Ryan Jacobs

Provided I will be able to get the new iPhone, July 11th,2008 will become the day I will be free from my BlackJack. It has been a marginal device over the years, but never really could take advantage of the 3G network in a meaningful way. Lately, more often than not, the applications don’t even [...]

FireFox plugins are great. Indeed, with decently rendered pages in IE7 and access to Safari on both Windows and Mac, the plugins are probably the biggest single reason I still use FireFox as my default browser. Virtually identical browsing experience on OS X or Windows is another plus.
But lately, the plugins are slowing me down. [...]

The successes of iPod, iMac, MacBook and iPhone are well known. Yet quietly in the corner is Apple TV — not many talk about it. After just a few days use, I am surprised this device doesn’t get more love. Maybe it still needs to rebuild its reputation after the first expensive/not interesting version [...]

Rebecca and I were browsing at the Apple store at Easton yesterday when I noticed a somewhat familiar face. Upon further investigation, I realized it was Dave Chappelle. Since he was wearing shades I wasn’t 100 percent confident until I heard him talk to the sales clerk a question. The distinctive voice confirmed it.