I should probably have that looked at

’tis the season for broken laptops.  Last month, I took in my laptop-turned-server with the broken video chip and expired AppleCare.  Fortunately, it was a known defect and they covered it, even with the expired warranty.  My main computing device, an older-model (Rev. B) MacBook Air (also with expired AppleCare) has been slowly deteriorating over … Continue reading I should probably have that looked at

My harrowing adventures with Mozy, TechTools, and Jungle Disk

I have experimented with online backup solutions over the past few weeks.   I keep local backups, but the saying goes that any important digital data should exist in three places or you should consider it nonexistent.  In fire, flood, or EMP, the backup drive across the room is not going to help. What I have I have … Continue reading My harrowing adventures with Mozy, TechTools, and Jungle Disk

Happy Returns

Dropping off the laptop at the Apple Store earlier this week felt like leaving a kitty at the kennel. There was a certain sense of loss, detachment, and sadness. Farewell, little laptop. They’ll take good care of you while I’m gone. I’ll see you in a few days. Today’s trip to the Apple Store this … Continue reading Happy Returns

MacBook Pro, Dead on Arrival

I took my MacBook Pro in to the Apple Store today.  For some reason, I am always nervous when going anywhere for tech support.  In general, I am a tech-savvy guy who knows exactly what he is talking about.  When dealing with tech support, though, I always go into it feeling like I will be … Continue reading MacBook Pro, Dead on Arrival

Laptop Woes

My laptop currently seems to be f’ed in the a.  It has been behaving a little flaky in the past week or so (perhaps since the latest OS and graphics update.)  I would come back to my desk and notice the screensaver had locked up and the screen had a number of pixels with the … Continue reading Laptop Woes

Stuff

Please note that all blog posts before 8 April 2007 were automatically imported from LiveJournal.  To see the comments and any LiveJournal-specific extras such as polls and user icons, please find the source posting at http://brianenigma.livejournal.com/2005/09/I just spent $40 to fill up the tiny gas tank of a sportscar. I just bought my third or fourth … Continue reading Stuff

Customer Replacement Unit

Please note that all blog posts before 8 April 2007 were automatically imported from LiveJournal.  To see the comments and any LiveJournal-specific extras such as polls and user icons, please find the source posting at http://brianenigma.livejournal.com/2005/05/The squeaky wheel gets the worm! Thanks, hensatc! I called, complained, complained, and complained some more. It seems like this most … Continue reading Customer Replacement Unit

Applecare

Please note that all blog posts before 8 April 2007 were automatically imported from LiveJournal.  To see the comments and any LiveJournal-specific extras such as polls and user icons, please find the source posting at http://brianenigma.livejournal.com/2005/05/AT PRESENT, I AM QUITE UNHAPPY WITH MY APPLECARE SERVICE AND AM CONSIDERING JUST BUYING A NEW LAPTOP AND SELLING THE … Continue reading Applecare