Apple's long rumored camera-equipped iPod touch may have a more definite release window, according to a purported source. A contact insists the device is back on track and that it would unusually launch outside of Apple's typical upgrade cycle, releasing in spring 2010. To make that goal, however, Apple would use the same 2-megapixel camera as in the...
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iPod touch with camera to appear in spring?
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Multi-carrier iPhone in France doubles sales
20 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pmThe elimination of the iPhone's exclusivity to Orange in France has resulted in "more than double" the sales of the device and dealt a blow to the BlackBerry, according to research notes issued recently. Estimates from Bernstein, Strategy Analytics and others report twice as many iPhones being shipped in the summer quarter as in the spring due specifically to Apple's handset being readily available at Bouygues Telecom as well as SFR. That added exposure is thought to have directly impacted RIM as customers at the new carriers had a new, major alternative to the Blac... -
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FileSalvage 7 runs on Snow Leopard, upgrades interface
20 Nov 2009 | 2:55 pmSubRosaSoft has upgraded its file recovery software, FileSalvage 7. The software recovers deleted files, as well as files lost in an accidental reformat or initialization. It works on multiple file systems, recovering files from Mac OS hard disks, iPods, flash cards, Linux and Windows disks or Boot Camp partitions. The software is also claimed to work with scratched CDs. The interface provides previews of recoverable files, with options to reconstruct file names of many formats such as JPG, MP3 and M4A.... -
Minco 1.0 time-earnings tracker integrates with iCal
20 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pmCelmaro has released a new time-tracking application, Minco 1.0. It is designed as a minimalist tracker for time, tasks or earnings, and can fully integrate with iCal. The software runs in the system menu and offers visual representations of time spent on tasks, with options to produce time logs in multiple formats. The earnings capabilities include projecting or displaying the results of a task, day, week, month or year. The new software also has built in tagging options....
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Mac Mojo: The Office for Mac Team Blog
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A great deal for college students on Office 2008 for Mac
19 Nov 2009 | 4:11 pmWhile economists have declared the recession officially over in the U.S., we still live in challenging times, and it’s truer than ever that an education is the best first step to future success. At the MacBU, we’re committed to helping students achieve their goals, and still have enough money to pay for books, tuition and other realities of college life. With that in mind, we’re now offering a special deal on Office 2008 for Mac, exclusively for U.S. college and graduate students. Today, college students can save more than 70% off of the retail price on the Office 2008 for… -
The Gift of Productivity
17 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmIt’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us! But, what better way to kick off holiday shopping than with a great discount on Office for your Mac? I’m a Marketing Manager here at the MacBU and also a mom of toddlers. I can use all the help I can get to organize my life at the office and my life at home. From managing my calendar, the family shopping list, and life projects (whether they involve prepping a marketing plan presentation or managing my remodel budget) Office 2008 keeps me a little more productive. So here’s the deal...starting today (November… -
The MacBU lands in Denver for EDUCAUSE
4 Nov 2009 | 8:11 amMore than 4,000 educators, students, and IT professionals in higher education from around the world are descending on the Mile-High City for this year’s EDUCAUSE conference from Nov. 3rd through the 6th. This year, I am on hand for the MacBU, along with one of our Microsoft Student Partners to showcase the latest and best features of Office 2008 for Mac, including: - All-new SharePoint and Office Live Workspace support with Document Connection for the Mac. - The newly re-architected Entourage 2008 Web Services Edition, providing robust Exchange connectivity, syncing tasks,… -
Office 2004 Mainstream Support Has Been Extended
12 Oct 2009 | 9:10 amA few months ago we received questions about the scheduled Mainstream Support retirement date for Office 2004 for Mac. While most customers have upgraded to Office 2008 for Mac, some have remained on Office 2004 in order to take advantage of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), which is supported in Office 2004, but did not make it into Office 2008. Today I am happy to share that we have extended the Mainstream Support date for Office 2004, originally scheduled to end October 13, 2009, through January 10, 2012. The date has been extended to 2012 specifically to ensure… -
Office Web Apps and the Mac user
6 Oct 2009 | 1:10 pmToday, Microsoft is holding an “Open House” for media in New York and one of the things that will be showcased is the Technical Preview of the Office Web Apps. Right now, the Technical Preview of the Office Web Apps is available to a limited number of invitation-only participants. The Office Web Apps will go into broad public beta later this year and will launch in 2010. MacBU has been working closely with the Office for Windows and the Windows Live teams to make sure that this exciting new capability is available to Mac users, so today seemed like a logical time to discuss how…
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TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us
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Twitter Stops Asking What You're Doing
20 Nov 2009 | 2:04 pmTwitter has finally acknowledged something that I've been complaining about since the early days - constant status updates in response to the "What are you doing?" question are generally boring. In my first mention of Twitter (see "Visions of the Sublime and the Inane," 18 June 2007), I wrote: Twitter defines itself well as "A global community of friends and strangers answering one simple question: 'What are you doing?'" You've heard of solutions looking for a problem? Twitter is thousands of answers looking for a question that no one cares about. I've suggested elsewhere that Twitter's… -
New Ebook Explains Syncing and Solves Syncing Problems
20 Nov 2009 | 12:53 pmSyncing data from your Mac to various different devices is easy in theory, but often troublesome in practice, and truly annoying when something goes wrong. Whether you'd like to figure out how to sync contacts to your non-Apple smartphone, get your head around how your Apple TV syncs, help your father sync his Palm after upgrading to Snow Leopard, sync a particular set of podcast episodes to your iPod, or make it so you can update your calendar on any of six devices and have changes reflected on all of them, the $10 "Take Control of Syncing Data in Snow Leopard" has the answers you need. -
Camino 2.0
20 Nov 2009 | 9:06 amThe Camino Project has released a significant update to the Mac-focused, Gecko-based Web browser Camino. The latest version has been upgraded to version 1.9 of Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine, adds Growl support, improves full keyboard access in the browser window, enhances pop-up blocking, and heightens security with increased malware and phishing protection. The update also improves tabbed browsing by enabling users to rearrange tabs and providing a new tab overview feature. (Free, 15.8 MB for English-only or 21.2 MB for multilingual) Read and post comments about this article | Tweet… -
External Link: Adam Discusses iPhone Worm and App Store Missteps on Tech Night Owl
20 Nov 2009 | 7:23 amWhile talking with Tech Night Owl host Gene Steinberg, Adam explained how unlikely it is that most people would be infected by the new iPhone worm and how Apple's App Store approval policies are starting to cause real damage by driving developers away. Read and post comments about this article | Tweet this article Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.5 has WebView, the easy wayto view files in a browser and copy web addresses from Fetch.Also Quick Look support, droplet shortcuts, and more.Download your free trial version! <http://fetchsoftworks.com/> Copyright © 2009 Adam C. Engst. -
How to Fix Snow Leopard's Finder-Copying Bug
19 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pmIn "A Finder-Copying Bug in Snow Leopard" (10 November 2009), I reported the existence of a bug related to copying files in Snow Leopard, and explained how to see the bug in action. Basically, the bug arises when you attempt to copy a troublesome file from a Snow Leopard machine to another computer via File Sharing. I also provided specific instructions for reproducing the bug using an example "troublesome file" that anyone could download. In the previous article I suggested that perhaps the troublesome file was always an application, but readers have supplied examples of other bundles that…
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Macinquirer
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The Biggest Loser: Electric Slide Edition
17 Nov 2009 | 7:43 pmBelow is an example of some recent company-mandated "fun" at the new Microsoft Store, featuring a team of badly choreographed and surprisingly puffy faux hipsters that obviously weren't hired for their ability to cut a rug. The whole thing comes off as a cross between Dance Night at the local senior center and the world's worst Johnny Rocket's, minus the food. Brace yourself -- here it comes... -
Steve Ballmer: Spokesmodel?
16 Nov 2009 | 5:16 pmMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who recently called Apple's marketshare growth a "rounding error" in his world (and if anybody should know about that sort of thing, it'd be a Microsoft guy), has just secured yet another big, fat government contract -- as a spokesmodel: -
Bob Loblaw lives
16 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pmAn example of the dangers of unproofed templates in the newspaper business.....which could also be a tribute to one of our all-time favorite TV character names: -
Dotcomic: Tech Fiction
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Simon Aldous = Flat Stanley
12 Nov 2009 | 8:15 amIn a refreshing display of candor, Microsoft partner group manager Simon Aldous freely acknowledged Windows 7's debt to Mac OS X for the OS's revised look-and-feel. Microsoft wasted no time in throwing Aldous under the bus, calling his comments "inaccurate and uninformed." Aldous posted an update on his personal blog that says everyhting is "just fine" brtween him and the company, and even released a photo of himself posing beside a proof for the next MS print campaign for Windows 7:
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RoughlyDrafted Magazine
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Inside Google’s Android and Apple’s iPhone OS as software markets
21 Nov 2009 | 12:44 pmPrince McLean, AppleInsider Google’s Android is working to match the iPhone App Store’s mobile software market but with fewer restrictions for developers. This article is the fourth in a series examining how Android stacks up in comparison to the iPhone as a smartphone software platform, with this segment looking at third party support. Articles in this series: Inside [...] -
Google outlines Chrome OS plans for netbooks
19 Nov 2009 | 10:50 amPrince McLean, AppleInsider Google hosted a technical introduction to its new Chrome OS today, which it expects to officially launch on new netbooks by the end of 2010. Google outlines Chrome OS plans for netbooks. First unveiled as a initiative in July, Google’s Chrome OS was broadly outlined to be a fast launching, secure, stripped down operating system [...] -
Web search statistics show Bing stagnant, Google growing
19 Nov 2009 | 10:21 amPrince McLean, AppleInsider Following a press release from ComScore indicating that Microsoft has approached 10% market share with Bing, more comprehensive search statistics indicate that Bing’s growth and share of web search is being wildly overstated. Web search statistics show Bing stagnant, Google growing . ComScore’s October “US Core Search” rankings made headlines in suggesting that Microsoft’s Bing, combined [...] -
Microsoft retail store gets odd viral marketing buzz
18 Nov 2009 | 10:17 amPrince McLean, AppleInsider In a cost effective effort to draw attention to the new Mission Viejo Microsoft Store, a new viral ad campaign is gushing about fun retail employees who start spontaneously line dancing to the Black Eyed Peas. Microsoft retail store gets odd viral marketing buzz . Microsoft drew initial crowds at its retail store launch by giving [...] -
Inside Google’s Android and Apple’s iPhone OS as advancing technology
11 Nov 2009 | 5:46 amPrince McLean, AppleInsider Google’s Android supplies smartphone makers with the core software they can use to sell devices that compete against the iPhone. This article is the third in a series examining how Android stacks up in comparison to the iPhone as a smartphone software platform, looking particularly how core system and bundled software is delivered, [...]
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The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
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TUAW Review: Checkout, top notch Point of Sale software for Mac
22 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amFiled under: Software, Cool tools, ReviewsI had the opportunity to speak with the creators of Checkout: an excellent Point of Sale application for the Mac. I've been working with the app for several weeks now and have been thoroughly impressed by it, especially after the developers shared their perspectives. Many thanks to Ed and Dirk for walking me through it. Whether you're starting a new store or transferring your current system to Checkout, it's the best Point of Sale I've worked with in my many years of retail. The creators explained that they designed Checkout to help small and… -
Mousing around: A review of Disney theme park iPhone apps
21 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pmFiled under: Software, Odds and ends, Holidays, App Store, App ReviewMy wife and I are unabashed Disneyphiles, so the last two months have been a lot of fun. After my wife taught a tutorial in L.A. last month, we spent a few days at the West Coast properties -- Disneyland and California Adventure. This month, we had some Disney Vacation Club points left over, so we spent five days at our "home" resort near Disney's Animal Kingdom, Epcot, the Magic Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. I thought these trips would be a perfect opportunity to try out some of the many travel apps that have… -
The Huffington Post has seen the iTablet... not!
21 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pmFiled under: Humor, Rumors Gerald Sinden of the Huffington Post writes, with tongue firmly in cheek, that he was given the first production model of the iTablet and 24 hours to play with it. According to his post, it's gesture based and sports a 10" screen along with being a phone, albeit a large one. And foam corners. To prevent people from inadvertently blacking their eyes when they try to use it as a phone. Mmm-hmm. Really. There will be two cameras in it, and an option to mount it on the dashboard of your car when one camera will serve as a back-up camera, an option present in many high… -
Attention to Detail: What we love in an app
21 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pmFiled under: Analysis / Opinion, Software, App StoreSoftware. It doesn't matter if it's for a Mac or for an iPhone. There are certain qualities we just love, that make an app really stand out to us. As a rough approximation, we call it "Attention to Detail" but there's a lot more going on than just looking at tiny details. It's about understanding the user, what he or she wants from the app and needs it to do and how the realities of being humans with weak eyes, large fingers, and bad memory affect the way software gets designed. I asked my TUAW colleagues to share their thoughts on what… -
Getting bit by the Gmail "exceeded IMAP bandwidth limits" bug
21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmFiled under: Software, Tips and tricks, Bugs/Recalls, Troubleshooting, Snow Leopard I have a couple of Gmail accounts set up with Google Apps, so that Google is hosting my email using my own domain names. While those accounts have been working flawlessly for quite a while, I suddenly ran into issues a few days ago where Apple Mail couldn't pull email from the server. I could use the Gmail Web client and access the email, but using Mail or my iPhone, I'd get an error. Both Mail and the iPhone initially reported that either my password or username was incorrect, but after restarting my MacBook…
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MACRUMORS
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One Vision for Magazine Content on the Apple Tablet
21 Nov 2009 | 8:53 pmWe had previously reported that magazine publisher Condé Nast is already taking steps to produce tablet-specific content for their publications in anticipation of the Apple Tablet (and competing devices). Condé Nast publishes the technology magazine... -
More Quad-Core iMac Benchmarks Show Substantial Performance Gains
20 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pmFollowing up on early benchmarking tests that showed Apple's new quad-core Core i5 and Core i7 iMacs boasting significant performance improvements compared to their Core 2 Duo-based counterparts, Macworld has utilized its own Speedmark suite of real-... -
Game Developers Scaling Back Android Efforts as iPhone Continues to Dominate
20 Nov 2009 | 11:49 amReuters reports that prominent iPhone game developer Gameloft is scaling back its efforts to produce content for the Android platform in the face of weaknesses of its application store. Gameloft also notes that it is not the only one making the move... -
Workaround Restores Mac OS X 10.6.2 Compatibility With Intel Atom Processors
20 Nov 2009 | 6:19 amInsanelyMac reports that a member of its forums has created a workaround allowing users who have modified their Intel Atom-based netbooks into "Hackintoshes" in order to run Mac OS X to upgrade to OS X 10.6.2. The 10.6.2 update had specifically disa... -
Google Previews Chrome OS, Scheduled for Release in Late 2010
19 Nov 2009 | 11:49 amGoogle today held a preview event for Chrome OS, the company's forthcoming browser-based operating system scheduled to launch initially on netbooks in late 2010. Among the major announcements was that, like Google's Chrome browser, Chrome OS...
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Review: T-Mobile Tap mobile phone
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Review: Canon Selphy CP780 snapshot printer
22 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amThe Selphy CP780 is an inexpensive and nearly idiot-proof snapshot printer, but you make major compromises in performance and price per page. -
Why go Pro when iMac goes faster?
21 Nov 2009 | 9:07 amThe new Core i7 iMac is a potent machine -- so potent, in fact, that it outpaces a couple of Mac Pro models in benchmarks. It's also an incredible bargain, offering tremendous power given its price. -
The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource
21 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amThe Macalope does a do-see-do with his opposite number, sets fire to a a Droid strawman, and issues a quarantine for those afflicted by the ever dangerous tablet fever. -
Review: The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4
21 Nov 2009 | 6:30 amOnce you set it up, The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4 will do the job for syncing a variety of types of data from a Windows Mobile 4 smartphone with your Mac.
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‘Take Control of Syncing Data in Snow Leopard’ released
20 Nov 2009 | 10:13 amMacintosh users have been able to store “managed information” - calendars, contacts, podcasts, and more on their Macs for years. Today’s challenge is to sync that information to other devices and locations so that its owner can access the data anytime, anywhere. The latest addition to the Take Control series, Michael E. Cohen’s “Take Control of Syncing Data in Snow [...] -
Cocktail 4.5 (Leopard Edition) released
20 Nov 2009 | 7:48 amCocktail 4.5 (Leopard Edition), an update of the general purpose utility for Mac OS X, has been released. This version adds the ability to clear data detectors caches and the ability to clear QuickLook caches. Cocktail 4.5 (Leopard Edition) is distributed as a Universal Binary and runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Cocktail 4.5 (Leopard Edition) requires Mac OS [...] -
macProVideo offers new Cubase tutorials
19 Nov 2009 | 3:43 pmmacProVideo.com has released a new tutorial called “Cubase 101: Core Cubase” (www.macprovideo.com/tutorial/cubase101 ). This five-hour title is produced by one of Steinberg’s main product demonstrators, Matthew Loel T. Hepworth. Cubase is a DAW that offers the musician and producer an array of tools. Whether you’re new to Cubase or a long time user, this tutorial explores the arcana of this DAW [...] -
iFixit launches iMac parts store, free iMac repair manuals
19 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmiFixit has released over 200 repair guides, covering every Mac mini and most iMacs produced by Apple since 2004. All iMac and Mac mini repair manuals are immediately available for free on www.iFixit.com. The repair manuals include in-depth disassembly guides, model identification tips, troubleshooting techniques, and upgrade information. The 241 new repair guides use 1,452 photos to communicate each step of the [...] -
Quark launches new web-to-print service for small businesses
19 Nov 2009 | 2:26 pmQuark has launched QuarkPromote.com (www.quarkpromote.com), a new online service that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses in the U.S. create their own professional marketing materials that can be picked up at a nearby neighborhood printer or received by mail in just a few days. The service allows people with no previous design or printing experience to customize professionally designed templates for business cards, [...]
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Touch Arcade
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Give 'Soosiz' A Try With New Lite Version
21 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pmTouch Foo recently released a free Lite version of their iPhone platformer Soosiz. We loved the game in our review, declared it the best iPhone platformer and gave it 5/5 stars in our monthly roundup of the best October iPhone games. The big twist to the game is its gravity-changing mechanic. When jumping to a platform above you, the entire world spins around and up becomes down. While this all seems like it might just be a novel gimmick, Touch Foo manages to utilize it fully across Soosiz's 7 worlds and 65 levels. The gravity experience is truly an integral part of the game, and not… -
'Cabby': Driving a Cab's Never Been So Much Fun
21 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmUK-based Hidden Games has recently released a side-scrolling 2.5D point-to-point transport game with the feel of a cave-flier. Cabby [App Store] is a lot of fun. The goal of the game is simple: drive (pilot?) your taxi cab from place to place, picking up passengers and packages, dropping them off where they need to go. What makes things interesting is the fact that you're not negotiating city streets but the far more challenging environments of air, water, and space across 15 different levels. The various levels are made up of twisty cave-like routes, floating taxi platforms, moving… -
'Tom Clancy's HAWX' Hands-On Preview with Video
21 Nov 2009 | 7:03 amTom Clancy's HAWX is Gameloft's take on the massive Tom Clancy game universe by Ubisoft. Taking place after Ghost Recon 2 for the XBOX 360, HAWX has you flying various fighter jets and bombers to complete objectives in an entirely voiced-over campaign that is packaged with a brand new game engine by Gameloft that has been under development for nearly 8 months now with a full team of 25 developers. With both tilt and virtual joystick controls, HAWX has a simple interface that should make the game accessible to most gamers. You will initially have 3 planes to choose from, and as you… -
'Skater Nation' Hands-On Preview with Video
21 Nov 2009 | 7:01 amSkater Nation is Gameloft's upcoming open-world skateboarding game which really puts the other skateboarding titles available on the platform to shame when it comes to overall depth and complexity. Obviously inspired by the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series of games, Skater Nation runs inside of a game engine that was described as a "sibling" to the one used in Gangstar to have a completely open city with multiple environments with absolutely no loading time as you travel from place to place. The city consists of ten highly skater-friendly locales that range from indoor factories to… -
Classic Monopoly Arrives in the App Store
20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pmThose of you who were turned off by the Here and Now Edition of Monopoly that had been in the App Store will be pleased to find out that EA has finally released the Classic version. Monopoly brings the classic Monopoly board game to the App Store. The game offers a somewhat gratuitously 3D view of the game and even offers internationally localized versions of the board. The game seems to pull your iPhone's region settings (see here) to present the proper board. The game comes with 3 levels of difficulty against AI opponents and also offers local Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (2 players), and Pass…
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Infinite Loop
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Week in Apple: Developers leaving iPhone, Psystar screwed
21 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amWhat would a week in Apple be if it didn't involve some developer drama, Google, and Psystar? That's all included in this week's top Apple news, as well as a few major software tidbits and rumors about Apple building more first-party iPhone games. Read on: Respected developers begin fleeing from App Store platform: Continued issues with the App Store approval process are prompting developers to shun the platform entirely. Though there are tens of thousands of other developers pumping out over 100,000 iPhone apps, will migration away from iPhone development result in less quality software for… -
Hacked Darwin kernel available for 10.6.2 on Atom netbooks
21 Nov 2009 | 7:11 amFirst the 10.6.2 update to Snow Leopard wasn't compatible with Intel Atom processors. Then it was. Then it wasn't again when it was finally released to the masses. Fortunately for the netbook-loving Mac OS X fans out there, the OSx86 scene is only too happy to offer a patched version of mach_kernel to enable booting 10.6.2 on netbooks once more. The kernel is the deep-down part of Mac OS X that generally handles direct communication between the OS and hardware. Speculation swirled that Apple was actively trying to keep Mac OS X from being installed on inexpensive Atom-based netbooks. However,… -
Students get discounts on Exchange-compatible Office for Mac
20 Nov 2009 | 9:51 amCollege isn't cheap these days, even if you're attending public university. In that case, pretty much any discount offered to students is welcome. Microsoft's Mac Business Unit has just announced that it's offering a special discount on the full Office 2008 Business Edition for US college students, offering them a 70 percent discount off the usual retail price. Even if you're not a college student, though, the Mac BU is offering a range of "holiday" discounts on Office as well. Office 2008 for Mac comes in two different editions. The Home & Student Edition includes Word, Excel,… -
After long wait, Camino 2.0 finally hits the streets
19 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pmCamino—the Gecko-based browser with native Cocoa interface and more seamless Mac OS X integration—has finally landed an official 2.0 release. The browser uses a much newer version of Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine (the same one used in Firefox) along with updated tabs and improved security features. However, Camino still lags Firefox in support for Web fonts and advanced HTML5 features like <video> and offline storage. Camino 2.0 has a number of new features over the 1.x series, which has been mostly in maintenance mode for the last couple of years. Tabbed browsing has… -
1Password 3.0 now shipping, comes with cross platform tool
19 Nov 2009 | 9:58 amAfter less than a month of public beta testing, Agile Web Solutions has announced that 1Password 3.0 is now final and available for purchase. Not only is the Snow Leopard-ified version of the software rife with all the same new features we discussed in October, it also comes with a new tool called 1PasswordAnywhere that allows you to access your encrypted keychain on any operating system. As we mentioned in our writeup of the public beta, the new version of the password and personal info manager brings much more than just Snow Leopard compatibility (technically, 1Password 2 works under Snow…
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MacFixIt
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Pixelated or fuzzy icons in Snow Leopard
20 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pmA number of Snow Leopard users have been complaining where the normally crisp and large icons in OS X appear blurry and pixelated. -
Snow Leopard: iChat restricting minimum chat window width
20 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pmUsers may experience an issue regarding the minimum width of a chat window in Mac OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard's iChat. -
Hack enables 10.6.2 on Atom processors
20 Nov 2009 | 10:57 amUpon the release of Apple's update to Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6.2, a noticeable lack of support for Intel's Atom processor was uncovered. -
Weekly Utilities Update: WhatSize, CoolBook, VisualRoute, more...
20 Nov 2009 | 7:31 amOur Weekly Utilities Update report is a list of all the updates for many Mac utilities that have been released in the past week. This week we're taking a look at "VisualRoute", which graphically represents network activity and problems. -
Overcoming missing Appletalk printer connectivity in Snow Leopard
19 Nov 2009 | 5:59 pmA number of people who have just updated to Snow Leopard are still running into printing problems now that Apple has dropped Appletalk support in OS X.
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aGEEKspot
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LoopRumors: Analyst: Apple tablet not more than $700.
21 Nov 2009 | 1:43 pmAnalyst: Apple tablet not more than $700.: “Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster does not believe claims that a high-end tablet with an OLED screen would be priced at $2,000, as suggested earlier this week. Munster expects the device to retail for between $500 and $700, as he believes a price above $700 could significantly reduce potential sales. ‘As a point of perspective, iSuppli has reported the bill of materials on the iPhone 3GS is $179. Backing out the phone functionality, we believe the bill of materials is about $160. Assuming the tablet is 3x the size of the iPod touch implies… -
macworld asks – Why go Pro when iMac goes faster?
