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Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:06:07 PST - Starting today, you can pre-order your iPad from the Apple Online Store and have it delivered free to your door. Or buy it at your favorite Apple Retail Store starting April 3.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:12:25 PST - FileMaker, Inc. announced this week the immediate availability of FileMaker Pro 11. Packed with new and innovative features led by charting, ”on the fly” reporting, a new Quick Find capability, and a host of productivity tools for easier database creation, FileMaker Pro 11 makes using databases easier and quicker than ever.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:08:25 PST - CNET News reports that 9 out of 10 of this year’s nominees in the Documentary Feature and Documentary Short categories used Final Cut Studio to make their films, including category winners “The Cove” and “Music by Prudence.”
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:09:14 PST - Apple today announced that its magical and revolutionary iPad will be available in the US on Saturday, April 3, for Wi-Fi models and in late April for Wi-Fi + 3G models. In addition, all models of iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April. Beginning a week from today, March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple’s online store or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store.
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:30:24 PST - For the third year in a row Apple has been named the World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune Magazine — this year by the widest margin ever. What makes Apple so admired? Fortune explains: “Product, product, product. This is the company that has changed the way we do everything from consume music to design products to engage with the world around us.” Apple also ranked #1 in Innovation among all companies.
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:52:08 PST - The New York Times caught up with 10 billion song download winner Louie Sulcer and asked him about his prize, a $10,000 iTunes gift card. Says the 71-year-old Sulcer,”I don’t think I’ll have to worry about buying birthday and Christmas presents anytime soon.”
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:53:08 PST - Apple today announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded over 10 billion songs from the iTunes Store, the world’s most popular online music, TV, and movie store.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 PST - Apple today introduced Aperture 3, the next major release of its powerful photo editing and management software. Aperture 3 offers more than 200 new features including Faces, Places, and Brushes. A 30-day trial is now available for download.
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:06:32 PST - In its offices from Baltimore to Shanghai, international architecture firm RTKL uses iPhone to stay in touch, access apps that enable creative collaboration, and travel with ease.
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:33:02 PST - Apple today introduced iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, playing games, reading e-books, and much more. Its high-resolution Multi-Touch display lets you interact with content — including 12 innovative new apps designed especially for iPad and almost all of the 140,000 apps available on the App Store. At just 0.5 inches thick and 1.5 pounds, iPad is thinner and lighter than any laptop or notebook. iPad will be available at the breakthrough price of just $499.
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:33:57 PST - Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 first quarter. The company reported its highest quarterly revenue and profit to date and outlined new accounting standards.
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:10:04 PST - Last week’s update of Logic Pro to include 64-bit support is getting rave reviews at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show, according to The Loop. Music industry professionals like audio engineer CJ Vanston tout Logic Pro 9.1 as “a game changer,” noting that “the 64-bit gauntlet has been thrown down by Apple with Logic.”
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:25:01 PST - A clever new infographic from gigaom.com shows how the App Store puts more than 100,000 apps at your fingertips — and generates millions of dollars for app developers worldwide.
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:22:19 PST - “Design USA: Contemporary Innovation” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York offers visitors an iPod touch on which to access exclusive exhibition content. The iPod touch supplements the physical exhibition with “a wealth of interviews, slide shows and snippets of performances, all related to the 78 architects and designers represented in the show. Available free, this device sends the traditional audio guide the way of the one-horse buggy.”
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:00 PST - Today, MobileMe introduced a new Gallery app for iPhone and iPod touch. The app features iPhone- and iPod touch-optimized controls and beautiful gallery displays that make browsing photos and videos easier and more interactive than ever before. The Gallery app is free for MobileMe members and available now on the App Store in iTunes.
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:00 PST - Now available for download, FileMaker Bento 3 Contact and Customer Manager is the fast, free, and easy way to get instant access to contact and customer details. View call history, notes from meetings and conversations, upcoming to-do items, related documents and files, important emails, sales opportunities, receipts, and more. This download includes a free trial of new Bento 3 for Mac.
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:10:00 PST - Julio Ojeda-Zapata (twincities.com) reports that the iPod touch “has taken classrooms by storm” in several Minnesota K-12 schools, increasing student enthusiasm and engagement and offering new ways to teach children with special needs.
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:25:05 PST - Thomas Houston (switched.com) reports that Pro photographer Chase Jarvis has created Best Camera, an iPhone app “that lets you shoot, apply multiple filters and effects, and share via Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, and the Best Camera photography community.” In an accompanying video, Jarvis discusses mobile photography, shooting, and his new app.
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:30:16 PST - As one of the largest research universities in the United States, the University of Washington brings together 65,000 students, faculty members, and administrative staff. From the laboratory to the dormitory, this thriving academic community stays connected with iPhone and the university’s proprietary m.UW app, which gives students and staff mobile access to campus maps, news, directories, course schedules, and lectures.
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:50:31 PST - Brian X. Chen (wired.com) reports that Abilene Christian University has just finished the first year of a pilot program in which 1,000 freshman students each received a free iPhone or iPod touch to explore how the always-connected devices ”might revolutionize the classroom experience with a dash of digital interactivity.” Says Bill Rankin, a professor who helped plan the initiative: “I think this is the next platform for education.”
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:38:54 PST - “We want to take you right into combat in Dogfights, rather than spending the time to fly there,” iEntertainment CEO Bill Stealey tells us, and that’s exactly what you’ll get in this simulation of World War II aerial combat. Choose from more than 100 historically accurate aircraft and fly over 40 missions that take place high above Europe, northern Africa, and the Pacific Ocean, or head to the game’s online arenas, where dozens of combatants engage in daily dogfights. Read on to learn more, including what “WGFP” means.
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST - Huzzah! Guybrush Threepwood has triumphantly returned and stabbed the undead pirate LeChuck with the Cursed Cutlass of Kaflu, saving his kidnapped wife Elaine and … Oh, my. That’s not what should have happened. After surviving an explosion and floating through the ocean to Flotsam Island, Guybrush finds himself on an epic quest to reverse the voodoo pox that spread through the Caribbean after LeChuck inexplicably turned human, instead of dying. Oh, and he’ll need to figure out what happened to Elaine too. Solve puzzles and engage in witty conversations with goofy characters as you join us for Tales of Monkey Island.
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST - The luxurious Pythagoras Corner Bathtub. The Cradle of Civilization, billed as “the most comfortable sofa in the entire world.” Pambo Psimcasso’s famous “Scenic Circuits” abstract art piece. A GUGA JoyToy 3 videogame console, complete with a copy of Blood Buckets 7. Just a few of the dozens of items for discerning Sims found in the High-End Loft Stuff collection. Time to indulge.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST - Relive the rise and fall of the Roman Empire in Rome: Total War and its Barbarian Invasion expansion pack. Make your moves turn-by-turn on the main game map before zooming into a 3D battlefield for some real-time strategy. Acquire territory, grow your economy, improve your technology, and make a play for the rest of the world. Then fast-forward hundreds of years to a time when the Roman Empire was split in two and hordes of Huns, Goths, and other tribes presented a new threat to the balance of power.
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:00:10 PST - A large, high-resolution LED-backlit, IPS display. An incredibly responsive Multi-Touch screen. And an amazingly powerful, Apple-designed chip. All in a design that’s thin and light enough to take anywhere. iPad isn’t just the best device of its kind. It’s a whole new kind of device. The A4 chip inside iPad is fantastic for everything from productivity apps to games available from the App Store.
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:00:00 PST - Choose one of six origin stories as you set out to become a powerful Grey Warden and help protect the kingdom of Ferelden from an invasion by darkspawn and their Archdemon leader. The decisions you make during your adventures affect other characters’ attitudes toward you — even causing some to leave or join your party — and cause ripple effects large and small throughout the kingdom. Will you be able to make the tough choices necessary to defeat the Archdemon during the final climactic battle?
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:45:57 PST - Specially designed for gaming, the Razer Kabuto Portable Gaming mouse mat also doubles as a mouse pad and a notebook screen protector for ultimate usability and convenience. Its ultra-thin microfiber surface makes for gaming-grade precision, and the high-grip natural rubber base keeps thing in place. What more could you ask from a mobile gaming mat?
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST - Take control of one of five classes of starcraft — fighter, bomber, flagship, support frigate, or missile cruiser — and jump into combat between the Federation and the Romulan Empire. Choose one of four game modes — Team Deathmatch, Assault, Conquest, or Survival — as you explore battlefields found only in the final frontier. We hope you live long and prosper.
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST - The latest adventure starring Assil, Egyptian slacker turned unlikely hero, takes him to the Hotel of the Gods and beyond, as Seth and Horus prepare for a once-in-a-millennium battle. Seth is the favorite, but if he wins, all of Egypt will be plunged into chaos. Assil knows that would be a bummer, so he must figure out how to guide his infamous ankh necklace — a container for Horus — into position for that climactic slugfest. As in previous Ankh games, you’ll need to figure out the puzzles and navigate the zany conversations.
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST - Take the helm of one of four European nations — the Netherlands, England, Spain, or France — and settle in North or South America. Establish relationships with native tribes and other European colonists as you build a presence in the New World. Your King back in Europe won’t be happy if you refuse to pay his draconian taxes, but if you manage to declare your independence and fight off his forces, you’ll emerge victorious.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST - In Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition, Darth Vader suffers from “the loneliness of evil,” project lead Haden Blackman tells us. Needing a hedge against a possible betrayal by the Emperor, Vader takes on an apprentice codenamed “Starkiller.” Guide Starkiller through a series of secret missions, unleashing the full fury of the Force against Imperial and Rebel troops alike. But will you choose the path of redemption or the way to evil when the time comes?
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST - Get the band together and tour the world in the latest Guitar Hero game. Now you can also play bass or drums, or sing your heart out, to dozens of hit songs, including Paul McCartney and Wings’ “Band on the Run,” Ozzy Obsourne’s “Crazy Train,” Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again,” and many more. Use the guitar’s new slide bar to play in unique ways and hit the studio to create original songs.
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST - A healthy mind is crucial to a healthy body, so give your noggin some nourishment with Brain Challenge, which features 20 games spread across five categories: Memory, Visual, Logic, Math, and Focus. Daily tests offer regular workouts while the training room lets you focus on specific areas where you’d like to improve. Stress tests add new wrinkles to the challenges (don’t let that poor panda fall off the ball!) and Creative mode gives you a chance to unwind and doodle some pictures, construct mind-bending mazes, or set off spectacular fireworks displays. Ready to feel the cerebral burn?
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:59:37 PST - The Razer Mamba features gaming-grade wireless technology with a hybrid system that enables instant wired/wireless functionality. Coupled with an industry-leading 1ms polling rate (maximizing the frequency at which data is sent to your computer), this is the fastest performing mouse both on and off the cord. It also means your command gets executed first even if you and your opponent react at the same time. On a notebook? Grab hold of the Razer Orochi Bluetooth Notebook Gaming Mouse (http://store.apple.com/us/product/TY489VC/A) instead.
Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:00:00 PST - Controlling and defending star systems in EVE Online’s universe, known as New Eden, typically involves multiple player-run corporations and large fleets of starships of all sizes. The game’s latest expansion pack, Dominion, introduces new wrinkles to that dynamic, including ways to shape occupied star systems to your liking, new super weapons for massive Titan-class ships, new fleet management tools, and more. You’ll even find a pair of pirate mission arcs that let you travel on the wrong side of the trading lanes.
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST - World Adventures Nelly Furtado video. Send your Sims to Al Simhara, Egypt, Shang Simla, China, and Champ Les Sims, France in the latest Sims 3 expansion pack. They’ll explore musty tombs and find ancient treasures, learn how to make sweet nectar, hone the mental discipline needed for martial arts, and snap photos of all the fun they have along the way. They’ll also learn new skills, acquire new traits, and discover new lifetime wishes and rewards. Just watch out for mummies’ curses.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST - “We sell you a universe. Do with it what you like,” remarks Bernd Lehahn, managing director at developer Egosoft. X3: Terran Conflict takes that concept further than previous games in the series, giving you more storylines to explore, new characters whose eyes give you fresh perspectives on the X Universe, and the long-awaited reconnection with the Sol System, where a mythical planet called Earth waits. Unfortunately, the deadly mechanized Xenon have found Earth too, and the fate of the Terran race rests on defeating them.
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:00 PST - Send your Sims to Al Simhara, Egypt, Shang Simla, China, and Champ Les Sims, France in the latest Sims 3 expansion pack. They’ll explore musty tombs and find ancient treasures, learn how to make sweet nectar, hone the mental discipline needed for martial arts, and snap photos of all the fun they have along the way. They’ll also learn new skills, acquire new traits, and discover new lifetime wishes and rewards. Just watch out for mummies’ curses.
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:40:57 PST - The G13 Advanced Gameboard lets you dig in, take command and stay informed with game-changing comfort and control. Its GamePanel LCD displays information like live stats, system info and communications from fellow players. It also includes backlit keys with selectable colors of light. You can configure up to 25 keypresses per game, and the joystick is programmable. Now take your gaming to the absolute cutting edge.
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:40:58 PDT - The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere. This update adds full gamepad support and more.
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:12:51 -0600 - iAlertU is the first of its kind alarm system for your Apple MacBook computer. Basically iAlertU is a car alarm for your Apple Mac. iAlertU uses the built in sudden motion sensor (SMS) device to detect movement of your Apple MacBook and triggers an audible and visual alarm. The alarm can also be triggered by keyboard and mouse/trackpad movement.
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:12:13 -0600 - Soundstream is a Mac OS X screensaver that responds to sound input. Its colorful Flurry-like streams pulse to the beat of music or bloom with ambient noise.
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:11:50 -0600 - With Mac OS X Tiger Apple introduced a convenient way to create your own graphical effects: The Quartz Composer. Sadly by default these could only be used as screen saver or run in Quicktime. With iVisualize it is finally possible to run these in iTunes, have them react to your music, and display a lot of song information. iVisualize comes with 5 visualizations and you can download more or create your own it's up to you.
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:11:27 -0600 - StartupSound.prefPane is the software which controls the volume of the startup sound of your Macintosh computer.
StartupSound.prefPane mute the startup sound without changing the output volume setting. And StartupSound.prefPane limits the startup volume so that it may not become loud even if you make the output volume louder. To set up the startup volume, you select the "Startup Sound" pane added to the "System Preferences."
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:11:10 -0600 - Slife is a new application for the Mac OS X that lets you visualize and organize your computer activities like never before. Slife observes your every interaction with applications such as Safari, Mail and iChat and keeps tracks of all web pages you visit, emails you read, documents you write and much more.
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:08:52 -0600 - Here is our top 5 list of OS X freeware for April:
5. Gawker Gawker is an application for Mac OS X that creates time-lapse movies using a webcam. Images from your camera can be shared, allowing other users to record your image stream. Streams can also be combined to create a time-lapse movie with up to four locations side-by-side.
4. Mezzanine So what IS Mezzanine? Well, it is a simple program that allows you to watch movies. The way you browse the movies is by cover, however. Big and beautiful covers… if you’ve got em :]. Mezzanine is meant to be used connected to a TV or monitor, but if you don’t have one, it will still work just fine. No frills, no gimmicks, just movies.
3. Soundstream Soundstream is a Mac OS X screensaver that responds to sound input. Its colorful Flurry-like streams pulse to the beat of music or bloom with ambient noise.Check out a video demo on Youtube.
2. iVisualize With Mac OS X Tiger Apple introduced a convenient way to create your own graphical effects: The Quartz Composer. Sadly by default these could only be used as screen saver or run in Quicktime. With iVisualize it is finally possible to run these in iTunes, have them react to your music, and display a lot of song information. iVisualize comes with 5 visualizations and you can download more or create your own it's up to you.View video demo here.
1. iAlertU iAlertU is the first of its kind alarm system for your Apple MacBook computer. Basically iAlertU is a car alarm for your Apple Mac. iAlertU uses the built in sudden motion sensor (SMS) device to detect movement of your Apple MacBook and triggers an audible and visual alarm. The alarm can also be triggered by keyboard and mouse/trackpad movement. The alarm is designed to continue sounding even after the Apple MacBook screen has been closed. iAlertU is activated and deactivated using the infrared remote control included with every Apple MacBook computer. User adjustable settings let you decide which type of alarm triggers you would like to use, the duration of the alarm, and motion sensor sensitivity. iAlertU also features functionality to utilize the built in iSight camera to photograph the would be thief and soon will be able to email the photo to a user specified email address. Check out the demo video on YouTube.
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Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:40:45 PST - A couple of days ago, I brought you news of the new Olympus Pen E-PL1 digital camera. To say that this new era in digital photography excites me is an understatement. The exciting news for me (and yourselves) that I can now confirm that I will be bringing you a series of in-depth reviews of the E-PL1 Double Zoom Kit.
Mid-to-late March I will be kicking things off with an unboxing & product tour. This will be followed a series of videos looking at the various features of the E-PL1. I cannot wait to get my hands on this little beauty to take a look how the in-body image stabilisation performs, those superb art filters and of course the VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) that you can add to the unit. The VF-2 is reported to be a wonder in itself with a superb clarity due to the high resolution. The double zoom kit comes supplied with both 14-42mm and 40-150mm zoom lenses, so I will be sure to bring you photo results from both. Following the initial series of videos, I will then move onto the video performance. The E-PL1 can capture 1280x720 video at 30 frames per second... again very impressive stuff. It even has a direct video button to make recording really quick to access and live view on the 2.7-inch screen to complete the experience. Far to much to report here, other than to say... watch this space and keep an eye on the Geekanoids Channel for full coverage.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:21:37 PST - If you want a high quality case for your iPhone, that hardly adds any bulk to the beautiful design, check out the Uniea U-Suit Premium Case. This wonderful case is compatible with the Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:17:27 PST - A little snippet of news, to keep you all updated. The Apple iPad is causing a lot of buzz in the tech world at the moment and rightly so. It has had a mixed reception so far, but how can anyone really pass judgement until they review it first hand. Well, I wanted to let you know that I will be bringing you a review in March of one of the first batch of iPad Wi-Fi versions to hit the UK. Keep an eye on the Geekanoids website and of course the Geekanoids YouTube Channel for a really in-depth series of videos. I will be testing it with a Mi-Fi wireless dongle too and then some comparisons with the 3G version late April too. In the meantime check out my hands-off impressions.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:44:27 PST - Big news on the HD camcorder front. The second half of February should see the UK availability of the VPC-SH1 HD Dual Camera. I am bringing you this news early, as I am uber excited that I will be bringing you a series of reviews covering the product features and performance. This will be followed by my regular reviews being recorded with the SH1 so you get a good idea of what sort of picture and sound it delivers.
The VPC-SH1 is approximately 190cc in volume, 204g in weight, and 43mm in thickness. Its excellent portability dramatically expands the situations in which a video camera can be used. In fact, the actual dimensions are very small measuring just 42.8mm wide by 117.9mm long and 59.2mm high. It looks pretty snazzy to in black/silver or a black/silver/red combo.
It also sports something Sanyo is calling a "Double Sub REC Button"... what this basically offers is extra recording buttons (in addition to the regular ones) at the upper front part of the body. So you can hold the camcorder low down and still easily start/stop recording and take pictures from a creative angle.
It may be small, but it still captures full HD video at up to 1920x1080 pixels and at up to 60 frames per second. The bitrate is decent too, maxing out at 16Mbps. On top of this you get 10 megapixel still capture, which sounds pretty cool. All captured onto SD memory cards, with SDHC and SDXC support. A 35mm wide angle lens, with 23x optical and 30x advanced digital zoom, plus a 2.7-inch full colour screen round off what sounds like a very compelling package. I certainly cannot wait to get my hands on one. In the mean time, head on over to the Sanyo website to take a look.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:44:41 PST - HP Storageworks X510 Data Vault (Q2050A) - First Look. This superb device allows you to centrally store all your content. With some great features for streaming, photo sharing and backing up your important files, you need to check this out.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:43:01 PST - The Motorola Dext offers up the Google Android OS, with Motorola's Blur software to make things look all swanky. This could be your ideal social networking mobile.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:41:06 PST - If you need a torch that has multiple uses and can hold itself in awkward places, then the Joby Gorillatorch could be just what you've been looking for.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:05:51 PST - Wow, this is fantastic news from Olympus. I am so excited about this one, rest assured, some way or another I will bring you a full review of this new camera. Press release as follows...
In today’s world you’ve got to give the people what they want. And they’re going to want the new Olympus E-PL1. Not only does it deliver extraordinary digital images, it’s the perfect tool for anyone who hesitated to buy SLRs because they find them too complicated. The possibilities are virtually endless with this easy to use retro look model. With great features like HD movie shooting and impressive Art Filters, you too can take exceptional pictures. Its 100% stabilised body even lets you shoot blur-free with all lenses. Combining SLR performance and a lightweight design, PEN lets you create exciting, innovative shots, preserving those moments in life you want captured forever. The ultimate democratising force in quality photography, the E-PL1 is available from March 2010 at a retail price of just £549 for the single lens kit and £699 for the twin zoom kit.
