Paul Maleck [dot com]http://PaulMaleck.comPaul Maleck [dot com]en-usWWDC 2010 Predictions
  • iPhone HD - A gimmie, of course, with 64 GB storage, front and rear camera, a version of iChat for video calls, 720p recording.
  • iPhone OS 4.0 - While already introduced, new features will be shown off (video chat for example) and it will be available within days.
  • AppleTV - This will correspond with the new iPhone since the hardware will be shared. It will be the size of the iPhone with a power and HDMI port only. It will stream 1080p out and possible run some pre-built apps (pandora, MLB, etc..).
  • New iTunes - Also a gimmie, but I think we'll see mo...]]>... FULL STORYhttp://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=141Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:54:06 -0400iPad thoughts / gradesvery let down. It's the one things that the rumors kept saying, and the one thing I did not want... a giant iPod Touch. In fact... a lesser iPod Touch since it lacks some of it's built in apps. While I could see this device as something I would use a lot around the house to surf the web and check email... I already have lots of ways to do that and spending at least $500 for a slightly better experience is going to be tough to swallow. I wanted a laptop replacement... not a b...]]>... FULL STORYhttp://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=140Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:00:00 -0500My Apple tablet predictions I'll even go out on a limb and put them in order of how they will be presented.

    • iTunes - Cheaper TV show, or maybe even a subscription service. It seems time to match the competition and offer 1080p movies. There will be something about moving to the cloud. I can see the iTunes application on the web at iTunes.com and also the ability to stream music directly to devices.
    • iPhone - Announcement that the iPhone will be going to Verizon (and maybe T-Mobile) this summer. There will not be talk of new hardware, that will be saved for WWDC.
    • iPhone OS 4.0... FULL STORYhttp://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=139Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:27:28 -0500Review: The AssociateThe Firm I can't say I remember to many of his films. I'm not sure why I picked out this book other then the desire for something different. A great story, well defined character, and a plot with twist and turns to keep you guessing always make for a good read. Unfortunately, this book falls a little short on all of those.

      Why You Should Read:
      - It's an easy read that moves along at a nice pace. While some of the plot items and choices made leave you scr...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=138Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:00:35 -0400      iPhone OS & SDK 3.1 beta 3 released
      Also of note is that beta 2 will expire July 28th at midnight, so anyone on the beta better upgrade soon.

      Once I install it tonight I'll report back with any changes I notice... like being able to make a phone call on the first attempt and not having it drop a minute later. Crazy improvements like that since beta 1 & 2.

      ]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=137Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:33:57 -0400      My Favorite Podcastspodcasts. It can be on my iPhone, laptop, or even in HD on my AppleTV. The ability to start and stop as needed and have them available at all times is perfect for my schedule. Not to mention that some of the best content out there is delivered free over the net. Honestly television kinda sucks these days, specially during the summer months. If not for the Tiger's games I'd probably cancel cable.

      So here is a list of the podcast that I listen to on a regular basis. Granted they are all...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=136Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:27:00 -0400      Quick Review: Call of Duty - World at WarInitial Thoughts
      I've enjoyed the Call of Duty games since the original. The way the story is told and the action unfolds via scripted plot points was always so well done it really sucked you into the gameplay. Then with Modern Warfare all that was taken up a notch in one of the best games I've ever played. So when World at War was announced I was skeptical... WW2 again? a different company making the game?. I held off playing for many months until I found a good deal on the game and noticed that everyone online was playing it.

      Pro's
      - Hearing Jack Bauer command you into action makes you really want to rack up the body count.
      - The gu...]]>... FULL STORYhttp://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=135Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:24:57 -0400WWDC Grades
      - Snow Leopard - Was right about the demos and the release date getting set. Also a new build was given to the attendees. Was actually slightly over on the price of $50 (it's $29) and missed the release month by one (September, not August). GRADE: B

      - iPhone OS 3.0 - More demos for sure with new apps and wireless devices. Was right in that developers could download that day and only missed the general release by five days. GRADE: A-

      - iPhone Video - Or the iPhone 3GS as we now know. Was correct in the storage sizes, t...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=134Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:51:15 -0400      My WWDC Predictions
      Snow Leopard - I think a good long portion of the event will be about the new OS. Demos will be given, some now features introduced, and a release date set. My guess is that people at the event will get the RC versison (or whatever Apple calls it) and the full OS will be released in August. I also predict that a price of around $50 will be set to stay competitive with Windows 7's upgrade cost.

      i...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=133Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:12:34 -0400      Red Wings Gamepathetic and trying to get a shuttle back to our car after the game was an chilly adventure.. but overall I'd do it again. Well... perhaps a Tigers game when it's warmer out :)

      I took some pictures and video that can be found here.
      ]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=132Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:45:38 -0500      Hump Day Q 'n A
      Feel free to ask questions at Feedback@PaulMaleck.com or in the comments below.

      Question #1: Mac keyboard remap?
      I want to make CTRL + Arrow move the cursor one word at a time.
      (I know that Option + Arrow already does that, but I am having an impossible time training my fingers to hit that next key over)
      Also, of course, CTRL + SHIFT + Arrow should highlight one word at a time.
      It also wouldn't be terrible if CTRL + C = Cut and CTRL...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=131Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:08:02 -0500      First Thoughts: iLife '09

      Installation:
      - The install went went fine initially on my MacBook Pro. Took about 30 minutes and required a reboot.
      - On the MacBook the install failed saying that it could not find a product to install. I rebooted and tried again, but got the same error. I then remembered that Apple release some updates to iLife '08 the other day. I ran software update and installed what was available. After another reboot the install proceeded without error. Again it took...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=130Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:05:58 -0500      What I Use: 2DOrNot2D - Turn your OS X dock from 3D to 2D
      After a brief search I came across the free application LetMeGoogleThatForYou.com. You enter the search parameters and it creates a custom link t...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=125Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:30:00 -0500      Great place for desktop wallpaperInterfaceLIFT which contains great photos specifically designed with the desktop in mind. They come in widescreen, full screen, hdtv, dual monitor, heck even three monitors wide. While it doesn't seem to be updated all that often, there is usually a new picture a day, and worth a look every few weeks.]]>... FULL STORYhttp://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=124Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:21:00 -0500Make safari on the iPhone display fonts correctly... FULL STORYhttp://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=123Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:53:00 -0500Best Year Ever
      For one thing, sports provided many high points for me. The year started off great with Ryan Newman winning the Daytona 500, ending a winless streak that was starting to tarnish a still young career. Then a few months later Ozzie came to the resc...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=122Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:02:00 -0500      Did it have to be pink?
      Ok, well it's been a few years and I could use some more real estate and perhaps a higher resolution... ok, time for a new monitor. Now I looked around at Dell's and HP's, but I was really hooked on the Apple cinema displays. What I did not like is $900 price tag for 23", that's almost twice what anyone else cha...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=121Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0400      Bill Gates CES Video
      ... FULL STORYhttp://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=119Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:00:00 -0500Things I learned in 2007
      Here's what I've learned:
      - It's impossible to find a job in MI with a company that's doing well (Jacobsons.. Ford.. Pulte..)
      - Macs are so worth the extra few dollars
      - Being sick on new years eve sucks
      - Despite looking easy, installing a dishwasher can take up to ten hours
      - Not only are all my friends married... now the children are arriving
      - There is nothing more frustrating then being a lifelong MSU football fan
      - Wisdom teeth do not come out easy
      - Everyone loves the Wii
      - 4 year olds are better then you at the W...]]>... FULL STORY      http://paulmaleck.com/blog/?blogID=120Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:00:00 -0500