As soon as I read that Apple had released the OS X 10.5.4 update, I immediately threw caution to the wind and fired up Software Update. Fortunately, so far, my Macbook seems to be doing fine, though I haven’t really done much since the update.

My biggest interest in the list of fixes has to do with reliability and performance in regards to 5GHz networks, as I’m currently using an Airport Extreme Basestation as a wireless access point for my Macbook.

A recent announcement from United Airlines that it will be the first US-based airline to make iPod & iPhone connectivity available highlights how far our personal entertainment possibilities have come.

According to the World Airline Entertainment Association, the first in-flight movie was HOWDY CHICAGO, shown in 1921 on flights by Aeromarine Airways.

In 2008, however, United Airline passengers will start to see transatlantic flights providing the ability to connect their iPods and iPhones to their in-flight entertainment system and listen to their own music or watch their own movies on the seat-back televisions, while charging the unit as well.

In a world where air transportation seems to be out of our control, with $15 fees on checked bags and $5 snack boxes, the ability to control what you watch or listen to becomes very attractive.

Although the rollout will take place over a few years, and will likely be limited to select seats on transatlantic flights, it’s just another sign that the world is starting to embrace the idea of being able to make your entertainment available in whatever form, where ever you choose.

My parents recently made the trip from Ohio to South Korea to visit my brother during the change of command ceremony for the Army unit he was in charge of for the last few years.

They’ve uploaded 853 images from their trip, which can be viewed here.

The Mozilla Development Center has announced a June 17th release date for Firefox 3.

I’ve added another podcast to my list of favorites: You Look Nice Today.

This series, which involves Merlin Mann of 43 Folders fame, is often offensive, but always funny.

It’s no secret that sometimes male geeks don’t quite get into the same culture that non-geek women enjoy, such as HBO’s upcoming Sex and the City movie. To help investigate this strange and alien world, Geek Squad agents Ish Matos and Donald Barthelemy boarded one of many Sex and the City guided tours that take fans through the same locations featured in the series.

Fortunately, no agents were harmed during the making of this video.