Tagged Apple Support, AppleCare, Burn, Laser Lens Cleaner, MacBook Pro, Memorex, Optical Drive, Slot Drive, SuperDrive
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Mac Personal Finance Software: iBank Wins, Moneywell Has Promise, Who Knows About Quicken Financial Life
iBank will be my Mac financial application, as imperfect as it may be. But it is by far the best and most complete financial software package out there for my needs (and if you include iBiz, it would match Microsoft Money in most, if not all, facets). I will wait and see what happens with Moneywell, and I am intrigued by the upcoming release Quicken Financial Life (although I am disappointed I cannot be a part of the beta). Continue reading
In Search of Good Mac OS X Software for my Apple MacBook Pro
Please help me choose a good financial software package, blogging software program and anti-virus program for my Mac. Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Blogging, Mac, Software
Tagged Anti-Virus, Blog Writing, Finances, Microsoft Money, OS X, Quicken, Windows Live Writer
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