21 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pmWhy go Pro when iMac goes faster?: “The new Core i7 iMac is a potent machine — so potent, in fact, that it outpaces a couple of Mac Pro models in benchmarks. It’s also an incredible bargain, offering tremendous power given its price. Good Question!!! (Via Macworld.) Posted in Apple, daily news, interesting Tagged: Apple, imac -
Top 23 Free iPhone/iTouch Apps 10.23.09
23 Oct 2009 | 8:53 amTop 23 Free iPhone/iTouch Apps 10.23.09 1. Photoshop.com Mobile Category: Adobe Systems Incorp Released: Oct 08, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: Unchanged 2. Kingdoms Live – 20 Legend Points Category: Storm8 Released: Oct 16, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: Unranked 3. Fling (free) Category: CandyCane Released: Oct 16, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: Unchanged 4. Hangman Classic Free Category: VirtueSoft.com Released: Aug 18, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: Unchanged 5. Line Up FREE Category: LabPixies Released: Sep 15, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: 2 6. Truth or Dare – play… -
Top 20 Free iPhone/iTouch Apps 10.08.9
8 Oct 2009 | 10:42 amTop 20 Free iPhone/iTouch Apps 10.08.9 1. Marine Sharpshooter Category: Groove Media Inc. Released: Jun 24, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: Unchanged 2. BeerPong (Beirut) FREE Category: Corey Ledin Released: Feb 04, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: 4 3. Alarm Clock Free Category: iHandySoft Inc. Released: Sep 24, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: 8 4. Cartoon Wars Lite Category: BLUE Released: Sep 18, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: 2 5. Kingdoms Live – 15 Legend Points Category: Storm8 Released: Sep 10, 2009 Yesterday’s ranking: 3 6. Haunted 3D Rollercoaster Rush FREE Category:… -
#178 Steven Jobs – The World’s Billionaires 2009 – Forbes.com
3 Oct 2009 | 7:02 amThe World’s Billionaires 2009 – Forbes.com The World’s Billionaires #178 Steven Jobs” (See it HERE) Posted in geek, interesting Tagged: geek, steve jobs
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digg.com: Stories / Apple / Popular
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Apple Exec's Backyard Is Designed for Barfing
20 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pmWhen you think of backyards, the first things you probably think: Dogs woofing, July 4th grilling, swingsets. Then again, you're not a senior Apple exec by day, and an art collector on the weekends. -
Steve Jobs is a man of a few words
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New apps said to make iPod touch prominent in Apple stores
20 Nov 2009 | 8:10 amIn addition to the the EasyPay iPod touch application used for checkouts, numerous Apple-created, task-specific applications are allegedly coming to Apple retail employees, AppleInsider has been told. -
New Apple Products--as Imagined by the Elite Gadget Press
19 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pmWhat will be Apple's next super-product--its next spectacular, game-changing "one more thing"? We asked five Apple experts to brainstorm with abandon and then brought their ideas to life. -
Found on eBay: Original Apple-1 with wonderful documentation
19 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amThe starting bid for the Apple-1 is US$50,000. What do you get with your winning bid? A non-working Apple 1 motherboard, the original shipping box (with the return address being the home of Steve Jobs' parents), and the original manual, complete with schematics on how to take the motherboard and build a workable computer out of it.
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MacUser
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The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource
21 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amThe Macalope does a do-see-do with his opposite number, sets fire to a a Droid strawman, and issues a quarantine for those afflicted by the ever dangerous tablet fever. -
Will secret copyright treaty restrict your digital rights?
20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amThe Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is rumored to outlaw your iPod, but the treaty's text is secret. -
Google's Chrome OS stands to make waves
19 Nov 2009 | 2:57 pmGoogle's Chrome OS may be a year away from shipping, but the potent mixture of one of tech's most prominent companies and the mostly stagnant OS market is worth watching. -
Hack brings 10.6.2 back to Atom processors
19 Nov 2009 | 1:41 pmThe latest Snow Leopard can now run on Atom processors, as long as you're willing to replace the kernel with an Internet download. -
SubRosaSoft introduces FileSalvage 7
19 Nov 2009 | 10:23 amFileSalvage offers Snow Leopard support and enables better recovery for flash-memory cards and Windows drives. The user interface has gotten a facelift as well.
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iPod Touch Hacks
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Apple News
16 Nov 2009 | 10:42 pmSo here are just some recent interesting news bits about Apple and its products: Apple will be focusing on a more gaming oriented device in the future. This is not to say that the iPhone’s and iPod Touch’s other capabilities will be degraded but rather that Apple plans on putting special emphasis on graphic development and other important gaming related aspects. Apple released its web-based iTunes preview so you no longer need to launch iTunes immediately just to listen to some songs or watch a video preview. Apple Tablet rumors are running high: If the rumors are true, the… -
S’more Snow
4 Nov 2009 | 7:58 pmThanks to George Hotz and his creatively-named “blacksnow” unlock, ALL iPHONES & iPOD TOUCHES ARE JAILBREAKABLE!!!! Geoshot has done a wonderful job of making this hack easy and simple to use. Here it is! Instructions and tips: Clean firmware 3.1.2 and baseband 05.11.07 are recommended. Blacksn0w is also available on Cydia, add blackra1n.com as repo (requires firmware >= 3.1 and baseband 05.11.07) Windows Tutorial Mac Tutorial Known Issues and fixes: There is currently an issue with “push” and “youtube” but the dev-team will release a fix shortly. -
PwnageTool 3.1.4
21 Oct 2009 | 4:00 pmDev Team has released PwanageTool 3.1.4. Unfortunately, there is still no support for the iPod Touch 3G. But for the majority of users their latest release will do. Here is summary by the Dev Team: iPhone 3G Use PwnageTool to do the magic and then restore with iTunes using your newly created .ipsw iPhone 3G(S) Use PwnageTool to do the magic and then restore with iTunes using your newly created .ipsw iPhone 2G (1st Generation) Use PwnageTool to do the magic and then restore with iTunes using your newly created .ipsw ‘nuff said, you don’t need to worry about anything, the baseband will be… -
3.1.2. Not yet, for you
9 Oct 2009 | 5:29 pmSo iPhone OS 3.1.2. is out and according to the Dev Team, its not wise to update yet. So just be a bit patient and the Dev-Team will release the respective Pwnagetool and RedSn0w. rooster Share This -
Tablet News, New iMacs, & New Macbooks
4 Oct 2009 | 8:52 pmSo, first things first: Apple was recently granted a patent for a touch device which supports handle two hands… sound like a iTablet touch keyboard to me!! Second: the new iMacs are supposed to be very slim and also undergo a price decrease. Third: The new line of Macbooks are supposed to be redesigned polycarbonate slimmer versions of the older models. Fourth: New Mac Minis are also supposed to be released soon. These are expected to have minor speed boosts. Fifth: The mighty mouse is getting mightier. Apple is also releasing a new model of their mouse as well as keypad. The keypad…
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Apple partially automates App Store approval process
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Four things you need to know about Apple
21 Nov 2009 | 6:56 amAll big companies have their critics. But what's interesting about Apple's detractors is universal surprise... -
SEGA announces ‘Super Monkey Ball 2’ for Apple iPhone, iPod touch (with video)
20 Nov 2009 | 2:42 pmSEGA has announced that they will be releasing Super Monkey Ball 2 in time for the holidays... -
IT Pro reviews Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac
20 Nov 2009 | 1:03 pmParallels Desktop 5 is the latest version of the virtualisation program that enables you to run... -
Nokia to cut another 330 R&D jobs
20 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pm"Nokia on Friday said it would cut 330 jobs in its research and development group...
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Move to Larger Apple Retail Stores
13 Nov 2009 | 9:44 amWhile I'm all for Apple maintaining several, if not many large "iconic" Apple Retail Stores, I rather like the relatively small Apple stores found in most communities across the country. ...In contrast, an enormous store can feel cold and empty when filled with the same number of shoppers that makes a small store feel like it's hopping. Personally, I don't mind waiting a bit to get on a machine, and there always seems to be plenty of staff to go around on even the busiest shopping days (read late-December). ...Then again, I've heard that even the largest of Apple Retail Stores can feel packed… -
Updated Apple Online Store
10 Nov 2009 | 6:35 amIn addition to a new look, Shop Apple Store for an updated factory refurbished section. The pricing has dropped on many items (get a 24-inch iMac for as low as $999, for example) and Apple has added a few new items, such as a 32GB iPod Touch. Ad: Treat yourself to a brand new 27-inch iMac -
CEO of the Decade: Steve Jobs
9 Nov 2009 | 6:12 amSteve Jobs was voted CEO of the Decade: Steve Jobs is "deserving of the title because he has “radically and lucratively reordered three markets – music, movies and mobile telephones”." ...Ad: Treat yourself to a brand new 27-inch iMac -
How Not To Run AT&T
4 Nov 2009 | 6:15 amAT&T is steamed up over some Verizon commercials depicting AT$T's "blank" 3G coverage map. ...I'm no mobile phone mogul, but given how poor AT$T's 3G coverage actually is-allegedly-I wouldn't be calling attention to it in this way. ...Ad: Treat yourself to a brand new 27-inch iMac
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iPhone Savior
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Top 10 iPhone Gifts and Accessories for 2009
21 Nov 2009 | 3:46 pmThe committed iPhone fanatic is never an easy beast to please because most of us have it all. This year we've compiled our Top 10 list of best iPhone gift ideas and accessories that are certain to be a huge hit with the iPhoner in your life. Our picks range from $8 to $220 featuring unique products selected to fit any budget. When purchasing items from the Apple Store online you can take advantage of free shipping (3 to 5 days) on all purchases over $50, plus signature gift wrapping with a personalized greeting card and red ribbon are included on most purchases for a $5 fee.I… -
iPhone Corset Is The Sexiest Cover-Up Case Yet
21 Nov 2009 | 10:24 amSTYLE GUIDE: Just when I started to think I've seen it all, along comes this shameless do-it-yourself corset case aimed at bringing sexy back to iPhone with a vengeance. Think of the hours of fun you'll have undressing your girlfriend's iPhone one grommet at a time as you prepare for another extended session of Hot Dog Down A Hallway.Creator Karline dreamed up this hot little number made from rich taffeta and a microfiber lining to dress up her iPhone with the kind of protection it deserves. Then she posted step-by-step design tips on Urban Threads so anyone can hand-tool… -
Super Monkey Ball 2 Finally Coming to iPhone
20 Nov 2009 | 7:25 pmSuper Monkey Ball, the iPhone game that set the $9.99 ceiling price for several major game titles that followed is expected to have a sequel launched just in time for holiday. Sega has announced that "Super Monkey Ball 2" will debut with 115 new levels, a local Wi-Fi multiplayer option, highly improved graphics and, most notably the game will feature an enhanced control system. Despite the huge commercial success of the original game when it launched for iPhone in July of 2008, micro-gamers were critical of Super Monkey Ball's control sensitivity. Causing major… -
Steve Jobs Advises The Little App Factory On Re-branding Apps
19 Nov 2009 | 8:18 pmHere's the deal, The Little App Factory was contacted recently by Apple's legal eagles informing the Australian shareware company that the name of their software iPodRip, that they've been distributing since 2003, had violated several of Apple’s trademarks. In fact, iPodRip has seen over 5 million downloads before hitting Apple's radar. In an attempt to preserve the epic iPodRip namesake, CEO John Devor penned a heartfelt plea for help in a letter addressed to Steve Jobs, Apple's best and brightest mind. Mr. Jobs neatly summed up his own solution to the problem and then… -
What Is Google Chrome OS? (video)
19 Nov 2009 | 11:38 am"What if your browser was your operating system?" Google Chrome OS (operating system) was built under the assumption that most of us spend 90-percent of our time on the internet in a web browser. By designing a totally rethought computer, Google wants us to focus less on worrying about our computers and focus more on using the internet for everything we need. The Googlers produced a brilliant "Chrome OS for Dummies" video designed to help the average compu-tard answer that one burning question. What is Google Chrome OS?"Everything You Need To Know About Chrome…
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Apple Gazette
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IMPULSIVE REVIEW of Star Wars “Lightsaber” App
21 Nov 2009 | 3:01 pm“No Luke…I am your father,” said Darth Vader to the distraught and hysterical Luke Skywalker. How did they get to this point? Well with a bloody good, kick-ass Lightsaber battle, of course! Free from the Apple Store is the Star Wars “Lightsaber” application. Boot up the epic program and pick from Darth Vader, the evil Maris Brood, the Apprentice from the game “Star Wars: Force Unleashed,” Rahm Kota, the Jedi Shaak Ti, or a customizable Jedi which you can create yourself. Choosing Darth Vader, the screen displays his helmet on a space background, and his personal Lightsaber rests… -
The Power of Voice Control
20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amI was in line for an iPhone 3GS on release day, just as excited about my new purchase as I was about getting Darth Vader on Christmas, 1982. But of all the new features that intrigued me – faster speed, voice memos for interviews and even just getting a black model instead of my white 3G – the feature I really didn’t care about was the new voice control. I had the feature on my Blackberry and never used it then, and it wasn’t reliable in any previous phones I had, either. So why would I even use it? Fact is, I didn’t. Not until recently, anyways. I was driving to… -
Working with Dropbox
19 Nov 2009 | 10:05 amI have a few different Macs in my house/office, and I like to be able to sync documents across the two machines. For example, I have a spreadsheet I use frequently, and it’s nice to have access to it whichever computer I happen to be using. It’s also nice because anyone can get 2 gb of storage through Dropbox for free, and if you want a little bit more, you can get 50 gb for $9.99 a month or 100 gb for $19.99 a month. But recently, I’ve started to toy with the idea of using Dropbox as a file server. In my line of work – photography and writing – I have a lot of… -
What If Apple Lost Against Psystar?
19 Nov 2009 | 2:09 amI just read about Apple winning the copyright infringement case about Psystar today. If you are not familiar with the Apple vs Psystar case, Psystar is a corporation that believes in open computers. And with this ideal, they sold non-Apple machines with OS X operating systems for a more affordable price. They are the first ever company to commercially distribute Mac clones or Hackintoshes. Apple filed the lawsuit against Psystar last July 3, 2008. Wow, it’s been more than a year and it’s only now that some sort of finality has been made. This event has made me wonder, what if… -
IMPULSIVE REVIEW of “Seafood Watch” Application
18 Nov 2009 | 5:47 am“I’ll have the…no that fish is poisonous…wait that one is endangered,” said the knowledgeable seafood customer. The waiter was most impressed with the respectful way in which the seafood connoisseur conducted business, and the result was that the customer enjoyed the succulent Caribbean spiny lobster, that had been flown in from Florida. If seafood is a part of the every day, every other day, every week, or every year’s diet, than the “Seafood Watch” App is an absolute must have. The application is free for the iPhone, and makes purchasing and eating food from the sea a whole…
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O'Grady's PowerPage - Your Mobile Technology Destination
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PPUG meets Saturday in Philadelphia
20 Nov 2009 | 11:08 pmThe Philadelphia PowerBook User Group (PPUG) will meet tomorrow Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Manayunk Brewing Company along the beautiful Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. We usually have lunch (or a brew) while we talk mobile computing. I’ll be on hand to give a presentation on the white-hot Droid and Android 2.0 a I’m going to demo a couple of my favorite new DJ apps including GrooveMaker and Touch DJ. Rob Parker, Bob Snow, and David Berg be on hand to talk about Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard), the new MacBooks and all the latest tablet rumors. If… -
Hack Finds Ways to Reenable Atom Processor Support for Mac OS X 10.6.2
20 Nov 2009 | 6:21 amIf Apple says you can’t do it, then someone out there will find a way. Per Macworld, hackers have found a way to circumvent the changes in Mac OS X 10.6.2 to allow the latest upgrade to Apple’s Snow Leopard to run on netbooks with Intel Atom processors. When Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.2 earlier this month, Intel Atom support was missing from the release. Though no Apple-sanctioned hardware uses the Atom processor, some low-cost netbook users would use the hack to install Mac OS X on their systems. The hack applies only to a select number of “Hackintosh” users, as not… -
Missing Sync for Palm OS 6.0.6 Released
20 Nov 2009 | 6:07 amLate Thursday, developer Mark/Space released The Missing Sync for Palm OS 6.0.6, a 40.1 megabyte download (via MacUpdate). The application syncs contact information, calendars and tasks with Address Book and iCal, and can also transfer photos, syncs contact photos, syncs music playlists and video, synchronizes notes with Microsoft Entourage, Bare Bones Yojimbo or Mark/Space Notebook, copy folders, documents and files to the Palm OS device, lets you save text messages and extract information, and copies your Treo and Centro call history to your Mac. The new version offers the following fixes… -
TomTom App Updated to 1.2, Adds Support for iPod Touch and First-Gen iPhones
19 Nov 2009 | 6:12 amGPS software firm TomTom has released version 1.2 of its popular iPhone application. The update adds support for both the iPod touch and the first-gen iPhone when used in conjunction with its car kit. Per AppleInsider, version 1.2 was submitted on November 12th and was released Wednesday. The new version contains updates to maps and IQ Routes. Added features include advanced lane guidance, text-to-speech, integrated iPod player support, and support for the iPod Touch and first-generation iPhone. The new version includes the following fixes and changes: - Improved search and route summary… -
Google Earth 5.1.3533.1731 Released
19 Nov 2009 | 5:57 amLate Wednesday, software giant Google released version 5.1.3533.1731 of its popular Google Earth program. The new version, a 15.9 megabyte download, adds the following new features: - Improved Startup Time. The improvement is most noticeable when users launch the Earth application multiple times. - Improved overall rendering performance. Changes include faster atmosphere rendering and using compressed textures whenever possible. - Improved Road rendering Performance: Frame rate at places with dense road networks is three times faster than in previous releases. - Improved memory utilization in…
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Random thoughts while on vacation
20 Nov 2009 | 9:12 amHope everyone is doing well - I've been on vacation and am officially back on Monday, so my apologies for the lack of posts. I've been trying to tweet when I can.I'm putting together a post on the upcoming Apple Tablet or whatever it's called. What's driving me insane is how the so-called "analysts" are convinced that the Tablet is meant to fill the "void" between the iPhone/touch and the entry level MacBook. Newsflash, ladies and gentlemen of the analytical mind - that's not what the Tablet is intended for.The Tablet is going to change the way we do things. Period.Oh, and one thought… -
Touch Pets Dogs something to bark about
11 Nov 2009 | 9:21 amLet me start off by telling you that I am not a virtual game person. I don't do Mafia Wars or Farmville on Facebook and I've never had a tamagotchi.But I'm starting to get a little hooked (read: need more time in my day) on Touch Pets Dogs from ngmoco that recently appeared in the App Store.Basically, you take care of a dogs, but there's so much to do in this app and so many ways to interact that it's just fun.Word of caution right off the bat, though ... (don't worry, it's not bad) ... it's a system where you can download the free app but then you need to make in-app purchases for your dog. -
Getting to know you - iPhone style
9 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amA few weeks ago, I did a completely non-scientific study to see if I could learn about a person based on their iPhone apps - specifically, the ones on the first screen.Seems I'm not the only one conducting surveys and studying. Retrevo, which says it uses artificial intelligence to analyze and visually summarize more than 50 million real-time data points from across the web, tried to find out what makes iPhone users tick.What it found is certainly interesting. Educate me -- or don'tRetrevo asked, "What makes a person most attractive to you?" The response from iPhone owners is that they… -
100,000 apps announced - now we need a shopping list
4 Nov 2009 | 1:25 pmThe App Store has everything. As we all know, there's an app for that. And with the news from Apple today that developers have created more than 100,000 apps for the App Store, there is something so simple missing from the experience that it boggles the mind.I call it a shopping list. You might call it a wish list. Some may call it a download queue. Whatever you call it, it would make shopping for apps so much easier. Apple and Amazon may compete but Apple could learn a thing or two - I love the way Amazon incorporates wish lists into both the Web site and iPhone app. I love being able to put… -
Droid: Is it an iPhone killer?
28 Oct 2009 | 3:09 pmThe short answer is I don't know. I don't think anyone knows just yet, but I'll tell you this much: From the buzz and the comments I've seen online, it's definitely the closest thing that exists unless Steve Jobs already has the next generation iPhone in his pocket.I almost had a chance to try it out this morning, but sadly something came up and I couldn't get to the press briefing. But I'm impressed with what I'm hearing.Click through for the specs and some more thoughts - you'll find those in parenthesis. High-speed mobile browsing (We all have that. Next).Android 2.0-powered (From…
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Smoking near your Mac could void your warranty
22 Nov 2009 | 6:11 amSection: Apple, Mac + ComputersBeing a cigarette smoker myself, I found this story particularly upsetting. However, apparently, smoking around your Mac (or any computer for that matter) might not be such a good idea anymore. According to The Consumerist, two people have been turned down for AppleCare maintenance because their Macs were used in a residence with a smoker. Both cases were appealed all the way up to Steve Jobs’ level, and they both lost because the tar and other chemicals in cigarette smoke which were found inside the computers were considered a “biohazard.” If… -
Check your Sunday paper, Walmart’s Black Friday 2009 sale ad could be in it
22 Nov 2009 | 6:10 amFROM GAMERTELL - If you’re interested in the Walmart 2009 Black Friday sale ad, pick up the Sunday, November 22, 2009 edition of your local paper. The Walmart ad may be in it - it’s in the Sunday edition of the Chicago Tribune. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Appletell. | Comment on this Article » -
Video game deals in the Best Buy pre-Black Friday 2009 sale ad
22 Nov 2009 | 6:09 amFROM GAMERTELL - Your Sunday, November 22, 2009 paper for this week may contain a Best Buy ad proclaiming a pre-Black Friday 2009 sale. There are a number of PC and Mac games on sale, and Wii, Wii game and Wii accessory offers announced. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Appletell. | Comment on this Article » -
Appletell reviews customizable MusicSkins for phones, iPods, laptops, and more
21 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pmSection: iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPod Family, iPod Accessories, Cases, iPod, iPhone, iPhone Accessories, iPhone, Mac + Computers, Laptops, ReviewsThis isn’t so much a review of an iDevice case as it is a review of a process. There are too many variables here to narrow down a specific product or price, and the most important variable is controlled by you. MusicSkins—by the company’s own words—offers “Music, Style, Protection.” Music, through the numerous band and artist designs available at their site: The Beatles, Queen, KISS, Paramore, T-Pain, Serani,… -
Find deals with Black Friday Wish app for iPhone, iPod touch
21 Nov 2009 | 4:52 pmSection: iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPhone, iPhone, iPhone SDK & Apps Now, when you’re preparing for your Black Friday shopping adventure, you’re regularly checking the Appletell, Gadgetell and Gamertell Black Friday deals coverage, right? Of course you are, because you’re intelligent and dynamic. But when you’re at ground zero come Friday, you may also want the added help of the Black Friday Wish app from Smart Apps Solutions. Working only with deals that are checked and verified by a human staff (which means no robot-biased suggestions, thank goodness) Black Friday…
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The Digital Lifestyle - Your Apple Authority Blog
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Dead Panic for the iPhone and iPod Touch Video Review
22 Nov 2009 | 3:03 amIf the name Dead Panic sounds familiar, we also talked about it in a recent episode of DoubleTap. Dead Panic is a top down shooter with a healthy dose of strategy thrown in. You are attempting to ward off droves of zombies. To do it, you strategically place a number of soldiers who fire automatically on zombies who enter their firing range. In the campaign mode, you move from level to level after defeating a seemingly unending number of zombies. But if you want to see what its like to truly ward off unlimited enemies, fire up the survival mode. In this mode, the gameplay is the same,… -
Macgirl's Media Pick of the Week: Snoopy for Thanksgiving!!
21 Nov 2009 | 5:02 amOk, I am going to recommend a really cutesy-cute media pick this week. As a person who loves Peanuts and all that Charles Schultz touches, I have to mention the best Thanksgiving tale of all, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! It is a short, and sweet, example of how the Peanuts gang would throw a real feast, including toast and popcorn for all. Look for the half hour special to air on a station near you this week. If you miss it (or want to watch on your own timeframe) of course, it's available on iTunes for $9.99. The iTunes download includes two bonus features,… -
Photo Safari for the iPhone and iPod Touch Video Review
20 Nov 2009 | 3:48 amIt's always nice to be pleasantly surprised by an iPhone app, and that's the case with Photo Safari. As the name implies, the game consists of taking photos of several animals in the jungle. It's quite a fast-paced game as you must snap photos (by tapping on the animals) of a certain number of animals to move on to the next round. As you proceed, you also unlock mini-games, like catch the falling bananas. The graphics look great, and although despite the different modes unlocked with additional gameplay the game remains largely the same, it still manages to be fun, especially for kids. If… -
Google About To Make YouTube Clips Far More Accessible
19 Nov 2009 | 6:33 pmFrom my time in Apple Retail, I knew that thanks to a long history of universal access features, Apple products have had a large following within the hearing impaired community. We've tried to find simple captioning solutions for our videos to help reach that audience. Well it looks like Google is about to do that heavy lifting for us and other YouTube channels. The New York Times reports that Google plans to roll out captioning services, eventually to all channels. For now, it's a test consisting of just a few educational partners. It's been awhile since the company founded with the… -
We're Optimizing For The New Apple Tablet Too!
