Tagged: Apple

Nov 01

How to Fix Apple’s Mighty Mouse Scroll Ball

My Mighty Mouse scroll ball hasn’t been working properly for several months now. I can only scroll up, left and right but now down. It was annoying but I adapted; instead of dragging the sidebar downwards every time, I start at the bottom of the page and scroll up. But just a few minutes ago, this Mighty Mouse was just too good to even scroll up. I was about to online shop for a new mouse when it occurred to me ‘google’ how to fix it. Apparently, it’s a common problem.

After a few minutes checking out several how-to websites, I’ve found that various people tried out several things. Well, I tried one that’s the easiest to do. I flipped my mouse upside down on a clean piece of paper, pressed hard and roll it around several times. And well, it worked! You could see how it’s done in the video tutorial below.

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Jun 05

Macmac Jr. [iMac 20-inch]

Macmac Jr

My new baby! (Macmac Jr)

I have a new baby! I’m calling it Macmac Jr. 

If you can remember, I blogged about the top 3 gadgets I want. I can finally cross one out from that list, which is the 20-inch iMac 2.66 GHz. I finally “bought” it a few days ago. Yey! Well, technically, I still don’t own it; my mom does. I asked my mom if we could use her credit card because 1) I can’t take out that much money in one sitting and 2) I still don’t have that much credit limit. So now, I have a year to pay for it. But still, new desktop FTW! 

I have christened it Macmac Jr.. If you’re wondering about the Junior part, it’s because I called my Powerbook G4, Macmac. I know it’s weird that I give names to my gadgets. I blame it on a pet deprived childhood. Haha.

As I’m typing this blog entry, I’m still awing at it. The monitor is huge! I’m still getting used to its side and speed. Compared to Macmac, everything seems to have doubled or tripled even, especially the speed. Obviously, the monitor size has doubled too. Good thing I didn’t opt for the 24 inch. I would have been overwhelmed by its size. 

Based from the first few days I’ve been using this, I can definitely say that it’s a good buy. :-)

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May 27

The Top 3 Gadgets I Want

  1. iMac 20-inch 2.66 GHz
    2. iMac 20"

    iMac 20-inch

    Yes, I am part of the Apple cult. I love Macs. For me, they are one of the most reliable computers around. I’m saying this based from experience. I’ve had my 13-inch PowerBook G4 for almost 5 years now. It’s still working and surprisingly, its features can still compete with the jam-packed features offered by the latest laptop models. Aside from that, I have only brought this once to the service center. Talk about reliability. *pats Macmac*. (ye, I named my laptop. :-P )

    Though I love my so ever reliable laptop, I feel that its time for me to upgrade to a new one.  I was thinking of getting myself a cheaper but feature-packed desktop computer, however, I just can’t resist Macs allure. The 20-inch iMac is currently at the top of my gadgets to buy list. With all the expenses piling up, I’m wondering when I would be able to afford it. But I MUST be able to get it this year.  Price tag: 70,000 php

  2. Canon Powershot D10
    3. Canon D10

    Canon PowerShot D10

    I have always wanted a camera to take to the beach, to take photos under water. Canon has probably answered my wishes. This little thing looks so sturdy and aquatic. It would be nice to have a camera that I won’t worry about breaking if I dropped it or if it gets wet. The question is if I can afford it. I haven’t really started to check out the price for this one.  I believe they are still a little expensive as it has just been released just a few months ago. Price tag: 26,000 php 

  3. Nokia E75
    4. E75 Nokia

    E75 Nokia

    Ever since I saw Blair’s phone in the first season of Gossip Girl, I’ve been wanting and looking for a cellphone with a slide-down qwerty keyboards. I never really found anything I like until I saw Nokia’s E75 model. Price tag: 26,000 php. 

Ahh, the price to pay to get these shiny playthings. I’m saving, I’m saving! Hopefully, I’ll be able to afford at least ONE of these 3 by the end of the year. *Sighing and staring at my bank account*

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