The high-tech mirrorless construction of the PEN means it’s small and easy to use, yet it produces ‘big camera’ results. That’s the genius of the E-PL1, now fine-tuned with these new features:
Easy to understand, non-technical Live Guide with simple direct control over key image effects
Direct one touch video button
Convenient integrated flash
4 bold colours to choose from: black, white, champagne, red
6 intriguing Art Filters for stills and movies
E-PL1 plus 14-42 Single Zoom kit £549
E-PL1 plus 14-42 plus MMF-1 E System adapter and 40-150 E-TeleZoom (total range 28-300mm equivalent) £699
A hybrid of SLR performance embodying the latest technologies and compact comfort, PEN constitutes a new class of camera. The E-PL1 with integrated flash houses a 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS sensor, producing beautiful, razor-sharp photos and HD movies, and the TruePic V engine guarantees superior image quality at up to ISO 3200. Mechanical in-camera image stabilisation provides shake protection of up to 3 EV, effective regardless which lens you decide to use. The high definition AVI format movie option is available at 30fps and 1280x720p resolution – recording up to 7 minutes of film in a single shot. And all this top drawer technology comes in a neat pocket-sized camera.
Helping you take your best photos the new Live Guide speaks plain language, making it easier than ever to change difficult SLR camera effects like depth of field. These can then be monitored on the 2.7” HyperCrystal LCD. i-Enhance, for example, makes sure all colours in your picture spectrum are vivid and rich. It is automatically applied in conjunction with i-Auto mode, which recognises what kind of scene or subject you’re taking and adjusts settings accordingly, or can be used alone. And e-Portrait gives your subjects a quick facelift by glossing over impurities. With the abundance of supportive features and excellent technology, feeling like a pro is a given.
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:52:36 PST - When the going gets tough, the tough get going, so the saying goes. And that’s certainly true of the Olympus µ TOUGH-8010 and µ TOUGH-6020. Whether you soak them, drop them, or freeze them, these 14 Megapixel action cameras just keep on performing, taking outstanding pictures and HD movies. Up to 5x wide zoom brings you right to where the action is, and the built-in Dual Image Stabilisation helps during fast-paced chaotic shoots. These tough cookies can store even more with up to 2GB internal memory, and you can intuitively surf through your albums using the new [ib] software.
Essential companions on any adventure, the Olympus µ TOUGH-8010 and µ TOUGH-6020 are available to buy from March 2010 for a retail price of £399.99 and £319.99 respectively.
The Olympus µ TOUGH-8010 and µ TOUGH-6020 – main features:
Shockproof to 2m**, waterproof to 10m***, crushproof to 100kg**** freezeproof to -10°C and scratchproof (µ TOUGH-6020: shockproof to 1.5m**, waterproof to 5m*** and freezeproof to -10°C)
5x wide optical zoom (28-140mm*)
Dual Image Stabilisation (combines mechanical and digital image stabilisation)
HD movie recording and HDMI technology
14 Megapixels
2GB internal memory (µ TOUGH-6020: 1GB) and SD***** Card compatible
Photo Surfing and [ib] software
Improved TAP Control Menu
6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal III LCD (230,000 dots)
Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking
Magic Filters
Manometer (µ TOUGH-8010 only)
In-Camera Manual
USB charging
Available in Platinum Silver and Midnight Black (µ TOUGH-8010) or in Midnight Black, Candy Pink, Steel Blue, and Cosmic Green (µ TOUGH-6020)
* Equivalent to a 35mm camera ** Equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions) *** According to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8 **** According to Olympus test conditions ***** SD is a trademark of SD Card Association
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:41:57 PST - Scaling new heights in the compact market, Olympus proudly presents the latest from their ultra-zoom camera series. Equipped with a staggering 30x wide optical zoom covering a 28-840mm* focal length, the 14 Megapixel SP-800UZ makes other contenders pale in comparison. Whether snapping photos or trying out the new HD movie shooting option, a colossal internal memory of 2GB gives you the freedom to capture more. The 3” LCD displays in 16:9 format, which makes sharing the fruits of your labour with friends even more enjoyable. Little sister SP-600UZ also has built-in Dual Image Stabilisation, rendering clean, sharp images. The new [ib] software allows you to effortlessly tag your photos while browsing your albums gets simpler with Photo Surfing.
Making it easy to shoot and easy to share the Olympus SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ are available in Titanium Silver from March 2010 for a retail price of £369.99 and £259.99 respectively.
The Olympus SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ – main features:
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:56:58 PST - I invited manufacturers to send me their four best cases for the iPod touch (2nd or 3rd gen). Griffin Technology kindly sent me their iClear, Wave Case, elan Form Graphite & elan Form Metal. Check out the review of all four cases.
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:49:47 PST - If you have to tax your brain on a daily basis with complicated maths, then the Sharp WriteView EL-W506B Scientific Calculator could be what you are looking for.
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:48:00 PST - The HTC Tattoo Mobile Phone offers a compact package with the Google Android operating system. All this with HTC adding their Sense UI to the package. Check out the review.
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:48:26 PST - If you use a laptop and a portable hard drive, then you should check out this review of the Belkin Portable Hard Drive Case - F8N158EA001.
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:44:30 PST - The Ring Automotive Cyba-lite Orion Flashlight is a tiny device with a big light output. Ideal for the pocket or emergency light in your car... check out the review.
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:35:43 PST - If you are looking for an alternative to having loads of speakers in your lounge, with the mess of wires that come with them... then check this out.
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:48:48 PST - For many years I have been coveting my Apple goodies. Often wrapping them up in cotton wool, or if the fluffy stuff runs out, then I get myself a sleeve. I have tried and tested many MacBook and MacBook Pro sleeves over the years, from the likes of Macally and CaseMate to name just a couple. I can remember ordering my first MacBook Pro case about a month before even owning the laptop itself.
However, when it comes to these tiny little NetBooks they more often than not come with a sleeve in the box. A recent purchase of one for my daughter revealed that the included sleeve is indeed free. In this case free, really meant worthless, as it offered little or no protection. I hadn't pre-ordered one either, because I thought the manufacturer (Toshiba) would have at least thought about the type of market they are selling into. In my opinion a high percentage of these NetBooks will be accompany the young student to school (as in this case too) and as such they will get thrown into school bags, bumped around for the school day and generally not really well cared for. So my task this weekend was to find an alternative. There are plenty to choose from, but I have settled on ordering a Be.ez LA Robe after reading a review on iGadget Life, it looks like a nice little pouch offering up a decent amount of styling, mixed with a nice degree of styling too. Maybe now my daughters little netbook will last more than a couple of months between being summoned to their IT room for repair.
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:44:54 PST - Whilst doing my weekend surfing, I stumbled across 'A to Play' a new website that offers up some no-nonsense writing on alternative media. I liked what I read, including this interesting review of a recent Top Gear Special. It is not often that I spend much time on one website, often flitting between numerous news, rumour and Mac orientated destinations, but 'A to Play' had me reading for quite a while. The Top Gear article and recent Bayonetta review have a nice writing style, so credit is definitely due. If you want an alternative read, then check them out.
HandBrake, the free, open-source DVD to MPEG-4 conversion software for Mac OS X and other platforms, has been updated to 0.9.0. The new version is available for download.
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:36:00 -0700 - If you're concerned about the use of your iPad in 2013, fret not; for $99, Apple will replace the whole unit if the battery no longer holds a charge.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:15:00 -0800 - On Saturday, the Game Developers Conference wraps up at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. By all accounts, it’s been a very exciting week for Mac gaming.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:52:00 -0800 - A judge has given approval for Apple's CEO to tear down a mansion on his Woodside, Calif., property, signalling a possible end to the long-running real estate saga.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0800 - There's a lot to like about the Devour smartphone, especially its social networking features, intuitive user interface, and sturdy design, but it also has some shortcomings.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0800 - It's a large helping of the Macalope this week, as he takes on non-sensical iPad analysis, Apple doomsaying, and other crimes of punditry.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:22:00 -0800 - The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook, received a bonus worth $22 million for his work filling in for Steve Jobs' during the CEO's 2009 medical leave.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:52:00 -0800 - Power Cam is one of many apps trying to make your picture-taking a bit easier, and while the $1 offering does add some interesting features, it doesn't measure up to similar photography apps.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:55:00 -0800 - FujiFilm's Finepix Z700 features recognizes canine and feline faces, and can snap a picture automatically when they look towards the camera.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:46:00 -0800 - Among the accessories available for pre-order along with the iPad, one was conspicuously absent: the iPad Camera Connection Kit.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:00 -0800 - China now has the iPhone and more big-name smartphones are due in the country, but high prices mean few Chinese buyers overall are choosing smartphones.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:23:00 -0800 - Are You Alright? is a medical-themed time-management game. Unfortunately, bugs and long load times distract from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0800 - Worried about preserving your privacy in an online world where privacy is disappearing? Here are seven Firefox add-ons that will help.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:18:00 -0800 - Gameloft, one of the leading developers for the iPhone and iPod touch, unveiled three new games to the assembled press on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:04:00 -0800 - Ted Landau has a small problem with a folder that won't open. The fix is minor. The real mystery is what's causing it in the first place.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:45:00 -0800 - Intel won first place in two categories of a ranking of flash memory-based SSDs by DRAMeXchange, which pilloried the industry over quality issues.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:19:00 -0800 - Jawbone's Icon Bluetooth headset look great, provides a comfortable fit, and includes unique downloadable apps. Unfortunately, the call quality isn't as impressive.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:12:00 -0800 - Apple didn't just put the iPad up for pre-order this morning, it also added some new information on a handful of iPad features, such as 3G plans, iBooks, and more.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:45:00 -0800 - There are 2,897 photography apps available in the App Store. Glyn Evans sorts through every new release --each faux-film-filter, cropping, and tilt-shift tool -- so you don't have to.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:20:00 -0800 - New research conducted by app-tracking firm Localytics over the past two months shows that Apple iPhone users mainly use their apps at night and on weekends.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:45:00 -0800 - This paid version of the music-identification app delivers a number of features -- chiefly unlimited tagging of songs. It's a solid app, but unless you find yourself using it a lot or find the other features particularly appealing, the free version of Shazam will probably meet your needs.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:10:00 -0800 - AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson's stock awards fell 8 percent in 2009, but he earned a cash bonus of $5.85 million that helped increase his total compensation by 35 percent.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:15:00 -0800 - Although Ion's Tape 2 PC is a relatively simple way to convert the audio on your cassette tapes to digital files for use on your computer, the process for editing those imported files can be either complicated or time consuming, depending on which provided Mac application you use.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:14:00 -0800 - There are still some of the same differences between the two major desktop tax preparation programs, Intuit TurboTax and H&R Block At Home (formerly TaxCut. But TurboTax has improved.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:13:00 -0800 - People who are willing to take care of data entry but who like the ability to consult with a tax pro as needed might find H&R Block's Best of Both a good compromise between going to an H&R Block office and doing their taxes entirely by themselves online.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:13:00 -0800 - TurboTax is worth its price premium for anyone who can benefit from TurboTax's superior data import capability, or its superlative context-sensitive help and navigation features.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:13:00 -0800 - Sign of the times: Most people who use software to prepare and electronically file their income tax returns now opt for Web services.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:13:00 -0800 - TaxAct's tax help is adequate for many situations, and it's a terrific deal, especially if you don't stand to benefit from the data-import options available in TurboTax and H&R Block at Home,
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:09:00 -0800 - Firemint was honored with four awards from handheld gaming Website Pocket Gamer at a ceremony held at the annual Game Developers Conference.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:41:00 -0800 - Following the announcement of Steam on Mac OS X, Razer and Gas Powered Games have pledged to support the Mac, while EA DICE is currently investigating the possibility.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:05:00 -0800 - This app add some nice options to the iPhone's camera -- most notably an anti-tilt feature that keeps your shot level no matter what -- and makes a nice addition to any shutterbug's tool-set.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:47:00 -0800 - There's an easier way to type characters with diacriticals than remembering obscure key combinations or opening Keyboard Viewer.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:05:00 -0800 - Opera has released a beta version of its Mini 5 web browser for Android based smartphones, the company said on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:56:00 -0800 - Novothink on Thursday released its Apple-certified hybrid solar charging Surge cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch, along with Solar Planner, an app for estimating charging times.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:25:00 -0800 - The case against the four people involved in the running of Pirate Bay is heading back to court at the end of September.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:00 -0800 - The band Pink Floyd has won a legal ruling that prohibits record label EMI from selling individual tracks from its albums.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:47:00 -0800 - There's an easier way to type characters with diacriticals than remembering obscure key combinations or opening Keyboard Viewer.