19 Nov 2009 | 7:36 amWe optimized for this too...Everyone's a little bummed around TDL HQ today. Why? Because Wired beat us to the punch. Yes, it's been reported that Wired is optimizing its content for the not-yet-released Apple tablet. Why does this bother us, you ask? Because we're doing the same thing. Our sources indicate the Apple tablet will be able to browse the internet. As a result, quite some time ago we made the decision to make our webpages available via the internet. Another insider claims the device will be able to render colors. Again, we made the decision quite some time ago to post our pages in…
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Cult of Mac
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Okay, Now Jump Up And Down On Them And Play “Chopsticks” Like In That Scene From “Big”
20 Nov 2009 | 2:54 pmMaybe you’re a budding musician working at a nightclub and don’t know what to do with all the misplaced iPhones left behind. Or maybe you’re just brilliant and a wee bit inebriated. Either way, we figure this is how you might be spending your time (uh, just don’t forget to activate “Airplane Mode” on ALL the [...] -
Butt Making Embarrassing Bathroom Noises? There’s An App For That
20 Nov 2009 | 11:54 amCover Up is a new $0.99 iPhone app that masks embarrassing bathroom noises with other bathroom sounds, like running water, a hand dryer or blow dryer. Trying to mask the sound of a giant anal raspberry is like spraying deodorant to mask a pooey smell: it never really works. But it may be useful if you’re [...] -
Five Fun Games: Arcade Classics Redux, The Ultimate Illusion, Underworld Warriors and More
20 Nov 2009 | 10:35 amHappy Friday! Mac Games and More has again picked out a collection of casual games you might not have heard of, to play into the weekend. Games include a hack and slash fighting elves, a logic puzzle mining for treasure, an addictive arcade classic and more. Deluxe Poc Mon – As the name suggests, this game [...] -
Review: Simple, Sorta-Augmented Reality Planetarium App Has Me Seeing Stars
20 Nov 2009 | 10:23 amThere’s nothing better than gazing up at the stars on a night out. For $3, Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy, using sorta-augmented reality, lets the astronomically impaired among us impress our dates. The app uses the iPhone’s accelerometer, compass and level — just not the camera (which means it works on an iPod Touch too) — [...] -
Daily Deals: In-Ear Headphones, $50 iWork ‘09, App Store Freebies
20 Nov 2009 | 9:57 amWe close out the week and prepare for the long flights, long waits and long lines as Thanksgiving rears its head. To get you ready (maybe even point out a stocking-stuffer or two), we offer our top trio of deals. First up, nothing beats a good set of in-ear “headphones.” This deal features ‘phones from [...]
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Amazon Update
Amazon has discounts on the brand-new Mac Mini models (now shipping), plus the new iMacs and new MacBook. The Magic Mouse just started shipping, and you can also order new Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme models. AppleCare is discounted, too, and you save a bunch on MobileMe. Amazon also saves you money on the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro and MacBook Air. Photoshop Elements 8 in on sale at Amazon for $69.99 or less (with rebate), and Amazon cut $40 off the price of the popular Kindle wireless media reader. Amazon offers deep discounts on Snow Leopard, and we appreciate your ordering Windows 7 through… -
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MacGraPhoto Giveaway – 21 lucky MacGraPhoto Buyers will receive Bonuses
22 Nov 2009 | 3:31 amApparent Software today announces a special offer for the MacGraPhoto bundle. Until November 24, 8am GMT, 21 buyers will receive one of three gifts: his money back, free HoudahSpot license or free upgrade to ImageFramer 3. MacGraPhoto is a software promotion which gives Mac users 7 premium graphics applications for the price of one or even for free. Applications in MacGraPhoto satisfy most of imaging needs of any Mac user from photo editing and geotagging to vector drawing.BabyGotMac is sponsored by 1Password! -
BragIt releases HTML Slideshow Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom
21 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pmBragIt today releases BragIt HTML Slideshow 1.0, a plug-in to Adobe Lightroom. Publish a collection of photos to the web like a slideshow. The resulting slideshow has a scrolling index page of all photo thumbnails, an identity plate, and an introductory description. Visitors to the website can scroll through thumbnails of all photos, and then start the slideshow to see large photos sequentially with annotations below each photo.BabyGotMac is sponsored by 1Password! -
CAZE announces Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo Bundle for iPhone 3G/3GS
21 Nov 2009 | 5:27 amCAZE today released a new bundle of Zero 5 UltraThin case, the World's Thinnest transparent case and Swarovski Apple Logo, for iPhone 3G/3GS. Zero 5 features a maximum thickness of 0.5mm with full chrome edges protection and is available in clear and black. Swarovski Apple Logo is made of 100% genuine crystal from Swarovski AG. This bundle combines Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo to give transparency and elegant protection to your iPhone.BabyGotMac is sponsored by 1Password! -
Free Black Friday iPhone App Released by TGIBlackFriday
21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amDealCatcher today announce TGI Black Friday for iPhone and iPod touch. Consumers now have a new mobile tool to save time and money while holiday shopping this Black Friday. The app allows users to browse over 8,000 deals from all the major retail store's Black Friday ads. Users can create a personal shopping list within the app to map out their Black Friday shopping. They can also use the app to compare prices with online stores and purchase select items online avoiding the crowds.BabyGotMac is sponsored by 1Password! -
Syndicated Puzzles releases Puzzle Dice – A new way to use dice
21 Nov 2009 | 1:30 amSyndicated Puzzles today announced Puzzle Dice, a unique competitive game for iPhone and iPod Touch. This challenging sequential thriller has built in light bulbs automatically informing players when they are solving the puzzle correctly. If the puzzle doesn't start to light up like a Christmas tree, players need to rethink their strategies. With over 800 puzzles of increasing difficulty, and a single solution to each puzzle, you are guaranteed endless hours of enjoyment.BabyGotMac is sponsored by 1Password!
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Brainstorm Tech: Technology blogs, news and analysis from Fortune Magazine » Apple 2.0
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Does AT&T turn into a pumpkin in June?
22 Nov 2009 | 7:35 amIts Cinderella contract with Apple for the iPhone runs out in seven months, says one analyst Brian Marshall. Image: Bloomberg Broadpoint AmTech's Brian Marshall, who has replaced Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster as the most bullish of the mainstream Apple analysts, made several assertions of fact in an Bloomberg TV interview Friday that — if true — struck me as newsworthy. Chief among them: The contract that gives AT&T (T) exclusive access in the U.S. to Apple's (AAPL) iPhone expires in June 2010. Apple is now getting a $450 subsidy from AT&T for each iPhone it… -
What wowed the crowd at Web 2.0 Expo
21 Nov 2009 | 8:40 amThe man behind #swineflu and #HowBlackAreYou was the hit at this year's NYC webfest Baratunde Thurston. Image: O'Reilly Media This has nothing in particular to do with Apple (AAPL), but it's very 2.0. We spent much of last week at a conference in New York City called Web 2.0 Expo — a celebration of the "next generation Web" where one of the centers of attention was the giant Twitter screen set directly behind the keynote speakers that showed what the audience was tweeting about whomever was onstage. The speakers included a typical mix of Web celebrities,… -
Mac ads haunt Steve Ballmer
20 Nov 2009 | 7:05 amShareholders press Microsoft's CEO about Apple's marketing campaign Image: Apple Inc. Those Get-a-Mac ads make "you all look like a buffoon," one long-time shareholder (and father of four Mac-using children) told Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer at the company's annual meeting Thursday. "I'm just wondering why your marketing group can't do something to try to rein in this next generation, because you've got a real bad image out there." "We all watch television," Ballmer responded, before quickly changing the subject to… -
Rumor: Apple tablet delayed
19 Nov 2009 | 3:18 amSteve Jobs' next big thing is being retooled, Asian supply-chain sources report Artist's rendition. Image: Silicon Alley Insider. Live by the rumor, die by the rumor. Or at least go on life support. The Apple (AAPL) tablet computer that all Silicon Valley has taken as a given — but no one outside of Cupertino seems to have seen — won't be arriving early next year, as widely rumored, and may not appear until the second half of 2010. This according to a report Thursday in DigiTimes, a Taipei-based daily newspaper that covers — with uneven results — every… -
David Pogue channels Britney Spears
18 Nov 2009 | 9:17 amThe New York Times' columnist entertains IT types with a parody of "Ooops!… I did it again." Pogue at Interop. Photo: Philip Elmer-DeWitt David Pogue may review technology for a living, but give him half a chance and he'll revert to his first love: show tunes. He did it again Wednesday, ending his Interop New York 2009 keynote at the Javits Center with one of his patented song parodies: "Apps!… I did it again," a Britney Spears classic (if there is such a thing) rewritten for the age of the Apple (AAPL) iPhone. The performance followed an address that…
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Daring Fireball
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Lux Delux
20 Nov 2009 | 7:04 pmMy thanks to Sillysoft for sponsoring this week’s DF RSS feed to promote Lux Delux, a Risk-like world domination strategy game for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. Lux offers over 700 maps, including fantasy realms and historical scenarios, and has a map editor for building boards of your own. Lux also offers cross-platform network play. There’s even an SDK for programming AI opponents. And there’s a version for the iPhone and iPod Touch. I’m a sucker for this type of game — I’ve lost a lot of time to both the Mac and iPhone versions of Lux. ★ -
★ Maybe Instead of Two Cars, You Just Need a Car and a Bicycle
20 Nov 2009 | 4:48 pmOne thing that strikes me about Chrome OS and Litl is that neither bother trying to do everything Windows or Mac OS X can do. Not even close. I don’t think either even bothers trying to serve as one’s primary computer. The idea that they’re designed to serve as secondary computers is a big part of the opportunity I see for new Web-focused OSes. I think that’s one of the implicit factors that define what people call “netbooks”. How many people use one of those as their one and only computer? If you start with the assumption that a computer will be a… -
Gameloft Says It’s Cutting Back on Android Development
20 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pmAlexandre de Rochefort, finance director of French game developer Gameloft: “We are selling 400 times more games on iPhone than on Android.” ★ -
Yours Truly on iPhone OS Private API Usage
20 Nov 2009 | 2:34 pmApologies for the self-link, but I’ve gotten a few questions today from readers asking, honestly, just what the problem is with private APIs. This piece I wrote last year addresses it. As an addendum, I think there are many developers, especially those who aren’t coming to the iPhone from the Mac, who don’t understand how seriously Apple takes its public APIs. When Apple publishes an official API, it’s a serious commitment that says how something works and will continue to work in the future. Private APIs are subject to change or go away. The idea that something marked… -
Amazon.com Has the Droid for $150
20 Nov 2009 | 1:36 pmRequires a two-year service contract with Verizon, of course, but that’s $50 lower than Verizon’s price. Even cheaper: Dell is selling it for just $120 (again, with a contract), at least in certain areas. ★
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The iPhone Blog
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Ninja Tip: How to Use an Apple Multi-touch Magic Mouse with Windows
21 Nov 2009 | 4:16 pmIf you’re an iPhone user running Windows and Apple’s new Magic Mouse made you ache for a little taste of that multi-touch goodness on the desktop as well, you’re in luck! No, Apple didn’t provide support themselves, but the enterprising folks over at UneasySilence showed — there’s a hack for that! Thanks to a little hackery from Apple’s Bluetooth Update (located here) the Magic Mouses driver was extracted via WinRar resulting in a 32bit version and a 64bit version that you can install on any ordinary Windows PC that will enable all the scrolling… -
Wired’s “We Really Hope Apple’s Making an iTablet!” Interface Concept
21 Nov 2009 | 10:34 amHow badly does Wired’s publisher, Condé Nast, want to get their content on the still-mythical Apple iTablet? Badly enough that they’re working with Adobe to mock up their old content for this new (and still hypothetical!) medium. See the video above. (Warning! turn down your volume first!) Now, we understand when movies started they were just filmed stage productions, and so it makes some sense that this looks a lot like scanned magazine pages made slideshow — with a nice interactive map thrown in. The good news is that Apple’s iTablet is still unreal, so… -
Birdfeed Twitter Client for iPhone Goes 1.2
21 Nov 2009 | 10:09 amBirdfeed [$2.99 - iTunes link], one of the best looking, slickest working iPhone Twitter clients we’ve looked at, has just been updated to version 1.2 and is jam-packed with new, well-handled features: Geographic locations can now be attached to posted tweets using Twitter’s new Geo API, and a tweet’s location, if present, will now be displayed as a place name (e.g. “Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, New York”) in the tweet detail view. Tweet locations can also be examined in a new map view. Flickr accounts can now be used as photo sharing services for New photo… -
TiPb Presents: iPhone Live! #76 — Game On!
20 Nov 2009 | 9:46 pmOur podcast feed Download Directly Subscribe via iTunes Join Rene, Chad, and Precentral.net’s Keith Newman for Apple gaming, profit share, OnLive, private API, Facebook fallout, Verizon attack ads and AT&T strikes back, gPhone cometh, Palm Pixi, and all the news, plus your questions answered! Listen in! Credits Thanks to the the iPhone Blog Store for sponsoring the podcast, and to everyone who showed up for the live chat! Our music comes from the following sources: I Called You — iPhone Remix by Pete Leidy via Sneakmove iPhone Ringtone Challenge This is a story by the iPhone… -
iPhone Apps for Less Addendum: Save Up to $30 on Navigon MobileNavigator
20 Nov 2009 | 5:57 pmNavigon, makers of MobileNavigator [iTunes link] let us know that they’re now running a: special Thanksgiving promotion for its iPhone navigation app striving to help drivers avoid this year’s holiday traffic congestion. For 10 days only, (November 20-30) NAVIGON’s iPhone app, MobileNavigator will be on sale for $69.99 instead of $89.99 providing a $20.00 savings. In addition, NAVIGON’s Traffic Live feature is also on sale for $14.99 instead of $24.99. If you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger, and price was your concern, how’s this deal do ya? This is a story by the…
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MacOSXHints.com
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An AppleScript to reinstall custom icons after updates
20 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amLike many people, I have customized many thing about my OS X setup, not the least of which were app and folder icons. Via programs like CandyBar or LiteIcon, or manually, any and all folder/file/app icons can be changed. Personally, I like the pure|icns set from Interfacelift. However, there is a problem when programs update -- in my case, Dropbox -- and change their icons back to a boring old Leopard blue. To return my custom icons, I wrote an AppleScript. Since this only happens every now and then, I didn't make the script executable; I just call it from Google's quick search box whenever I… -
Move forward and back in iCal with the Magic Mouse
20 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amThe Magic Mouse lets you navigate forward and backward between web pages in Safari or Firefox with a two-finger swipe. The same two-finger swipe also moves you forward and back in iCal. It works just the same as clicking the forward and back arrows around the day/week/month view control at the top of the iCal window. -
Back up OS X to a Windows machine on the network
20 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amI know there are plenty of back up/synchronization packages for the Mac, and I know Time Machine is awesome. But as I have a Linux/FreeBSD background, I wanted to do it my way. And none of the software I tried was able to do it my way :-). So the command line seemed to be a good solution. My office Windows machine has plenty of disk space on it, and it is rarely used. It was an ideal system (with not so ideal a file system) to do backups on. The solution I came up with requires: A shared folder on the PC, mounted on the Mac. The Unix app rdiff-backup, available via MacPorts. Notifications are… -
Restore default bootloader without harming partitions
20 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amIf your bootloader gets changed or corrupted, this fix will restore it without damage to your disk partitions. This hint may be a bit esoteric, but I thought I was up for a long night of reinstallation pain before stumbling upon this fix. I made the mistake of trying to use an Ubuntu 9.04 boot CD to install Ubuntu to an external (USB) drive on my Mac. Don't do this, unless you know the following: Regardless of the fact that you chose the external drive upon which to install Ubuntu, you won't be able to boot back into your Mac without changing the bootloader. I ended up with the dreaded… -
10.6: Work around an iWeb and Pages crash issue in 10.6.2
19 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amRecently, I was asked to set up a web site for a church; since I didn't want to spend days doing it, I decided to try iWeb. Things worked well until I updated to 10.6.2. Suddenly, iWeb was crashing on startup, without fail. Fortunately, someone on the Apple forums figured out a work-around. If you've been getting crashes with iWeb or Pages that blame the SFWordProcessing Plug In, try using Font Book to disable the font named Hoefler. Even though Font Book insists the font is valid, it appears to be triggering the crash. Once the font is disabled, you will be able to launch iWeb (and Pages)…
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Seth H. Weintraub's blog
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Google's Chrome OS will make a good 'second computer'
21 Nov 2009 | 9:31 pmGoogle's vision for Chrome OS isn't going to replace what is on your desk now...unless you are working and reading this on Netbook that is. read more -
Google's ChromeOS: Ten observations
20 Nov 2009 | 9:13 amGoogle took the wraps off their Chrome OS yesterday. The OS will be a big deal. Here are some observations that you might not have considered. read more -
YouTube to include captions for hearing impaired, meetings
19 Nov 2009 | 9:23 amGoogle today will make available automatic speech recognition captioning for its YouTube video selection. You can also add captioning manually by following directions on YouTube's site here. read more -
Google to reveal ChromeOS on Thursday
17 Nov 2009 | 5:35 pmInvitations have gone out. Google is going to share information on their upcoming Chrome Operating system on Thursday morning at Googleplex HQ in Mountain View, California. read more -
ARM launches Solution Center to foster Android-powered devices
17 Nov 2009 | 12:53 pmAs the Android wave continues to engulf new markets of electronic devices, developers for the platform may get confused by all of the different hardware variables out there. Android isn't just for smartphones like the Motorola Droid. Device manufacturers are putting Android into everything from digital picture frames to cars. Where can developers find help? read more
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Slashdot: Apple
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First Malicious iPhone Worm In the Wild
21 Nov 2009 | 12:37 pmAn anonymous reader writes "After the ikee worm that displayed a picture of Rick Astley on jailbroken iPhones, the first malicious iPhone worm (Google translation; original, in Dutch) has now been discovered in the wild. Internet provider XS4ALL in the Netherlands encountered several of such devices (link in Dutch) on the wireless networks of their customers and put out a warning. After obtaining a copy of the malware it was discovered that the jailbroken phones, which are exploited through openSSH with a default password, scan IP ranges of mobile internet providers for other vulnerable… -
Apple Voiding Smokers' Warranties?
21 Nov 2009 | 7:17 amMr2001 writes "Consumerist reports that Apple is refusing to work on computers that have been used in smoking households. 'The Apple store called and informed me that due to the computer having been used in a house where there was smoking, [the warranty has been voided] and they refuse to work on the machine "due to health risks of second hand smoke,"' wrote one customer. Another said, 'When I asked for an explanation, she said [the owner of the iMac is] a smoker and it's contaminated with cigarette smoke, which they consider a bio-hazard! I checked my Applecare warranty and it says nothing… -
iPhone Game Piracy "the Rule Rather Than the Exception"
20 Nov 2009 | 4:52 pmAn anonymous reader writes "Many game developers don't think of the iPhone as being a system which has extensive game piracy. But recent comments by developers and analysts have shown otherwise, and Gamasutra speaks to multiple parties to evaluate the size of the problem and whether there's anything that can be done about it. Quoting: 'Greg Yardley confirms that getting ripped off by pirates is the rule rather than the exception. Yardley is co-founder and CEO of Manhattan-based Pinch Media, a company that provides analytic software for iPhone games. ... "What we've determined is that over 60%… -
iPhone Owners Demand To See Apple Source Code
20 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pmCWmike writes "iPhone owners charging Apple and AT&T with breaking antitrust laws asked a federal judge this week to force Apple to hand over the iPhone source code, court documents show. The lawsuit, which was filed in October 2007, accuses Apple and AT&T of violating antitrust laws, including the Sherman Act, by agreeing to a multi-year deal that locks US iPhone owners into using the mobile carrier. On Wednesday, the plaintiffs asked US District Court Judge James Ware to compel Apple to produce the source code for the iPhone 1.1.1 software, an update that Apple issued in September… -
Synchronize Data Between Linux, OS X, and Windows?
19 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pmaaaaaaargh! writes "I'm using a laptop with Ubuntu 8.04 for work, a netbook with Ubuntu 9.10 when I'm outside, Mac OS X 10.5 for hobby projects, and Windows XP for gaming. For backups, I'm currently using Jungle Disk and Apple's Time Machine, and I use a local svn repository for my work data. Now I need to frequently exchange and synchronize OpenOffice and Latex files and source code in various cross-platform programming languages between one machine and another. Options range from putting everything online (but Jungle Disk disks seem to be too slow for anything else than backup), storing my…
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MacNewsWorld
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The Mac Cybercrime Immunity Fallacy
21 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amRecently, ESET commissioned a poll to identify the knowledge, beliefs and experiences of Americans with respect to cybercrime. One of the findings was that 2 percent of Americans think that PCs are not vulnerable to cybercrime, while 9 percent feel a Mac is not vulnerable to cybercrime. Twenty-nine percent felt that a PC was only somewhat vulnerable to cybercrime attacks, where 42 percent felt a Mac was only somewhat vulnerable to cybercrime attacks. It has been extrapolated from the poll that Americans have lost $11 billion to cybercrime. -
The Gphone That Could Catch My Eye
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amSo far, I haven't seen a compelling competitor to my iPhone -- at least, for me personally -- and this includes the new Motorola Droid. It's nice enough, but is it so much better that I'd leave the iPhone? Definitely not, and that includes some Droid widescreen envy. But what about the rumored Google phone -- a Gphone, manufactured by Google, leveraging everything Google does well with the Android operating system? Now that idea makes me pause. Of course, it's just an idea. -
Familiar Desktop Features Make Up For Full Browser's Quirks
19 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amIf you search for "browser" in the App Store, you'll get dozens of applications, each purporting to be an alternative to the iPhone and iPod touch's built-in Safari browser. In a sense, they are alternatives, since they look different and might have a few unique features. But they're really all Safari underneath -- Apple will only approve browsers that are basically built with Safari guts using a reworked user interface. On the down side, this means we won't be seeing alternative browsers from the likes of Mozilla or Opera any time soon. -
Apple's Retail Engine Keeps On Rolling
18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amApple's retail push shows no signs of slowing, and much of its momentum in the coming year will be directed to markets outside its domestic turf. The company plans to open 40 to 50 new retail stores in 2010, said Ron Johnson, its senior vice president of retail, at a recent store opening in New York. More than half of these will be outside the United States; some will be in London, Paris and Shanghai. That speaks to the continuing strength of Apple in an uncertain market and the burgeoning demand for its products. -
Verizon Weaves AT&T-Bashing Witticisms Into Legal Doc
17 Nov 2009 | 12:17 pmVerizon has filed a response to the lawsuit AT&T brought against its snarky "We've Got a Map for That" advertising campaign. Unlike typical legal briefs, the carrier's filing is replete with witty rejoinders and sarcasm, echoing the ridiculing tone of the ads at the center of the dispute. "Between Verizon's lawyers and its PR people, I would say the company is working this issue pretty well," said Scott Testa, business professor at Cabrini College.
