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USB 3 is capable of transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps (gigabits per second); that's a little over 10 times faster than USB 2's 480Mbps (1,000Mbps equals 1Gbps). In practice, it won't always be this much faster — your speeds may vary depending on hardware configuration — but it will always be much faster than USB 2.

I almost always recommend buying the hosting and domain separately, regardless of who you host with. However, I love Webair, and yes, we here at BestTechie use them. I would recommend going with Webair, they have great service. B

One question I get a lot is how to do you track website visitors in realtime? The answer: Google Analytics. Check out this useful how to guide on using Google Analytics to track website visitors in realtime. If you don't already use Google Analytics, you need to configure an account and set it up on your website. Do you know any other web tools that track website visitors in realtime? B

I found this cool little app called Menubar Filter, it'll theme the menu bar in OS X to a sleek black. You can check it out below. How to theme the menu bar in OS X B

Yandex, the russian search company has launched their own browser, called Yandex.Browser. It's based on Chromium and you can check it out below. Have you tried it? What do you think? Yandex.Browser Download B

Unfortunately, sometimes your Mac doesn't "just work" and programs become unresponsive. Check out the this how to guide below on how to force quit an application. How to Force Quit an Application on the Mac If you need more help, free to post your question. B

Happy new year everyone!

We've partnered with software discount website BitsDuJour to giveaway $2,000 worth of pro graphics software. If you enter from today until Monday, you can double your chance of winning. What are you waiting? FInd all the details in this post (including links where to enter to win): http://www.besttechie.net/2011/12/16/giveaway-2000-worth-of-software/ B

Happy holidays Marty! Thanks for checking in. B

Very nice! Do you happen to know what year iMac it was? Also, do you have a link to the ifixit documentation you followed? (just curious) B

Yeah, with regard to older ones you will need a copy of Leopard. Anything that's running pre-Leopard should probably update. Leopard should work with PPC. As for multiple computers.... there are no product keys with OS X (at least for Leopard and up), Apple trusts consumers to do the right thing. It is one license per computer according to the EULA, however, there will not be any issues if you install it on more (unlike with MS Windows). B

Back in August I finally got the ball rolling with the newsletter and sent out the first issue. Today, I sent out the second issue of it for the month of September. If you haven't signed up yet, be sure to do so! You can sign-up at http://www.besttechie.net/newsletter/ And if you're interested in see what you've missed so far or just want to catch up, check out the archive for the newsletter. The archive is automatically updated each month whenever the latest issue is sent out. B

You will want a copy of Snow Leopard (10.6): http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A And you will also want a copy of Lion (10.7) which is also the latest release of OS X (came out this summer). It does not come in a DVD media. You must download it from the Mac App Store and burn it to a disk yourself. However, I believe they are also offering a USB flash drive with OS X Lion on it for $69. You can find that at the Apple Store. B

Well I made it back online... after like 36 hours without power. B

I actually felt the earthquake here in NY. It was kind of scary! All is ok though, now I'm just getting ready to ride out this hurricane! What a week for weather here in NY! B

Thanks guys!

Hey guys, I recently got a chance to speak with Matt about a project he was working on in college. It's pretty neat, you can read about what he's been up at the link below. There's even a video demoing the app he created. It's pretty cool stuff. http://www.besttechie.net/2011/04/23/interview-matt-hodges-augmented-reality-book-sorting-app-developer/ B

Hey guys, We have a copy of 1Password to giveaway - it's actually a 100% off coupon code, but either way. You can get 1Password for free from BestTechie. Check out our full review here: http://www.besttechie.net/2011/03/11/1password-review/ There's a video at the bottom explaining how to get involved in the giveaway. But basically, you have to "Like" the Facebook page and leave a comment on the Facebook page's post on 1Password. Our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/besttechie Link to where you need to leave a comment: http://www.facebook.com/besttechie/posts/131699583568778

Hey guys, We have 5 copies of CloudBerry S3 Explorer to giveaway. It's first come, first serve. You can find all the details in the link below: http://www.besttechie.net/2011/03/08/cloudberry-s3-explorer-giveaway/ B

I'd get a MacBook Pro or even a MacBook Air. B

Price range?

I had a Q&A session with AdBlock For Chrome/Safari developer Michael Gundlach. Check out the full interview at the link below: http://www.besttechie.net/2011/02/16/interview-with-michael-gundlach-adblock-developer/ B

The ad is nice! Is that you in the ad? I hope they do well for your business. B

I've been bad lately, I have been munching on some cookie dough! It's so good! B