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:43:00 -0800 - Rob Griffiths shares a collection of older Mac OS X Hints tips that he finds useful and/or interesting. All still work in 10.5 and 10.6, too!
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:29:00 -0800 - Have you ever seen Time Machine get stuck during a backup run -- constantly showing a tiny percentage completion, for instance? If so, this hint may help; it explains how to gracefully exit that situation, using two simple Terminal commands.
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:27:00 -0800 - If you're running OS X 10.6, learn how to quickly start Screen Sharing with any machine you've previously connected to.
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:30:00 -0800 - Macworld introduces the latest Mac OS X Hints Superguide, Snow Leopard Edition, a new downloadable book packed with our best tips, tricks, and hints from MacOSXHints.com.
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:41:00 -0800 - If you have more than one bootable drive (or partition) on your Mac, you know you can get to the boot menu by holding down the Option key at boot time. Learn another less-expected way to get to that same menu in this hint.
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:31:00 -0800 - Learn a simple way to clear out one category (Applications, Documents, Servers) in the Apple Menu's Recent Items section without clearing the other categories.
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:43:00 -0800 - Learn how to use LaunchBar to quickly search your favorite sites, and how to use Google's I'm Feeling Lucky feature to immediately jump to the results you (most likely) want to see.
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:50:00 -0800 - Learn how to use new keys to move up and down a folder hierarchy in Snow Leopard without losing your currently-selected file.
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:24:00 -0800 - Snow Leopard's QuickTime Player won't display smaller movies at their native resolution. Learn a few different ways of working around this limitation.
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:58:00 -0800 - Learn one possible method to restore messages that have gone missing -- not ones that you've deleted, but messages that really should be there, but simply aren't.
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:47:00 -0800 - Use a Terminal command to change the behavior of List Stacks in Snow Leopard so that they behave like Grid Stacks: Folders won't open in slide-out menus on mouseover, and instead must be opened with a click or press of the Return key.
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:55:00 -0800 - Learn how to control what happens if you use Snow Leopard's new auto importer feature to automatically import photos from your digital cameras.
Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:20:00 -0800 - The first time you launch a downloaded application in OS X, the system will warn you that the file was downloaded, and ask if you're sure you want to open it. This hint explains how to remove that warning from files you've already downloaded, and optionally, from all future downloads.
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:17:00 -0800 - In 10.6, the system will send keys, such as Command-Tab, Command-Option-Escape, and others, to the remote machine during Screen Sharing sessions. This hint explains how to prevent that from happening, so that the special keys are interpreted by the local Mac.
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:28:00 -0800 - A quick hint about a new feature in Snow Leopard's Mail that lets you easily see the path to any message you have opened in a separate window.
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:20:00 -0800 - Learn how to remove unwanted, and occasionally doubled, shadows in iWork applications. This hint will also work in other programs that use both their own font styling features alongside the system-wide Fonts panel.
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:41:00 -0800 - If you use the Page Up and Page Down keys to flip through files in TextEdit and other applications, learn how to also move the cursor location while doing so.
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:19:00 -0800 - Snow Leopard removed some options for font smoothing, and some third-party monitors may suffer degraded font rendering as a result. This hint explains how to possibly restore the font smoothing on those monitors via a Terminal command
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:09:00 -0800 - You can set up the Finder to securely empty your Mac's trash by default. But here's another, very simple way to securely empty the trash in Snow Leopard.
Apple, Mac, iPod and iPhone News
Up to the minute news on the latest apple products including Mac computers and software, iPhones and iPods.
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:36:00 -0700 - If you're concerned about the use of your iPad in 2013, fret not; for $99, Apple will replace the whole unit if the battery no longer holds a charge.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:52:00 -0800 - A judge has given approval for Apple's CEO to tear down a mansion on his Woodside, Calif., property, signalling a possible end to the long-running real estate saga.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0800 - It's a large helping of the Macalope this week, as he takes on non-sensical iPad analysis, Apple doomsaying, and other crimes of punditry.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:22:00 -0800 - The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook, received a bonus worth $22 million for his work filling in for Steve Jobs' during the CEO's 2009 medical leave.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:55:00 -0800 - FujiFilm's Finepix Z700 features recognizes canine and feline faces, and can snap a picture automatically when they look towards the camera.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:46:00 -0800 - Among the accessories available for pre-order along with the iPad, one was conspicuously absent: the iPad Camera Connection Kit.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:00 -0800 - China now has the iPhone and more big-name smartphones are due in the country, but high prices mean few Chinese buyers overall are choosing smartphones.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0800 - Worried about preserving your privacy in an online world where privacy is disappearing? Here are seven Firefox add-ons that will help.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:18:00 -0800 - Gameloft, one of the leading developers for the iPhone and iPod touch, unveiled three new games to the assembled press on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:45:00 -0800 - Intel won first place in two categories of a ranking of flash memory-based SSDs by DRAMeXchange, which pilloried the industry over quality issues.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:12:00 -0800 - Apple didn't just put the iPad up for pre-order this morning, it also added some new information on a handful of iPad features, such as 3G plans, iBooks, and more.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:45:00 -0800 - There are 2,897 photography apps available in the App Store. Glyn Evans sorts through every new release --each faux-film-filter, cropping, and tilt-shift tool -- so you don't have to.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:20:00 -0800 - New research conducted by app-tracking firm Localytics over the past two months shows that Apple iPhone users mainly use their apps at night and on weekends.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:10:00 -0800 - AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson's stock awards fell 8 percent in 2009, but he earned a cash bonus of $5.85 million that helped increase his total compensation by 35 percent.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:09:00 -0800 - Firemint was honored with four awards from handheld gaming Website Pocket Gamer at a ceremony held at the annual Game Developers Conference.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:41:00 -0800 - Following the announcement of Steam on Mac OS X, Razer and Gas Powered Games have pledged to support the Mac, while EA DICE is currently investigating the possibility.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:05:00 -0800 - Opera has released a beta version of its Mini 5 web browser for Android based smartphones, the company said on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:56:00 -0800 - Novothink on Thursday released its Apple-certified hybrid solar charging Surge cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch, along with Solar Planner, an app for estimating charging times.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:25:00 -0800 - The case against the four people involved in the running of Pirate Bay is heading back to court at the end of September.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:00 -0800 - The band Pink Floyd has won a legal ruling that prohibits record label EMI from selling individual tracks from its albums.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:04:00 -0800 - The Khronos group has published the complete specifications for OpenGL 4.0 and OpenGL 3.3 for upcoming and modern graphics hardware.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:25:00 -0800 - Motorola will start loading Microsoft Bing search and map services onto its Android smartphones in China, and possibly elsewhere later.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:41:00 -0800 - OnLive, the gaming service that promises the ability to play your games whenever, wherever, and on whatever device you want, has announced that it will launch in June.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:17:00 -0800 - Sony is developing 3D cameras that will give consumers the ability to create their own 3D content, an executive said Thursday.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:44:00 -0800 - In Consumer Reports' latest survey of computer tech support, Apple has come out far ahead of their competition for their support of laptop and desktop computers.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:22:00 -0800 - This new version of SmileOnMyMac's time-saving text snippet tool gains faster tools, search, more powerful options for customizing snippets on the fly, and easier ways to sync one's snippet library between Macs.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0800 - Facebook and Twitter are preparing to flip the switch on features that will allow you to share your location with your friends at any time.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:32:00 -0800 - ComScore's latest numbers on U.S. smartphone market share show Apple holding second place, though Android is growing strongly.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:11:00 -0800 - On Tuesday, Samsung showed off its first-ever line of 3D LED TVs as well as other additions to its LED, LCD, and plasma TV lineups, many of which offer built-in 3D technology.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:52:00 -0800 - Birdfeed, the "very nice twitter client for your iPhone and iPod Touch," has been purchased and replaced with Brizzly by Thing Labs.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0800 - Google has added bicycle directions for Google Maps making it easier for cyclists to plan routes in 150 U.S. cities including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Portland and Washington, DC.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:54:00 -0800 - Intego has released VirusBarrier X6 Dual Protection, which offers all the features of its X6 product for both Mac and Windows operating systems running on the same machine.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:55:00 -0800 - The launch of Apple's iPad will pave the way for over 50 rival tablet PC devices to be launched globally, an Arm executive said Wednesday.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:27:00 -0800 - Apple on Wednesday released MainStage 2.1.1, providing fifty minor fixes to the program including issues with 32-bit plug-in support.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0800 - Twitter launched a new link-screening service aimed at preventing phishing and other malicious attacks on users of the popular microblogging service.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:17:00 -0800 - At the Game Developers Conference, Ngmoco previewed two upcoming releases for the iPhone and iPod touch. We Rule and Godfinger both put you in the shoes of a usually benevolent ruler -- as a monarch in the case of the former, or as god in the case of the latter.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:35:00 -0800 - TeamViewer Pro is a $100 app that lets IT support staff remotely control PCs and Macs from an iPhone or iPod touch. There's also a free version available for controlling your personal computer or helping family and friends with troubleshooting.
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:40:58 -0500 - Apple axes sexy iPhone apps from the App Store, the Associated Press is ready for the iPad, and Apple trademarked Magic Trackpad, which was clearly a move to protect a name no one else wanted.