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CNET News - Apple
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Game developer cuts back on Android in favor of iPhone
20 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pmOne game developer said it is cutting its investment in Android in favor of Apple's iPhone because it sells 400 times more games for the iPhone than it does for Android. -
How smoking can ruin your Mac
20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmAccording to a report, AppleCare warranties can be voided if Apple deems the damage was caused by secondhand smoke. Appeals to Steve Jobs have, apparently, not succeeded. Originally posted at Technically Incorrect -
Apple: 'Enterprise' is as enterprise does
19 Nov 2009 | 3:21 pmGartner's Nick Jones wants to characterize Apple as a consumer company, but what happens when those consumers start using Apple's tech in the enterprise en masse? Originally posted at The Open Road -
Analyst: Timing of the Apple tablet is irrelevant
19 Nov 2009 | 9:58 amApple's long rumored tablet may be delayed until the second half of 2010, but financial analysts aren't concerned. -
Dear Apple, about the next iPod
18 Nov 2009 | 5:03 pmWhat can Apple do with the iPod? How about an iPod that senses your mood and automatically plays music that is in tune with how you are feeling? Originally posted at Technically Incorrect
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iPhone Atlas
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Multiservice chat and 3D racing: iPhone apps of the week
20 Nov 2009 | 5:31 pmThis week's apps include a new (to iPhone) multiservice chat client and a stunt racing game with beautiful 3D graphics. Originally posted at The Download Blog -
Game developer cuts back on Android in favor of iPhone
20 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pmOne game developer said it is cutting its investment in Android in favor of Apple's iPhone because it sells 400 times more games for the iPhone than it does for Android. Originally posted at News - Apple -
DJ from your iPhone with TouchDJ
20 Nov 2009 | 10:24 amThe latest app from Amidio lets you mix MP3 files, create loops, change speeds, and add effects, with a nifty waveform interface to help you match beats. Originally posted at Digital Noise: Music and Tech -
Star Wars Trench Run for iPhone: The Force is strong with this one
20 Nov 2009 | 9:46 amNothing fancy here, just you, your X-Wing, and good old arcade action. Dogfight with TIE Fighters, then drop a little present into the Death Star's exhaust port. -
Cisco launches iPhone security app
19 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmCisco Systems' new App Store entry, featuring customized alerts and threat information delivered to the handheld device, targets security professionals. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex
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MacBytes.com
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Elgan: Four things you need to know about Apple
21 Nov 2009 | 7:56 pmOpinion/Interviews: Elgan: Four things you need to know about Apple -
Gameloft says it, others reining in Android plans
20 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm3rd Party Software: "We have significantly cut our investment in Android platform, just like ... many others," Gameloft finance director Alexandre de Rochefort said at an investor conference. -
Apple is no longer the Nordstrom of Tech, theyre the New Nordstrom
20 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pmOpinion/Interviews: Apple is no longer the Nordstrom of Tech, theyre the New Nordstrom -
Apple's Decade: How It Can Hit $500
20 Nov 2009 | 4:14 pmOpinion/Interviews: Apple's Decade: How It Can Hit $500 -
Steve Jobs sends curt email to Mac developer over iPod trademark
20 Nov 2009 | 4:11 pmNews and Press Releases: Steve Jobs sends curt email to Mac developer over iPod trademark
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Applelinks.com
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Apple Specialist Dealers Announce Huge Pre-Holiday Sale
20 Nov 2009 | 7:49 pmDealers Across the US to Offer the Best Deals Of the Year On New Macs This Friday, Saturday and Sunday Only.......Continue Reading Filed under: News | | | | | | | | | -
Applelinks Tech Web Reader - Friday, November 20, 2009
20 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pm• Discovery Channel.ca Features 13" MacBook Pro Among Best Laptop Choices For Holidays • Apple's tablet PC Reportedly Delayed Until 2H10, With OLED Model Now Included • Piper's Munster: Apple Tablet No More Than $700, Launch Timing Irrelevant • The Apple Tablet is Dead? • Apple Tablet: it'll Shine When it Shines - Coursey • Hack Brings 10.6.2 Back to Atom Processors • The Mac Needs a Two Button Mouse - Oh Wait! • Macworld reviews Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server • Working With The New Apple Mac Mini Server And Snow Leopard Server • Replacing… -
Applelinks Tech Web Reader - Chrome OS Special Edition
20 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pm• Debian Linux-based Google Chrome OS debuts, Goes Open Source • Google's new OS marries Linux and Chrome • Google Open Sources Flash-happy Chrome OS • Google Chrome OS - Do We Want Another Monoculture? • Chrome OS User Experience • Everything You Need To Know About Chrome OS • ChromeOS Says Tear Down This Network Regulation Wall.......Continue Reading Filed under: News | Tech-Industry | | | | | | | | | -
Applelinks iPhone News Reader - Friday, November 20, 2009
20 Nov 2009 | 1:41 pm• iPhone gets NFC hook-up • North England To Replace Satanic Mills With iPhone App Factories • iPhone Apps Run Background Checks On Your Date • Users Should Be Smug, And Why The Apple iPhone Makes You Feel Smarter • When the City is Your Office, Let WorkSnug Show You Where to Connect.......Continue Reading Filed under: iPhone | iPhone News | | | | | | | | | -
DriveSafe.ly App Stops 25 Million Potential Texting While Driving & Distracted Driving Incidents
20 Nov 2009 | 4:36 amFree mobile app puts an end to texting while driving for over one million people. Government and private sector expected to follow suit and adopt DriveSafe.ly.......Continue Reading Filed under: iPhone | iPhone Software | | | | | | | | |
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The Mac Observer
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Games: Soccer Sim Championship Manager 2010 Released for Mac
20 Nov 2009 | 4:07 pmVirtual Programming on Friday released Championship Manager 2010, the latest entry in a series of soccer club management simulations dating back to 1992. Players take the helm of a club and guide it through multiple seasons, dictating strategy during matches and making roster decisions between them, building a simulated history in the process. -
Games: EA Publishes Original Monopoly for iPhone
20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pmEA Mobile on Friday published the original Monopoly for iPhone. The publisher previously released the Here & Now edition, but this one is the Monopoly most players have known for decades. Players shake their handheld to roll the dice and tap the screen to move their game pieces and manage proper -
News: Original Apple I on Ebay for $50K, w/Letter from Steve Jobs
20 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pmJesse Sackman is selling his Apple I, the first computer designed by Steve Wozniak and sold by Steve Jobs under the then-new company, Apple Computer. Mr. Sackman has listed his Apple I on Ebay, complete with original packaging and invoice (signed by "Steven"), and a letter signed by Steve Jobs relating to a question about how to hook up a keyboard and monitor. -
Games: New iPhone Games: Secret of the Lost Cavern Ep 1, New DJ Nights, More
20 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmThe latest games to hit the App Store include Coladia’s Secret of the Lost Cavern Episode 1, which is based on the Mac/PC game of the same name, and Clickgamer’s DJ Nights: Julie Thompson Edition, a follow-up to the publisher’s DJ Nights: Global Tour. -
Games: Star Trek D-A-C Game Headed to the Mac Next Month
20 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pmParamount Digital Entertainment and TransGaming have announced that next month will see publication of Star Trek D-A-C (Deathmatch-Assault-Conquest) for the Mac. It supports online multi-player, online co-op, and single player action between Starfleet and the Romulan Empire, with support for up to 12 starship captains.
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MacMod - Connecting Smart Mac Users
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Hack allows Atom processors to run 10.6.2
20 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pmWhen Apple broke 10.6.2 compatibility with Intel's Atom Processors everyone who has a hackintosh netbook gasped. Nobody knows yet if the breaking was intentional or accidental, but it did mean lots of questions as to the future of hackintoshes. It also gave me concern with modding, if Apple can break compatibility with an Atom processor, couldn't it do that with any processor? If you wanted to upgrade an older Intel Mac with a newer Intel chip, would you run into some of these same problems, or did Apple break the compatibility on purpose to put a hold to the hackintosh netbooks prior… -
Church of Mac turns into Personal Genius
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe Church of Mac came out a few years ago, Praising Steve, the Might Spirit that is OS X and Saint Ives. It was funny, got some hits and made me think that Microsoft's Evangelicals were lightweights compared to this guy. But when contacted last year about the Church's stance on Modded Macs the Reverend replied that all Macs are Steve's children, but modded macs would be in the special olympics of world-wide-computing ... needless to say I unsubscribed from his video podcast shortly after that response.But now onto today's news ... The Church of Mac may be having hard times. The… -
One for the switchers ... show desktop icon
19 Nov 2009 | 10:01 amOne of the most useful icons in the Windows task bar is "show desktop". If you've been holding out switching from Windows to Mac until the Mac OS gets the "show desktop" icon, wait no more. Here's how you can get your own "show desktop" icon in your Mac's Dock. (granted you could just use a keyboard key to do it, but then it wouldn't be so Windows-ish). To get the icon on the Dock all you have to do is fire up AppleScript's Script Editor (/Applications/AppleScript/Script Editor.app). Copy and paste this in if you are running Snow Leopard ... (* Show Desktop AppleScript by Mohan Noone,… -
System 6, yea you can tweet that
18 Nov 2009 | 8:10 amAll die-hards have an old Mac somewhere. A G3 in the closet, an Apple II in the basement, or on an altar with a PowerBook 290 on it. Whatever, we all have one. Most of the time they are committed to a single task like music server, running some ancient hardware for your company, or just to have it still working. Now you can add one more thing to the list. Tweeting. I'm not a big tweeter, but if you are you should take a look at Grackle68K.This Twitter client can run on System 6 to OS 9 as a bare bones app. The only drawback to a regular app is that you have to log on each time… -
Forums merged
14 Nov 2009 | 9:53 amGood morning all,While we're not quite finished tweaking, the forums have been merged into MacTech's Forums. Over the next few months, MacTech's forums will be undergoing refinement as well as a new look as part of MacTech's overall new web presence. Merging the MacMod forums in is the first visible part of those changes.In the next few days, we'll be sending out information to people about how their old posts have been moved, their login ids, etc...In the mean time, be among the first, go and check out the forums. And post something! (Provided there wasn't a duplicate name, your…
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The Digital Lifestyle - Your Apple Authority Blog
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Dead Panic for the iPhone and iPod Touch Video Review
22 Nov 2009 | 3:03 amIf the name Dead Panic sounds familiar, we also talked about it in a recent episode of DoubleTap. Dead Panic is a top down shooter with a healthy dose of strategy thrown in. You are attempting to ward off droves of zombies. To do it, you strategically place a number of soldiers who fire automatically on zombies who enter their firing range. In the campaign mode, you move from level to level after defeating a seemingly unending number of zombies. But if you want to see what its like to truly ward off unlimited enemies, fire up the survival mode. In this mode, the gameplay is the same,… -
Macgirl's Media Pick of the Week: Snoopy for Thanksgiving!!
21 Nov 2009 | 5:02 amOk, I am going to recommend a really cutesy-cute media pick this week. As a person who loves Peanuts and all that Charles Schultz touches, I have to mention the best Thanksgiving tale of all, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! It is a short, and sweet, example of how the Peanuts gang would throw a real feast, including toast and popcorn for all. Look for the half hour special to air on a station near you this week. If you miss it (or want to watch on your own timeframe) of course, it's available on iTunes for $9.99. The iTunes download includes two bonus features,… -
Photo Safari for the iPhone and iPod Touch Video Review
20 Nov 2009 | 3:48 amIt's always nice to be pleasantly surprised by an iPhone app, and that's the case with Photo Safari. As the name implies, the game consists of taking photos of several animals in the jungle. It's quite a fast-paced game as you must snap photos (by tapping on the animals) of a certain number of animals to move on to the next round. As you proceed, you also unlock mini-games, like catch the falling bananas. The graphics look great, and although despite the different modes unlocked with additional gameplay the game remains largely the same, it still manages to be fun, especially for kids. If… -
Google About To Make YouTube Clips Far More Accessible
19 Nov 2009 | 6:33 pmFrom my time in Apple Retail, I knew that thanks to a long history of universal access features, Apple products have had a large following within the hearing impaired community. We've tried to find simple captioning solutions for our videos to help reach that audience. Well it looks like Google is about to do that heavy lifting for us and other YouTube channels. The New York Times reports that Google plans to roll out captioning services, eventually to all channels. For now, it's a test consisting of just a few educational partners. It's been awhile since the company founded with the… -
We're Optimizing For The New Apple Tablet Too!
19 Nov 2009 | 7:36 amWe optimized for this too...Everyone's a little bummed around TDL HQ today. Why? Because Wired beat us to the punch. Yes, it's been reported that Wired is optimizing its content for the not-yet-released Apple tablet. Why does this bother us, you ask? Because we're doing the same thing. Our sources indicate the Apple tablet will be able to browse the internet. As a result, quite some time ago we made the decision to make our webpages available via the internet. Another insider claims the device will be able to render colors. Again, we made the decision quite some time ago to post our pages in…
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Apple Hot News
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Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server a “fantastic deal”
19 Nov 2009 | 10:14 amReviewer Jason Snell (macworld.com) awards Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server 4.5/5 mice, calling it a “fantastic product for workgroups, small businesses, and even schools to use.” Emphasing value, Snell adds: “Mac mini server is just too good a deal to pass up.” -
Nuru Uses Macs to Fight Extreme Poverty
18 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pmJim Dalrymple (loopinsight.com) reports on one-year-old non-profit organization Nuru, formed by ex-Marine platoon leader Jake Harriman, who “served two tours of duty in Iraq where he realized that the key to ending terrorism was to end extreme poverty.” To that end, Nuru educates communities in impoverished nations using technology, particularly Mac Pro and MacBook Pro computers, iPhone, Final Cut Studio, iChat, and MobileMe. -
Apple Store Upper West Side
12 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amApple opens its newest retail store on New York’s Upper West Side on Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. Set beneath a breathtaking all-glass arched roof, the street level of the Apple Store Upper West Side will offer more Macs, iPods and iPhones than any store in the world and feature the largest area ever created by Apple for personal training and technical support, including a 45-foot Genius Bar. -
Taking iPhone to New Depths
12 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amAt DOER Marine, a California company that designs and builds subsea vehicles, engineers are working to create a manned vehicle that can explore the ocean floor. VP of Operations Ian Griffith credits iPhone for keeping their engineering team responsive and nimble enough to make it happen — no matter where they are in the world. “The iPhone accelerates how we perform as a team,” says Griffith. -
New Apple Mouse Really Is “Magic”
9 Nov 2009 | 10:45 amReviewer Mark A. Kellner (washingtontimes.com) calls the new Magic Mouse “transformative,” “supereasy and very fast,” and “really, really worth it.” Kellner concludes: “After decades of using computer input devices, I think this is the finest mouse ever.”
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Multilingual Braille Output For Snow Leopard
17 Nov 2009 | 3:10 amSnow Leopard users can use VoiceOver in several languages, but by default the braille dot codes are output using the English braille code. Regular written text uses different scripts for different languages - think of Greek and Russian for example. Braille is similar, with different braille codes for different languages. Sighted readers may be interested to see a visual display of braille codes for different languages. Archie Robertson has made free uncontracted (grade 1) multilingual braille output available for OS X users in the following languages: Arabic, Danish, French, German,… -
Juergen Manthey - Locked-In Syndrome
12 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pmThis entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Accessibility Changes LivesThis is Juergen Manthey: In October 2004 I suffered a brain stem infarct causing locked-in syndrome. We were at a land-rover meet up. I had a bit of a headache in the evening, which got progressively worse. Shortly after that, my body suddenly became paralysed (kind of like suddenly going from 100 to 0). I experienced all the symptoms of locked-in syndrome: complete paralysis of all muscles except my eyes. After four years, I am able to sit, talk quietly, and move my head, and that’s it. (Note: the quotes in this article… -
Weekend Round-Up: MacSpeech, MacHeist, Taking Control, and more
6 Nov 2009 | 3:51 amATMac LogoHere’s this weekend’s bunch of news snippets, although I suppose they’re technically a day early: There’s a new release of MacSpeech Dictate available. It’s primarily a bug-fix release, with the addition of a preference control for document caching that should make it easier to do voice editing of documents in MS Word and TextEdit. MacHeist is known for giving away software and selling cheap software bundles. Right now their “NanoHeist” is open and you can pick up licenses for six software products for free! Dash on over to MacHeist and sign… -
Switch Users’ Introduction To OS X
3 Nov 2009 | 9:23 pmMarie-France Bru taught mathematics when she was able to, but has now been paralysed by ALS. She uses SwitchXS to access her computer with a single switch and I’ve written previously about her tutorials for her Ultra-Efficient Writing Method for switch users. This method is also helpful for other users such as those using on-screen keyboards or text expansion. Marie-France has been busy again and written a full tutorial for introducing switch users to Mac OS X. Here’s her own description: This method is meant for persons with severe motor disabilities, having no head, or finger… -
Make Your iPhone A Personal Library
1 Nov 2009 | 5:21 amThis entry is part 4 of 3 in the series EBook ResourcesGuest post by Julie-Ann Amos. Anyone who has browsed iPhone apps know that the iPhone can do just about anything. Now it can even be your own personal, portable library. You can use your iPhone to carry around massive amounts of information without having to carry around all those books. The next question is apparent. How can this be done? Wattpad Wattpad is the definitive way to carry around your own personal library. While carrying even a few books in their traditional form can quickly become cumbersome, Wattpad offers you more than…
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AcademiX 2009 Videos Now Available
20 Nov 2009 | 11:56 amEarlier this year, Apple and MacLearning.org teamed up to deliver AcademiX, a series of four one day meetings at various institutions across the US. The good news for those who were unable to attend is that the presentations were recorded, and are now available for free from iTunes via the MacLearning.org page. MacResearchers David Gohara and Drew McCormack both presented talks on various aspects of scientific research, so you'll want to download those, but whatever you do, don't miss the presentations by Paul Hammond and Richard Miller. They present a fantastically choreographed paper, rich… -
Cocoa for Scientists (XXXIII): 10 Uses for Blocks in C/Objective-C
16 Nov 2009 | 3:36 amBy Drew McCormack Snow Leopard brought with it blocks (closures) for the C and Objective-C languages. Blocks at first seem to be nothing more than anonymous, inline functions, but that is only partially true, because they are also a lot like objects, carrying about their context data with them. Once you start playing with blocks, a whole new style of programming opens up to you, and you find uses for blocks in places where you may not have expected them. This is my list of ten different applications of blocks in C/Objective-C. read more -
The Warren L. DeLano Memorial Fund
15 Nov 2009 | 5:08 pmMany of you saw our posting and responded publicly and privately to the passing of Warren DeLano, the author of PyMOL. The following message comes from Axel Brunger, Warren's graduate advisor. If you can contribute to the fund to help get it established it would be very much appreciated. To start MacResearch.org will donate all profits from our Amazon store through the end of the year to the fund. Update: Many people have requested an alternate way to make donations to MacResearch.org. We've set up an account through PayPal. From now, until the end of the year, all PayPal donations will also… -
Medical Imaging and Podcast Producer 2 Webcasts
10 Nov 2009 | 10:10 amThere are two webcasts being put on by our sister organization MacLearning.org that may be of interest to some of you. The first is on medical imaging in education and the second is on Podcast Producer 2. The links below have more information. The Digital daVinci: Medical Imaging in Education and Information Podcast Producer 2 read more -
OpenMM released
10 Nov 2009 | 12:12 amThe 1.0 Beta version of OpenMM has just been released. OpenMM is a freely downloadable, high performance, extensible library that allows molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to run on high performance computer architectures, such as graphics processing units (GPUs). It currently supports NVIDIA GPUs and provides preliminary support for the new cross-platform, parallel programming standard OpenCL. read more
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South Koreans to get Apple's iPhone this week (AP)
21 Nov 2009 | 11:49 pmAP - Apple Inc's iPhone is coming to South Korea this week, a local carrier announced Sunday, bringing the iconic communications device to one of the world's most sophisticated mobile phone markets. -
The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource (Macworld.com)
21 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amMacworld.com - It was a banner week for stupid opinion pieces about Apple. Indeed, the Macalope had a hard time narrowing the field. He did eventually pick two lucky winners, but he’d like to assure all the silly pundits who auditioned that they did horrible, horrible work and even though they didn’t get selected, they should still feel terrible about themselves. Before we wade into the muck, though, who wants to dance…with Microsoft?! -
Gameloft to cut back on Android development (Macworld.com)
20 Nov 2009 | 1:21 pmMacworld.com - Though you may think us to be iPhone fans all the time, we really do want to root for the underdog. Whether it's Google's Android or Palm's webOS, the smartphone industry could really use a David to the iPhone's Goliath to promote competition and better products all around. -
Mac OS X 10.6.2 Hack Gets Atom Support Back (PC World)
20 Nov 2009 | 12:49 pmPC World - Early last week, Apple released the 10.6.2 update to Snow Leopard loaded mostly with welcome, but unsurprising bug fixes, including a patch for the uncommon but extremely harmful user account deletion bug. -
Cisco releases Web security app for iPhone (AFP)
20 Nov 2009 | 8:56 amAFP - Cisco on Friday announced the release of a free iPhone application for anyone who wants to stay on top of the latest trojans, worms, or other threats marauding on the Internet.
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TomTom to release car kit for iPod Touch
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Belkin recalls TuneBase accessories
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NAVIGON 1.3 Update w/ Traffic Live for iPhone 3G/3GS (Review)
20 Nov 2009 | 8:21 amA review of the latest update to NAVIGON MobileNavigator for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The big feature in the update is the new Traffic Live services. -
Other World Computing posts holiday gift deals with free shipping over $150
19 Nov 2009 | 2:44 pmSelection of tech gadgets offer something for the Mac, iPhone, and iPod geek on your list. -
Business Card Reader -- App Scans Cards into iPhone's Address Book (Review)
19 Nov 2009 | 8:29 amThis app essentially uses the iPhone camera to scan business cards, which then are inputting into the iPhone's Address Book.
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Smoking may void Applecare warranty due to "health hazard"
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Inside Google's Android and Apple's iPhone OS as software markets
21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmGoogle's Android is working to match the iPhone App Store's mobile software market but with fewer restrictions for developers. This article is the fourth in a series examining how Android stacks up in comparison to the iPhone as a smartphone software platform, with this segment looking at third party support. -
Apple's App Store approval process gets partially automated
20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pmApple has added a new automated layer to its approval process for App Store software, but according to one developer, it's not perfect. -
TomTom to release iPod touch-specific GPS car kit
20 Nov 2009 | 10:15 amIn conjunction with its newly updated App Store software, TomTom announced it will release a car kit that will bring GPS functionality specifically to the iPod touch. -
China Unicom expects 10% of 3G users on iPhone in 3 years
20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amDespite a slow sales start, Apple's wireless carrier in China has high expectations for the iPhone, with the company anticipating the handset will carry 10 percent of China's 3G users within three years.
