F-Secure Online Backup - Review
Gil Poulsen, Review - 06/30/09
In a field already crowded with remote backup services for Macs, F-Secure Online Backup trails the pack, courtesy of a poorly executed port to the Mac platform, a bewildering file selection process, and default backup settings that leave many important files unprotected.
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GarageBand 09 (Apple Training Series) - Book Review
Mark Sealey, Review - 06/30/09
Despite the bundled tutorials, paper-based instruction is still very useful. Such a book as this is particularly welcome to anyone new to the software, which requires Mac OS X 10.5. or above. The GarageBand '09 software's functionality and interface can be confusing or slightly overwhelming. A guided, graded introduction is a boon. And if it takes you further into the less immediate features of the software, as this book does, so much the better.
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BurnAgain FS - Review
Donny Yankellow, Review - 06/24/09
In May of 2007 I reviewed BurnAgain DVD and gave it 4.5 out of 5. Now the company has released a new version called BurnAgain FS. Does it meet the expectations from BurnAgain DVD? Read on.
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MyMac Podcast 245 - Listener Invite 1
MyMac PodCast, Column - 06/19/09
Download the show here, or subscribe and downlod via iTunes
Tim, Guy, and David welcome Jim Felder, our first "invite the listener" participant to the show. As we have talked about, we want to begin to include more listeners into the show itself, and Jim is the first. Topics this week include AT&T and buying a new iPhone 3G S, Apple and video games, and reader feedback from Barry White in New Zealand. Plus, Jared Zelek of Zelek Software provides a bargain on his new Ringy Dingy iPhone ringtone application! (Windows and Mac versions!) Check the show notes for two free ringtones Jared made with the new software.
Save almost $350 on RAM for the new MacBook Pros
Review our show on iTunes Please!
Links from the show
See show notes here
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 - Review
John H Farr, Review - 06/18/09
As I worked my way deeper and deeper into the many features and changes, it became obvious that there was no way to lay it all out for you. Frankly, I don't see how anyone can adequately review an app this large and complicated. It's taken me a long time to get ready for this -- in fact, I'm still not ready, but a six-month delay is long enough. Read on to see if anything surprises you!
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TechTool Pro 5 - Review
Gil Poulsen, Review - 06/16/09
What doesn’t this program do? With a plethora of tests, tools and utilities, plus a comprehensive printed manual with useful reference info on Mac troubleshooting, Micromat’s TechTool Pro 5 is hands down the most comprehensive troubleshooting utility available for the Mac platform.
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Rocstor Arcticroc 4T Raid Drive
Rich Lefko, Review - 06/15/09
Today we’ll be looking at one of Rocstor’s newest storage solutions, the Arcticroc 4T RAID enclosure. At first glance the Arcticroc (AR) doesn’t look like your run of the mill external storage solution. It’s not.
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Apricorn iPod Upgrade Kit - Review
Tim Robertson, Review - 06/11/09
A few weeks ago, a company called Apricorn emailed me about a self-upgrade kit for the iPod. For $269, the kit includes a 240GB Hard Drive, a new 850mAH battery, and the plastic tools needed to crack open and update the iPod.
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MailPlane - Review
Scott Willsey, Review - 06/07/09
MailPlane makes working with Gmail accounts through the web as smooth and comfortable as dealing with email using a standard mail client such as Apple Mail. A review from new MyMac.com writer Scott Willsey!
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MyMac Podcast 243 - Quo Computer
MyMac PodCast, Column - 06/05/09
Download here, or subscribe via iTunes.
This week, the MyMac podcast crew interview CEO Rashantha De Silva of Quo Computer, the new maker of Macintosh computers. We go in-depth with Rashantha, asking the questions you want answers to. Afterwards, Tim, David, Guy, and Mark keep the discussion going, and give our take on the interview, what we think Apple will do, and more.
Check out the Voyager from Newer Technology
Review our show on iTunes Please!
Links from the show:
http://quocomputer.com/
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Bento App - Review
Donny Yankellow, Review - 06/04/09
The only database program I have ever used in the past has been the one in Appleworks. When I was presented the opportunity to try out Bento for the iPhone/iPod Touch it was perfect timing. I was looking for a way to organize some data, and Bento looked like it was a good solution. Was it? Read on.
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Print and Share - App Review
Donny Yankellow, Review - 06/03/09
Have you ever been on your iPhone or iPod Touch and found yourself having to print a website or an email? If you are like me you wait until you're at the computer to do it or you forget before you get to the computer. Well, with Print & Share installed on your device this problem is a thing of the past.
