I felt bad that I didn’t make a video version of my Weekly Tech Roundup as I usually do, but since I am sick I thought it would be better to just stay away from the camera. However, I didn’t really want to leave my loyal readers and viewers hanging for another week, especially when I did have a few things I wanted to talk about.
Snow Leopard
Okay, so every Mac geek knows Snow Leopard came out this week- I know I already mentioned it! BUT did you know that you can get Snow Leopard for just $9.95? Yep, you can, as long as you purchased a new Mac after June 8th like me! As part of Apple’s “Up-to-Date” plan, you can upgrade your operating system from Leopard to Snow Leopard for just ten bucks with free shipping! Not a bad deal. I have already ordered my copy and will of course be making a video on my progress in the upgrade but until I do that I wanted to give you guys one piece of advice before installing your new Snow Leopard OS X 10.6. BACK UP YOUR MAC BEFORE YOU UPGRADE! Yes, this might seem simple enough, and you might think “heck, I don’t need to do this,” but you do! Please make sure to back up with Time Machine or whatever method you use, just in case things go south with your install. It is just the smart choice, so please don’t assume everything will be okay. After all, we only back up our data for “just in case” scenarios!
Incase Hard Shell for 13″ Macbook Pro
As one of my lovely YouTube viewers pointed out to me the other day, Incase has FINALLY disclosed images of their new hard shell case for the 13″ Macbook Pro, and it was a major disappointment for me. Looks like they went the Speck route and cut a big chunk out of the right side of the case, leaving the DVD and Kensington slots wide open and naked! Suffice to say, I will not be upgrading my Incase Hard Shell– I prefer my much better covered hacked 13″ hard shell to their new model.
I hope everyone enjoyed this written version of my Weekly Tech Roundup! Don’t worry, I will be back and making video’s once I kick this cold. Thanks for sticking with me and please make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel, MissTrenchcoat, for up to date video’s! Also, feel free to message me on my AIM Screen Name, ThePinkMacBlog and chat with me if you catch me on!