Macspiration #77
When iPhoto Edit Tools Are Not Enough

I use iPhoto as my primary photo editing program. Most of the photos I take just need some minor adjustments and cropping. However, there are those occasions when the editing tools in iPhoto don’t cut it. That is when I call in the big guns, i.e.. Photoshop. There is the quick method for doing this, and one that is a little longer. I’ll cover both in this article.

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iPod Video Aluminum Hardcase
Review

I have never been a fan of hard shell iPod cases until I got my hands on the iPod Video Aluminum Hardcase by RhinoSkin. This has to be one of the nicest iPod cases I have had the opportunity to try

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EZGear EZL and ezView
Review

I recently had the chance two try out two similar, yet different products by EZGear. One is an iPod stand, and the other is an iPod case that doubles as a stand. I’ll start with the stand.

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Macspiration 76
Keyboard Tricks and Tips

Many people know about keyboard shortcuts. These are key combinations with the Apple/Command Key and another key. For example, "Apple"+"P" will bring up the print window. This article is about lesser known shortcuts, and other keyboard tricks that you may or may not know about

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Posterino
Review

At first glance, Posterino looks like a Print Shop/Photoshop type of program, but it isn’t. Posterino is a program for making photo collages, photo postcards, and more. The projects you work on can be as simple or as complicated as you want. Plus, you don’t have to use only photos. If you can import the image file into iPhoto, you can use it in Posterino.

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Macspiration #71
The Appearance System Preference

For the past couple of weeks I have been discussing the different System Preferences, and how you can use them to customize your Mac. The Appearance System Preference allows you to change how parts of the computer interface look and act. It also has a lot of parts, which is why I chose to discuss it in its own article.

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SpamSweep
Review

For most people spam has become a fact of life when it come to email, and there are many tools out there to help fight spam. SpamSweep is one of these tools, and it does a pretty good job and it is very easy to use.

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ABT iJet Two-Way iPod Remote
Review

Wireless remotes for your iPod have been around for a while. Recently, a new generation of remotes has started to appear on the scene. These remotes have displays to show you what you are playing on the iPod. The iJet Two-Way is one of these remotes.

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iJet USB
Review

Do you have the need for a remote control on your Mac to control iTunes and/or Powerpoint presentations, but your Mac did not come with an Apple Remote? If so the iJet USB from ABT might be for you.

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Macspiration 66
Digital Imagery Tech Terms – 3


Many people will be getting a new, or their first, digital camera this holiday season. With that in mind, I thought it was a good time for a list of digital photography and digital imagery tech terms. Keep in mind, these are not dictionary definitions. These are terms explained in a way that your grandmother (at least my grandmother) can understand.

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