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iMuffs - Review
Mark Rudd, Review - 06/01/09
Have you ever wanted to cut the cord, the headphone cord that is? iMuffs from Wi-Gear will allow you to do just that. Using stereo bluetooth technology, iMuffs allow you to listen to your favorite audio content without that cumbersome cord getting tangled on everything.
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LittleSnapper - App Review
Donny Yankellow, Review - 06/01/09
RealMac’s LittleSnapper iPhone/Touch app is the companion app to the Mac program of the same name. I love the Mac application. It has become my default way to take and organize screenshots on my iMac. When I was presented with the opportunity to review the companion iPhone/Touch app I jumped at it. Does the app live up to my expectations from the Mac version?
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Wacom Intuos 4 - Review
Donny Yankellow, Review - 05/28/09
I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, when it comes to drawing tablets Wacom is what you want. I have had the opportunity to review the Bamboo Fun and the Intuos 3, and my students us the Graphire 4 tablets. Recently, Wacom released the Intuos 4 and along with the fantastic pen and drawing features you expect from Wacom it comes with even more improvements.
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Direct Mail - Review
Rich Lefko, Review - 05/28/09
Do you send out bulk emails? How about a newsletter or flyer to small or large groups of email addresses? Managing these groups can be tough. Today we’ll look at bulk mailing program Direct Mail Pro which offers mailing list management and unique tracking capabilities for the Mac.
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Strategic Mobile Design - Creating Engaging Experiences - Review
Larry Grinnell, Review - 05/28/09
The mobile devices industry is in turmoil--a statement that could be ripped from the headlines of any newspaper, magazine, or website. Not only is the economy in rough shape (something to which I can personally attest), but the traditional cellphone of yore is also undergoing radical changes.
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Corel Painter XI - Review
Donny Yankellow, Review - 05/27/09
Almost two years ago (actually almost exactly two years ago) I reviewed Corel Painter X. At the time I ended my review with the following statement: Not all program upgrades are worth the money. Especially when your talking about programs that cost as much as Painter X. I’ve been known to skip versions of programs every now and then. However, Painter X is one of those upgrades that is well worth the investment. That was then, and now Corel is back with Painter XI. Is it worth the price to upgrade this time around? Read on.
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Tim Robertson - 07/02/09
Geekiest Show Ever 10 - iPhone and Time Travel
Check out the Geekiest Show Ever 10 - iPhone and Time Travel. Tim Robertson, Owen Rubin, and Guy Serle discuss the Apple iPhone, Time Travel movies and TV shows, and other random tidbits.
Download it via iTunes here.
John H Farr - 07/02/09
The Great iMac Adventure, Part III
Okay, after a few weeks with this thing, there's only ONE problem...
Tim Robertson - 07/01/09
Ze Frank - Hard Times - Art Hour
Ouch. I don't think I could say it!
Tim Robertson - 06/30/09
Sponsor Blog Attack - Pro Cable for Apple Mac Pro
Trans International a Company known for Maximizing Macs introduced Pro Cable for Apple Mac Pro [All Models] as an internal storage solution. Read More...
Tim Robertson - 06/29/09
Adventures with AT&T. Twitter-cast
More fun with AT&T. Audio Twitter-Cast
Donny Yankellow - 06/27/09
iGrade for Teachers- App Review at Bright Hub
If you are a teacher you want to check this review out. It is the first (as far as I know) and maybe only gradebook app for the iPhone/iPod Touch.
artie alinikoff - 06/27/09
Enough MJ Already
Headline: Screwed up individual becomes deified. News on the minute, every minute.
Tim Robertson - 06/26/09
Weekend Archive - The Gorilla Benchmark Test
The Gorilla Benchmark Test by Pete Miner. The funniest tech article you will today.
Tim Robertson - 06/26/09
Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac 25% off!
Check it out! Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac is 25% off right now, but only until the end of the month. $59.99! Click here to grab a copy if you don't already own it. Better yet, if you DO already own a copy, but need it for a second Mac, you can get another copy for only $49.99!
Tim Robertson - 06/25/09
Twitter-Cast 1
twitter-cast. new MyMac podcast is live and more. click to listen http://tmic.fm/osbyfeavwhl
Owen Rubin - 06/25/09
Farrah Fawcett dies at 62
Charlie's Angels start Farrah Fawcett dies.