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MacTalk News
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Friday Morning News
19 Nov 2009 | 4:06 pmNeed to be told how ugly you are? There’s an app for that, and it’s called Fit or Fugly. At 1350€ (almost AU$ 2,200), the world’s first commercially-available 512GB SSD isn’t cheap (unless your’re someone with more money than sense). However, with speeds of 230MB/s and 180MB/s for read and write respectively, there’s no doubt it wouldn’t be fast. If you’ve ever wanted your set of kitchen scales to come with an iPod dock, now’s your chance. From your local iPhone developer, iTNews counts down the best Aussie-made iPhone apps. Curiously,… -
MacTalk Podcast #101 – 1080pness
18 Nov 2009 | 8:47 pmCheers to Ram City for sponsoring the MacTalk Podcast – check them out if you need RAM! Lauren Watson (prerecorded), Alex Reid (Al Aero) and Anthony Agius (decryption) talked and stuff. Angus Burger Showdown Apple Store Chrimside Open NYC Broadway Store Open Angus Burger Showdown Redux Hurry up Melbourne CBD Apple Store Psystar Pwnd Dell Zino HD YouTube 1080p App Store Loathing Apple Ends 10.4 Support Angus Burger Showdown Winner Quinn 1Password Twiku iPhone Internet Banking Buy Mac Pro from USA The Wire Quotes Download Enhanced AAC or MP3 Subscribe in iTunes to Enhanced AAC or MP3… -
Thursday Morning News
18 Nov 2009 | 1:22 pmMac Rumors reckons development on Mac OS X 10.7 (which I reckon they will call Large Pussy), has begun. God speed! The New York Times is reporting that “Apple is seeking a patent for technology that displays advertising on almost anything that has a screen of some kind: computers, phones, televisions, media players, game devices and other consumer electronics.” Now I hope Apple is doing this in order to protect us from such vile products (by owning the patent, they can refuse to let anyone else use the idea), as opposed to implementing it in their own gear. The iPhonAsia blog has… -
iPhone App Reviews – Little Runner, C64
17 Nov 2009 | 6:34 pmThis week we look at Little Runner, a platform game with moving blocks and crushing rocks, and C64, a game that has enjoyed numerous rejections on the App Store but is finally available again. Little Runner Little Runner is a simple platform game for the iPhone. The objective? Move a bunch of platforms that appear as you jog along at varying heights into place to allow your character (the ‘little runner’) to progress through the levels. As you jog further and further, it obviously becomes more and more difficult to continue. In subsequent levels, you’re required to crush… -
Wednesday Morning News
17 Nov 2009 | 7:56 amWhen I saw this device I thought, “There should be an app for that.” There is (iTunes link). For real legit, you feel it, I’m talking ’bout the real deal, I’m-a make ya feel, Yo D.J., spin that wheel. Has there ever been this much hype over a product that may or may not even exist? My favourite everything bucket, Evernote is doing OK. If you missed out on a job at an Apple store, or as an App Reviewer, maybe you can be the next big thing in handheld gaming. And if you like hanging around the Apple store as though you work there, there’s an app for…
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MacGraPhoto Giveaway – 21 lucky MacGraPhoto Buyers will receive Bonuses
22 Nov 2009 | 3:31 amAshdod, Israel – Apparent Software today announces a special offer for MacGraPhoto bundle in which 21 buyers until November 24, 8am GMT will receive one of three gifts: his money back, free HoudahSpot license or free upgrade to ImageFramer 3. MacGraPhoto is a software promotion which gives Mac users 7 premium graphics applications for the price of one or even for free. Applications in MacGraPhoto satisfy most of imaging needs of any Mac user from photo editing and geotagging to vector drawing. Most Mac bundles lack focus – they collect unrelated applications, and many Mac users… -
BragIt releases HTML Slideshow Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom
21 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pmStockholm Sweden – BragIt today releases version 1.0 of “BragIt HTML Slideshow”, a plug-in to Adobe Lightroom. Its target group is people who want to publish a collection of photos to the web like a slideshow, telling a story. Visitors to the website can scroll through thumbnails of all photos, and then start the slideshow to see large photos sequentially with annotations below each photo. It becomes a slideshow where the viewer is in full control of when to see the next photo, and it does not require any Flash plug-in. Since the resulting slideshow is based on HTML, it is… -
CAZE announces Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo Bundle for iPhone 3G/3GS
21 Nov 2009 | 5:27 amHong Kong – CAZE today released a new bundle of Zero 5 UltraThin case, the World’s Thinnest transparent case and Swarovski Apple Logo, for iPhone 3G/3GS. Zero 5 features a maximum thickness of 0.5mm with full chrome edges protection and is available in clear and black. Swarovski Apple Logo is made of 100% genuine crystal from Swarovski AG. This bundle combines Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo to give transparency and elegant protection to your iPhone. Zero 5 is currently the World’s Thinnest transparent case for iPhone 3GS/3G, featuring a maximum thickness of 0.5mm. -
Free Black Friday iPhone App Released by TGIBlackFriday
21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amWilmington, Delaware – Consumers now have a new mobile tool to save time and money while holiday shopping this Black Friday. TGI Black Friday has just released a Black Friday iPhone App to help plan holiday shopping wisely. The app allows users to browse over 8,000 deals from all the major retail store’s Black Friday ads. Users can create a personal shopping list within the app to map out their Black Friday shopping. They can also use the app to compare prices with online stores and purchase select items online avoiding the crowds. PC Magazine named TGI Black Friday one of the top… -
App Store Staff Favorite ITGO Gets Extended New features in Version 1.3
21 Nov 2009 | 1:30 amLondon, UK – After being in the Apple App store for just over a month, ITGO – Interval Trainer GO, a dedicated Interval Trainer for the iPhone and iPod Touch by Appnoose, has earned itself a place among the Apple Staff Favorites section in several stores including the US App store and has submitted a version 1.3 update which extends ITGO’s functionality. “We were alerted to some kind of activity when we noticed a spike is sales in our daily sales reports. After some research and website analytics scrutiny, we noticed ITGO’s placement on the front page Staff…
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WiTechno releases SolarStrike 1.0 for iPhone/iPod Touch: New Arcade Game
22 Nov 2009 | 6:49 amWiTechno LLC has announced SolarStrike 1.0, their new arcade game for iPhone and iPod Touch. SolarStrike is space-shooter arcade game with RPG elements. You are a pilot of a spaceship on a rescue mission and you are forced to fight an unknown force in asteroid fields, space platforms, unknown alien bases. No game overs! Infinite continues and level restarts, but the levels are not so easy and would be interesting even for very skilled players. -
QuickBooks Hosting: QuickBooks Remote Access - Real Time Data Service
22 Nov 2009 | 4:13 amIT Budget easily forecasted. Since the QuickBooks hosting service is available at a fixed monthly price with no price escalation and coupled with 24x7x365 Technical support help desk, one can easily forecast the total IT expenditure, which is an essential aspect of the planning process. With QuickBooks Hosting service the company thus can focus more on core business and boost productivity and keep IT investments in check. -
MacGraPhoto Giveaway - 21 lucky MacGraPhoto Buyers will receive Bonuses
22 Nov 2009 | 3:31 amApparent Software today announces a special offer for the MacGraPhoto bundle. Until November 24, 8am GMT, 21 buyers will receive one of three gifts: his money back, free HoudahSpot license or free upgrade to ImageFramer 3. MacGraPhoto is a software promotion which gives Mac users 7 premium graphics applications for the price of one or even for free. Applications in MacGraPhoto satisfy most of imaging needs of any Mac user from photo editing and geotagging to vector drawing. -
BragIt releases HTML Slideshow Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom
21 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pmBragIt today releases BragIt HTML Slideshow 1.0, a plug-in to Adobe Lightroom. Publish a collection of photos to the web like a slideshow. The resulting slideshow has a scrolling index page of all photo thumbnails, an identity plate, and an introductory description. Visitors to the website can scroll through thumbnails of all photos, and then start the slideshow to see large photos sequentially with annotations below each photo. -
CAZE announces Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo Bundle for iPhone 3G/3GS
21 Nov 2009 | 5:27 amCAZE today released a new bundle of Zero 5 UltraThin case, the World's Thinnest transparent case and Swarovski Apple Logo, for iPhone 3G/3GS. Zero 5 features a maximum thickness of 0.5mm with full chrome edges protection and is available in clear and black. Swarovski Apple Logo is made of 100% genuine crystal from Swarovski AG. This bundle combines Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo to give transparency and elegant protection to your iPhone.
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Inside Mac Games
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Santa's Workshop Released
20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amNovember 20, 2009 6:00 AMGet Perplexed has announced the release of Santa's Workshop. In the holiday themed puzzle and logic game players take the role of one of Santa's elves who must wrap as many gifts as possible and store them in the correct locations. Santa's Workshop features colorful graphics and 96 levels to solve.Santa's Workshop is a festive themed mind boggling puzzle game. Suitable for adults and children, the logic required to solve these puzzles will get your mind working like nothing before. You play one of santas elves who's job it is to wrap the many gifts and place them in… -
Star Trek: D-A-C Coming To Mac
20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amNovember 20, 2009 6:00 AMParamount Digital Entertainment and TransGaming have announced that Mac users will soon be able to play Star Trek: D-A-C. The game is described as a fast-paced, top-down space shooter where up to twelve players can compete in intergalactic battles between Starfleet and the Romulan Empire.“The ‘Star Trek’ film and the Star Trek: D-A-C video game were designed to appeal to both long-term fans of the franchise and new enthusiasts alike,” said Matt Candler, vice president of Interactive Development of Paramount Digital Entertainment. “Given that Star Trek: D-A-C… -
Avernum 6 Now Available
20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amNovember 20, 2009 6:00 AMSpiderweb Software announced today the release of Avernum 6 for the Macintosh, the final game in the epic, award-winning Avernum series. Avernum 6 is set in the world of Avernum, an enormous series of caves far below the surface of the world, and will wrap up loose plot threads from previous games and reveal the final fate of the underground realm and its popular characters.Avernum 6 is the final game in the popular and long-running Avernum series. Explore a gigantic world, with a fascinating storyline, hundreds of quests, multitudes of side dungeons, and many hours… -
Quantum 1.3 Now Available
20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amNovember 20, 2009 6:00 AMElectron Zen has released Quantum 1.3, a free update to its space arcade game. Version 1.3 adds two new artifacts to pick up, slower ship rotation for easier aiming, and a number of gameplay tweaks. Based on the classic arcade game, Asteroids, Quantum includes realistic asteroid collision, a black hole, hostile aliens, and artifacts to collect.Quantum is a fresh new take on the classic game of Asteroids, with a black hole relentlessly pulling everything into its inky maw. Unlike the original arcade game, rocks realistically collide with each other, and the player must… -
Apple Games Features The Sims 3 World Adventures
20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amNovember 20, 2009 6:00 AMApple Games has posted a new article featuring The Sims 3 World Adventures, a recently released expansion for the sim game. WA gives players the chance to take their sims to a variety of exotic locales around the world where they can engage in a number of life changing adventures. Apple's article includes an examination of the game's features and a list of cheat codes.Do your Sims crave a little excitement too? They can also visit Egypt, China, and France in the Sims 3: World Adventures expansion pack. Al Simhara offers not just the Great Pyramids but also the Sphinx,…
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O2 details multi-million network investment
20 Nov 2009 | 12:40 amO2 will add 1,500 new sites to its UK mobile network in order to meet demand for 3G services from iPhone and other smartphone users. -
Google unveils Chrome OS for netbook PCs
20 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amGoogle has announced full details of its Chrome OS, although admitted that the operating system is still a year away from launch. -
UK radio plays together
19 Nov 2009 | 5:15 amThe BBC is joining forces with commercial radio broadcasters to develop a new online radio player that will bring together the output of every licensed UK station. -
Camino 2 makes its debut
19 Nov 2009 | 2:54 amCamino, the longest-surviving mainstream web browser for OS X, has reached version 2, with a list of new features that again make it a serious alternative to the dominant Safari and Firefox. -
Swindon to be UK's first Wi-Fi town
19 Nov 2009 | 12:29 amSwindon is planning to offer free wireless internet access to all its residents.
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MacMost Now 321: Using Disk Utility to Format Drives
20 Nov 2009 | 9:45 amLearn how to use Disk Utility to erase and format an external drive. You can also create drives with multiple partitions. -
AT&T and Verizon At War Over the iPhone
19 Nov 2009 | 8:21 amIn case you’ve been skipping commercials with your Tivo, Verizon and AT&T are now at war. It all started when Verizon began an ad campaign against AT&T’s 3G service, specifically targeted at iPhone users. The “There’s a Map for That” ads mimicked the “There’s an App for That” iPhone ads, which are Apple ads, not [...] -
MacMost Now 320: Simple Mac File Sharing
18 Nov 2009 | 8:46 amIf you have more than one Mac on your home network, you can share files between them by simply turning on file sharing and browsing to another Mac in the Finder. You can also add additional users and set up shared folders. -
Best To-Do List Applications
17 Nov 2009 | 8:50 amThanks to everyone who voted in the to-do list application poll here at MacMost.com. We’ve now got our top six task managers. While it is impossible to say which one is best for you, this will at least give you an idea of what others are using. The top spot belongs to Things from Cultured Code. [...] -
MacMost Now 319: Exporting iPhoto Slideshows as Video
16 Nov 2009 | 7:55 amLearn how to create artistic photo slideshows in iPhoto that can then be exported as video files. You can then email these video files, create a DVD or upload to a video sharing site. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Gary Rosenzweig: Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now, in today’s episode let’s learn how to create video [...]
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Macenstein
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This is exactly why I won’t eat at Johnny Rockets
19 Nov 2009 | 8:28 amMan, I was JUST about to break down and go to the Microsoft store when luckily faithful Macenstein reader Chuck sent us this video of a COMPLETELY SPONTANEOUS AND UNSTAGED employee dance session. As with all Microsoft Store videos, the best part is watching the reactions (or complete lack thereof) of the hapless customers, [...] -
Review: TrailerSpy Mobile for iPhone
18 Nov 2009 | 7:52 pmIf there’s one thing going to the movies has taught me (aside from never put your jacket down on the floor) it’s that while it is very difficult to make a good movie, it is apparently REALLY EASY to make a good trailer. I would say 8 times out of 10 when I see [...] -
Review: Totemo – My New Time Burglar
16 Nov 2009 | 4:44 amAs odd as it may seem, not all iPhone games begin life on the iPhone. Game maker Hexage seems to have an “Android first” mentality that while seemingly a ludicrous waste of time from a business standpoint, at least lets them iron out most of their games bugs before porting to a “real” platform. [...] -
This looks scary as hell
13 Nov 2009 | 9:48 amI have yet to see the film “Paranormal Activity”, but if it’s half as scary as this trailer for “PC Normal Activity”, well, then… well it won’t be all that scary, actually. (Although my inner fanboy did cringe a couple times). Enjoy! A bit of back story on the origin of PC Normal Activity is provided [...] -
Riddle: How do you make a Timbaland song better?
12 Nov 2009 | 6:46 pmAnswer 1: Turn it off Answer 2: Use it to bash Windows 7. Thanks to sherv and ObamaPacman and everyone who sent this in.
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MacUpdate - Mac OS X
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FinderWindow 2.0.1 - Addition to the Finder window toolbar. (Free)
21 Nov 2009 | 11:58 pmFinderWindow 2.0.1FinderWindow... A useful addition to the Finder window toolbar. Drag it on Finder's window toolbar to: quickly find (reveal) a file, toggle invisibles, save desktop icons, refresh windows view, arrange and save windows (of other applications too). Includes Utilities to copy paths, open Terminal, Quit applications, make clipboard plain text. Can be run from "global launchers": shows "contextual" dialogs based on frontmost application.WHAT'S NEWVersion 2.0.1: Improved Toggle Invisibles. Fixed bugs affecting 10.4 "Tiger". Improvements for when a launcher runs it for other… -
Ez7z 1.31 - Easy way to use p7zip archiver. (Demo)
21 Nov 2009 | 10:43 pmEz7z 1.31Ez7z is a an easier way of using the command line archiver, p7zip/7za. It supports: Compression Decompression Listing the contents of an archive Deleting files from an archive Creating split archives In other words, it can work with 7z, zip, gzip, bzip2, tar, rar, par2, and 001 files.WHAT'S NEWTHIS UPDATE WILL CLEAR YOUR PREFERENCES SO MAKE SURE TO WRITE DOWN YOUR REGISTRATION INFO! Version 1.31: fixed crucial shrink bug which automatically made single files into a .7z/.zip/etc. file with just the extension, making it hidden. Version 1.3: option to create multiple archives for… -
iVideo Converter 2.1.1 - GUI for FFmpeg video encoding tool. (Shareware)
21 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pmiVideo Converter 2.1.1iVideo ConverterVideo: mpeg1, mpeg2, mpeg4, H.264, XviD, Theora, avi, wmv, mov, flv, dv, 3gp, svq, mvk, ffv1 and more. Audio: mp2, mp3, m4a, aac, flac, alac, wav, wma, ac3, ogg and more. Other Formats: .avs, .dxa, .flic, .fli, .mlp, .mvi, .nsv, .pva, .nuv, .swf, .mts, .dca, .mpc, .mtv, dca, ... Support for multi audio channels videos (Surround, 4.0, 5.0, 5.1, ...) Converts several Digital Video Camera formats. (.m2t, .m2ts, .mts, .mod, .tod). Extracting audio from video. Concatenate Files (AKA Stitching). Advanded converting options. Presets for iPod, iPhone, XBox 360,… -
TuneUp 1.59.1 - Cleans up incorrectly labeled tunes, adds cover art and much more. (Demo)
21 Nov 2009 | 8:50 pmTuneUp 1.59.1TuneUp was created for music lovers, by music lovers. All of us here are entrenched in music. We're cranking tunes all day. We constantly argue about things like which Radiohead album is best, whether Michael Jackson or Prince would win in a fight, the only five albums we would have on a deserted island and who in the office does the best Running Man. One thing we all agree on, however, is that our digital music collections were a mess as were our friends'. When we did some testing, we learned that almost everyone had the same problem we did. That's why we created TuneUp. We'll… -
Aptana Studio 2.0.2 - Full-featured Ajax application development environment. (Free)
21 Nov 2009 | 8:48 pmAptana Studio 2.0.2Aptana Studio provides a full-featured JavaScript-focused Ajax application development environment. The Community Edition represents the core pieces of the Aptana frameworks for editing, debugging, synchronization, and project management. If you'd like to try Studio Professional, it will automatically revert to the Community Edition once the trial expires.WHAT'S NEWVersion 2.0.2: Cloaking preferences are now honored for contents in subdirectories when transferring files. (#300) The overwrite confirmation dialog could be turned off. (#294) When transferring to remote sites,…
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The Mac Lawyer
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FutureLawyer on Wrong Side of iPhone vs. Droid Debate Too
19 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmAs you may recall, FutureLawyer (Rick Georges) and The Mac Lawyer (Ben Stevens) went head-to-head in the March 2008 ABA Journal (Mac v. PC). By all accounts, the fight had to be stopped early – with Mac being declared the unanimous victor. Hip hip hooray! Now, FutureLawyer seems to be itching for another fight, as he blogged earlier this month "iPhones Are For Sissies". He actually wrote, "This thing feels like a man's phone, and makes the iPhone experience feel more suited to a latte drinking, girly man, fashion conscious wimp."… -
Got Apple Envy? Macs in a PC World (Best of ABA TechShow 2009)
17 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmThe ABA TechShow blog has a series called "The Best of ABA TechShow 2009", which features some of the best presentations given by past speakers to showcase some of the content available to attendees. I am pleased that "Got Apple Envy? Macs in a PC World", the presentation given by David Sparks and me is one of those featured. The session description is listed below, and you can download a *.pdf version of our materials as well. It used to be the only apples found in the law office were in lunch bags. No longer: the resurgence of the Apple Macintosh… -
Guest Post :: Wireless Microphones for Use with MacSpeech Dictate Legal
15 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmThe following Guest Post was written by one of my readers, Michael Yurkanin, and it reviews several wireless microphones to address their use with MacSpeech Dictate Legal: I. Introduction There have been many articles written about the latest version of dictation software by MacSpeech, MacSpeech Dictate Legal. To use the software requires a microphone. The majority of the microphones recommended by MacSpeech are wired and plug directly into a USB port. MacSpeech, however, now endorses two wireless microphones which they sell on their website, the Samson AirLine 77 Wireless USB and the… -
How to Set Default Column Size in Finder Windows Under Snow Leopard
13 Nov 2009 | 4:59 amI installed Snow Leopard shortly after its release, and overall I have really liked it. The one thing that has been driving me absolutely bonkers was the fact that now under Snow Leopard, Finder automatically resets its columns back to a narrow width. If I had hair, I would have been pulling it out over this quirk, but luckily I have finally found a fix. Let me explain the "problem" and then I'll show the simple solution. When using Finder, my preferred view is the "multiple columns." I'm not sure there's any specific reason why,… -
Reflections on MILOfest 2009
11 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pmAs my readers are aware, I attended the inaugural MILOfest last week in Orlando, FL, where I presented a session called "Computing in the Clouds". Overall, I thought that the seminar was superb and that it offered something to everyone, from the novice to hardcore Mac-using attorneys. Since I returned, I have wanted to post my thoughts on the conference, but it's been a busy week in my office. Although belated, my thoughts on some of the other sessions are: Justin Kahn demonstrated many tips and tricks which can make Adobe Acrobat even more useful to…
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World of Apple
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App Store Submissions Now Subject to Private API Use Checks
20 Nov 2009 | 4:34 pmApple has begun running all App Store submissions through a static analysis tool which will identify apps using private API calls. Apple offers developers for the iPhone and iPod touch a list of public application programming interface (APIs) which are free to be used and well documented. Apple also has a collection of private APIs which only Apple is allowed to use and generally don’t inform developers about. There are several reasons why Apple doesn’t want private APIs being used; security reasons, consistency reasons, or that the API is subject to change potentially breaking… -
Estimates Suggest Apple on Track to Sell 2.9 Million Macs
20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pmEstimated sales figures for the month of October suggest that Apple could be on track to please Wall Street expectations and sell 2.9 million Macs during the company’s first fiscal quarter of 2010 which includes the lucrative month of December. The data released from NPD group points towards Apple selling between 2.8 and 2.9 million Macs with the Wall Street consensus sitting at 2.85 million. If those estimates come true it would put overall Mac sales up 14 percent year-over-year. NPD data for October was up 7 percent year-over-year. The release of the NPD data was also accompanied on… -
LED Display Firmware Update Addresses iSight Issue
19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pmLED Cinema Display iSight Firmware Update 1.0 - 654K This firmware update corrects an issue with the built-in iSight camera on the LED Cinema Display where the camera may not be recognized by applications. -
Rumours Suggest Apple Tablet Delay
19 Nov 2009 | 12:48 pmDigiTimes reported on Thursday that the heavily rumoured Apple tablet will not appear until the second half of 2010. Previous rumours had suggested that the multi-touch device would see a release in Q1 2010. DigiTimes which has had a rocky track record for Apple rumours also included in its report that Apple is bringing two tablets to market one with a “10.6-inch TFT LCD panel while the other will have a 9.7-inch OLED panel.” Despite the report it is unlikely that Apple plans to launch two tablet models with such similar display sizes. -
Evidence of Mac OS X 10.7 Development Surfaces
18 Nov 2009 | 6:37 amMac Rumors is reporting that details of Mac OS X 10.7 development has surfaced just three months after the release of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. The finding is not at all surprising considering the long development period a major operating system commands. The information was spotted on an entry detailing changes to the open source “launchd” framework which is responsible for booting of processes during Mac OS X startup. The line of text references build number “11A47″ which contains a reference to the operating system version. For example: 10.0.0 = 4K78 - released…
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iPhonefreak
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Rumor: iPod Touch with Camera Coming This Spring?
21 Nov 2009 | 10:42 pmAccording to The Examiner, an inside source has confirmed that an iPod Touch with camera will be released this spring. The mysterious source also confirmed that the camera-Touch was supposed to be released this past September, but Apple had to pull the camera at the last minute due to manufacturing defects. Apparently, it will contain [...] -
Karuki Game Review: Chalked Full of Fun
21 Nov 2009 | 2:39 pmOccasionally, I’ll come by a game that’s so incredibly random yet enthralling that it must be played. Usually, the games are very odd in premise and game play but are still addicting. A great example of these types of games is Karuki. Karuki, by Portable Zoo, is hard to categorize under any one category, however [...] -
iGmail app returns to the app store, now at version 2.1 with support for push notifications
21 Nov 2009 | 3:45 amI mentioned the iGmail app a while back and received a pretty mixed bad of comments, but personally I liked it because it was not expensive, it offered an overlay that gave me some additional controls to move through my mail easier and because it ran in full screen which gave me a little more [...] -
More details on TomTom’s upcoming car kit for the iPod touch
21 Nov 2009 | 3:16 amThe other day I mentioned that TomTom was planning to release a car kit designed specifically for the iPod touch, and it looks like it is now listed on the official TomTom website. Unfortunately it is not yet available for purchase, nor does it give a date as to when it will be available. In [...] -
Save $30 on Navigon’s MobileNavigator, offer valid now through November 30
21 Nov 2009 | 3:05 amNavigon has decided to offer a temporary discount on their MobileNavigator app. Effective immediately, new users can purchase the MobileNavigator app for $69.99 which is $30 off of the normal $99.99. Additionally, the Traffic Live add-on has also been discounted and will set you back $14.99 as opposed to the regular price of $24.99. Basically this [...]
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Mac Amour
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Send SMS via Bluetooth phone from Address Book
15 Nov 2009 | 4:17 pmFor anybody missing the ability of Address Book.app to send SMS messages (Apple Kbase article), which was present in 10.4 but removed in 10.5 and has been missing ever since, there is now a free... Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE! -
Quick Tip: Fast Exposé Shortcut
15 Nov 2009 | 4:15 amWhenever you want to open the Exposé view of an application, usually mac users will advice you on using Hot Corner. However, we have a new trick here for you. Open ‘Application Switcher’... Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE! -
Changing an iPhone’s SSH Password
14 Nov 2009 | 3:55 pmIf you jailbreak your iPhone, the first thing you ABSOLUTELY MUST DO is change the default filesystem password. When you jailbreak, the filesystem’s password is set to the common password “alpine.”... Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE! -
Shots of Apple’s latest store in New York
14 Nov 2009 | 3:37 pmWonderful piece of art… Share: Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE! -
Microsoft official acknowledges Windows 7 design is inspired by Mac OS X
13 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pmI personally do not compare OS X to Windows for the reason I use OS X at home and a Professional version of 7 at work, but from the very first day I used 7 I had many impressions of déja... Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE!
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Reality Distortion: Macs, Mac OS X, and Apple stuff
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Castle Warriors: A simple iPhone Strategy Game
19 Nov 2009 | 11:19 pmCastle Warriors from GameResort is a fun little iPhone/iPod Touch battle game that I’ve been playing with for a while. It falls under the Real-Time Strategy (RTS) category. Rather than waiting for your turn, you make decisions in real time as the action happens around you. In many ways, Castle Warriors is a 3D version of the excellent Galcon. Instead of planets, you have towers. You start with all your soliders in 1 tower; tap it, then tap a target tower to move a certain amount (half by default) of your soliders to that tower. You can move to empty towers or enemy towers this way… -
Should You Buy a Mac?
