OS X Error -36 While Copying Files

If you receive error -36 while copying files from one hard drive to another, the source drive is probably going bad and should be replaced ASAP. I received this error while backing up my iTunes and iPhoto libraries.  For both libraries, I needed to backup chucks of the library until I found the corrupt files.

You can confirm hard drive issues by downloading Smart Utility of OS X.

No More Burning CDs

Do you have a stack of CD's that you use for OS installations and Boot Discs for diagnostics? You can get rid of them! With Pendrive Linux, you can turn your USB Flash Drive into a bootable CD carousel. Run the BootMyISO software, Create or download ISOs of your CDs, copy them to your drive, edit the menu.lst file and now you can boot up to your CDs wherever you go.

This is a great tool if your working on a machine without an optical drive. And you can access all of your favorite diag CDs with one flash drive.

TJ Maxx Selling 16GB iPad For $399

Engadget reports discount retailer TJ Maxx has begun selling Apple's 16GB WiFi iPad for $399, a $100 discount.  It is unclear how the retailer is able to sell the device so low.  There are multiple reports that TJ Maxx is selling the iPad at both its TJ Maxx and Marshall's stores.  If this item is on your holiday shopping list, you should try to get it soon as I don't expect these to last long!

Virus Attacking Chinese Mobile Phones

ShanghaiDaily.com is reporting a new virus posing as an antivirus program has infected more than 1 million Chinese mobile phones.  The virus allows the criminals spreading the program to control the infected phones sending text messages of pay per click ads to contacts in the user's address book.  The infection is currently costing Chinese consumers around $300,000(US) a day.

Adam's Edge: The 2.19TB Limit - Digital Hoarders Will Need To Upgrade

It always seems that as hard drive technology matures and capacities grow, we learn that the supporting hardware and software aren't caught up.  Do you remember getting your first hard drive that was larger than 137GB?

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Apple Releases iTunes 10.1 Update

Today, Apple released the iTunes 10.1 update that will allow users to sync their iOS 4.2 devices to iTunes.  Apple is expected to release iOS 4.2 for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch early next wee


The update adds the below features:

• Use AirPlay to instantly and wirelessly stream videos from iTunes to the all-new Apple TV. 


• Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.2. 


• Provides a number of important stability and performance improvements

Final Major Network Blocks Google TV

Fox has become the latest to join in on blocking access to Google TV.  Every major U.S. TV network has blocked Google TV from accessing content on their websites and on their partner sites Hulu and PlayOn.  Users and TV providers will be locked in a game of cat and mouse finding ways to get around this blackout.  Until this dispute is resolved, Google TV will not be able to gain mass acceptance.

Apple Releases OS X 10.6.5

As expected, Apple released OS X 10.6.5 today.  Some of the improvements to the operating system include:

• Improves reliability with Microsoft Exchange servers.


• Addresses performance of some image-processing operations in iPhoto and Aperture.


• Addresses stability and performance of graphics applications and games.


• Resolves a delay between print jobs.


• Addresses a printing issue for some HP printers connected to an AirPort Extreme.


• Resolves an issue when dragging contacts from Address Book to iCal.


• Addresses an issue in which dragging an item from a stack causes the Dock to not automatically hide.


• Resolves spacing issues with OpenType fonts.


• Resolves a VoiceOver issue when browsing some websites with Safari 5.


• Improves Bluetooth pairing with Magic Trackpad.


• Resolves performance issues with third-party displays that use InstaPort technology.


• Add SSL support for transferring files with iDisk.


• Addresses keyboard responsiveness issues in the Dock when Spaces is turned on.


• Resolves an issue syncing Address Book with Google.


• Improves performance for users bound to an Active Directory domain.


• Improves reliability of Ethernet connections.


• Adds RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras.

Manage Your eBooks With Calibre

Calibre is a great program for managing your eBook collection.  Calibre allows you to manage your collection in an iTunes like format and gives users great tools for converting eBooks to popular formats such as epub.  The Utility also syncs to popular eBook readers and can download missing cover art.  Calibre is free to use and is available for OS X, Linux, and Windows.

Command Line Completion

A feature that most people probably don't know about is command line completion in DOS. If you still use cmd.exe in Windows, you can save a little time by hitting TAB to complete filenames and paths/folders.

This makes navigating and launching commands quicker. Give it a try. Open a command prompt, and simply hit TAB. It will scroll through the files/folders within the directory. You can also auto complete paths as you're typing them, not just files/folders in your current directory.

Command line completion also works with most command line interfaces: Unix/Linux shells, OS X Terminal, Cisco IOS, and more. Check out the Wikipedia page dedicated to command line completion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_line_completion

Change Your Default Windows Copy Handler

Have you ever tried copying files but the process was halted because Windows had trouble with one of the files? And then you're left not knowing exactly which files copied? Moving your files from one location to another is made easier with TeraCopy.

TeraCopy lists your files as they are copying and gives a status of the file. If a file is skipped because it already exists or another reason, TeraCopy will continue to work until all files have been processed.

Make your file copying tasks faster and easier. TeraCopy is definitely worth the download.

Intel's Light Peak Coming Early 2011?

CNET reports that Intel's Light Peak technology is on track to appear in products during the first half of 2011. The current iteration of Light Peak delivers speeds of 10 gigabits per second in both directions simultaneously.  This is faster than all current consumer input connections including  USB 3.0.  For me, this interface can't come soon enough!

Viewsonic 10" Android Tablet Appears At Sears

Sears has started to carry the Viewsonic G Tablet.  The G Tablet has a 10" capacitive touch screen, 16GB of storage, and runs Android 2.2.   This is the first interesting Android based tablet released to date.  One of the biggest features of the tablet is its price, currently $379!

 

 

Specs

• NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual ARM cortex (1Ghz) processor


• Capacitive Multi-Touch/Multi Tasking panel


• 10.1" 1024 X 600 TFI LCD Screen


• Memory 16 GB


• Micro SD card slot


• Mini USB x 1; Full size USB x 1


• 1.3MP Front Facing Webcam


• 802.11 b/g/n


• Bluetooth 


• 3500mAh/7.4V Li-polymer Battery Life 8-10 Hours


• Android 2.2

enTourage Pocket eDGe Dual Touchscreen LCD & E Ink Tablet At HSN

The enTourage Pocket eDGe dual screen tablet is now available at HSN and I can't help thinking about a failed McDonald's sandwich from the 1980's.  The Pocket eDGe has an E-Ink display on the left and a resistive color touch screen on the right.  I don't know what to think of this device.  I understand the thought process behind its development, but will anyone actually buy one?  The dual screen tablet sells for $500 and is available now.

 

Specs 

• LCD Display: 7" 800 x 480 resistive touch screen


• E-Ink Display: 6" 800 x 600


• Google Android OS


• 4GB Memory


• microSD card slot


• USB, mini USB ports


• 2MP video camera


• Supports ePub & PDF formats