Owen Rubin - 06/25/09
Pop Icon Michael Jackson is dead
Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.
Bill Palmer - 06/21/09
Memo to CNN: here's how to use social media on-air without looking foolish
If the future of television news networks is to be a coexistence with the citizen journalism of social networking sites, then what we saw this past weekend on CNN may have been an awkward first step in the right direction.
Tim Robertson - 06/19/09
iPhone 3G S
In hand!
Bill Palmer - 06/17/09
Hands-on with iPhone 3.0
Apple releases the third iteration of the iPhone operating system, free for all iPhone users...
Bill Palmer - 06/17/09
Is there still a point to having discussions on Twitter?
It's been a banner week for Twitter worldwide, but this longtime user is suddenly struggling for meaning from a platform that's been providing value to him for years.
Donny Yankellow - 06/17/09
A fantastic walkthrough of iPhone 3.0 update
Have you updated to 3.0 yet? Here's a fantastic walkthrough by the folks at iLounge.
Donny Yankellow - 06/16/09
Want more than one desktop background in your Spaces?
Check out this brighthub article.
Donny Yankellow - 06/16/09
Bento Template Exchange (BTX) announced
If you use Bento you'll want to check this out.
artie alinikoff - 06/16/09
Look-a-likes
They say there's a double for everyone on the planet. Well, this may not be the quintessential double you're thinking of, but it's close enough.
Guy Serle - 06/16/09
Horse Montage!
Most of us who were around in the 80s remember watching music videos. It added something to music. The videos themselves (unless they were just footage of the band playing) could get VERY pretentious and many seemed to have little to do with the song itself. I submit to you two music videos redone to be literal descriptions of the video as compared to the song.
Tim Robertson - 06/12/09
Steve Wozniak beatboxing - Video of the day
Fun video
Donny Yankellow - 06/11/09
Remember Widgets?
Here's a Bright Hub article on widgets. The one OSX feature you don't hear much about anymore. Also, check out the link to an article on news apps from the app store.
Donny Yankellow - 06/10/09
Wondering what iPhone 3.0 brings to the Touch?
Here's the link to the iPod Touch features that will be in iPhone 3.0 (or should I say what is not going to be in the Touch).
Mark Rudd - 06/09/09
A Kinder Gentler Apple
Just a few thoughts about the keynote at WWDC 2009. Come along with me for a quick ride down memory lane.
Guy Serle - 06/09/09
WWDC and the Sorcerers’ Stone
Apple has a Keynote address at WWDC and amazing things happened! Along with non-amazing things. Guy gives his take on it and with this description absolutely WON'T be surprised to find out this blog was snubbed yet again by the smarter than he is editors at MacSurfer.com
Bill Palmer - 06/09/09
The war between Apple and AT&T
What should have been one of the best Apple announcement days in years was ultimately marred by the fact that ten million iPhone 3G users are staring at artificially inflated prices for the new iPhone and will probably decline to upgrade as a result. But the real question is how Apple could somehow not have the upper hand when it comes to dealing with its fraudulent partner AT&T.
Donny Yankellow - 06/09/09
I just watched the WWDC Keynote on my iPod Touch...
and the quality and streaming were better than my iMac.
Bill Palmer - 06/07/09
Palm Pre's infinite geekiness shows why Apple still needs Steve Jobs
Apple hasn't fallen apart in Steve's absence. But the reason the company needs him back can be seen by looking at what one of his former proteges is doing wrong...
Larry Grinnell - 06/05/09
David E. Davis, Jr. Returns to Car and Driver
Iconic automotive writer, editor, publisher David E. Davis, Jr. returns to the place of some of his greatest journalistic triumphs.
Tim Robertson - 06/05/09
Ze Frank is back!
If you don't know, forget it. But if you're like me, you're full of glee! (Hey, did I rhyme there?)
Tim Robertson - 06/04/09
Geekiest Show Ever 8 - Music Movie Picks 1
David Cohen and Tim Robertson each pick five favorite songs from either TV or Movies, and geek out about them! Catch the show on iTunes here! Or direct download of MP3 file at THIS LINK.
Tim Robertson - 06/03/09
Comcast does it again
Twice in three months. Are you paying attention, AT&T?
Bill Palmer - 06/03/09
Palm Pre + iTunes = success? train wreck? does anyone even care?
Pre probably won't succeed, and even if it does, it won't affect the iPhone. And any Rubinstein/Apple drama is just tabloid stuff. But the Pre being able to partially sync with iTunes? Suddenly this gets interesting, but probably not for the reason Palm was hoping...