26 Oct 2009 | 5:59 pmMy esteemed colleague (and fellow Mac user) Simon Meek recently wrote a piece about why designers tend to use Macs. This got me thinking: Why did I buy a Mac? I’m more of a coder/”computer nerd” than a designer. And what sort of people (apart from designers) are Macs suited to? Here are some handy guidelines to help you decide whether or not a Mac is right for you. First, some good reasons to buy a Mac… You should buy a Mac if: You’re a creative type. Macs are very well suited to designers (as already mentioned), musicians, artists, photographers, and folks in… -
The best free open source Mac apps
29 Sep 2009 | 7:21 pmA while back I came across InfoWorld’s list of the best open source Windows software. I thought I’d redress the balance by listing the best open source apps for the Mac! These are apps that I’ve used myself and consider to be among the best. What do you think? Are there any other open source Mac apps that deserve to be added to the list? Internet Apps Firefox One of the best Web browsers out there, with all sorts of useful plugins. Thunderbird Very capable email app along the lines of Mail.app. Cyberduck Nice, easy-to-use FTP software. Just drag and drop files and folders… -
Space Invaders Infinity Gene Review: An Arcade Classic Rebooted
18 Aug 2009 | 1:25 amNo game stirs childhood memories for me as much as Space Invaders. Having wasted many hours during the late 70s pouring coins into the Space Invaders machine in the fast food place down the road, I would go to sleep with pixellated aliens marching relentlessly across my vision. The original Space Invaders has inspired hundreds of similar arcade games over the years (not to mention Human Space Invaders!). The original Space Invaders publishers, TAITO, have released a couple of versions for the iPhone: Space Invaders (a clone of the original) and the marvellous Space Invaders Infinity Gene. -
iPhone stuck at Apple logo, then apps quit immediately
4 Aug 2009 | 7:33 pmHmm… not a great day for my iPhone last week. Its wi-fi was playing up so I decided to power cycle it. After switching on it hung on the Apple logo for 4-5 minutes. Power cycled again – same problem. Sounds like a common issue. Here are some helpful suggestions for fixing it. Anyway I was lucky – I connected the iPhone to the Mac (with iTunes running) and, after a couple more restarts, the iPhone booted successfully. I say “successfully” in that it got to the Home screen. But then every third-party app I tried to launch quit immediately back to the Home screen!
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macZOT!
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StoryMill
20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmStoryMillGo ahead,write your first chapter!Special Offer this weekend - Click to Developer’s Site for more info. Special Offer this weekend - Click here to TRY, BUY, and learn more about iTravel Alarm Clock -
ForeverSave
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmForeverSaveForeverSave - Never lose any documents againThis Weekend’s ZOT? …Click here to see ForeverSave’s Top Ten Features… System Requirements: Mac OSX 10.5 or later. (Snow Leopard is recommended) PPC or Intel Mac with at least 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more is recommended) Internet connection for license activation and updates. -
Renamer
18 Nov 2009 | 10:04 pmRenamerRename and number many files at once There is an easier way… Normally: $29.00 ZOT Price: $10.95 Click to MacZOT If you’ve ever tried to rename a large set of files by hand and thought “there must be an easier way”, then Renamer is for you. This includes graphic designers, photographers, developers, system administrators, artists, writers, web designers, network administrators and pretty much everybody who uses their Mac on a professional basis. Stunning user interface We redesigned our user interface to make renaming files even easier. Elegantly… -
SEO SpyGlass
17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSEO SpyGlassGrab #1 ranking in search engines with ease!SEO SpyGlass is also part of the SEO PowerSuite. -
The ApimacZOT Quintet
16 Nov 2009 | 10:09 pmThe ApimacZOT QuintetFive great apps for only $19.99… 83% Off! Normally: $120.75 ZOT Price: $19.99 Click to MacZOT macZOT has partnered with here… on Apimac’s product download page. Click the product name link next to each icon to learn all about each application. Mac Notepad - $24.95 retail Protect Files - $27.95 retail Click to Apimac’s Site for more info…
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i drank the kool-aid
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give us this day our daily kool-aid
18 Nov 2009 | 9:13 pmvintage video From the iPhone Savior, I never imagined waking up in my own bed staring at Apple’s 5th Avenue flagship store with the glistening cube and glowing Apple logo just a few feet away. Until now that is! Flickr member MacRonald from the Netherlands, covered the entire bedroom wall with a photographic image of Apple’s New York City flagship store using 46 inch rolls, full-color printed with eco-solvent ink on special coated thick wallpaper material. The result is absolutely breathtaking, making me instantly lust after this Mac-tastic expression of ultimate Apple fanboy… -
oompa loompa doompity doo
17 Nov 2009 | 7:52 pmpeople, you are going to have grandkids someday…. don’t do this to them. THINK OF THE CHILDREN! -
give us this day our daily kool-aid
15 Nov 2009 | 5:53 pmseen at the small wave the iphone savior found a dictionary widget FAIL awesome set up, found on my bite into apple: At Edible Apple, they always come back… yess my preciousssss they do Christopher Null of Yahoo! recently decided to give another MP3 player a try after his 4th Gen iPod went kaput. He subsequently replaced his trusty ole’ iPod with a Sandisk Fuze, but it wasn’t too long before he began to miss the comfort and usability of the iPod/iTunes combo. -
Random Mañana
29 Sep 2009 | 4:50 amThings got worse if that is possible. But here is some random mañana: -
no i am not being held captive in redmond
22 Aug 2009 | 10:22 amThough right now, I think that might be more pleasant than the real life crap I am going through now. I hope to be back soon. However, in the midst of all the poo, I can say that my Macs have given me great joy, comfort, and company.
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TheAppleBlog
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Weekly App Store Picks: November 21, 2009
21 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amAnother week passing means another batch of fresh apps pop out of the Apple approval oven and land in the App Store. As ever, I’ve selected four of the best from this week’s releases for you to check out. My top pick for this week is TimeTuner, an absolutely essential clock radio app for just about anyone who uses an alarm clock. Plus, I’ve also been looking at WorkSnug, Harbor 3D and AutoStitch. TimeTuner ($1.99) The iPhone Clock app does a valiant job of waking me up, but sometimes even Apple’s own apps need a bit of jazzing up. Enter TimeTuner, a gorgeous alarm… -
Marketing Handsets in the Superphone Era
21 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amApple’s iPhone has changed the game for smartphone manufacturers looking to stand out in an increasingly crowded field. Smartphones were once relegated to buttoned-down business types, but the superphone era has ushered in a host of high-tech, entertainment focused handsets, enabling device makers (ODMs) to market their products as voice-enabled mini-computers supported by countless entertainment, productivity and lifestyle apps. Apple’s impressive marketing savvy continues to boost iPhone sales, but other ODMs — who lack Apple’s brand cachet and deep pockets —… -
Microsoft’s Bad Image Should Be a Warning to Apple
20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am“I’m just wondering why your marketing group can’t do something to try to rein in this next generation, because you’ve got a real bad image out there.” So said a Microsoft shareholder to CEO Steve Ballmer at the company’s shareholder meeting yesterday. TechFlash reporter Todd Bishop notes that the same shareholder added that Apple’s TV commercials make Microsoft look “like a buffoon.” I’m relieved to hear this. I often look at Microsoft and wonder if its shareholders are as out-of-touch as the company itself seems to be. In just the last few weeks here’s… -
Apple Patent Describes Smart Remote Technology
20 Nov 2009 | 7:57 amThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office yesterday published a patent application Apple made way back in 2008 for “Pushing a User Interface to a Remote Device.” So, then…Smart Remotes. Cool! MacRumor’s Eric Slivka reports that the patent’s lead inventor is William Bull, now Yahoo’s Senior Director of Mobile User Experience, but once upon a time Apple’s iPod User Interface Manager. The so-called “father of the iPod,” Tony Fadell, is also credited. The idea is simple; portable media devices — such as iPods and iPhones, for example — have their own on-board… -
Jobs’ Personal, Terse Reply to Developer
20 Nov 2009 | 7:39 amGotta love that Steve Jobs. He never was one to hold back, and even now, when he’s the CEO of the Universe (or something like that), he won’t be found spouting corporate speak. CrunchGear tells the story of a small software development company called The Little App Factory. It made an app for the Mac called iPodRip, one of those tools for transferring music from an iPod to a computer. A law firm representing Apple sent The Little App Factory a letter, informing the company it had violated some of Apple’s trademarks, and instructed it to stop using the “iPod” bit in the app’s name.
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Mac Tricks And Tips
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Disable Ads In Safari
31 Oct 2009 | 10:08 amHey Sorry for the lack of posts over the last couple of days, University has got really busy and I had no free time at all to do any post. The weekend however has arrived and I have some free time to do some work. Todays post will be about blocking adverts on websites while using Safari. I find that adverts on web pages are getting more an more annoying and some, inevitably, need to be removed from view. This plugin for Safari is very similar to one for Firefox, called Adblock Plus. They are both designed to block adverts from view. These can include those really annoying half page ones that… -
Enable Text Substitutions Globally
14 Oct 2009 | 6:49 amHey This is a quick and dirty Terminal trick which cropped up on my day to to day travels as I surfed the web. If you are familiar with text substitutions at all, you will realise you can replace (c) with the copyright symbol © as you type. This is quite useful for people who know and use the shortcuts on a regular basis. Enabling these feature globally so it runs on every app is very simple and only needs a Terminal command. To enable this function, open Terminal in Utilities. Copy and paste the following into the Terminal window and press enter. defaults write -g… -
Automatically Play Videos In QuickTime Player
10 Oct 2009 | 11:29 amHey Its the weekend again, which gives me a fleeting moment to write a post. Over the last couple of days I have been using the new version of QuickTime Player for playing videos. I really like it and it works a lot better than the older version found in Leopard. This little trick will enable any video to automatically play when you load it in the player. This is similar to VLC and enables you to sit back and relax rather than hitting play. This trick only works in Snow Leopard where the new app is found. To run this trick open Terminal. This is found in Applications > Utilities. In the… -
Change The Colour Of The Exposé Glow
3 Oct 2009 | 6:59 amHey This is a cool little tip for people on Snow Leopard. In the new update you will notice that when you use Exposé there is a small blue glow around any windows which you select. This is shown in the image below. It is very simple to change the colour of this image. All you need is to find the correct file and then change the Hue or Saturation in your favourite image editor. Since this tip involves accessing system files you will need to be careful not to damage anything which is needed by your system. The first step is to locate the files which are used by your system. These are located… -
Installing Windows Games With CrossOver Games
29 Sep 2009 | 9:06 amHey I love my computer games. They are a good way to burn a couple of hours when I have nothing else to do. The problem with the Mac operating system is that it is largely incompatible with Windows games. There is a very simple and easy to use solution to this, CrossOver for Games. There are a variety of different methods to install games on your Mac machine. CrossOver allows you to go straight back into the Mac operating system without the need for a restart as you do with Boot Camp. Using Crossover Games is very simple once you get the hang of it. This post will serve as a guide and a…
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MacCast - For Mac Geeks, by Mac Geeks
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Maccast 2009.11.13
13 Nov 2009 | 11:58 pmA podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 284. Lots of interesting Apple numbers. Apple can't get any respect. iTunes getting more polish. Mac OS X 10.6.2 Update. iPhone attacks target Jailbreakers. Mini Display Port made VESA Standard. Apple works to make Holiday shopping easier. Safari 4.0.4 Update. Apple rolls out iTunes Preview. Apple retail keeps growing up. Apple TV Issues after 3.0.1 update. More Magic Mouse feedback. Questions about a stolen Mac. New vs. unplayed in iTunes. Windows virtualization vs. Bootcamp. Thoughts on being a pirate. Maccast Nominated… -
Maccast 2009.11.11 - Mac Home Automation
11 Nov 2009 | 11:55 pmA podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. A special episode of the Maccast with Ara Derderian from the HDTV Podcast. Normally Ara and I discuss his Mac centric home theater projects, but this time around he let's us in on his latest passion. Mac home automation. We sit down and talk all about how to use your Mac to switch on, control, watch, script, and automate your physical world. Links HDTV Podcast Insteon Mac Home Store Prism Subscribe to the Podcast Feed or Get the MP3 or AAC (enhanced) -
Maccast 2009.11.01
1 Nov 2009 | 11:38 pmA podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 283. 27" iMac issues being reported. Snow Leopard 10.6.2 with developers, hints at new Macbook Pros. Apple 'Slate' rumor stirred up by NYT. ZFS may never make it to OS X. Apple TV 3.0 released. Apple dumping retail Windows Mobile checkout. TimeCapsule may be covered by Applecare. Magic Mouse Feedback. Using the term 'Directory' vs 'Folder'. The Macintosh TV has already been done. Keeping the Macbook batteries fresh. Review: iFrogz Earpollution Plugz. Dealing with pesky routers. Special thanks to our sponsors: Circus… -
Maccast 2009.10.23
23 Oct 2009 | 2:49 amA podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 282. Apple updates everything consumer. New iMacs. New Unibody Macbook. New Mac Minis. New Magic Mouse. New Airport Extreme and Time Capsule. New Apple Remote. Other new stuff. Levinson leaves Google board, sticks with Apple. Apple acknowledges a potential Snow Leopard data loss bug. Apple software updates. Apple edges toward 10% US market share. Apple has another record quarter. Free apps can now go paid. Apple's live product R 'n D. Recording Internet radio (Radioshift). Add a Trash Folder to the Desktop. Add sorting… -
Maccast 2009.10.11
11 Oct 2009 | 11:59 pmA podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 281. Predictions for Apple 4Q call. New mouse to go with new Macs. Rumors on Mac Tablet shift to media device. Snow Leopard adoption going strong. More iPhone carrier choice in the Great White North. AT&T will allow Skype and Google Voice VoIP on 3G. AT&T CEO De la Vega says iPhone owners may need to be "managed". iPhone OS 3.1.2 released. Additional ways for viewing dock icon minimized windows. Possible reason for slow iPhone software/hardware integration. Flash sneaks on to the iPhone, but do we want it? Parental…
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Macgasm
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Apple User Gift ideas: For Under $25
22 Nov 2009 | 8:41 amWith the holidays fast approaching, I thought I would give everybody some ideas for holiday gifts for the Apple users in their lives. This will be a series of articles that will allow anybody to purchase a gift for an Apple user, no matter if your budget is under $25 to over $2500. In this article we will focus on great gifts for under $25. iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon is a book describing the way that Steve Wozniak built the first Personal computer and created a whole new area of hardware. The price as of this writing is $9.69. iCon Steve Jobs: The Greatest Second Act in the History of… -
Apple A Day: Math Flash Cards
22 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amMath Flash Cards is a $0.99 iPhone and iPod Touch application to help kids learn basic math skills. -
Apple A Day: Disney.com
21 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amDisney.com is a free iPhone and iPod Touch interface for Disney’s online content. -
What do I want out of a browser? Part VII
20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmKeychain Integration So, we’ve been through every feature I wanted in the web browser of my dream except for one. This feature, I feel, is the unsung hero of Mac OS X. Keychain Integration! This is a simple, central way of keeping all of your important passwords at the tip of your fingers, but completely secure. The fact that some browsers on Mac OS X don’t have Keychain integration yet is appalling to me. Okay, maybe not quite “Appalling,” but very disappointing to me. This is a fantastically useful feature for everyone from Granny with her first iMac to Joe… -
I use Windows daily, almost, and I’m a Mac user.
20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pmI’m about to defend Microsoft, so please excuse me. I’m not sure what’s wrong with Microsoft these days. They obviously create some excellent devices, the Zune HD got a lot of buzz, the 360 is the console of choice for many gamers, and Windows 7 has been pretty successful according to the numbers. But, they need to brace themselves for something, and if they do it, then this whole Mac Vs. Microsoft thing can finally be laid to rest. First, the MAC is a PC. So now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, we can focus on something a little more important here. Why is…
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Downloads - Mac OS X - Just Added
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CleanMyMac 1.7.1
19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout CleanMyMac Sophisticated all-in-one-suite utility that helps keep your Mac clean and healthy. With just two simple clicks you can delete useless files that basically pile up and waste your valuable disk space. CleanMyMac allows enjoying smooth system performance combining such vital features as Slim Universal Binaries, Clean Unneeded Languages, Logs Rotation, Clean Caches, Quick and Secure Erase, Application Uninstallation, and Killing Trash Left From Buried Applications. CleanMyMac can save gigabytes of disk space and enhance your computer speed. Go ahead and give it a shot! Your Mac… -
Server Admin Tools 10.6.2
19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout Server Admin Tools 10.6.2 This download contains remote administration tools, documentation, and utilities that you can install on a computer other than your server. The Server Admin Tools update is recommended for remote administration of Snow Leopard Server. This update includes the latest releases of: - iCal Server Utility - Podcast Composer - Server Admin - Server Monitor - Server Preferences - System Image Utility - Workgroup Manager - Xgrid Admin For detailed information on this update, please visit this website. -
Metes and Bounds 2.9.1
19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout Metes and Bounds Turn Metes and Bounds data into a plot map. - Calculates Square Feet, Acreage and Hectares. - Easily enter measurements in rods, chains, meters, yards, inches, fathoms, hands, spans or furlongs. - Can auto-close a plot drawing if the final plot segment is missing. Or enter ‘?’ to have the software solve a bad call. - Create custom labels. - Split a plot into multiple plots. - Supports GPS Waypoints. -
Egglomania 1.0.7
19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout Egglomania Takes the logic of our best selling puzzle game BoXiKoN to a new dimension. Carefully fit your eggs into the tray forming lines in three directions at once. The eggs appear in ever increasing complexity of colors, patterns and arrangements. Eggs must be lined up and shipped out before they crack! Use your skills of organization and planning to ensure you never run out of space! -
Corona 3.3
19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout Corona Originally introduced in 2001, Corona has been upgraded regularly to become a full general ledger accounting tool, yet still retains its “simple check register” appeal. Use as a simple check register, or for full accrual accounting. Corona features drag-and-drop accounting, on-the-fly account creation, and click-style reconcilement. Innovations: - On-the-fly account creation - Journal selector for entry forms - Pop-up selectors minimize typing - Drag-and-drop transaction entry - Single-click bank reconciling - Dynamic inventory creates itself - Drag-and-drop inventory items -…
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UKMac.net
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Apple Blogs : Macgasm.net
18 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmMacgasm.net is a rapidly developing blog for Mac and Apple enthusiasts run by Joshua Schnell ( @macgasm ) and is supported by a growing number of guest contributors. Apart from daily news and reviews Josh and Grant Brunner also record regular audio podcasts which are available on iTunes, there are occasional screencasts providing step through instructions and howtos and recently Josh has announced plans to begin a video podcast. This site is nicely put together and is well worth a bookmark in your browser or favourite news reader. Recommended. -
NHSMail Now Available In Snow Leopard Mail App
16 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmLike many Mac using NHS Staff I was excited then quickly disappointed to discover that the new Exchange 2007 compatibility did not extend as far as allowing me to access my NHSMail email account at home. When trying to configure Mail to connect to the NHS Email service over the Internet the connection would fail during initial setup. This turned out to be due to a compatibility issue with the patch level on the NHS Mail servers and Mail app which interestingly did not affect connections from Macs on N3 ( the NHS Private network ) Thankfully with the release of 10.6.2 this issue has now been… -
Restore Copy Address Behaviour To Normality In Snow Leopard
16 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pmYou may have noticed that when copying an email address in Mail on Snow Leopard that the default format when you paste it back into another application has changed and now appears as :- Firstname Surname <firstname@domain.com> This is pretty annoying and to be honest it is hard to understand why Apple decided that this was a necessary change to the original Mail app behaviour. Fortunately there is a fix to restore the default behaviour. Fire up a Terminal window and copy and paste the command below to restore normality ! defaults write com.apple.mail AddressesIncludeNameOnPasteboard… -
New iMacs and Magic Mouse Trump Windows 7 Launch
20 Oct 2009 | 2:43 pmIn an expceptionally shrewd move Apple today launched a raft of new kit only 2 days before Microsofts release of Windows 7 including new iMacs, a new entry level Macbook, a new multi-touch wireless mouse and redesigned Mac Mini’s including one with Snow Leopard server ! Of most interest to the majority of people will be the Magic Mouse and the astounding new 27″ LED iMac. The Magic Mouse extends Apples multi-touch technology to the mouse, disposing of the roller ball for scrolling in favour of a mouse surface that is a multi-touch trackpad able to respond to most of the gestures… -
iPhone App(s) of the day.
15 Oct 2009 | 2:08 pmHaving recently ( finally ) joined the ranks of the iPhone owning faithful I emailed a couple of friends who also have iPhones to ask what their iPhone app of the day was. Interestingly the responses I got ran into mini reviews so I have decided to reproduce them here for your reading pleasure. Thanks John and Debbie, hope this is ok with you ! John’s iPhone App of the day – Tap Tap Revenge 3 My recommendation is Tap Tap Revenge 3. Now in its tenth release and carrying some nice new features, one of the oldest games for the iPhone has received its latest major update. If you…
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MacMost Now 321: Using Disk Utility to Format Drives
20 Nov 2009 | 9:45 amLearn how to use Disk Utility to erase and format an external drive. You can also create drives with multiple partitions. -
AT&T and Verizon At War Over the iPhone
19 Nov 2009 | 8:21 amIn case you’ve been skipping commercials with your Tivo, Verizon and AT&T are now at war. It all started when Verizon began an ad campaign against AT&T’s 3G service, specifically targeted at iPhone users. The “There’s a Map for That” ads mimicked the “There’s an App for That” iPhone ads, which are Apple ads, not [...] -
MacMost Now 320: Simple Mac File Sharing
18 Nov 2009 | 8:46 amIf you have more than one Mac on your home network, you can share files between them by simply turning on file sharing and browsing to another Mac in the Finder. You can also add additional users and set up shared folders. -
Best To-Do List Applications
17 Nov 2009 | 8:50 amThanks to everyone who voted in the to-do list application poll here at MacMost.com. We’ve now got our top six task managers. While it is impossible to say which one is best for you, this will at least give you an idea of what others are using. The top spot belongs to Things from Cultured Code. [...] -
MacMost Now 319: Exporting iPhoto Slideshows as Video
16 Nov 2009 | 7:55 amLearn how to create artistic photo slideshows in iPhoto that can then be exported as video files. You can then email these video files, create a DVD or upload to a video sharing site. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Gary Rosenzweig: Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now, in today’s episode let’s learn how to create video [...]
