The difference between USB and FireWire
Here’s why we prefer that any backup drive purchased for a Mac have at least FireWire 400, if not 800 also: FireWire has its own processor, where USB relies on the CPU of your computer to figure out how data should be transferred. So, when you’re moving files to and from a USB drive, it can affect the performance of your computer, while FireWire shoulders the burden itself. Since every Mac except the MacBook has FireWire, it’s worth the few extra bucks to get that on your external hard drive.  Reference: http://www.

Apple’s memory prices are, for the 1st time, the same as 3rd parties.
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Video ‘R’ Us: http://bit.ly/j2profile
Figured I should embed the video here. </object> Posted via email from J2 Tech Blog

Flippin’ the switch on the PR machine
http://www.sanantoniostartups.com/2009/10/29/how-j2maccom-helps-individuals-small-businesses-and-enterprises-leverage-the-power-of-the-mac-platform-and-shift-to-google-apps/ Thanks to Alan Weinkrantz for producing this profile of J2. Filmed at SAY Sí, we wanted to focus on the benefits of OS X Server, and the fun stuff we’re doing with Google Apps.

@joggernut BPM-based playlist creator for iTunes
Check out the second-to-last pick in this week's MacBreak Weekly http://www.mbwpicks.com/.  I know you've assessed a bunch of these tools (feel free to post a list!). If you've used Tangerine, what do you think? P.S. The RedLaser app for iPhone is sweet! Picks from MBW 164: Pinch Pull and Tug October 28th, 2009 ·