Bill Palmer - 06/01/09
Bing this: early search results embarrassingly bad even by Microsoft standards?
My conclusion? Microsoft clearly hates America.
Tim Robertson - 06/01/09
The Beatles Rock Band trailer
Who don't want to play video games now? (I'm looking at you, Farr!)
Tim Robertson - 06/01/09
How Star Wars SHOULD be
You won't believe this is a trailer for a video game...
Donny Yankellow - 06/01/09
Using Photos Outside of iPhoto
A new three part series at BrightHub.com.
Tim Robertson - 06/01/09
I called that one
From the Podcast on Lego games, I called one!
John H Farr - 05/31/09
The Great iMac Adventure, Part II
There must be a better Mac in this world, but so far the 3.06 GHz 24" iMac is my best Mac experience EVER!
Guy Serle - 05/26/09
Are Mac Minis a suitable desktop machine?
The Mac Mini is kinda considered by some to be the laughingstock of the current Apple desktop line-up. Underpowered graphically with a small, lightweight 2.5-inch hard drive, why would anyone buy one of these wretched things? At least that's what I USED to think.
Bill Palmer - 05/26/09
the Mac netbook, round two: Mac tablet instead?
Would a touchscreen Apple tablet be a computing revolution, opening us up to new possibilities? Or would it be just a larger iPod touch, every bit as crippled as a mobile communications device but harder to carry around? Or maybe something in between?
Bruce Black - 05/25/09
Our Holidays move closer to the edge of the cliff.
This is one bet I made with myself that I don't want to win.
John H Farr - 05/22/09
The Great iMac Adventure, Part I
"STAND BACK, HE'S GOT AN IMAC!" Wherein a Mac guy for 25 years faces the future with 3.06 GHz and a whole terabyte. (Say, just what is that, anyway?)
Larry Grinnell - 05/22/09
Too much time on my hands?
As the lousy job market continues to be a challenge, Larry decides it's high time to build an iTunes server--with Linux. Here's documented evidence to cause each and every one of you to thank your lucky stars that you are using a Macintosh. Larry explains in an epic-length blog, the adventures he experienced trying to build and configure a Linux box to serve up his iTunes library. Was it worth it? Read on...
Owen Rubin - 05/22/09
more powerful iPhone coming?
Looks like Apple may be looking to put more power in the next gen iPhone...
Bill Palmer - 05/21/09
the Mac netbook: next big thing, mere transitional anomaly, or chuckle-worthy decoy?
if you're a Mac geek or a Mac mini worshipper (is there a difference between the twop?), you'll hate me for this one.
Donny Yankellow - 05/20/09
What happened to the Children's Music section of iTunes?
The new way of finding music for kids stinks!
Tim Robertson - 05/20/09
Cool Video Pick
This is a video of my wife's ex-husband airbrushing a shirt of his (and our) daughter Brittaney. Please check it out, it's really amazing
Donny Yankellow - 05/17/09
Why doesn't Apple have an iPhone/Touch friendly website?
Of all companies I would think Apple would have one.
artie alinikoff - 05/14/09
Cabbies tell all
Katrina, crime, and raising kids from the perspective of real people, not government spokespersons.
artie alinikoff - 05/13/09
New Orleans, Cajun Country
A beautiful place with warm people, great food, and the music that started it all.
Donny Yankellow - 05/11/09
iPod Apps For Your Infant/Toddler
Brave enough to let your 1 year old play with your iPhone or iPod Touch? I am, and here's a list of apps for him/her in a new Bright Hub article.
Guy Serle - 05/11/09
I like Windows 7
Going through the pains of denial and being a long time Mac user, I decided to check out how the other 90% live. In the process I discovered that it wasn’t Windows that I was having a problem with, it was my iMac.
Donny Yankellow - 05/10/09
Kindle on the iPod
I never thought I'd buy a Kindle book...
Donny Yankellow - 05/09/09
"There's an app for that."
I am amazed at the different types of apps that keep appearing in the app store.
Larry Grinnell - 05/08/09
Much Too Close to Home
How my older brother had an angina attack today (5/8/2009), within a few hours got patched up, and will go home tomorrow. These days, just a routine procedure...
