Mac training in a box
Macs are easy to use, so everyone says, and indeed, that's how I found them when a mate introduced me to them back at the beginning of 1988.
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Big Mac 'eds get together on Apple
It's not often you get three ex Mac magazine editors together in one room - but it happened this week. Virtually, anyway.
State of Play - Apple, iDevices and Mac
The iPad is supposed to launch in New Zealand in late - but there's still no official word on exactly when.
iPhone 4 - it's not that bad
There's always a backlash that gets picked up by the legions of Apple haters who gleefully spread negative stories far and wide, writes Mark Webster.
Apple-centric conference announced for Auckland
CreativeTech is an Apple-centric conference concept, and the very first one is taking place in September.
Hands on with the MacBook Pro 'baby'
The baby of the MacBook Pro family isn't specced too far away from the plasticky MacBook low-end consumer machine.
Apple's iOS4 is out - and it's free
Apple's mobile operating system, iOS4, is now available through iTunes for iPhone and iPod Touch - iPad users will have to wait.
Using immersive reality technology in art
MacPlanet blogger Mark Webster talks to artist Marcia Lyons about her work.
iPhone 4 - sweet features, high-def video tricks
High-def video shooting - and even editing - can be done on Apple's latest iPhone.
iPad surprises and revelations
It seems the iPad came before the iPhone – one among a series of revelations from Apple CEO Steve Jobs in a recent lengthy interview.
While Aussies buy up iPads, a little country waits...
Australians are buying up iPads at an alarming rate - but Kiwis still have to wait until 'sometime' in July.
Apple chest-beating
People called Apple a flash in the pan - but Flash is on the way out and Microsoft just got passed by Apple in market capitalisation.
'I've never used a PC. They creep me out'
Don McGlashan talks to MacPlanet about scoring film, making music on Macs and why there's no PC in the mix.
iPadding - the cost of cutting edge cool
How much will the iPad cost in New Zealand? Still no idea, but it might pay to butter up the bank manager now.
New tricks for Wired Dog
It's not easy becoming an Apple Reseller in New Zealand, writes Mark Webster.
Switching over? Apple OS has hidden depths
Advancement seems to have taken over from simplicity leading to a certain amount of bewilderment – especially for new users.
Who is stealing everyone's Macs?
There may a bunch of Apple-flogging burglars at work in Auckland.
The iPad is out - but is it worth having?
The iPad has been one of the most discussed devices ever, and that was before launch. Now people actually have them, what are they saying?
NZ iPhone biometrics app tells you how people are feeling
Feelie, by Te Awamutu-based developers FeelGudApps, monitors your behaviour for two to three days and then builds your profile based on psychology studies.
Mac hackers, crackers and security software
There can't be much money in Mac security software if no one's making Mac viruses. Even I only have this stuff installed to review, to be honest, or I wouldn't bother.
Getting the measure of apps
I don't know what it is about humans, but we love measuring stuff...
Mac gaming finally gathers some Steam
The big news was that gaming company Valve committed to offering full support for the Mac for both its in-house games and for its digital game delivery system 'Steam'.
The challenges faced by Apple
It may have US$40 billion in the vault, but Apple still faces serious challenges in the marketplace.