Other World Computing Blog

Speed Time Machine Past 88MPH Over Your Local Network.

OWC Chris S. — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:43 +0000

As far as backup strategies go, Time Machine is a pretty good addition to your backup strategy. You get hourly backups, can go back and retrieve accidentally-deleted files and can even restore your system from it. At both home and work, I use it as part of my backup strategy, filling in the spaces between [...]

Why Go Into Darkness When You Can Go Back To School?

OWC Michael — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:01:53 +0000

Last week we shared Audi’s two Spocks commercial with you and it staved off our anticipation for our company outing this weekend to see Star Trek: Into Darkness for a little while. However after finding this gem of a Start Trek short from internet sensations Rhett & Link, I’m thinking I don’t even need to [...]

Brace Yourself For Tons Of Candy

OWC Tony A — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:15:44 +0000

After OWC Becky, OWC Kevin, and others in the office have practically begged me to review Candy Crush Saga, I have finally done so. However, brace for impact, this isn’t going to be pretty. I’m going to start this review by saying I don’t like gambling, I don’t enjoy games of chance. If I’m going [...]

OWC Mercury Elite Pro Qx2 RAID Data Storage/Backup Solutions up to 16.0TB With FireWire 800/400, eSATA, USB 2.0 and Available USB 3.0

OWC NewsFeed — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:29:22 +0000

Other World Computing announced today that its OWC Mercury Elite Pro Qx2 Hardware RAID data storage/backup solution supports USB 3.0 ‘SuperSpeed’ performance when paired with the Newer Technology eSATA to USB 3.0 Adapter. The adapter, which utilizes an available eSATA drive port, offers a Plug and Play connection to USB 3.0-equipped Macs or PCs for real-world [...]

Newer Technology Announces GripBase Podium Floor Stand For Apple iPad 2, 3, 4 And iPad mini Models

OWC NewsFeed — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:09 +0000

Newer Technology, Inc. announced today the NewerTech GripBase Podium floor stand for securely elevating the Apple iPad 2, 3, 4 and iPad mini to provide for maximum user viewing comfort in any setting. Take Convenience of iPad to New Heights The NewerTech GripBase Podium eliminates leaning over, neck straining, and/or eye squinting by raising an [...]

Garage Sale Has Mother Lode Of Deals

OWC NewsFeed — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:05:27 +0000

Spring is all about new. New flowers blossoming, new high school and college graduates ready to conquer the world, and unfortunately those fresh new screw-ups when it comes to buying mom the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Luckily with the new OWC Garage Sale, now is the perfect time to give one of those new graduates [...]

Time To Put On your Clever Caps And Do Battle In This Strategic TCG

OWC Tony A — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:38:57 +0000

Get your trading card game fix in this award-winning cross-platform wonder, for Mac OS X, iOS, Android, and PC from Wulven Studios! When it comes to visually stunning titles Shadow Era is up there in the charts, with bold graphic styles, and a wonderful interface, making this trading card game, (which typically translates poorly to [...]

Newer Technology NuGuard KX Kinetic Energy X-Orbing Case For iPhone Named Finalist In 2013 American Business Awards

OWC NewsFeed — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:57 +0000

Newer Technology, Inc. today announced today that its NuGuard KX, a kinetic energy X-Orbing protective case for iPhone 4/4S/5 models, is a finalist in the “New Product or Service of the Year – Consumer Electronics” category of the 2013 American Business Awards. As a finalist, Newer Technology will ultimately be awarded a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie [...]

NewerTech Announces NuGuard GripStand mini Multi-Purpose Protective Case and Desktop Stand for iPad mini

OWC NewsFeed — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:38 +0000

Newer Technology, Inc. announced today the NewerTech NuGuard GripStand mini for safer transporting, easier viewing, and more secure handling of the Apple iPad mini during mobile or desktop use. Available in black, the accessory offers iPad mini owners one of the most flexible and affordable combination protection/viewing solutions available. Two Options to Choose from to Get a Grip On [...]

Search For Spock? We Found Two.

OWC NewsFeed — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:48:39 +0000

With Star Trek: Into Darkness hitting theaters in a mere eight days, it is fitting that Audi is using the two Spocks (Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy) to shill their latest vehicle, the Audi S7. We can’t wait to see the movie at our company outing next weekend, but until then, this commercial has satisfied some of [...]

Newer Technology Adds Optical Drive Choices To miniStack MAX Four-in-One Storage, Access, And Connectivity Solution

OWC NewsFeed — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:13 +0000

Newer Technology, Inc. today announced the miniStack MAX, is now available in DVD/CD only read/write optical drive models for computer users that don’t require the Blu-ray functionality other miniStack MAX models provide. As the only four-in-one external drive, optical drive, SD card reader and USB powered hub solution on the market, the miniStack MAX supports [...]

The Other World – Episode 74

OWC NewsFeed — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:10:36 +0000

Power2U Tops The Competition

OWC Jarrod — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:13:04 +0000

If you’re a reader of the OWC Blog, then you probably already know about the Power2U – the first UL listed AC/USB wall outlet on the market that charges four devices simultaneously. And since its inception in December 2011, the Power2U has seen its share of imitators. And although they say imitation is the sincerest [...]

Happy Star Wars Day

OWC Michael — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:35:53 +0000

Explore your local Dungeon with Parallel Kingdom

OWC Tony A — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:00:38 +0000

Gather your swords and axes friends, in this App review we are taking a look at Parallel Kingdom for iOS! This app is a wonderful take on the MMORPG Genre, combining exploration, community, and… your real-world physical location. Parallel Kingdom uses your Current GPS location, in combination with Google Map Data, to create your surroundings. [...]

OWC Launches Slacks-Free Initiative; Blends In By Standing Out

OWC Michael — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:02:15 +0000

Today is No Pants Day, a participatory holiday that falls on the first Friday in May and has roots in Austin, TX. Since 1997, people there have been encouraged to go about their day without wearing any pants. According to Real Austin Texas, “The idea is that the more people running around in their underwear, [...]

OWC DIYs Won’t Void Your Mac’s Warranty

OWC Larry — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:47:34 +0000

Macs are beautifully built machines. They’re solid, sleek and easy to use. While powerful from the factory, their performance and capabilities can be improved immediately and/or over time with user-installed upgrades like more RAM, larger and faster hard drive, a performance SSD, even adding a second internal drive to a Mac notebook. This upgrade capability allows [...]

Be Efficient with the NuGreen LED Desk Lamp

OWC Katie — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:01:48 +0000

It’s human nature to constantly be looking for ways to be more efficient and improve ourselves. It’s why we invent things like the Ab Belt so we can not only achieve a six-pack, but do it while gnawing on a burrito. Okay, so that may not be the best example of efficiency, but you get [...]