Tim Robertson - 05/07/09
The Complete Chris Seibold Collection
There was a time, not long ago, that Chris Seibold was known for his cartoon work as well as his writing. Where, or where, has the funny gone, Chris? Presented here for the first time is the complete collection (downloadable in PDF format) ebook of all his work. It's free, it's funny, and it is worth the download! Click here to download. (6.8MB - 142 pages)
Tim Robertson - 05/06/09
Refrigerator Graveyard - Video of the Day
Somewhere in the wilds of Battle Creek, Michigan, Tim Robertson (filming) and Chad Perry find the fabled Refrigerator Graveyard, where Refrigerators migrate to die.
John Nemerovski - 05/03/09
Shark Cordless VX3 Lightweight Sweeper/Cleaner
Up to 90 minutes of run time (Who can clean a floor for 90 minutes? For short sessions, it's fine, and the battery holds a nice charge.)
John Nemerovski - 05/03/09
Postcard from Tucson Folk Festival
She didn't have a name yet for the five-string box violin that she just finished making yesterday, but she sure played it with beauty and energy.
Guy Serle - 04/30/09
OOOoooooooh Rob!
Tech Journalist and Industry Analyst Rob Enderle writes yet another article so chock full of nuts it makes me want to quit drinking coffee!
John Nemerovski - 04/29/09
$80 iPhone in ear headphones — capsule guest review
Scosche or Zagg? Z.buds or IDR400m? Colorful or black? Fit or not? Guest review by Polly Dicker
Tim Robertson - 04/28/09
Carrie Fisher Roasts George Lucas - Video
This is really funny!
John Nemerovski - 04/28/09
Wild West Guns game — guest quickie review
Wild West Guns is a game for the iPod Touch or iPhone. Definitely living up to its name, the theme is the American wild west.
Roger Born - 04/27/09
THE SMALL MACS
June is approaching. Lets play pretend.
Guy Serle - 04/27/09
Saving Pontiac
GM is in dire straights. Everyone knows it. Bad management decisions, poorly engineered products, and nearly inflexable unions have brought this once great company to its knees begging for scraps from Washington. So what's their great plan? Killing off Pontiac.
Tim Robertson - 04/23/09
Geekiest Show Ever - 5 - I Want My GSE
Tim Robertson and Guy Serle take a walk down memory lane! Everything from BoomBoxes to Micronauts to MTV and REO Speedwagon. Check it out! Or subscribe via iTunes.
David Weeks - 04/20/09
CableJive's iStubz
Sometimes longer isn't better
John Nemerovski - 04/19/09
Big SMALL announcements from Apple this summer?
Should we believe what Nemo overheard at a party concerning new, small iPhones and computers from Apple?
Larry Grinnell - 04/19/09
Adventures in Problem Solving
It all started with a bad hard drive on an elderly iMac and ended up with setting up an environment for running Classic Mac apps on an Intel Mac. What's even more amazing with this mutant scenario is that it actually worked.
Donny Yankellow - 04/17/09
Another List of iPod Touch and iPhone Apps
Wants some suggestions for iPod Touch and iPhone apps? Here's some in another Bright Hub article.
Tim Robertson - 04/16/09
VIdeo Pick of the Day - Hidden Lock Screen App
This is a very cool trick, check out the video
Tom Schmidt - 04/14/09
How Can You Find a Mac Developer?
Let's say you have a cool idea for a Mac application, but can't code your way out of a paper bag. What do you do? Any suggestions? I'm not sure, but I'm going to find out.
Larry Grinnell - 04/12/09
Don't Write the Obit for Newspapers Yet
The South Florida newspaper market is having its problems, but what newspaper isn't? The "plus-sized" lady hasn't sung yet, and won't for most newspapers.
Bill Palmer - 04/10/09
and suddenly I no longer exist...
Basically I'll have to convince California that I'm a resident of the State, even though I'm not, before they'll let me leave California...
Owen Rubin - 04/10/09
Edison Labs 4-day iPhone Training Class
Edison Labs' 4-day training class entitled "Introduction to Objective C & iPhone Training" is now accepting enrollment for the May 4th - May 7th class. Read more here...
Tim Robertson - 04/10/09
Adding a PCIe Card to the Early '09 Mac Pro - Video Pick of the Day
How do you add a PCIe Card to a Mac Pro? Check out this OWC video
Tim Robertson - 04/09/09
History of the Mac OS - part 3 - Video of the day
The final History of the Mac OS video from YouTube member GranitW. He has done a wonderful job with these, let's hope he does more.
Tim Robertson - 04/08/09
History of the Mac OS - part 2 - Video of the day
The second part of the History of the Mac OS. One more to go!
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