Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Why I’m sticking with the Mac

Macworld

Rare vintage Apple iMac Yum pin

For sale, one new-old-stock Apple Yum iMac pin. It features the 5 Flavormac colored iMac G3 desktop computers from 1999. These YUM badges are becoming quite rare. The pin is new, never used, never worn, and measures 2 by 3 inches with a pinback. It is priced at $20 with mailing available.

There is also a Yum poster and t-shirt available. Click the yum label below. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Report: iTunes Will Get Social Networking Features September 1st

Cult of Mac

Sunday, August 29, 2010

kootenaymac wallpaper pick of the week


Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Saturday, August 28, 2010

PPC Macs ‘likely’ to be unsupported by Firefox 4

Appletastic.net

XCLAIM ATI PCI VIDEO CARD

A barely used vintage PCI ATI Xclaim 3D Plus for previous generation Macintosh computers. This is a working pull. Comes with original box and all the accessories including S-video cable adapter and connectors. "ATI Xclaim 3D PLUS features all the powerful 2D and 3D graphics acceleration of Xclaim 3D, plus, it brings the cutting edge Digital Flat Panel (DFP) displays to PCI Mac. Designed with the flexibility to support high-quality DFP displays, Apple or VGA monitors, or TV Out for large screen presentations." Price is $20 - mailing available at cost of postage. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

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Friday, August 27, 2010

Mac Treat #134: Use Keychain to Recover Forgotten Passwords

Barkings! | The Small Dog Apple Blog

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Call phones from Gmail

Official Gmail Blog
Unfortunately Google voice and video chat is not available for PowerPC Macs.

Original Bondi iMac Girl Mouse Pad

This is a high quality mouse pad and is a great Apple collector item. It is brand new old stock from 1999 and has never been moused on. It is a 8" by 9 3/8" rectangle with rounded corners and is 1/4" thick. The mouse pad is made with easy clean 100% polyester fabric top surface on high quality open cell neoprene rubber, not foam. The iMac Girl graphic is very clear, with bright vivid colors, the text is "Say hello to iMac". It is priced at $25 with mailing at cost of postage. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

download the original artwork by Satoshi "Toy" Igarashi in 7 sizes at MacDesktops.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

De-authorize your iTunes Account Before Hardware Repair or Sale

Barkings! | The Small Dog Apple Blog

Apple Pirate vinyl stickers

Apple Pirate "NO PRISONERS" High Quality Vinyl Sticker.

"As the young Apple computers were starting out to change the technological computing world, Steve Jobs pledged the employees of Apple Computers to "Take no prisoners". Thinking like pirates they proudly bore this flag over their desks as they created some of the most innovative and beautiful computer concepts ever."

This vinyl transfer sticker is 4.5" X 6" and is priced at $9 - one only - add $1 for postage. Also by Linusco of North Van and custom made for KootenayMac: two 8" by 9" vinyl stickers of the same design for $20 each. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Great White Northerner Gets Great White iPhone 4, Unboxes It

Video: Mac|Life

Monday, August 23, 2010

Adding Default Alarms To iCal Events

Mac Tricks And Tips

Sunday, August 22, 2010

kootenaymac wallpaper pick of the week


Anasazi Ruins Mesa Verde Colorado | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Apple.com Makes Comparing Mac Easier With Slick New HTML5 Interface

Cult of Mac

Friday, August 20, 2010

Apple debuts new 'iPad is Delicious' television ad (with video)

MacDailyNews

Thursday, August 19, 2010

All About Video Adapters!

Barkings! | The Small Dog Apple Blog

Apple Think Different Networking T Shirt

This is a new condition purple short sleeve adult size Large t-shirt made by Hanes BEEFY-T of 100% preshrunk cotton. There is a small "Networking" on the front and a larger "Think different." with white Apple logo on the back (like the one shown) from the Think Different era.

It is a new-old-stock rare Apple collectible in what looks like the unopened factory sealed bag with the original price sticker. It is priced at $30, with mailing available at cost.To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Geek Trend: Old Macs Thwarting Death, Getting Recycled as iPad Stands

Cult of Mac

New Apple Logo Mouse Pads

Classic Flavor Mac Apple Logo Mouse Pads. They look great next to your iMac or just a nice place to set your coffee cup on. They are made from thin, strong Tevalite by Microthin with a high traction undercoating to adhere to your desk and they work with all optical and mechanical mice.

New-old-stock - one Grape, two Tangerine and a Lime mouse pad still available - the Strawberry and Blueberry have been sold. They measure 7.5 inch in diameter, Apple part number L04108A -- $15 each or two for $25 with mailing at cost. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

What Is the Archive Utility?

