[MyAppleMenu] Feb 8, 2013

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**** EA Targets Mac Gamers With Launch Of Origin Digital Distribution Service ****
<http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/02/07/ea-targets-mac-gamers-brings-origin-to-os-x>
Kevin Bostic, AppleInsider



**** Skitch For iOS Update Adds New Text Editor, Better Performance ****
<http://www.macgasm.net/2013/02/08/skitch-for-ios-update-adds-new-text-editor-better-performance/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+macgasm%2Fmain+%28Macgasm%29>
Kaylie Moise, Macgasm



**** Why Toys And Apps Have Failed ****
<http://52tiger.net/why-toys-and-apps-have-failed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+52Tiger+%2852+Tiger%29>
Dave Caolo, 52 Tiger


> It felt tacked-on and even a 7-year-old could sense that.



**** Smart Playlists, Buggy Play Counts, And iTunes Match ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2027071/smart-playlists-buggy-play-counts-and-itunes-match.html>
Kirk McElhearn, Macworld


> This week’s column looks at some common problems with iTunes, some quirks with iTunes Match, and explains how to update smart playlists, among other subjects.



**** Options For Managing Browser Tabs In OS X ****
<http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57568180-263/options-for-managing-browser-tabs-in-os-x/>
Topher Kessler, CNET


> If you need specific tab organizations or regularly find yourself needing to restore multiple tabs, then Firefox, Chrome, and Opera offer more robust options than Apple's Safari browser.



**** Virtual ROM ****
<http://bitsplitting.org/2013/02/08/virtual-rom/>
Daniel Jalkut, Bitsplitting.org


> So we have transitioned from a time where the advertised capacity of a device was largely available to a user, to an era where the technical capacity may deviate greatly from what a user can realistically work with. The speed and affordability of RAM, magnetic disk, and most recently SSD storage, have created a situation where the parts of a computer that the vendor most wants to exploit are the same that the customer covets.



**** Apple Issues New AirPort And Time Capsule Firmware, Airport Utility ****
<http://www.tuaw.com/2013/02/07/apple-issues-new-airport-and-time-capsule-firmware-airport-util/>
Randy Nelson, TUAW


> The updated AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule firmware brings with it the ability to extend Guest Wi-Fi on networks featuring multiple Base Station units. It also lets you add WPS capable Wi-Fi printers and adds support for additional countries.



**** Adobe Issues Emergency Flash Update For Attacks On Windows, Mac Users ****
<http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/02/adobe-issues-emergency-flash-update-for-attacks-on-windows-mac-users/>
Dan Goodin, Ars Technica


> Adobe Systems has released a patch for two Flash player vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited online to surreptitiously install malware, one in attacks that target users of Apple's Macintosh platform.



**** Surface Pro Versus MacBook Air: Who's Being Dishonest With Storage Space? ****
<http://www.zdnet.com/surface-pro-versus-macbook-air-whos-being-dishonest-with-storage-space-7000011009/>
Ed Bott, ZDNet


> Tablet operating systems are designed to be small, and they sacrifice all sorts of capabilities that you expect in a full-strength PC. But if you're going to complain about operating systems using too much of the available storage, you'd better make sure your letter to Redmond is cc'ed to Cupertino.



**** How To Use An Old Mac As An AirPlay Device ****
<http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57568167-263/how-to-use-an-old-mac-as-an-airplay-device/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MacFixIt>
Topher Kessler, CNET


> In general, AirPlay devices are hardware accessories like routers such as Apple's AirPort, or media appliances like the AppleTV. However, if you are not willing to shell out about $100 or more for a new AirPlay and you have an old Mac lying around (especially a Mac Mini), then one option is to turn it into an AirPlay hub.



**** Talking To Siri: Creating Reminders Without Times ****
<http://www.tuaw.com/2013/02/07/talking-to-siri-creating-reminders-without-times/>
Erica Sadun, TUAW


> Try saying "Remember to pick up the milk" rather than "Remind me to pick up the milk." Siri adds that item to the Reminders app without a time cue.



**** Have iPhone, Will Travel—without A Data Plan ****
<http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/02/have-iphone-will-travel-without-a-data-plan/>
Iljitsch Van Beijnum, Ars Technica


> Fortunately, by installing the right apps and preparing ahead of time, the iPhone can still be very functional on the road, even without a data connection.



**** Apple Responds To Greenlight Capital Lawsuit Seeking Larger Stock Dividend ****
<http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/7/3964956/apple-responds-to-greenpoint-capital-lawsuit-seeking-larger-stock>
Tim Carmody, The Verge


> Apple has issued a rare, rapid public response to a shareholder lawsuit, countering charges by Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn that the company hasn't done enough to return its large cash reserves to shareholders. In sharp but diplomatic language, Apple suggests that Einhorn and Greenlight misunderstand or are misrepresenting an important governance proposal Apple will present to shareholders at their annual meeting on February 27.



**** Skype For iPhone Update Brings Automatic Reconnection Feature ****
<http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/02/skype-for-iphone-update-brings-automatic-reconnection-feature>
Brent Dirks, AppAdvice



**** Mailbox CEO On Building A Better Mail App ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2027483/mailbox-ceo-on-building-a-better-mail-app.html>
Lex Friedman, Macworld



**** Review: Mailbox For iPhone Belongs In Your Dock ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2027388/review-mailbox-for-iphone-belongs-in-your-dock.html>
Lex Friedman, Macworld


> What sets Mailbox apart is its approach to managing the contents of your inbox.






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**** Grammar Lovers Split Over Infinitives ****
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/booksblog/2013/feb/08/grammar-lovers-split-infitives-wrong?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Fbooks%2Frss+%28Books%29>
Alison Flood, The Guardian


> Has anyone got anything better to do with their morning than argue about the merits, or otherwise, of splitting infinitives? No? Well then, let's get cracking.