David Weeks takes a look at the latest from the Ray Brothers.
Author: David Weeks
Mac OS X Tiger Unleashed
Photo to Movie
Review
MacAlly BlueWave Bluetooth Headphones
Review
MacAlly has recently released their new BlueWave headphones, which incorporate Bluetooth wireless technology to eliminate the annoying wires that tether headphone users to their iPods or computers. The Weeks Division of MyMac.com Labs spent some time using the BlueWave, and found it to be a fine product.
Two Quickproject Guide Books Reviewed
Creating a Photo Book and Slideshow with iPhoto 5 and Retouching Photos in Photoshop Elements 3
Read MoreWine Collector 1.0
Review
Bar code scanning technology is no longer limited to commercial applications. Intelli Innovations is a North Carolina software firm that produces bar code scanners and bundled software applications for consumers.
Read MoreSecuriKey Professional Edition
Review
I had a near-death experience a few weeks ago. I left my PowerBook in my hotel room. When I opened my laptop bag at the airport to go through screening, I stared at an empty bag. My heart stopped.
Timbuktu 8.1
Review
Over the years, I have managed to persuade both my parents and my brother and sister to become Macintosh users. Now, I’m paying the price. Netopia’s Timbuktu allows full screen control of remote Macs, thus allowing the support person to run someone else’s Mac for instruction or trouble-shooting. This was just the ticket for saving me time, and peace of mind.
Read MoreiPhoto 5 The Missing Manual
Book Review
iPhoto 5 The Missing Manual (iP5MM for short) is yet another example of a well-written computer software manual. Pogue and Derrick Story have been writing about iPhoto since version 1, and he’s got it down to a science. But with many new and important changes in iPhoto 5, there’s plenty of information to write about.
Read MoreiCon Steve Jobs The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business
Book Review
The Macintosh iLife 05
Book Review
The new edition, which covers the recent updates to Apple’s iLife suite (iPhoto, iMovieHD, iDVD, Garageband, and iTunes/iPod) is even better than its predecessor, if that’s possible.
Read MoreHP Photosmart 2710 Multi-function Printer – Review
MyMac.com labs has been using HP’s Photosmart 2710 for several weeks, and is quite impressed with it.
Read MoreBBEdit 8
Review
BBEdit 8 is doesn’t suck. It’s a great piece of software that you may not even know you need.
Read MoreMaxSleeve Impact Resistant Protective Sleeve
Review
PowerBooks and iBooks are meant to travel, and need protection when out in the wild. Scratched cases are no fun, and dropping an unprotected ‘Book is even less fun.
Read MoreDrive Genius 1.01
Review
Is Drive Genius ready for prime time? Not in this reviewers opinion
MacAlly PodPro noise-reducing headphones
Review
Like most people, I use my iPod in a variety of locations, and some are noisier than others. Noise reduction technology allows you to save your hearing by reducing the background noise, so you don’t need to crank up the iPod volume to hearing-unfriendly levels to enjoy your tunes.
Read MoreiPod Armor
Review
Want to protect your Pod from everything and everyone, especially yourself? Or provide solid coverage while Podding out and about? iPod Armor is your solution.
Aluminum PowerBook battery and 65 watt PowerBook battery charger
Newer Technology has been adding to its line of batteries and chargers for Apple PowerBooks. The Weeks division of MyMac.com labs has been flogging them to some time, to see if they have the juice, so to speak. I tested a 4800mAh 53.3 Watt-Hour Aluminum PowerBook battery, along with a 65 watt-hour PowerBook battery charger.
Read MoreMac ANNOYANCES
Book Review
Author John Rizzo’s Mac Annoyances is a slim book that straddles the line between a "let’s learn the basics" newbie book, and a comprehensive reference book.
