Right Size Columns in OS X’s Finder

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When using column view in Finder some names of files are longer than the given space.  An easy way to view the full name is to right size the column.  When you right click on the column handle you are given 3 options.

  • Right Size This Column – This option makes the most recent column the width of the longest name in the column.
  • Right Size All Columns Individually –  This option makes each individual column the size of the longest name in the column.
  • Right Size All Columns Equally – This option makes each column the widest length on each column.

Another Successful Genius Bar Visit

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I love having an Apple Store in Boise, Idaho.  Unlike the local Mac Reseller, I am able to get issues resolved locally without having to have my iThing sent out to Apple.  Most recently my Wife’s iPod Touch had started to freeze up when playing a game of Angry Birds, viewing an email and playing songs.

 

I took the device into the local Apple Store.  They recommened I restore the device and see what happens.  After a week and after the restore the problem still persisited.  I took the device back into Apple and was promptly given a replacement at no cost.

AppleCare of course is a must for all devices and in this case saved the day.  No issues since the replacement.  The Genius Bar people were great.  I made a few jokes about the Red Apple shirts during the holidays and asked when the Verizon iPhone was coming (the visit was before the announcement).   I gave them a great review and after 5 experiences I can say they have resolved every issue and that is service you can’t get anywhere else.

 

 

Apple’s New Screw Torque’s the Minority

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I wonder why the average consumer would need to open up their iPhone.  Better yet why does it matter that Apple is installing a screw that currently doesn’t meet the specs of current screw drivers. 


 

From my standpoint I buy a new cell phone every 18 to 20 months depending on the cell carrier I subscribe to at that time.  I am currently a proud owner of an iPhone 3GS on AT&T and I am due to for a “discounted” upgrade this September 2011.  Like with all my Apple devices I purchase the extended AppleCare.

By the time I decide to upgrade my cell phone I will still be covered by Apple, so if anything were to go wrong between now and then short of dropping my phone into the toilet (knocking on wood) or from a considerable distance I have absolutely no reason to open up my iPhone.   I am sure that a considerable majority of iPhone users fit my profile.

The minority of people might fit the profile mentioned in Ken Ray’s article iPhone 4: The New Screw Review

People to tamper with it to get it unlocked, they try and remove or swap out the liquid damage indicator stickers, and they’re trying to change the serial number on the board from one that’s out of warranty to one that’s within warranty.

My guess is that the people doing the latter will not let 2 tiny little screws get in their way.  Considering iFixit offers a kit to complete the removal of the screws goes in helping this process.  So then what is the big issue?

I for one purchase the extended warranty to cover the things that go wrong and will upgrade my phone in a period of time that will highly likely not require me to bust into my phone.  If I did damage it beyond repair that is on me and I will deal with the consequences.  I think the issue lies in the fact Apple’s practice of replacing a standardized screw with one that is not has the hacking community up in arms, you know the minority. 

Apple’s Diabolical Plan to Screw your iPhone from iFixit on Vimeo.

Random Reason for Not Switching to a Verizon iPhone, Yet

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So when the iPhone 4 was announced to be coming to Verizon, the only real question left unanswered would be how much a contract with Verizon would cost. With AT&T you are required to have a data plan. The plan originally was for unlimited data at $30 a month, but last year AT&T moved to 200MB for $15 and 2GB for $25. Personally I have had an iPhone for a while and have never used mored than 859MB in one month, but still feel secure with the unlimited plan. Verizon does offer the $30 unlimited plan and a $15 plan for 150MB.

Without saying anything I believe that Verizon will simply offer the same plan it offers for its current line up of smart phones. What is not known is if Verizon will walk down the same path as AT&T did when it first debuted the iPhone on its network or if Verizon will try to save its network gridlock by limiting plans for iPhone customers.

At this point Verizon has many people guessing. As I had mention above having unlimited data makes me feel safe and thus by Verizon not providing details at this time is another random reason for not switching to Verizon at this time.  Until then you’re welcome Verizon, it was worth the wait.