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Thriftmac
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Ommwriter
21 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pmAn amazing and beautiful word processor that makes writing a true pleasure, with an innovative interface, soothing music and a tranquil background. One of the best new apps I’ve seen in a long time. -
Camino 2.0
18 Nov 2009 | 11:17 pmLike I’ve always said — it’s just likely Firefox, only better. Version 2 has a raft of new features, but I’m especially intrigued by enhanced annoyance blocking, which lets you choose whether to allow Flash to display. -
Skitch [1]
15 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pmTake screenshots or photos or make your own sketch from scratch, then edit or annotate and share easily with others. (Note: This program is in beta and may not remain free once it reaches version 1.0.) -
A more magical mouse [1]
12 Nov 2009 | 10:10 amI received a Magic Mouse a few days ago and, at the risk of sounding like the dreaded Mac fanboi, I’m quite smitten with the device. It looks like something from the future that — in some science fiction way — was brought into our time. But, of course, you can only sit and admire something for so long. So I picked it up and started using it. I’ve never used a wireless mouse before, so that in itself took some getting used to. Once the novelty wore off a bit, I started to think about some of the criticisms I had read previously about Magic Mouse: tracking is too slow and it… -
A freeware foursome at DigitalWaters
10 Nov 2009 | 8:42 amDigitalWaters offers a nice little stash of four free apps: InstantShot! has a ton of options for doing screenshots. About the only thing missing is movies. You can capture the whole screen, a portion of it or a window. Timed screenshots are also possible. And do it all from the menu bar. FastIcns allows you to create an icon by dragging a file, folder or image over a cube. If you like the preview, double-click and get an icon. It does a good job, although the floating cube is kinda gimmicky. Offshoots is a screensaver that grows tree branches and leaves — layer after layer. Just watch in…
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ScreenCastsOnline Free Version
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225 - [FS] LaunchBar 5 - Part 2 [Free Show]
19 Nov 2009 | 4:26 pmPart 2 of the extremely well received LaunchBar 5 series or shows. This second and final part, looks at some additional facilities of LaunchBar 5 and examines how it can enhance your day to day productivity. Included in this week's show are sections on: Instant Send Clipboard History & ClipMerge iCal Integration iTunes Integration Searching in SpotLight Using the Calculator The LaunchBar Index Creating a Search Template Please note that if you're receiving this notification via the ScreenCastsOnline email notification service, the link inserted below is for access to the free version (or… -
224 - [Tr] Solid State Drives (SSD) and OptiBay [Trailer]
13 Nov 2009 | 1:26 am[Trailer for Members Show] It's well established that Solid State Drives offer incredible performance over traditional hard drives. Cool running and with no moving parts, an SSD drive can significantly boost any computers performance, turning your previously adequate laptop or desktop machine into a screaming powerhouse. Add in silent running, low heat generation and increased reliability, SSDs can make an enormous difference to your day to day computing experience. SSDs are now becoming mainstream with major manufacturers and vendors supplying SSDs in standard 2.5" drive enclosures for… -
223 - [FS] LaunchBar 5 - Part 1 [Free Show]
5 Nov 2009 | 9:02 am[Full Free Show] At last! LaunchBar 5 is at full release status and I've been able to a show about it! Well not just one show, I've got so much to cover, I've had to split it across two shows (at least). The developers of LaunchBar 5 are supporting ScreenCastsOnline by sponsoring the free version of this weeks show. It's no secret that LaunchBar has been one of my favourite applications, probably from since I first started on the Mac. At it's core, LaunchBar is an application launcher but to call it just an application launcher does it a disservice. Objective Developments, the developers of… -
Special SCO Announcement
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222 - [Tr] MacMontage 10 [Trailer]
28 Oct 2009 | 3:47 am[Trailer for Extra Members Show] Time for a MacMontage show! This week it's a mixture of a few hacks and mods, a great free Safari plugin in and a "behind the scenes" glimpse of how we handle email here at ScreenCastsOnline. In detail. the show covers: Copying and Pasting Email Addresses - Snow Leopard has changed the default behaviour so I point to a terminal command that set things back the way they should be! Modifying Grid View in iTunes 9 - Lots of complaints about the white background on the Grid view in the latest version of iTunes. How to reset it to a darker colour. Hidden Keyboard…
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Apple community - MyAppleSpace
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BragIt releases HTML Slideshow Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom
BragIt today releases BragIt HTML Slideshow 1.0, a plug-in to Adobe Lightroom. Publish a collection of photos to the web like a slideshow. The resulting slideshow has a scrolling index page of all photo thumbnails, an identity plate, and an introductory description. Visitors to the website can scroll through thumbnails of all photos, and then start the slideshow to see large photos sequentially with annotations below each photo. -
CAZE announces Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo Bundle for iPhone 3G-3GS
CAZE today released a new bundle of Zero 5 UltraThin case, the Worlds Thinnest transparent case and Swarovski Apple Logo, for iPhone 3G/3GS. Zero 5 features a maximum thickness of 0.5mm with full chrome edges protection and is available in clear and black. Swarovski Apple Logo is made of 100% genuine crystal from Swarovski AG. This bundle combines Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo to give transparency and elegant protection to your iPhone. -
Syndicated Puzzles releases Puzzle Dice - A new way to use dice
Syndicated Puzzles today announced Puzzle Dice, a unique competitive game for iPhone and iPod Touch. This challenging sequential thriller has built in light bulbs automatically informing players when they are solving the puzzle correctly. If the puzzle doesnt start to light up like a Christmas tree, players need to rethink their strategies. With over 800 puzzles of increasing difficulty, and a single solution to each puzzle, you are guaranteed endless hours of enjoyment. -
App Store Staff Favorite ITGO Gets Extended New features in Version 1.3
After being in the Apple App store for just over a month, ITGO - Interval Trainer GO has earned itself a place among the Apple Staff Favorites section in several stores and has submitted a version 1.3 update which extends ITGOs functionality. ITGO - Interval Trainer GO, is a dedicated interval signaling application specifically designed to offer advanced user controlled signaling in the form of vibration, sound and visual alerts while playing user-defined fast and slow interval song playlists. -
Free Black Friday iPhone App Released by TGIBlackFriday
DealCatcher today announce TGI Black Friday for iPhone and iPod touch. Consumers now have a new mobile tool to save time and money while holiday shopping this Black Friday. The app allows users to browse over 8,000 deals from all the major retail stores Black Friday ads. Users can create a personal shopping list within the app to map out their Black Friday shopping. They can also use the app to compare prices with online stores and purchase select items online avoiding the crowds.
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Softpedia News - Apple
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CleanMyMac 1.7.1 Fixes Issues with Parallels and VMware Fusion
20 Nov 2009 | 7:41 amMacPaw, the maker of one of the best cleaning utilities out there, has updated its flagship product to version 1.7.1, fixing most of the user-reported bugs and errors, as well as some issues with popular virtualization programs. The new CleanMyMac also improves performance by reorganizing some code, according to its maker. CleanMyMac can delete useless files that pile up over time and waste valuable disk space, as well as slow down the system. Unlike simpler “cleaning” solutions, CleanMyMac combines features such as the ability to slim down Universal Binaries, delete unneeded… -
iPhone Version of Google News Now Available
20 Nov 2009 | 7:35 amGoogle has released a brand-new, mobile-formatted version of its Google News homepage for iPhone and iPod touch users. To access the mobile Google News site, simply point your browser to news.google.com from Safari on your device. Google News for iPhone and iPod touch is the same for Android and Palm Pre users, and it offers personalization similar to the desktop service, including more stories, sources, images, a mobile-friendly “jump to” menu, and favorites. Easily accessible videos are also available via the mobile Google news. “At Google, we are committed to giving you a… -
Mac OS X 10.6.2 Atom Hackintosh Support Reenabled via Kernel Hack - Free Download
20 Nov 2009 | 6:14 amAn InsanelyMac forum member has developed a replacement kernel for installation on Atom-equipped hackintosh netbooks, TUAW reports. Going by the screen name of teateam, the guy offers a download and urges fellow forum members to test his patch. Most of those running OS X Snow Leopard on hacked laptops say the patch is a go. However, there are still some risks involved with running it, let alone using Mac OS X on a non-Apple-branded machine. “The bad news began when it was reported that beta builds of 10.6.2 had no support for the Atom Processor; a commonly used processor in… -
Steve Jobs to Dev: We’ll Get Off Your Back, Just Rename Your App
20 Nov 2009 | 5:41 amA well-known Mac developer has recently contacted Apple’s Steve Jobs regarding a legal matter, particularly the name of its flagship product – iPodRip. John Devor of The Little App Factory send a lengthy email to Apple’s CEO, explaining how he and his company had put hard work and tons of resources into developing iPodRip. However, the app seemingly violated several of Apple’s trademarks. The application in question is touted by The Little App Factory as being “the most trusted music transfer ripper in the world with over 5 million downloads!” Trying to… -
Star Wars: Trench Run Zooms into the App Store
20 Nov 2009 | 3:56 amTHQ Wireless Inc. has released Star Wars: Trench Run for iPhone and iPod touch. Priced at $4.99, the title leverages the iPhone platform to deliver simple motion controls and realistic gameplay. Developed by Infrared5 and Lucasfilm Ltd., the game is said to enable players to recreate one of their favorite scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. “Leading development studio Infrared5 has delivered a world-class iPhone game that lives up to Star Wars’ fans expectations as they relive one of the most recognized scenes in this epic saga,” Adam Comiskey, vice president, THQ…
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9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence
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Toshiba 500GB Portable Hard Drive: $39?
22 Nov 2009 | 5:39 amFrom the Toys Section: We might have another mistake on our hand here. OfficeMax is offering the Toshiba 500GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Dive HDDR500E04XL $39.99 with Free Shipping. That's under half of what we could find everywhere else. These things usually get taken down pretty quick so you might want to hurry if you are interested. You can also pull these hard drives and put them in your MacBook and use the enclosure for your current hard drive. They also make great portable Time Machine Backup drives. -
Windows hack gives Magic Mouse some love
21 Nov 2009 | 2:48 pmFor you Windows users out there (Bootcamp?) with a Magic Mouse, we have some fantastic news for you. You can now use the 'magic' scrolling capabilities of the device thanks to a clever little hack: Thanks to a little hackery from Apple’s Bluetooth Update (located here) the Magic Mouses driver was extracted via WinRar resulting in a 32bit version and a 64bit version that you can install on any ordinary Windows PC that will enable all the scrolling ‘magic’ of the Magic Mouse. Remember you can still pick up Magic Mice (yeah that's plural) from the fine affiliate folks at Amazon for,… -
iPod touch with video camera set to ship in Spring - report
21 Nov 2009 | 7:13 amMany of us recall the shock when Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPod nano and its video camera - months of rumour and speculation had suggested a similar feature would appear within the iPod touch - it didn’t - but now it seems set to ship this Spring.After the Apple event we found that the inside of the new model iPod touch has a dedicated space in which a video camera could easily slot. And third party accessory makers had created case designs featuring an aperture for the camera lens. Surely an iPod touch with a video camera was a certainty?Not yet its not, but this morning’s… -
Smokers: Apple doesn't want your business
21 Nov 2009 | 6:19 amThis seems somewhat strange to us: Apple is allegedly refusing to honour warranties on Macs belonging to smokers, voiding warranties while arguing that smoking near a Mac exposes the tech support worker to secondhand smoke. Sure, chain smoking can make everything around disgusting and we feel for those technicians who have to deal with those machines that probably stink and have some tar residue in the fans. But does smoking actually cause damage to the computer? As the Consumerist reports: “Two readers in different parts of the country claim that their Applecare warranties were… -
Cutting-edge DJ app ships for iPhone, iPod touch
21 Nov 2009 | 6:06 amApple has at last managed to approve Touch DJ, a serious-seeming application for digital DJs.Developed by Amidio the app sat for eight weeks waiting in the approval queue. Now the wait is over and you too can get started with what seems pretty impressive DJ-ing, all on your iPhone.The app seems to realise the potential of Apple’s handheld computer to deliver real-time independent precise manipulation of two pitched MP3 files – simultaneously…or DJ mixing, by any other name.From the developers, “This application is not a toy, it’s a completely new way to create stunning DJ…
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Smoking Apples
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6 Reasons Coda Blows the Web Developing Mind
19 Nov 2009 | 5:34 amAfter over a year writing for SA, I’ve now realised that I haven’t given Coda the attention it deserves. I’m sure many of you are already using Coda, and are well aware of this amazing application. But for those who’re new to the game, and for the sake of posterity, here’s my take on Coda, the brilliant web development tool from Panic software. When I first moved to the Mac, I held on to Adobe Dreamweaver as a safety net. It was what I was comfortable with, it had all the power I needed, and it was available for the Mac. But when it comes to the Mac, you quickly… -
MiniMail: A Tiny Window Into Your Incoming Messages
18 Nov 2009 | 7:31 amThere’s no shortage of ways to access email on the Mac. After all, apart from doodling around at 9gag, email communication makes up for one of the primary uses of a computer. On the mac, at least to me, no other client makes more sense than Apple Mail. It’s got just the right amount of power, elegance, and is highly extensible. We’ve covered a bunch of Mail plugins and tricks in the past, but this one seems to have slipped my gaze. MiniMail from Indev Software, the same guys who make Mail Act-On and MailTags, is a plugin enhancement that allows you to keep an eye on your… -
TUAW’s Interview With Fake Steve Jobs
18 Nov 2009 | 4:50 amTUAW’s interview with Fake Steve Jobs → His comment on their App Store policy irks me, even though I know he’s not real. permalink Need to sort out your professional life? Studiometry is designed to keep everything from clients, projects, and finance in one convenient window. -
Why Are Developers Still Sticking to the ‘Pain-in-the-Ass’ App Store?
18 Nov 2009 | 12:02 amWhy are developers still sticking to the App Store? → Marco Arment’s response to The New York Times article questioning Palm’s survival in the smartphone marketplace: Apple’s App Store is not popular because it gives developers an opportunity to write more software and sell it through a proprietary, pain-in-the-ass storefront system. It’s popular because it came with a huge audience, so the development-time investment was more likely to be worthwhile. Trust me — we wouldn’t put up with Apple’s bullshit if there wasn’t a lot more money to be made than any other mobile… -
iMac Core i5 and I7 Benchmarks
17 Nov 2009 | 10:18 amiMac Core i5 and i7 benchmarks → Timon Royer has performed some benchmark tests of the new [quad-core] Core i5, i7, Core 2 Duos, along with the Mac Pro quad core and octa-core. The results are stunning. The Core i7 at 2.8Ghz is just below the Mac Pro quad core at 2.93Ghz. permalink Need to sort out your professional life? Studiometry is designed to keep everything from clients, projects, and finance in one convenient window.
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Downloads - Dashboard Widgets - Just Added
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Blue Friends 1.4
19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout Blue Friends The adventure of the two blue friends in a simple but exciting game - on your Dashboard. Press right or left to move the blue guys. You can jump with the up and down keys. The goal is to avoid the enemies that are coming from the left and right. Collect pearls to jump higher and get extra points. -
Horizon Translator 1.2
19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout Horizon Translator Instantly translate text between English French and Deutsh, by using Google Translate traductor. Features: - Very fast translation! - Real time translation - Adapting the size of the textbox according to the size of the translation. - Using Google Translator -
Brandstofprijzen 1.1
19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout Brandstofprijzen Searching for the cheapest fuel in the Netherlands? Look no further! The “Brandstofprijzen” widget retrieves the fuel prices using a specified zipcode, distance and fuel type. The results are ordered from lowest to highest price. A click on the address will open the location on Google Maps. -
StopWatchWidget 1.0
18 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout StopWatchWidget I wasn’t able to find a stopwatch widget, so I wrote one. This has 5 lap times. -
Online Bingo Club Feed Widget 1.0
17 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amAbout Online Bingo Club Feed Widget Online Bingo Club members can now get a Dashboard widget to keep up with our UK news and bingo reviews, get our daily blog news direct to your Dashboard!
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Mac Guru Lounge
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Getting Started: Learn How to Extend AirPort Networks (WDS)
1 Nov 2009 | 10:53 pmWhether you have a large house, apartment, or office, you may have found that your AirPort network doesn’t reach into the far corners of your property. Of course, it always seems as though those corners are perfect for your Macs, and consequently, you need some way to extend your wireless network to those areas. Luckily, [...] -
An Update on the State of MacGuruLounge
30 Oct 2009 | 9:15 amWhether you are a first-time reader or have been here since the beginning, you may have noticed that it has been a very long time since I posted a substantial article on MacGuruLounge. Above all, I want you to know that I have not abandoned you or this site, and I continue to respond to [...] -
Mailbag 3: iPhoto, Remote Boot, Entourage
24 Jul 2009 | 11:13 amIt’s time again for some answers to your questions. If you have a comment or question about these specific issues, be sure to post it in the comments section for all of us to look at. From Bobby: Hi, I hope you can help me. I am just trying to back up my photos on a dvd [...] -
Mailbag #2: More Questions Answered
3 Jul 2009 | 4:35 pmFrom Michelle: I’ve got quite a few dups in my itunes library right now and can find plenty of information as to how to fix that problem; however, I am wondering how they ever get there to begin with? The dups I have in my account seem so random – some are from cd’s I have [...] -
Mailbag #1: Your Questions Answered
30 Jun 2009 | 9:04 amThis is the first in (what I hope to be) a long running series of articles where I finally get around to answering your questions. I have many to sort through, so please keep them coming. My goal with this series is to answer the questions that will be most useful for a large audience. [...]
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SurfBits, Home of the Mac Reviews
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The MacReviewCast #231: PS Elements 8, Fusion 3, MainMenu, iCasual
21 Nov 2009 | 11:40 amThis week we look at Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, VMware Fusion 3, MainMenu, Karnival, Freeware plus much more. I want to thank you for downloading and listening to the podcast. We have the best in Mac hardware, software and websites reviews. We have a lot of great folks on today’s episode with their reviews and comments on software, hardware and websites that make using the Mac special. Plus I’ll have the top freeware Mac apps of the week and much more. You can email me at surfbits at Gmail dot Com. I love to hear from you. Here is the freeware and shareware I look at during the… -
PageHand: New Mac Word Processor
18 Nov 2009 | 3:50 amBy David Sparks: If you’ve been reading me for any length of time, you’ll know that I have a “thing” for word processors. This is partly because I spend so much time writing but also because I remember the cowboy days of word processing when our computers were 8 bits and there were 20 different developers trying to build a better mousetrap. Gladly, the Microsoft Word stranglehold seems to be loosening and independent developers are once again bringing their own particular take on word processing to the Mac. One of the most recent additions is Pagehand. This version 1.0… -
Clickfree/C2 Automatic Backup Drive
13 Nov 2009 | 3:26 amThere is usually one underlying reason why computer users do not backup their systems, and that’s because it can be a confusing and time consuming process. After all, backing up your system normally consists of two separate functions, the media to back up on and the software that sends your files to the media. Then there is the long and tedious process of having every file backed up while you patiently wait. Apple has tried to overcome this natural aversion to backup by introducing Time Capsule, a combination of their Time Machine software and built-in media on their Airport Base… -
Popcorn from Roxio
11 Nov 2009 | 3:43 amAllison Sheridan of the NosillaCast podcast here, hosted at podfeet.com. Every once in a while I get a product to review that I really struggle with. It’s not that the product necessarily has anything wrong with it, but sometimes I just don’t see the point of all the things it can do. Maybe it’s that I don’t personally have a need for what it can do, or perhaps it really doesn’t have unique functionality - it’s hard to tell. This is one of those reviews. The product that I’m giving such a difficult intro to is Popcorn from roxio.com. Now Roxio is a… -
Apple Releases Mac OSX 10.6.2
9 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pmFrom The Loop: It’s available for download through the Software Update system preference, and should be online shortly from Apple’s downloads software site. The 10.6.2 update “enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac,” according to Apple. Specific changes include fixes for: an issue that might cause your system to logout unexpectedly a graphics distortion in Safari Top Sites Spotlight search results not showing Exchange contacts a problem that prevented authenticating as an administrative user issues when using NTFS and WebDAV file servers the reliability of menu…
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Macalicious
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The Complete Guide to Album Tagging, Art and Playlists in iTunes
16 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pmThere is a lot more power under the hood in iTunes than many people realize. Rather than just being the software used to manage content on Apple’s line of media devices, the iTunes application is actually an extremely powerful media management system in its own right. However, getting the most out of your iTunes experience may require an investment in time to actually organize the content in your iTunes library, ensuring that the proper information is filled in for your media content and building an intelligent set of playlists to help you find and enjoy your favorite content more… -
Apple poised to reinvent TV?
3 Nov 2009 | 8:32 amIt seems Apple is rethinking its TV strategy, in a way that might—if the company can pull it off—give consumers the option to pay Apple less than half as much as they currently pay their cable or satellite provider for a monthy TV subscription. Read more from Business Week -
Apple Stores Go Down; Rumors of New Hardware Abound
20 Oct 2009 | 8:14 amAs I write, online Apple Stores around the world are going down. That yellow post-it is popping up, assuring eager shoppers, “We’ll be back soon.” Why so eager? For weeks, rumors have leaked through the intertubes like lemonade spilled on a MacBook keyboard — in short, they got everywhere. There isn’t a tech news site that failed to report the imminent arrival of refreshed (and entirely new) product lines. With so much noisy consensus, could they all be wrong? Read more from The Apple Blog -
AT&T Not Ready for Tethering, May Throttle iPhone Data
9 Oct 2009 | 7:21 amThe Apple Blog reported here on Tuesday that AT&T had announced plans to make VOIP services available on its 3G network. That is great news for iPhone users who previously could only use applications like Skype and Vonage via a Wi-Fi network. So, AT&T sorted out MMS and now it’s sorted out VOIP. That just leaves Tethering, right? Now that it’s upgrading its network and fixing everything that was wrong for iPhone customers, so Tethering has to be just around the corner, yes? No. Read more from The Apple Blog -
Everything We Know About Apple’s Touchscreen Tablet
29 Sep 2009 | 7:00 pmIt’s looking more and more likely that Apple will release a 10-inch tablet computer in early 2010. Even if you’re sick of Apple tablet rumors, we promise you’ll like this one. The latest update comes from a tipster with a solid track record, which reinforces previous reports that Apple will deliver a tablet in early 2010. The tipster also shares details on the rumored product’s specifications. ILounge, an iPod and iPhone blog, cites a source who claims Apple plans to announce a tablet by Jan. 19, 2010. The tipster claims the tablet will measure 10.7 inches (diagonally) and will run…
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Tech Blog
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Microsoft Office 2010 offers Easy Photo Editing Tools
22 Nov 2009 | 8:07 amThe new Microsoft Office 2010 Word package comes with a Superb Picture Tools section which would eradicate all the 3rd party Image Editing softwares. Once you have installed a legal copy of this application in order to check out all these Image Editing tools you need to insert a Image in the Word Document on you will find a list of options, when you click on the Image and select the format options. The first option of all these is the Remove Background option which will remove all the unwanted backgrounds automatically from the picture. The next option is Photo Corrections which would improve… -
Use Microsoft Office 2010 as Blogging Tool
22 Nov 2009 | 6:48 amThe Microsoft Office 2010 Package allows you to share the document files in several ways ranging from sending them to the email, save to Sky Drive, save to sharepoint to Publish as Blog Post. Currently the blogging sites which are supported are SharePoint Blog, Wordpress, Blogger, Windows Live Spaces, Community Server & Typepad. In order to get this task done you need to Register your Blog for the first time after which you can easily write article in the MS Word and publish them to your blogs. Microsoft Office Blogging Once you have selected the right blogging platform, next you need to… -
Google Chrome OS Complete Installation Guide
22 Nov 2009 | 5:46 amGoogle Chrome OS Google has done it again, launching another product which would almost kill most of its product competitors, and this time its the Google Chrome OS, also called as the Chromium OS. Last time it was the Google Chrome browser which did give a shock to both Internet Explorer & Mozilla Firefox and now its the Operating System which wil atleast hit Microsoft for their Windows OS. Though this OS is totally a Online Stuff which would be useful for Netbook. Here is a complete guide on how to install Google Chrome OS on your Computer. First of all don’t expect the current… -
10+ Improvements in Microsoft Office 2010
22 Nov 2009 | 1:24 amIf you have downloaded MS Office 2010 and installed it on your computer for sure you would have seen that there has been enormous difference in the new applications when compared to the older versions and these made to make sure that the product can stay in the competitive market. Here is a list of more than 10 improvements via informationweek.com which can tell you why this new package is quite better and why you should upgrade your MS Office Package right away. The splash screens for Office 2010 apps now have a “Cancel” button in the lower right corner. Apparently, users often… -
MS Office 2010 Feature – Insert Screenshot of any Running Program
22 Nov 2009 | 1:02 amWondering how to insert a screenshot of a application without actually installing or using any 3rd party tools or even the Print Screen Button? Well the Microsoft Office 2010 software’s have a inbuilt feature which allows you to directly insert a Screenshot. While you are in the middle of any document file and you need to insert, click on the top navigation tab which says Insert > Screenshot. Insert Screenshot MS Office 2010 The link at the bottom of this option called ‘Screen Clipping’ can be useful to take a active selected area screenshot of your MS Office area. Try…
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EveryMac.com
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Expanded "Quick Specs", Enhanced "Ultimate Mac Comparison" & "Ultimate Mac Timeline", & New "By Identifier" Listings - EveryMac.com Update
19 Nov 2009 | 8:10 amIf you missed these additions previously, EveryMac.com has been updated with expanded "Quick Specs", enhancements to the "Ultimate Mac Comparison" and "Ultimate Mac Timeline" features, and two new "By Capability and Identifier" listings. -
Model Numbers & Model IDs Added to "Quick Specs" - EveryMac.com Specs
18 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pmEveryMac.com's "Quick Specs" -- the convenient "flip open" specifications listed on Mac category pages -- now include Model Numbers (A1278) and Model IDs (MacBook5,1) to make it even easier to locate a particular Mac. -
Enhanced Ultimate Mac Timeline Launched - EveryMac.com Specs
16 Nov 2009 | 11:45 amEveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Timeline -- all Macs from 1984 to the present in an interactive timeline format -- has been enhanced with "Model Number" (A1278) and "Apple Subfamily" (Late 2008) identifiers and improved "filter" and "highlight" capabilities. Now you can filter and highlight models by name, processor, subfamily, order number, model number, machine model, and more. -
New "Model Number" and "Subfamily" By Identifier Listings Added - EveryMac.com Specs
13 Nov 2009 | 11:10 amEveryMac.com has added "Model Number" (A1278) and "Apple Subfamily" (Late 2008) listings to the "By Capability & Identifier" Mac specs section. This section of EveryMac.com provides complete technical details on every recent Apple Macintosh -- G3 and newer -- with various capabilities and identifiers of each model provided in a convenient list format. Other listings include "Order Number" (MB466LL/A), AirPort Capabilties, Maximum Supported Mac OS, and more. -
New Garage Sale Clearance Deals @ Other World Computing! - EveryMac.com Sponsor's Special
12 Nov 2009 | 5:05 pmSite sponsor Other World Computing has new Garage Sale Clearance Deals! More than 140 unique, one of a kind deals -- MacBook and MacBook Pro batteries from US$49.99, various PCI, AGP, and PCIe Mac video cards from US$59.99, memory deals, hard drive deals, and more! First come, first served -- while supplies last!