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:38:50 -0500 - Reports are pointing to iPad pre-orders starting this week, the long arm of the law is reaching out for Google hackers in China, designing Apple's A4 chip cost a truck load of money, Apple's North Carolina data center is really big, and Steve Jobs won another award at an event he didn't go to.
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:00:07 -0500 - Macworld Expo 2010 may be over, but there's still plenty to talk about. Whether or not the show was a success, what next year's expo may be like, who one TMO Editors' Choice Awards this year, and more are all all up for discussion on this special post-Expo edition of Apple Context Machine.
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:38:30 -0500 - Apple finally brought its unicorn out of the stable and introduced the iPad this week, more than 140,000 apps are available at the App Store now, and Apple reported yet another record breaking quarter.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:18:15 -0500 - In this installment of The Apple Podcast Machine podcast, Ricky Spero guest hosts with Bryan Chaffin to discuss the injunction Apple won against Psystar, what's shaping into a battle for the next generation's way of inputting text into our mobile devices, and, of course, the ever popular Apple tablet.
Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:14:27 -0500 - In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about the special stop Apple's lawsuit express made at the Psystar Smackdown Depot™, Apple getting the TabletMac name from Axiotron, reports of test models for the next generation iPhone appearing in the wild, and IDC's predictions for the App Store in 2010.
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:57:57 -0500 - In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Microsoft's rumored efforts to turn News Corp into an exclusive property of Bing when it comes to search engine, as well as the ongoing battle between AT&T and Verizon (with Apple quietly showing AT&T how to do it right).
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:57:23 -0500 - In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan discuss Microsoft's retail store opening in Scottsdale, AZ, the turf war between Apple and Palm Pre over third-party iTunes support, and the iTablet as an Ebook reader.
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:36:45 -0400 - In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan discuss Apple's 2 billion iPhone app milestone, China's entry into the iPhone market, the lawsuit that accuses Apple and AT&T of lying about MMS support in the iPhone, and the videos circulating on the Internet that show Microsoft's Courier handheld tablet in actio
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:30:25 -0400 - In this episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's iTunes LP feature and why it's so cool, BMI and ASCAP's grab for cash , and Microsoft's inability to understand its own Zune HD platform.
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:32:19 -0400 - In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff Gamet and Bryan Chaffin are joined by Bob LeVitus to talk about Snow Leopard and Apple's September 9th media event. They're also giving away a copy of Bob's new book, Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Dummies, so tune in to learn more!
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:33:27 -0400 - In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff and Bryan change the name of the show, talk about apps, new lawsuits, Apple's efforts to get into China with the iPhone, Microsoft's retail stores, and the ever-popular Mac tablet rumors.
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:25:59 -0400 - In this week's episode of the Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's latest lawsuits, App Store (re)charges, North Carolina, the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in NYC, Steve Jobs's impending return to Apple, the latest Psystar news, and they have some fun with Windows 7.
Fri, 29 May 2009 16:29:38 -0400 - In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan discuss how Psystar ran out of coal to shovel into Apple's Lawsuit Express and filed bankruptcy, North Carolina is hoping to score an Apple server farm, the EU wants one big iTunes Store, and AT&T is doubling its 3G network speed. Steve Jobs looks better. Really. Apple is still rolling out new stores, and Microsoft thinks it has a Zune that can take on the iPod touch. Really. Listen now and subscribe today for free!
Wed, 20 May 2009 21:07:48 -0400 - In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan have fun with the psychic who predicts Steve Jobs return to Apple and eventual departure, iPod math, Napster's new pricing plans, Apple lawsuits, and more.
Mon, 11 May 2009 19:04:56 -0400 - This week in the Apple Weekly Report podcast:Apple's Lawsuit Express is picking up steam and Psystar is shoveling in the coal, the FTC is looking into Apple and Google's shared board of directors members, and Consumer Reports gave the MacBook top honors. AT&T might do the unheard of and lower iPhone contract prices, the rumor mill is full of Apple, EA and Twitter deals, and a mystery powder cleared out one Apple building.
Fri, 01 May 2009 19:32:15 -0400 - In this episode of the Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's prowl for new talent, a new patent infringement case, shareholders approval of a "Say on Pay" requirement for Apple executives, and how it seems that Steve Jobs really wants to tear down his old house.
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:37:03 -0400 - Vern and Bryan discuss Apple's record non-holiday quarter, the company's hints about its netbook plans, and how it only took less nine months to download more than one billion apps, though one of those apps, Baby Shaker, caused Apple to issue an apology. And let's not forget the Apple Lawsuit Express, which handed down a guilty verdict and a 19 million dollar judgement against the company.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:15:50 -0400 - In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan discuss how Apple was ranked first in a Forrester customer service report even though some don't like higher iTunes prices, how the iPhone is a win for the enterprise, AT&T's exclusive iPhone contract, kidneys, and more!
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:08:41 -0400 - In this podcast: Apple topped BusinessWeek's most innovative companies list again, Apple is giving away a $10,000 iTunes credit and a laptop to celebrate the billionth App Store download, iTunes Store music is now DRM-free, the Nehalem-based Xserve was unveiled, .Mac Homepages are going away, and Microsoft's latest ad shows off the Mac and fails to mention Windows.
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:07:48 -0400 - In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan discuss Apple Software 3.0, the Pwn2Own contest, Psystar's new Mac clone, the iPod repair man who allegedly stole some 9,000 iPods, and Steve Ballmer saying that the tides have turned against Apple and the Mac.
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:47:22 -0400 - Apple was busy this week with announcements: The company is hosting a special media event next week to show off iPhone Software 3.0, released a new iPod shuffle model, updated iTunes 8, and it was revealed that Apple filed for a new Apple TV remove control patent. Some substance was added to the Apple Netbook rumors, and the iPhone 3G is coming to Malaysia.
Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:08:27 -0500 - Apple gave us what everyone was hoping for at January's Macworld Expo this week when it updated its complete desktop computer lineup, gave the MacBook Pro a little speed bump, and updated its AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule. TBR says the PC market has finally hit bottom at least in terms of pricing, and Bill Gate's wife has a little iPhone envy.
Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:27:03 -0500 - Apple's first quarter earnings came in above analyst estimates, COO Tim Cook offered up his vision for Apple's future, the SEC is taking a look at how the company revealed Steve Jobs's health issues, and Apple agreed to at $22 million settlement over scratched iPods. Google's Android Marketplace topped 800 apps, Apple quietly bumped the specs for the white MacBook, and the Mac turned 25.
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:07:19 -0500 - This week, Jeff and Bryan take a look back at 2008 and how the year played out for Apple. 2008 was the year of the iPhone, the Mac's market share was on the rise even as the company's stock value dropped, public focus shifted away from the iPod, Steve Jobs's health became a hot topic, and it also turned out to be the year of the App Store.
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:18:47 -0500 - Despite Bryan's insistence, you really can buy an iPhone at Walmart, the lawsuit express stopped to pick up Apple, Microsoft and Google, juvenile humor sells at the App Store, Psystar claimed Apple didn't copyright Mac OS X, and it's Macworld Expo time again.
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:01:52 -0500 - In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff Gamet and Bryan Chaffin talk about Apple's curious defense in a legal challenge to their ad claims, the on and off again antivirus Knowledge Base article, the growing ranks of unauthorized Mac cloners, and more. Jeff's QuickTip of the week concerns how to use Google to search for people on Twitter.
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:05:21 -0500 - In this episode of the Apple Weekly Report, Jeff and Bryan offer their Mac & iPod Gift Guide. Bryan presents three sort of expensive products he likes so much that he'd want to receive them as gifts (if he didn't already have them). Jeff, on the other hand, offers three really cool, but much less expensive, products he'd be happy for Bryan to buy for him.
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:58:38 -0500 - The Apple Lawsuit Express picked up another passenger, the UK axed an Apple iPhone ad, Facebook scored a judgement against a spammer, MYOB has a new owner, Apple's laptop ads went green, and we announce out Macworld Expo contest winners.
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:15:50 -0500 - Apple gave iPhone owners an early holiday present this week with iPhone Software 2.2, and the courts gave Apple its own holiday gift when it kicked Psystar in the pants and made the obvious ruling that Apple isn't a monopoly. Apple's new laptops include built-in copy protection, Intel plans to release new quad-core chips for the iMac, and one man learns the hard way to cover his iPhone tracks.
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple's stock followed the overall market down on Monday and back up again on Tuesday. Norway gave Apple a deadline to respond to DRM violation allegations, App Store reviews are finally under control, Apple is getting more of the laptop market, iTunes U will be accessible to the blind, and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gave all of us an early Christmas present by saying he is pretty sure Apple's business model won't work.
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple revamped its iPod line up on September 9 during a special media event called "Let's Rock." CEO Steve Jobs showed off redesigned iPod nanos, an updated iPod classic and iPod touch, and welcomed NBC back to the iTunes Store. The lawsuit express is still chugging along, Apple notebook sales are on the rise, Microsoft tries its hand at hip ads, and Apple just dropped Mac OS X 10.5.5. in our laps.
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Sales at Apple's App Store have topped $30 million, Microsoft managed to get Open XML approved as an ISO standard, Wall Street says Apple is worth more than Google, and Nancy Heinen kissed and made up with the SEC. There really is a kill switch in the iPhone, chips may be behind iPhone 3G connection issues, T-Mobile wants its own App Store, and Best Buy is joining the iPhone band wagon. This week's Ask Jeff: Resetting iPhone warnings in iTunes.
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple reported is second best quarter in the company's history, App Store downloads topped 25 million, and there's a mystery product transition coming in the next couple of months. The second iPhone 3G launch is coming in August, and MobileMe is giving people headaches. This week's Quick Tip: Deleting iPhone and iPod touch applications.
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple had a busy week with the launch of the iPhone 3G, the App Store, MobileMe and iPhone Software 2.0. Not everything went as planned with the iPhone or MobileMe launch, but the App Store hit the streets running with over 500 native iPhone and iPod touch applications. Also, the DOJ won't file charges in its investigation into Apple's backdated stock options, and this week's Quick Tip: Accessing the App Store.
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Blizzard announced Diablo III, Apple kind of updated Leopard again, Apple's lawsuit express pulled into the station, and the Mac is showing up in eight out of 10 businesses surveyed. Apple's ads are good enough to watch even on TiVo, an iPhone deal for China is getting closer, and Beijing will have its own Apple Store soon. This weeks Quick Tip: Auto-opening files with iCal.
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - This week is our special iPhone 3G edition where we take a look at Apple's second generation smartphone, consumer and analyst reactions, and what's in store once Apple releases the device on the world. This week's Quick Tip: Scrolling By Days in iCal's Week View.
