Ask TUAW: Finder thumbnails, wifi connection manager, external drive on PS3, Tiger on an old iMac

In this Ask TUAW we have questions on the need for anti-virus protection, customizing Finder views, connecting automatically to an AFP share, using an external drive with both Mac and PS3, installing Tiger on an unsupported iMac and more.As always, your suggestions are most welcome, and questions for next week should be left in the comments. When asking a question please include which machine you're running and which version of Mac OS X, as certain answers will vary between different Macs and Tiger vs. Leopard, etc. (we'll assume you're running Leopard if you don't specify). And now, on to the questions!Continue reading Ask TUAW: Finder thumbnails, wifi connection manager, external drive on PS3, Tiger on an old iMacRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Spore for iPhone due on Sunday

The iPhone version of Spore is due on Sunday, says Electronic Arts Mobile. Called Spore Origins iPhone, the game will not be a port of the computer or clickwheel iPod versions of Spore, but a reworked title meant to take advantage of the iPhone's graphics, multi-touch interface and accelerometer. It will arrive on the same day the game officially launches on the Mac and PC. EA Producer Mike Paga...

What’s at stake for Apple at Tuesday’s iPod event

After a summer where major product releases were marred by glitches, the best thing Apple can do at Tuesday’s special event is unveil a product that ships when it’s supposed to and works as advertised.

TUAW Faceoff: Nike + iPod versus iPhone 3G Challengers

digg_url = "http://www.tuaw.com/2008/09/03/tuaw-faceoff-nike-ipod-versus-iphone-3g-challengers/" Dedicated runners, bikers, hikers, and walkers like to keep track of their efforts, dutifully logging miles (or kilometers), time, weather conditions, elevation gain or loss. That's why there was a lot of excitement after the Nike + iPod Sport Kit was announced in 2006, since the same device you were using to listen to music could be used to tell you just how far and fast you ran.Unfortunately, many competitive runners quickly realized that the accuracy of the Nike + iPod Sport Kit wasn't all that great. TidBITS Publisher and marathoner Adam Engst wrote a post last year in which he pointed out how inaccurate the Sport Kit is, even when carefully calibrated. Adam thought that the Sport Kit had some possibilities for fitness runners, but not for those who need accurate measurements of distance and time.When the iPhone 3G arrived this summer, I wondered how it would work as an exercise tracking tool. After all, the device has GPS built in and should be able to accurately measure distances, time, and even elevation. I looked at Trailguru RunKeeper The Running GyPSy iTrail To see how these apps and the Nike + iPod Sport Kit compete, read on.Continue reading TUAW Faceoff: Nike + iPod versus iPhone 3G ChallengersPermalink | Email this | Comments

Come September: iPods

Apple has announced a press event for next week, with all signs pointing to iPod-related news. Christopher Breen dons his speculation hat to ponder what September 9 might bring.

iPod touch case roundup: Two grips and a shade

In this week's iPod case roundup, Roman Loyola looks at three iPod touch cases: Griffin's FlexGrip, ShadesCases Shades, and Speck's ArmorSkin.