Barkings! The Small Dog Apple Blog

Apple Store Nano-Chromatic T-Shirt

This is an Apple Store employee uniform t-shirt. The t-shirt is teal blue, Medium size, and made by American Apparel. It has been worn twice in the NY Apple store and has been washed twice. The front of the shirt says "Nano-Chromatic" in a rainbow gradient lettering, while the left sleeve has a white apple logo and text that says "Specialist". The back of the shirt (pictured left) has the 9 different colors ipod nanos and the text is "The New Ipod Nano". This shirt was the store uniform promo for the new 2008 iPod Nano premiere and is no longer in production.

click here to see the front of the shirt The Apple iPod "nanochromatic" shirt is a rare collectible and is priced at $25 - To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

(update1: another Nanochromatic shirt has arrived from Las Vegas - a brand new never worn size XL priced at $30)
(update2: a brand new Large Nanochromatic blue t-shirt has just arrived from New York - priced at $30)

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Monday, August 16, 2010

PowerPC-Based Apple Portables: Identifying the right power adapter and power cord--US

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1565

Sunday, August 15, 2010

kootenaymac wallpaper pick of the week


iPad Inspired Wallpaper by ~xXmatt69Xx1 on deviantART

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Relax, iOS Isn’t Going to Replace OS X

TheAppleBlog

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Microsoft Embarrasses Itself with “PC vs. Mac” Web Site

The Back Page | The Mac Observer

Apple Employee 2nd Gen. iPod Nano Release T-Shirt

This iPod Apple Employee T-Shirt was the store uniform for the release of the 2nd. Generation iPod Nano. The front of the shirt reads "Completely Remastered".

The back (shown) features the five 2nd generation iPod Nano colors. The Apple logo is on the left sleeve. It is a rare size medium, made by American Apparel in Downtown LA of 100% Cotton.

This Los Angeles Apple Store shirt has been worn and washed once and is in like new condition. It is priced at $22 with postage for $8 more. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Free Mac software, all open-source, all OS X.

Open Source Mac

Apple employee "Multiple Choice" T shirt

This is an Apple Macintosh store employee yellow T-shirt. it is a size Large, made by Gildan Activewear of heavyweight cotton. Front reads "Multiple choice" with graphic icons of Apple products: iMac, iPod Shuffle, G5, Powerbook, Nano etc. Back of t-shirt has a small apple logo. Brand new Apple collectible shirt - never worn or washed. This series is out of production and is becoming quite scare. It is priced at $25 and is available for mailing at cost. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Get 25 great Safari extensions

MacUser | Macworld

Monday, August 09, 2010

The Top 14 Most Important Mac Apps Of All Time

Mac App Reviews | Mac360

Sunday, August 08, 2010

kootenaymac wallpaper pick of the week


Nature/Teddy_bear_cholla_-_cactus.jpg | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Saturday, August 07, 2010

Six essential iPhoto editing tricks

Photography | Digital Photo | Macworld

Awesome Apple Studio Display LCD Monitors

For sale in Nelson - two Apple flat screen LCD monitors, a 15 and a 17 inch - both are previously owned and well cared for in very good condition. They require the click-on style Apple ADC connector on the video card in the tower and are one-touch-to-power-on, with 2 usb ports and adjustable back lighting. Price is $125 and $150 each (or $25 less when purchased with a tower). Call Dave at 250.354.4633 to arrange see one in use on a G4 tower. Click here to see a list of towers on hand.

Note: A 20" LCD Cinema Display is also available.

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Friday, August 06, 2010

How To Reset Your Mac Password

[MacRx] | Cult of Mac

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Tip: 5 things you may not know you can do with attachments in Gmail

Official Gmail Blog

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Six background window tricks

Business Center | Working Mac | Macworld

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Bringing a PowerMac G4 Back to Life

theAppleBlog

APPLE Singapore PowerMac Breakthrough T-shirts

Rare vintage APPLE Singapore employee-only brand new without tags dark blue t-shirts.
Features: Apple Singapore: "Can Do!!!" caption printed on front.
"Power Macintosh Breakthrough!" slogan with large fist graphic wearing an Apple logo ring printed on back.
Color: Navy Blue. Fabric: 100% cotton. Sizes: Medium (M) and Large (L).
Totally rare Apple logo Apple Singapore team shirt only available to those who worked on the Apple Education team. You had to be at the Apple Singapore office to get one of these shirts. Great shirts, quality fabric and construction throughout. May be the only ones available in North America - these Apple collectibles are realistically priced at $40 for the Medium and $45 for the Large. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel

Click here to see larger image of the Apple logoed fist shattering PC myths.

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Monday, August 02, 2010

iTunes 9.2 adds Undo & Redo commands

Mac OS X Hints

Sunday, August 01, 2010

kootenaymac wallpaper pick of the week

The Cadillac Ranch | Flickr - Photo Sharing!