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@punditsguide Firefox and Safari both crashing. Mac OS X 10.4.11. Sometimes it depends on time of day, really. Late at night, rarely happns
21 Nov 2009 | 10:41 pm@punditsguide Firefox and Safari both crashing. Mac OS X 10.4.11. Sometimes it depends on time of day, really. Late at night, rarely happns[Filtrs in article: "Mac OS X" ][FiltrRank: 4][Source: twitter.com/impolitical] -
Long line for opening of Greenwich Avenue Apple Store
21 Nov 2009 | 9:52 pmRyan Barckley got up early Saturday morning in Livingston, N.J. and took two trains to get to Greenwich around 8 a.m., claiming a spot near the front of the long line for the opening of the[Filtrs in article: Apple ][FiltrRank: 7][Source: greenwichtime.com] -
I'm doing a "clean install" of Mac OS X Snow Leopard on my MacBook Pro; hoping 4 a little better performance
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RT @bestbuyph New Blog Post: Windows Vista did not steal ideas from Mac OS X! http://bit.ly/56Pwjt
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has finished installation of Mac OS X 10.6 and data transfer from the backup.
21 Nov 2009 | 9:52 pmhas finished installation of Mac OS X 10.6 and data transfer from the backup.[Filtrs in article: "Mac OS X" ][FiltrRank: 4][Source: twitter.com/JikanBae]
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Enrich Your iTunes Experience With GeekTool & TunesArt [Mac]
22 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amI don’t think I need to give a long introduction to iTunes as many consider it to be the best digital music manager and player available today. MakeUseOf has even dedicated an entire PDF Manual for it: The BIG Book of iTunes. But even the best will still have room for improvement. I was looking for a GeekTool script to display my “currently playing” song’s data on the desktop when I found TunesArt. After playing with the app for a while, I consider TunesArt as one of those must-have iTunes software downloads. And combined with GeekTool, TunesArt would create a lovely… -
Use F.lux To Sleep Better After Late-Night Computer Activities
20 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pmA couple of months ago, Varun wrote about a very interesting yet controversial application. Since then, a lot has been learnt and the app has come quite a long way. I’ll attempt to review the app again but this time, I’m testing the Mac version and I’ll try to look to it from a totally different perspective from he did. First, let me start off with a little background. You must be familiar with modern LCD screens, right? If you look carefully, most of them have a button to automatically change the attributes of the screen to adjust for the types of media which is being… -
How To Create & Change Mac Icons Quickly & Easily
19 Nov 2009 | 6:01 amHumans are, by nature, good visual learners. That’s why visual things are engraved easier in our brain. We will recognize faces in photos easier than listening to the description. That is also why the first thing that we will remember about a certain type of file or application is its icon. In the computer world, icons are an app’s visual representative and personal identity. In terms of marketing, icons are the packaging and one of the selling points. I know some people who would try out (or even buy) applications just because of the beautiful icon. If you think I’m… -
A Windows User’s Quick Switching To Mac Guide
18 Nov 2009 | 8:01 amIf you have a nagging urge to read this article, I’d imagine that you’ve been a Windows user throughout your technological life. Switching from one operating system to another (in this case to a Mac) is far from easy, especially when the two operating systems have so little in common. Uprooting yourself from a perfectly safe and familiar surrounding which you were enveloped in while using your PC and switching to a Mac may be uncomfortable and in fact, downright awkward. But trust me, once you understand the difference between the two and learn to adapt to the “Mac… -
How To Make Lala Your Music Player of Choice
17 Nov 2009 | 11:01 amLala has become my music player of choice, simply because it is, as far as I know, the most affordable way to purchase music on the Internet. I’ve reviewed the Lala music player for another site, and an how-to article has been published here on MUO. Lala has become my main jukebox and is used ten times more than I use iTunes. With my setup, it doesn’t take much effort to access my Lala account. This article explains the method I use as a Mac user. I’m sure there are similar applications for PC users. What You Need FluidApp Butler Airfoil (optional) Each of the applications, except for…
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Apple Store Re-Opens Near Microsoft Store
20 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pmLet the comparisons begin—the Apple store at The Shops at Mission Viejo (S. Calif.) will re-open after a major remodeling at 5 a.m. on Black Friday, just 360 feet away from the Microsoft store that opened in the mall on October 29th. The Apple store is on the same level and within the same hallway as the Microsoft store, but the two are nearly invisible when standing in front of either store. The Apple store closed September 14th for what the company described as a “remodel,” part of an on-going project involving nearly 90 stores this year. However, the length of the closure… -
Grand Opening Rush Continues: 2 More Openings
19 Nov 2009 | 6:44 pmApple continues to rush towards Black Friday, the official start of the holiday shopping season, by opening two more retail stores this weekend in New England—Greenwich Avenue (Conn.) and Pheasant Lane (Nashua, NH). The former store adds to coverage in the metro New York City region, while the latter location adds a second store to New Hampshire, but really seems fill in coverage for the far north metro Boston region. Both grand openings are set for 10 a.m. Apple typically schedules most building construction, employee hiring and other new store tasks so they open in the last four months of… -
Huge Store Swallows Up Small NYC Crowd
15 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pmWhatever it takes to excite New Yorkers, it’s not a $40 million Apple store, with a 35-foot tall glass façade and 45-foot stone walls and a spiral glass staircase and set on a conspicuous Broadway street corner in Manhattan. Fewer than 20 people weathered an irritating all-night drizzle in front of the new Upper West Side retail store Friday night to be the first-in-line, and an hour before the 10 a.m. opening fewer than 400 were waiting to get inside. By any other account, the grand opening was a huge success, with a friendly staff, a landmark building and—ultimately—one more… -
Waiting Line Begins for NYC Store
13 Nov 2009 | 6:37 pmJust after 4 p.m. a 15 year-old local boy became the first person in line at the new Upper West Side Apple store, layered with three New York Jets sweatshirts and a wool cap. The time before his arrival was rather slow, with only one visible employee training session held on the giant display floor for the new iPod touch point-of-sale (POS) devices. There were no receptions or friends-and-family parties tonight. At about 6 p..m. Apple’s security team erected 20 feet of stanchions to the right of the front door for the short waiting line: Matthew, Ian and myself. The weather didn’t… -
Future Stores Will Be Bigger, Johnson Says
12 Nov 2009 | 6:12 pmAccording to Ron Johnson, “Our stores are too small.” That may be hard to believe, since the Sr. V-P for Apple Retail was standing in the largest single interior space of any Apple store on the planet, the Upper West Side (NYC) store set to open on Saturday at 10 a.m. But he was serious, telling reporters at a press briefing for the new location that future stores will be larger. On Thursday there were more cleaning activities, both inside and out. Scaffolding and scissor lifts hoisted workers into the top levels of the front glass, as passersby continued to gawk and make…
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First Evidence: Mac OS X 10.7 Under Development!
18 Nov 2009 | 5:35 amThe next version of Mac OS X, presumable going to called ‘10.7’, with the very possible cat codename of ‘Cougar’, is underdevelopment according to a new string found inside a database change of he open source ‘launchd’ framework. The string specifically refers to ‘11A47’:< rdar://problem/7386864> 11A47: SecurityAgent no longer visible via AccessibilityAccording to Apple’s naming scheme, 11A47 is referring to the 11th major iteration of OS X, 10.7, the A build, specifying 10.7.0, and the 47th build number of that release. If Apple were to follow their historical release… -
Gates Thoughts on Jobs Tenure
13 Nov 2009 | 8:30 amIt’s nice to see Bill Gates giving Steve Jobs a job-well-done. Watch the clip above and come back.This is what Gates had to say in response to an audience member who asked specifically about Jobs."Well, he's done a fantastic job," Gates said. "Apple is in a bit of a different business where they make hardware and software together. But when Steve was coming back to Apple, which was actually through an acquisition of NeXT that he ran, Apple was in very tough shape. In fact, most likely it wasn't going to survive."He continued: "And he brought in a team, he brought in… -
Apple Releases Safari 4.0.4, new Screen Shot Bug
11 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pmSafari version 4.0.4 was released this afternoon for Mac and PC. It weighs in at 36.2MB and can be downloaded through Software update or from Apple’s website. 4.0.4 includes the following changes: • Improved JavaScript performance • Improved Full History Search performance for users with a large number of history items • Stability improvements for third-party plug-ins, the search field and Yahoo MailThe update also includes a security patch for a flaw affecting some systems. Mac OS X 10.6 is not vulnerable to the flaw, nor are Macs running 10.5.8 with Security Update 2009-005… -
Mac OS X 10.6.2 Officially Released
9 Nov 2009 | 7:02 pmAs expected, Apple today released the second major update to Snow Leopard, the current Mac OS. The package contains build 10C540, which was released to developers for testing last week. We will post all the changes between this build and the last one below. As a side note, 10.6.2 does indeed disable support on Hackintoshes, AKA, PC running an illegal version of Snow Leopard on the Intel Atom chipset platform. Apple also released a security update for Leopard, 2009-006 Client. Interestingly, there is no security update for Tiger, Mac OS 10.4.11. It’s not clear when Tiger support was dropped,… -
Apple TV 3.0.1 Out Now: Critical Update.
7 Nov 2009 | 5:08 pmAn has sent a email to Apple TV owners today saying they need to update to the latest version, 3.0.1, which fixes a bug that temporarily hides content. Version 3.0 was launched just last week. It rearranged the interface to focus on your personal content, instead of that of the iTunes Store. While not a huge update, it did add some new features like Radio listening to radio over the internet.
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Apple MobileMe News
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Mac OS X Snow Leopard Update Available
10 Nov 2009 | 10:00 amThe newly released Mac OS X v10.6.2 update improves MobileMe iDisk and syncing performance and is recommended for all MobileMe members running Snow Leopard(Mac OS X v10.6 or v10.6.1). Click here for more details. -
iDisk Public Folder Updated
9 Oct 2009 | 9:10 amYour iDisk Public folder, a place where you can share files with friends, now matches the look of me.com and supports drag and drop for moving files between folders. You can manage your Public folder preferences at me.com including allowing visitors to upload, move, and delete files, and setting a password to protect your Public folder. To edit preferences simply click the Action button (gear icon) in the iDisk web application and select Preferences. You can then upload or move files to your Public folder at me.com, and your friends can access them by visiting… -
Recent MobileMe Service Improvements
9 Oct 2009 | 9:00 amAs part of an update to the MobileMe web applications, you can now access Find My iPhone directly from the MobileMe toolbar. This support article contains information about this and other service improvements. A reminder: for the best MobileMe experience you should use the latest version of Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (if you use a Mac), iTunes 9 and MobileMe Control Panel 1.5 (if you use a PC), and iPhone OS 3.1 (if you use an iPhone or iPod touch). -
Software Updates Bring MobileMe Improvements
10 Sep 2009 | 4:00 pmWith the releases of iPhone OS 3.1 Software Update, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, and MobileMe Control Panel 1.5 for Windows we've made several improvements to the MobileMe service. For a summary of the changes, read this support article. -
Set a Passcode Lock with Find My iPhone
9 Sep 2009 | 12:05 pmWith Find My iPhone, you can help protect the information on a missing iPhone by remotely assigning a four-digit passcode lock. This is especially useful if you've never set a passcode before or if you want to set a new one. To use this new feature, first install the iPhone OS 3.1 Software Update. Then if you want to remotely set a passcode lock, log in to your MobileMe Account, choose Find My iPhone in the column on the left, and click Remote Lock.
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TheMacTrack
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MacGraPhoto Giveaway – 21 lucky MacGraPhoto Buyers will receive Bonuses
22 Nov 2009 | 3:31 amAshdod, Israel – Apparent Software today announces a special offer for MacGraPhoto bundle in which 21 buyers until November 24, 8am GMT will receive one of three gifts: his money back, free HoudahSpot license or free upgrade to ImageFramer 3. MacGraPhoto is a software promotion which gives Mac users 7 premium graphics applications for the price of one or even for free. Applications in MacGraPhoto satisfy most of imaging needs of any Mac user from photo editing and geotagging to vector drawing. Most Mac bundles lack focus – they collect unrelated applications, and many Mac users… -
BragIt releases HTML Slideshow Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom
21 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pmStockholm Sweden – BragIt today releases version 1.0 of “BragIt HTML Slideshow”, a plug-in to Adobe Lightroom. Its target group is people who want to publish a collection of photos to the web like a slideshow, telling a story. Visitors to the website can scroll through thumbnails of all photos, and then start the slideshow to see large photos sequentially with annotations below each photo. It becomes a slideshow where the viewer is in full control of when to see the next photo, and it does not require any Flash plug-in. Since the resulting slideshow is based on HTML, it is… -
CAZE announces Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo Bundle for iPhone 3G/3GS
21 Nov 2009 | 5:27 amHong Kong – CAZE today released a new bundle of Zero 5 UltraThin case, the World’s Thinnest transparent case and Swarovski Apple Logo, for iPhone 3G/3GS. Zero 5 features a maximum thickness of 0.5mm with full chrome edges protection and is available in clear and black. Swarovski Apple Logo is made of 100% genuine crystal from Swarovski AG. This bundle combines Zero 5 and Swarovski Apple Logo to give transparency and elegant protection to your iPhone. Zero 5 is currently the World’s Thinnest transparent case for iPhone 3GS/3G, featuring a maximum thickness of 0.5mm. -
Free Black Friday iPhone App Released by TGIBlackFriday
21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amWilmington, Delaware – Consumers now have a new mobile tool to save time and money while holiday shopping this Black Friday. TGI Black Friday has just released a Black Friday iPhone App to help plan holiday shopping wisely. The app allows users to browse over 8,000 deals from all the major retail store’s Black Friday ads. Users can create a personal shopping list within the app to map out their Black Friday shopping. They can also use the app to compare prices with online stores and purchase select items online avoiding the crowds. PC Magazine named TGI Black Friday one of the top… -
App Store Staff Favorite ITGO Gets Extended New features in Version 1.3
21 Nov 2009 | 1:30 amLondon, UK – After being in the Apple App store for just over a month, ITGO – Interval Trainer GO, a dedicated Interval Trainer for the iPhone and iPod Touch by Appnoose, has earned itself a place among the Apple Staff Favorites section in several stores including the US App store and has submitted a version 1.3 update which extends ITGO’s functionality. “We were alerted to some kind of activity when we noticed a spike is sales in our daily sales reports. After some research and website analytics scrutiny, we noticed ITGO’s placement on the front page Staff…
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Custom Exposé Glows for Download
6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amIn our previous article: Daily Trick 47. Tweak Exposé Glow, we have brought forward the option to change your Exposé glowing effect. After few minutes playing around with the image sprite, I have come up with these various sprites. In this article, I'd like to share the sprite with you. You can refer to the previous daily trick for the step by step guide on how to change the effect. Inspired by Artless Processes - Customize Snow Leopard Exposé Glow. Screenshots and download link provided after the jump. Transparent Blue Glow Transparent Black Glow Transparent White Glow Outline Hover… -
Mac Application Updaters
5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amSometimes, it's difficult to search and update to the latest Mac applications. This may hinder some people in using their Macs. In order to reduce the hassle searching for required applications, we can use application updaters, which will do the information gathering for us. Some application updaters can be seen after the jump. Bodega Bodega is an application updater for Mac that collects information on available Mac applications and presents them nicely with a sleek and nice user interface. Within the Bodega, Applications are categorized. Hence, you can easily browse through Applications and… -
Daily Trick 47. Tweak Exposé Glow
4 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amFor Snow Leopard Users If you have noticed, whenever you press F9 key to activate Exposé, you will see a rather different Exposé from Mac OS X Leopard. And upon mouse over on one of the item, you can see blue glowing effect. Today, we are going to bring you to tweak on the glow color to your liking. Step 1. Find the Image Sprites Most of the time, the items that can be seen (let it buttons, icons, or other items) are located in the System folder of our Mac. The glowing effect of our Exposé is also using the image sprite stored in the System folder. Here is the quick step… -
New Design. The White UsingMac
4 Nov 2009 | 1:25 amAfter several months of black-theme UsingMac, we've decided to transform into white-theme design. Perhaps, some of you might feel surprised by this sudden change, but we hope that you feel comfortable with our new design. Why Do We Choose White? Having browsed through most of the websites that contain guide or information, rarely can we see them using white-on-black layout. That's when we think of changing into white-on-black layout. What Are The Changes We Made? If you have visited our site before, you would notice that the look-and-feel of several places have been tweaked, for example: mini… -
Fave Mac App 3. Path Finder 5
23 Oct 2009 | 7:00 amPath Finder is an award-winning file browser and management application for Mac OS X. This is achieved by adding on more useful features to the familiar user interface of Finder. There are several features that I like to use while using Path Finder: Multiple Tabs Browsing Sometimes we might need to open multiple Finder window to drag-drop or browse around directories. Using Path Finder, we can combine all these opened windows into just a single window with multiple tabs. Temporary Stack Although the drag-drop technique has become my habit in boosting my productivity in handling files. Path…
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The Apple Core
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Appearance: PPUG meets tomorrow in Philadelphia
20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pmThe Philadelphia PowerBook User Group (PPUG) meets tomorrow in Philadelphia, if you're in the area be sure to stop by and see a demonstration of some of the latest DJ apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. [Sponsored] NEC Ads by Pheedo -
First serious iPhone app for DJs: Touch DJ
20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmTouch DJ is the first serious iPhone app for DJs allowing you to scratch and loop tracks, adjust the pitch and equalization and even add effects. All from the Palm of your hand. My turntables are suddenly looking really heavy. -
iTablet goes OLED, bumped until late 2010
19 Nov 2009 | 10:03 amRumors are swirling that Apple's tablet will be pushed back to the second half of 2010 in order to accommodate an upgraded OLED screen. Would you pay twice the price for a iTablet with an OLED screen? -
GrooveMaker is a loop junkie dream come true
19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 amGroovemaker is an amazing app that turns the iPhone or iPod into a portable 8-track loop machine. Unlike other apps, it's not complicated and you can sound like a pro DJ with little to no instruction. -
AT&T loses bid to stop Verizon ads, responds with its own
18 Nov 2009 | 11:09 pmAfter having its request to have Verizon's ads removed from the air denied in federal court, AT&T responds with a new TV ad comparing the two services.
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EA releases Monopoly for iPhone and iPod touch
20 Nov 2009 | 5:23 pmElectronic Arts (EA) has released an adaptation of the original Monopoly board game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $4.99 and is available for download from the App Store. This is the first iPhone and iPod touch adaptation of the original, classic board game in which you buy, sell and trade properties like Marvin [...] -
Microsoft offers 70% off Office for Mac for college students
20 Nov 2009 | 6:16 amMicrosoft’s Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) is offering U.S. college and graduate students a considerable discount if they purchase Office for Mac Business Edition. According to the company’s Mactopia Web page, students can get a 70 percent discount on the suite of applications. The business edition includes Entourage, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Messenger. “At the MacBU, we’re committed [...] -
Hands on: Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go
20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amVirgin Mobile has recently added Mac compatibility to their Broadband2Go device, available without a contract for $99. I decided to try the device out to see how it holds up on my new MacBook – a late 2009 2.26GHz model running Mac OS X 10.6.2. I’m still waiting for AT&T Wireless to tell me how much [...] -
Apple updates Boot Camp drivers, Server Admin Tools
19 Nov 2009 | 4:17 pmApple on Thursday released updates for users of Boot Camp and its Server Admin Tools, which are used to remotely administer a Snow Leopard server. According to Apple, the Boot Camp Drivers Update 2.2 addresses issues with the Apple trackpad and turns off the red digital audio port LED on laptop computers when it is not [...] -
Camino 2.0 adds support for Google Safe
18 Nov 2009 | 4:42 pmOpen source Web browser, Camino, was updated on Wednesday, adding a vast amount of new features, according to MacUpdate. Changes in Camino 2.0 include improved tabbed browsing with a Tab Overview that displays a grid of tabs. Tabs in the new version can also be rearranged by dragging and dropping. Camino also now supports Google Safe Browsing, [...]
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My Technology Guide
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Free Beta MAK Activation Keys for Office 2010, Visio, Project & Sharepoint 2010
21 Nov 2009 | 10:36 amMicrosoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta, Visio 2010 Beta, Project 2010 Beta, SharePoint 2010 Beta have been available free download and free usage till October 2010 after activated. Of the many beta products that available free download, Office Home and Business 2010 Beta and Office Professional 2010 Beta requires user-specific retail product key for activation, which can be requested online from officebeta.microsoft.com. These MAK product key below (which is the same for every downloads) can be used to activate unlimited copy of Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta, Visio Premium 2010… -
Download Free Units Conversion Program – Convert
19 Nov 2009 | 12:58 pmThere are many unit conversion tools available for the Windows platform but nothing comes close to Convert in terms of speed, accuracy and user-friendliness. Convert, created by Joshua F. Madison, is a free and easy to use unit conversion program that will convert the most popular units of distance, temperature, volume, time, speed, mass, power, density, pressure, energy and many others, including the ability to create custom conversions. Convert v4.10 can run without any problem in any version of Windows starting from Windows 95 to Windows 7. To be precisely speaking it runs on… -
Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Downloads Now Available for Everyone
18 Nov 2009 | 11:47 amMicrosoft Office 2010 Beta downloads have been active for a few days for MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Now Microsoft Office 2010 Beta downloads are available for the public and are now available on the official Microsoft Office 2010 Beta website. To be able to download the beta of Microsoft Office 2010, users need to first log in using a Microsoft Live account and fill out a short form. Downloads are available for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions and for various languages. The product key for the beta will also be displayed on those pages. This key is required to activate the beta after… -
Quick Tip: Fine Tune ClearType Font Smoothing in Windows 7
17 Nov 2009 | 5:56 pmThe default font smoothing may not suite to everyone. If the setting that is nice is smooth to your eyes may be blurry for someone else. For this reason Microsoft provides the ClearType Text Tuner in Windows 7. To start the ClearType Text Tuner, click on the Start Button and type cttune in the Start Search Box and then press Enter. Now, just follow the wizard and select the options that looks best to you. Then after a few more customizations, the wizard will complete. If you are not satisfied run the wizard again. Click on Finish to save your settings. -
Download Yahoo! Messenger 10 Final (Offline Standalone Setup Installer, all Languages)
16 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pmYahoo has officially released Yahoo! Messenger 10 final version, build 10.0.0.1102. The final version incorporates many bug fixes, including some bugs related to the new video call feature, also improves on overall stability of the product. It also offers users with detailed connection log for troubleshooting connection woes. When a user tries to download Yahoo Messenger 10 from the official home page, they get the web installer instead of the full installer. This web downloader when started downloads the messenger app in background. Not many users likes this approach. They…
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OS X Daily
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Apple Crossbones Sticker Decal
22 Nov 2009 | 2:40 amI saw someone at a local coffee shop with a spiffy skull & crossbones style sticker stuck on their MacBook Pro, but in place of the skull was the usual Apple logo that naturally glows. I didn’t get a chance to ask them where they got it, but when I got home I searched around and finally found someone on Etsy selling the little apple crossbone stickers for $3. I picked one up but they seem to sell out quick, so check back or just contact the seller. Etsy: LastFuse -
Run Google Chrome OS within Mac OS X
21 Nov 2009 | 10:14 amThe last few days the tech world has been blazing about Google’s latest creation, Chrome OS, which is a lightweight and free Linux-based operating system intended to run on Netbooks and, eventually, Desktops. It’s basically just the Chrome web browser with some other features unique to the OS itself, which makes it very fast and able to run without much of a strain on hardware. OK so talk is all fine and dandy, but how about we run this thing within Mac OS X! It’s actually pretty easy to do, you’ll just need to download the Chrome OS image (via torrent) as well as the… -
Suggest words when entering text
21 Nov 2009 | 5:01 amYou can suggest words while entering text into many applications by simply hitting the Escape key while typing. Can’t remember how to spell a word but remember that it starts with a V? No problem, type V and then hit ‘Escape’ and a list of words will come up that start with V… check out the screenshot below for this word suggestion functionality in action within TextEdit. This works in many Mac OS X apps, try the word suggestion tool out for yourself! -
Silently adjust sound volume level by holding down the Shift key
20 Nov 2009 | 8:36 amYou can adjust your Mac’s sound volume level silently by holding down the Shift key and then pressing the volume up or volume down keys. This is really handy when you’re in a quiet office or library and don’t want the beep sounds blaring as you adjust system volume. This tip was submitted to us by Fashion Photographer Ashley Cameron, thank you Ashley! If you have any tip submissions, feel free to send them to us at osxdaily.com@gmail.com -
Resize Partitions in Mac OS X with Disk Utility
20 Nov 2009 | 5:31 amYou can easily resize any disk partition in Mac OS X using the included Disk Utility app, located in /Applications/Utilities, you can even resize a mounted volume but that’s not the best idea in the world. Before you go messing around and resizing your partitions, be sure to backup your data in case something goes wrong. Since Mac OS X Leopard (and obviously Snow Leopard) you can grow or shrink HFS+ (Mac OS X) Partitions on the fly, with the resizing done live regardless of whether the drive is internal or an external drive. [ tip idea and animated gif from CreativeTechs ]
