TMO Forum Poll: Are You Black Friday Shopping?

11:19 AM, Nov. 20th, 2012 · Jeff Gamet · Link

Black Friday, or the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, traditionally sees plenty of sales, and even Apple gets in on the excitement. Are you planning on braving the crowds to take advantage of deals? Head on over to the TMO forums and let us know in today's poll.

Forum Poll: iPad mini WiFi or LTE?

10:55 AM, Nov. 16th, 2012 · Jeff Gamet · Link

The WiFi iPad mini shipped a couple weeks ago, and the WiFi plus LTE version shipped today. Which do you prefer? Head on over to the TMO forums and let us know in today's poll.

Reader Discussion: Samsung’s Android-based Digital Camera

11:50 AM, Nov. 13th, 2012 · Jeff Gamet · Link

Samsung's US$500 digital camera powered by Google's Android operating system is coming soon. It sports a 16 megapixel sensor and connects to AT&T's network, but is that enough to make it worth the price? Head on over to the TMO forums and let us know what you think.

How to Restart a Frozen Mac from Your iPhone (or other Mac)

11:12 AM, Nov. 6th, 2012 · Jeff Gamet · Link

What do you do when you need to restart a Mac you aren't in front of, especially if getting to that Mac requires a car or airplane? Restart it remotely, from the Mac you're in front of -- or even your iPhone. The Mac Observer's Dave Hamilton shows you how.

Refurbished 27” Thunderbolt Display: $829

3:25 PM, Nov. 5th, 2012 · Bryan Chaffin · Link

Thunderbolt Display

Apple is offering the refurbished 27-inch Thunderbolt Display for $829, 17-percent off the cost of a new one. This is the 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display that works for every current shipping Mac except the one that needs it the most, the Mac Pro. We digress, however, as the point is that it ships for free with a one year limited warranty. If you want a companion display for your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac, this is the one to get.