Thu, 22 May 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - The Mac's market share is on the rise, the iPhone's world wide reach is growing by leaps and bounds, and O2 says new iPhone models are just around the corner. Intel explains away what looked like a new iPhone technology leak, Microsoft is bringing Office Visual Basic scripting back to the Mac, the iTunes Store added two-tier pricing, Yahoo was hit with a surprise proxy battle -- not from Microsoft -- and Steve Jobs will be speaking to a sold out crowd at WWDC. This week's Quick Tip: Working with Dictionary's panel view.
Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - The iPhone machine is in full swing with carrier deals for over 20 new countries announced this week, Apple's lawsuit express dropped off a couple of passengers, Steve Jobs isn't making as much as he used to, Microsoft bailed on its Yahoo takeover, and NBC cozied up with the ever popular Zune. This week's Quick Tip: Viewing multiple images with Quick Look.
Mon, 05 May 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - The iMac broke the 3GHz barrier, and Apple's lawsuit train picked up another passenger. This time the suit is over iPod flash memory interfacing. Adobe killed GoLive, Tennessee is considering a digital download tax, the iTunes Store turned five, and AT&T may lower iPhone pricing. Ricky Spero makes a special guest appearance, and this week's Quick Tip: Locating login items.
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple reported another record breaking quarter and bought a chip design company, the iPhone saw price cuts in Europe, Microsoft announced its dot-Mac-like Live Mesh, and we have our NAB wrap up. This week's Quick Tip: Scrolling in background windows.
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple is seeing red over New York's Green logo, Adobe's 64-bit apps are coming to Windows first, Final Cut Server finally sees the light of day, iPhones get cheap in Germany. Microsoft's buyout battle with Yahoo is heating up, and Germany's iTunes Store now offers more than music. This week's Quick Tip: Fixing iPhone sync problems.
Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - The Apple Lawsuit Zephyr VIP Passenger Car is beginning to get a little crowded, thanks to a new suit over the iMac's display capabilities, and two Apple executives cashed in on some stock while two retail employees tried to cash in on stolen iPhones. Adobe took Photoshop online, a MacBook Air suffered from some serious pwnage, a security company offered a Mac trojan horse warning, Apple topped another list, and Sprint's Instinct is gunning for the iPhone. This week's Quick Tip: Faster tabbed browsing in Safari 3.1.
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple scratched one lawsuit off its list this week and put smiles on the faces of AirPort Extreme owners. Adobe offered some clarification on its iPhone Flash plans, Sony is considering an iPod-compatible music subscription service, Microsoft still has its sights on Yahoo, and a new Apple documentary is coming to the Wisconsin Film Festival. This week's Quick Tip: Quitting Leopard's Print Spools.
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - The Apple lawsuit train pulled into the station to pick up more passengers this week, the World Wide Developer Conference dates were finally announced, and the iPhone officially launched in Ireland and Austria. Lionsgate Films joined the iTunes Digital Copy program, Intel is jumping on the solid state drive bandwagon, the iPhone Dev Team is already working on an App Store hack, Adobe is bringing Flash to the iPhone, Apple updated the AirPort Express and Safari 3, and Jeff's Quick Tip of the Week: Menu bar translucency.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple finally updated the MacBook Pro, Microsoft was hit with another hefty EU fine and published an open letter to it's employees and Yahoo, and Congress is considering contract-free cell phone legislation. iTunes is now the number two music retailer, and Apple is hosting a special iPhone SDK event in a few days.
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple finally updated the MacBook Pro, Microsoft was hit with another hefty EU fine and published an open letter to it's employees and Yahoo, and Congress is considering contract-free cell phone legislation. iTunes is now the number two music retailer, and Apple is hosting a special iPhone SDK event in a few days.
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:00:00 -0500 - Microsoft is trying to show its kinder, gentler side to developers, Toshiba bailed on its HD DVD format, and Apple introduced Xsan 2 while dropping the Xserve RAID from its product lineup. Also, Apple dropped iPod shuffle pricing and doubleTwist launched its media sharing and DRM-stripping software.
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple released new iPhone and iPod touch models, the iPhone is going strong in the smart phone market, and yet another company is going after the company for patent infringement. Yahoo had a tough week, and Apple dropped out of NAB.
Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:00:00 -0500 - Audible.com agreed to an Amazon buy out while Microsoft made a bid for Yahoo in an effort to hold off search giant Google. U.S. courts added another two years to Microsoft's antitrust follow up, iPods turned out to be safer for heart patients than previously thought, and a new iPhone security threat was discovered.
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple reported its best quarter in the company's history, NBC may be warming up to Apple again, MacBook Air reviews are coming in, the 3G iPod nano now comes in pink, and developers have already jailbroken the iPhone 1.1.3 update.
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:00:00 -0500 - With Macworld Expo 2008 and CES behind us, Jeff and Bryan share their take on what happened, what was cool, and what went on behind the scenes when picking the TMO Editors' Choice Awards winners.
Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple was hit with an antitrust lawsuit for its iPod and music sales tactics, Mac market share took a jump in December, and the iPhone and iPod touch had trouble telling time on New Year's eve. In the entertainment world, Sony finally saw the value in DRM-free music, Warner dealt a hard blow to HD DVD, and Apple's "Get a Mac" ads included the best commercial characters in 2007.
Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - You win some, and you lose some: Apple's iPhone and Time Machine where named top innovations of the year, and it looks like the company struck a movie rental deal with Fox. Amazon, however, scored a couple of hits against Apple thanks to deals with Radiohead and Warner Music. Also, Wal-Mart had a movie download store. It's closed now, and no one noticed.
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - An Apple rumor Web site is shuttering its doors, the Mac is stepping up to active duty with the Army, New York City pensioners are pushing forward with a lawsuit against the company, and the iPhone tops the Gen-Y Christmas wish list. Also, Apple is planning another New York store, a security update created Safari headaches, and Intuit proved that some updates cause more harm than good.
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple's security track record for the week was mixed, Canadians can finally start watching TV -- or more specifically, they can start watching TV shows from the iTunes Store. The iPhone was named Time's gadget of the year, Opera went Netscape on Microsoft with an antitrust case in the EU, and Apple's "Get a Mac" campaign went retro.
Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - The Apple lawsuit game is still going strong, analysts are looking forward to a blockbuster holiday season thanks to the Mac, and Apple's newest store in New York City opened. Two new Get a Mac ads hit the air waves, AT&T is opening its wireless network to any hardware, and Steve Jobs was named CEO of the year. All that, and Jeff and Bryan feed the soon-to-be-gone CompUSA to the Context Machine.
Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple and Burst managed to settle their differences over patents, and it only cost Apple $10 million. The iPhone invaded France, Google made a move for the 700MHz wireless spectrum, a QuickTime security flaw reared its ugly head, and it turns out Steve Jobs is the most powerful business person in the world.
Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple's lawsuit standing was mixed this week: One case against the company was dismissed, but two more were filed. Mac OS X is selling well in Japan and the iPhone is selling well in the U.K., most everything with an Apple logo on it was updated, Google unleashed Android, and Apple's new ads take a few shots at Windows Vista.
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple had a happy and sad week. Happy: British and German customers got their hands on the iPhone this week, and Steve Jobs was named the second most influential person in the IT industry. Sad: It still has to face Burst in court over patent infringement claims, and former General Counsel Nancy Heinen's stock options defense began showing its ugly side.
Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - Mac OS X 10.5 sales are off to a good start, the MacBook was quietly upgraded, NBC is sure Apple is behind a music pricing crisis, and a new trojan horse for Mac OS X appeared. This week, TMO columnist and renowned author Ted Landau joins Jeff and Bryan for some Leopard talk in the Context Machine.
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple had a busy week with the launch of Mac OS X 10.5, its stellar earnings report, and the iPod's sixth anniversary. Microsoft gave up its antitrust battle against the EU, and Greenpeace tried to defend its toxic iPhone report. Also, Jeff and Bryan share some Leopard tips.
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Even though Apple's iPhone complies with European hazardous chemical regulations, Greenpeace thinks it's still a toxic handful, and now a California group is ready to sue the Cupertino company over the findings. Apple CEO Steve Jobs said the iPhone and iPod touch will be open to third party developers come February, iTunes Plus tracks saw a nice price cut, and the Leopard count down begins. [Update: We have corrected the audio syncing issue and uploaded a new file. - Editor]
Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple and Orange are still bickering over details on bringing the iPhone to France, but that isn't stopping France Telecom from saying the deal is all sewn up. One couple is trying to ban the import of hard drive parts, and Jeff and Bryan feed the latest Hidden Dimensions column from TMO's afternoon editor, John Martellaro, to the context machine.
Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple is facing criticism over some of its update and product control tactics, Verizon hopes to knock the iPhone down a notch with its Voyager phone, Time Warner wants a piece of the music download pie, and the iPhone lawsuits keep coming in. This week in the context machine, a special guest joins Jeff and Bryan to discuss Apple's relationship with customers.
Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple dropped all kinds of updates this week, including the long-awaited iPhone 1.1.1 update with support for the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store. Amazon launched its competitor to the iTunes Store, and Apple's general counsel moved on to greener pastures. What's it all mean? Jeff and Bryan try to figure that out in the Context Machine.
Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple is launching the iPhone in Europe, the SEC has a few questions for Steve Jobs, and NBC unveils its TV download service. Also, Jeff and Bryan take a look at iPhone pricing outside of the U.S., and take a closer look at NBC Direct in the Context Machine.
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - This week Jeff and Bryan take a look at the pending FCC radio frequency auction, the possibility of iTunes movie rentals, Apple's one million iPhone mark, and the $100 credit for early iPhone buyers.
Sat, 08 Sep 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - iPod-palooza! Apple updated the iPod shuffle and iPod nano, renamed the iPod to iPod classic, and introduced the iPod touch. Jeff and Bryan take a look at the new iPod line up, the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, and the iPhone price drop.
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple deals with more lawsuits, NBC pulls out of the iTunes Store, and AT&T goes after iPhone unlocking companies. On the bright side, TV shows come to the U.K. iTunes Store, Apple may release new iPods next week, and Jeff has a special guest co-host.
Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Jeff and Bryan have a full plate this week. Electronic Arts is releasing its games for the Mac, and this time they really mean it, Steve Jobs made it into California's Hall of Fame, Apple and other companies have been altering Wikipedia entries, and there's plenty of iPhone news, too.
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Steve Jobs scored some serious Apple stock this week, and John Lennon joined the iTunes Store, but it's still too early for the obligatory "Come Together" Beatles references. The iPod played a part in an insider trading scam that went sour, hackers have found a less painful way to unlock the iPhone, and an iPhone clone is in the works. All that, and listeners let Jeff and Bryan know what they think about their assessment of Apple's new iMacs.
Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple finally released new iMacs with a new brushed aluminum look, added Numbers to iWork, and bumped up .Mac storage. Jeff and Bryan take a look at Universal's foray into copy protection-free music, and Fake Steve Jobs loses his anonymity.
Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - New York offers Apple some suggestions on how to redesign the iPhone, a security researcher takes a harsh look at the company's security track record, and not every Apple review is a happy one.
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple reported another blockbuster quarter, Mac shipments hit a record high, and Steve Jobs seems to be allergic to device buttons. Also, Jeff and Bryan respond to listener comments in the Context Machine.
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple's stock hits an all time high, Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive both score industry honors, the BlackBerry puts its sights on the iPhone, and OS X security takes a couple of hits. All that, and Jeff and Bryan respond to listener comments in the Context Machine.
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - The iPhone is still the big guy on campus in the news world, but that doesn't mean it's the only topic worth discussing. This week, Jeff and Bryan analyze Apple's increasing dominance in the flash memory market, what analysts are saying about Apple's growth, the company's changing position in the corporate world, and what's in store for the iPod.
Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - A week after the iPhone launch, Apple's combo iPod and smartphone is still going strong. This week Jeff and Bryan look at the iPhone market, Apple's climbing stock, and what the iPhone reviewers are getting right and wrong.
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - After all the hype, the iPhone is finally out. Jeff and Bryan attended Apple Store launch events, and share their perspective on the experience. They also have some first impressions -- both good and bad -- on Apple's highly anticipated entrance into the cellphone market.
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - The excitement and media hype leading up to the June 29 iPhone release has worked up to a fevered pitch, so Jeff and Bryan dive into what's behind the hyper-buzz. They also take a look at Apple's growing Mac market share, speculate on where the company could go if the iPhone proves to be a success, and recap Apple's ongoing iTunes battle with the E.U.
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - The Steve Jobs keynote at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference may not have been all that inspiring, but it certainly did stir up the pot. This week Jeff and Bryan sort out what happened now that the dust has settled, and take a look at the Safari 3 public beta, developing applications for the iPhone, and the Apple Developer Award winners.
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - With the World Wide Developers Conference keynote from Apple CEO Steve Jobs under their belts, Jeff and Bryan take a look at what was said, what wasn't said. They also take a stab at sorting out what impact the return of EA games to the Mac and Web 2.0 applications for the iPhone will have on end users and developers.
Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - TMO's editor-in-chief Bryan Chaffin joins Ricky and Jeff this week to sort out how Sun's ZFS file system fits into the Mac OS X picture, and make a few World Wide Developers Conference predictions. Also, we send Ricky off to summer camp.
Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - After a recap of the week's Apple news, Ricky and Jeff dive into a one-of a kind Product Roundup. Learn about Melodyne, a pro-audio application you've definitely heard before -- though you probably didn't know it.
Fri, 25 May 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Internet radio and the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board are locking horns over new music payment rates. Broadcasters say they are about to lose everything, the RIAA's SoundExchange disagrees, and Ricky and Jeff try to sort the whole mess out.
Fri, 18 May 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - The fallout from a faked memo only lasted half an hour, but millions of AAPL shares traded hands. In this Weekly Report, Ricky and Jeff look at who lost money, who made money, and how this all came to pass.
Fri, 11 May 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - The iPhone release is about a month away, and folks are starting to get jittery. In this week's Context Machine, Ricky and Jeff discuss iPhone sales projections, consumer interest, and the future of smartphones.
Fri, 04 May 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - This week Ricky and Jeff gear the Context Machine to grind through Apple's open letter about its environmental aims. Who is Steve Jobs trying to please? Also, a Product Roundup on the extremely cool new application Übercaster.
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - In this Apple Report, Jeff and Ricky grind out a Context Machine interpreting Apple's financials and considering the stakes for the scot-free Fred Anderson, and the under-the-microscope Nancy Heinen.
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Amanda Palmer, of the Boston-based band Dresden Dolls, joins Jeff and Ricky for a discussion on all corners of the music industry. Among the topics: the iTunes Store, Web 2.0, and the role of technology in making art.
Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - After a weird week with news all across the map, Ricky and Jeff take a timeout. This week's show will get you caught up on the news, and then -- in response to listener requests -- features a Product Roundup on their favorite speakers and headphones.
Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - The wall of DRM that surround digital downloads showed its first real cracks this week, and TMO's Chief DRM Antagonist and Editor Bryan Chaffin returns to the Context Machine to talk about it.
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - This week's big news came from Adobe: Creative Suite 3 has been officially unveiled, and its a landmark. Jeff, and special guest Jay Nelson, Editor of Design Tools Monthly, explain why in this week's Context Machine.
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Greg Keene of TechDigs.net jumps into the Context Machine with Jeff and Ricky to talk about the story of the week: Apple TV. Also this week, National politics, Viral video, and Final Cut Pro converge with the 1984 Obama ad.
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:00:00 -0400 - Windows Vista has been out for more than a month now, and it increasingly looks no better than "not bad." In this week's Context Machine, a look at how Vista is becoming the albatross of the PC industry.
Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - It's another political Weekly Report. Ricky and Jeff follow the Fruit Loops to find out who's defending what territory in the new FAIR USE Act.
Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - In response to Steve Jobs' "Thoughts on Music," it seems every industry exec, wall street analyst, and tech writer has something to say. So this week Ricky and Jeff sort out the commentary, the bluster, and the legal issues.
Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - This week, Ricky and Jeff put the Apple/Cingular contract through the Context Machine. Then, they wrap up their series on podcasting mics.
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - This week the Apple Report podcast is back in classic form. A look at the Apple stock options probe, European regulation of DRM, and a Product Roundup of portable audio recorders.
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - During MWSF, Ricky collected vendor reactions to the show. Find out -- straight from the horse's mouth -- what MWSF was like from the eyes of exhibitors.
Sat, 13 Jan 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - Dave Hamilton joins Ricky and Jeff to machine some context around the Cisco/Apple screaming match and the porn industry's race away from Blu-Ray. Then, Ricky and Jeff pick their winners and losers of the week.
Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple's newest product even isn't yet legal to operate in the US, but the verdict is in: the iPhone is a killer product.
Sat, 06 Jan 2007 14:00:00 -0500 - MWSF Is going to be a blowout this year: even if Apple lets us down, Macworld is packed with interesting products and exhibitors. This week's Report is a roundup of punditry and products to psych you up for the coming week.
Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - As we roll into the New Year, and therefore another Macworld, Ricky and Jeff sit down with TMO's John Martellaro to set the stage for the Expo. Also, a discussion about Apple's love affair with secrecy.
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - This week Ricky and Jeff mop up some stray stories from the week, and take a look at some great products including beaTunes and the iPod shuffle.
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Dell has beaten Apple to shipping Blu-ray enabled machines, and phase-change memory technology is shaping up to be the biggest thing since flash memory. In this week's Context Machine, a look at the role Blu-ray and PCM are going to play. Also, a look at the Rode Podcaster USB mic.
Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - What a year it's been, with a transition to Intel processors and Apple's expanding presence in digital media. In this week's Context Machine, it's 2006 in Review. In the Product Roundup, a quick look at the Behringer Ultravoice XM8500.
Fri, 01 Dec 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple gets control of a critical digital distribution patent. Also, BitTorrent goes legit. Whaaah? This week's Context Machine looks at the movie industry's move to digital downloads. In the Product Roundup, hear three condenser mics compared, including the Behringer B-1.
Sun, 26 Nov 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Thanksgiving is over, so let the holiday buying binge begin! Ricky and Jeff give the Context Machine a rest in order to bring you their picks for the best holiday gifts on the market. Along the way, learn about the Shure KSM27.
Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - This week Microsoft launched the Zune portable media player. Ricky and Jeff use the Context Machine to handicap the new MP3 player playing-field. Also, Blue's Snowball USB condenser microphone.
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - The Context Machine fodder: NVIDIA purchases Portal Player, and Microsoft will start selling TV shows over XBox 360. Also this week, the Shure SM7B in the Product Roundup.
Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple is shipping 802.11n in Macs, even before the standard is finalized. Also, Cingular starts supporting music transfer to phones from computers. That's the Context Machine fodder; Samson's CL8 mic features in the Product Roundup.
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - This week the Context Machine is back in action! Join Ricky and Jeff for a look at the top two stories of the week: the DVD Jon hack and the unfolding AMD/ATI merger. Shure's SM58 features in the Product Roundup.
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - This week, a quick look at corporate screw-ups, big and small, from Apple's occasional virus on iPods to Sony's titanic battery recall. Also, a new feature on podcast equipment. We start by looking at Samson's easy-setup C03U, USB condenser microphone.
Sat, 07 Oct 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - After a quick update on some interesting ongoing stories, Jeff Gamet and Ricky Spero tackle the topic of TV timeshifting. In the Product Roundup: eyeTV vs. TiVo.
Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero phones in from the road to talk with TMO's Jeff Gamet about what's been going on at the Podcast and Portable Media Expo.
Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - This week, amid a mash of news, both Google Video and YouTube made the headlines. In this week's Context Machine: Ricky Spero and Jeff Gamet take a close look at Viral Video's dirty secrets, then discuss where it's headed. Here's a hint: iTV is involved, and your iPod.
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - It was supposed to be a show about Amazon vs. Apple, but how much of a comparison can you draw when only Apple has the full package? For more on Apple's full package, listen in to TMO's Bryan Chaffin, Jeff Gamet, and Ricky Spero in this week's Context Machine.
Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - Apple off-handedly upgraded its iMacs with 64-Bit processors, and the MacBooks aren't far behind. In this week's Context Machine: how 64-bit Macs today will rocket past Windows Vista tomorrow.
Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - Universal Music is planning to try to make ad money from music sales, and at the Roundup, we're not ready to write it off -- at least, not quite yet. Also, the final round in the iPod sweatshop story, this time with a twist of Chinese politics.
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - In the Context Machine: the legal Judo coming out of Apple and Creative is one of the most clever business maneuvers in tech history. Also: AOL beats iTunes to market in digital movie downloads.
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - This week's Context Machine Fodder: Apple did a PR victory lap in round 2 of the iPod sweatshop story, while a Lions Gate Executive runs his mouth about iTunes movie downloads.
Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - WWDC has come and gone. Sure, there were new Macs and fancy software demos, but the real impact won't hit for a few months. If you want to know what's coming down the pike, you'll want to get up to speed on these core Leopard technologies and a new dawn for Mac Gamers.
Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - Congratulations: you'll be please to know you've lived long enough to hear about another Steve Jobs Keynote. Now, Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero and TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin can tell you whether you care.
Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - In the wake of a strange week and on the eve of WWDC, Ricky Spero and Jeff Gamet try to hit as many stories as they can. From Apple's options, to software options for music notation; from Napster's options to Norway's, this show is a grab bag of Apple news.
Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - iTunes is still riding high. Let's see if TMO's Jeff Gamet can help Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero take it down. Also: what's missing from the Mac software cannon?
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - ...or not? This week, a look at whether soon-to-be-announced pro-level Macs can further boost marketshare gains already underway for the Mac.
Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - As a ban on internet poker looms, TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin and Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero dive right in to the politics of it all. Red meat for the religious right or Ralph Nader's dream legislation? It's a show poker players, politics junkies, and anyone who just likes a good fight won't want to miss.
Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - Microsoft is taking on the iPod. How and why is this week's Context Machine fodder, along with Apple's stock option irregularities and National Semiconductor's PR blunder.
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - It's a special show this week: as Bill Gates steps aside at Microsoft, Anchor Ricky Spero interviews TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin about Mac users' relationship with Windows, Microsoft, and the Man himself.
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - A Roundup favorite, Jeff Gamet, returns to the Context Machine to help sort out a smattering of news stories from the week.
Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - "Knock Knock....Who's earning 15 cents an hour?" You won't want to miss this week's show, where TMO's Dave Hamilton joins Anchor Ricky Spero to tackle iPod-building sweatshops and the torpedoed 'Net Neutrality bill.
Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin joins Anchor Ricky Spero to talk about everything from Chinese censorship to headaches that Steve Jobs is giving Intel.
Sat, 13 May 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - This week: Jeff Gamet and Ricky Spero power up the Context Machine to sort out a decision in Apple v. Apple, and change in the French political wind.
Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - ...on games! Destineer Studios, a publisher that makes games for many platforms, including the Mac, just got some big bucks. Join TMO's Brad Cook in the Context Machine for a look at Mac gaming, and the possibility of iPod-ready Blu-Ray DVDs.
Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - What's worth $112 billion dollars, employs about 100,000 people, earned a paltry $1.4 billion in the last three months, and manufactures the perfect compliment to guacamole? This week in the Context Machine: get to know Apple's new best friend.
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - Think about it: iTunes on a plane, and Apple providing porn. This week's Context Machine churns through the news, including Apple and the airlines, Apple and explicit content, Apple and French politics.
Fri, 07 Apr 2006 15:00:00 -0400 - With Apple now taking the lead, Windows XP on the Mac is moving from hack to reality. This week, Mac Geek Gab co-host John Braun joins Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero to answer the most important question: who cares?
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - This week, the Roundup cools down a little to look over the top news stories of the week. First in line: Apple Computer versus Apple Corps.
Sat, 25 Mar 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Remember when people were all up in arms about DRM? As the iTunes Music Store careens towards its 3rd birthday, Editor Bryan Chaffin and Anchor Ricky Spero duke it out over the best way to move digital downloads into the future. A must-listen!
Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - In the Context Machine: Intel develops suburban housing -- no, wait, it's a quad-core processor. Plus a smorgasbord of iTunes pricing, total cost of PC ownership, and Oragami
Fri, 03 Mar 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin and Ricky Spero grind Napster, Microsoft, and slick branding through the Context Machine. Also: who wants a $100 iPod case?
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Is podcasting going corporate? Two TMO podcast hosts, Ricky Spero and Dave Hamilton, rev up the Context Machine to find out. Also: subscription music, Amazon style.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Jeff Gamet returns to the Roundup to join Ricky Spero in the Context Machine. Find out which of the week's stories actually matter!
Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Ricky Spero and Jeff Gamet in the Context Machine: Does V-Cast really compete with iTunes? Who actually wants to buy Napster? Where's Creative Suite 3?
Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Bryan Chaffin joins Ricky Spero to debut the TMO Context Machine. They let loose on two stories: Jobs at Disney, and the prognosis for iPod/iTunes competition.
Sat, 21 Jan 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - In this Weekly Roundup Podcast, Ricky Spero brings you the news about the growth of the iTunes/iPod juggernaut. Also, time to get your keister back in med-school.
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - This week: Who knew people other than Apple made cool products? Tune in for an uber-product-roundup in the wake of the Macworld Expo. Also: DOWN WITH ANALYSTS!
Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - This mid-week roundup takes a quick look at who got what wrong in their Macworld Keynote Predictions. Plus, hear Ricky Spero unscripted!
Sat, 07 Jan 2006 14:00:00 -0500 - Apple may not have been at CES, but the companies that were spent a lot of time chasing the iPod and iTunes. Also, a CES product roundup.
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:00:00 -0500 - The Roundup comes a little early this week, in an attempt to steer clear of holiday madness, but the news is just as juicy as ever.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005 14:00:13 -0500 - TMO presents the Weekly Roundup Podcast, your source for the top headlines in Mac and iPod news. Each week The Mac Observer's Ricky Spero covers the territory, paints the picture, and fills in the gaps. It's like stealing notes after you missed the meeting. Or maybe five meetings. Consecutively.
Macintosh Guide - Clear answers to many common questions from Yale.
Mac OS 9 Open Source apps for OS 9 (Classic). From OSDir
Mac OS X Open Source apps for the new OS X platform. From
OSDir
Cocoa
is Apple's name for the collection of frameworks, APIs, and accompanying
runtimes that make up the development layer of Mac OS X. By developing with the
Cocoa frameworks you will be writing applications the same way that Mac OS X
itself is written, with complete access to the full power of the operating
system, including the signature Mac look and feel. Cocoa is simply the best way
to create native Mac applications.
Think Free OnLine Office. ThinkFree is
a comprehensive online office productivity solution. ThinkFree products are
platform independent (works on Windows,
Apple,
Linux)
and include ThinkFree Write (word-processing), ThinkFree Calc (spreadsheet), and
ThinkFree Show (presentation) - applications
that are round-trip compatible with Microsoft Office (.doc, .xls, .ppt).
Silverlight helps you create
rich web applications that run on Mac OS,
Windows, and
Linux. Welcome
to a new level of engaging, rich, safe, secure, and scalable cross-platform
experiences.
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:09:51 +0000 - fmTuner has been updated to 1.1, adding a much-requested album artwork placeholder field, and testing for the latest and greatest version of WordPress.
The upgrade will work seamlessly with your current fmTuner design, but if you visit the fmTuner Settings page, you’ll see that you can now specify a link to a placeholder image, which will [...]
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:28:55 +0000 - I’ve just updated Widerbug to 1.5.0, once again up to date with the enhancements from Firebug 1.5.0. If you’re running Widerbug 1.3.3 or later, you should receive 1.5.0 via an automatic update. Or, head over to the Widerbug download page to install it.
I know at some point I should attempt to merge my [...]
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:32:14 +0000 - When setting up a new Windows machine, whether it’s Windows 2000 all the way up through Windows 7, you’ll occasionally run into an issue where you need drivers for a system or PCI device that you just can’t seem to find. To make matters worse, you don’t know which company made the device, so [...]
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:23:56 +0000 - I’ve just updated Widerbug to 1.4.0, keeping in step with the most recent Firebug update. Most notably, this release is compatible with Firefox 3.5 and newer. Head over to the Widerbug download page to install it. Or, if you already have Widerbug 1.3.3, you should receive it via automatic update.
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:35:02 +0000 - MacAlly has been producing the same IceKey keyboard since 2003, and while it’s a solid performer featuring laptop-style scissor keys and extra USB ports, it still ships with a terrifyingly slow internal USB 1.1 hub. While this early USB specification is plenty fast for a keyboard alone, it throttles back speeds of attached devices [...]
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:16:52 +0000 - Apple’s newest iMacs are a fast set of machines and run Windows faster than any PC I’ve ever used, but unfortunately, Apple has yet to update Boot Camp with the required drivers to support the latest and greatest components. Mac OS X ships with the necessary software and works as expected, but Windows XP [...]
Mon, 25 May 2009 17:56:08 +0000 - After a long wait, Widerbug 1.3.3 is now available! Thanks to an excellent tutorial, it includes automatic update abilities to keep up with widescreen revisions, as well as the latest Firebug changes. Install it now, or visit the Widerbug page.
Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:24:48 +0000 - If you’re like me and still use Apple’s .Mac-bundled Backup utility over the hefty Time Machine, you’ll like this one. I’ve added a few more QuickPicks to my 2005 QuickPicks post, including SSH keys, .bash_login, Apache configuration, and Xcode settings.
One of these days, I’ll get a Time Capsule or other Time Machine compatible device, [...]
Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:59:45 +0000 - If you’ve downloaded my iPhone and iPod Touch icon Photoshop template in the past, you may want to re-download it, as a larger version has been added. It now comes with the standard 57×57 iPhone springboard template as well as a 512×512 version for producing iTunes-ready artwork.
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:55:27 +0000 - If you’re an avid fmTuner user, or just have a need to make some flat music album covers pop off the page, check out Rogie King’s in-depth tutorial on how to make gorgeous web-ready image overlays. Complete with a free set of covers you can use anywhere and the necessary CSS (even IE6 fixes), [...]
The MacPorts Project is an open-source community initiative to design an easy-to-use system for compiling, installing, and upgrading either command-line, X11 or Aqua based open-source software on the Mac OS X operating system. To that end we provide the command-line driven MacPorts
software package under a BSD License, and through it easy access to thousands of ports that greatly simplify the task
of compiling and installing open-source software on your Mac.
WebKit Open Source Project! WebKit is an open source web browser engine. WebKit is also the name of the Mac OS X system framework version of the engine that's used by Safari, Dashboard, Mail, and many other OS X applications. WebKit's HTML and JavaScript code began as a branch of the KHTML and KJS libraries from KDE. This website is also the home of S60's S60 WebKit development.
KHTML is an open portal for developers and users of a set of Open Source implementations of Internet standards like HTML, SVG and JavaScript. It's a
Wiki so if you feel some information is missing just register and
edit the pages.
Motion Sensing and iSight Hacks on the Mac. If you own a late model Powerbook, or a Macbook, your machine has a motion sensor inside to shut off the hard drive in case of a tumble. Two hacks taking advantage of of the sensor in inventive ways have recently made the rounds of the Macosphere. Light Saber, turns your mac into a light saber, and SmackMac which ties into the excellent Mac virtual desktop utility
Desktop Manager to allow you to smack your way through desktops.
Nvu (pronounced N-view) Finally! A complete Web Authoring System for Linux desktop users as well as Microsoft
Windows and Macintosh users to rival programs like FrontPage
and Dreamweaver. Nvu (which stands for "new view") makes managing a web site a snap. Now anyone can create
web pages and manage a website with no technical expertise or knowledge of HTML.
Nvu is open source and covered under the MPL/LGPL/GPL tri-license
Stretch
Break is an ergonomic stretching and typing break timer program. the program
reminds you to take periodic breaks from your computer and provides ergonomic
information, including workstation setup guidelines.
RSI
Action is a student group providing preventative education about RSI to the
general public and to students at Harvard.
It also provides advocacy and support for Harvard
students with RSI. RSI stands for Repetitive Strain Injury. It includes a whole
spectrum of conditions, from tendonitis of the hand or wrist to carpal tunnel
syndrome to cubital tunnel syndrome.
UserHealth.
Do you spend several hours in front of the computer without breaks or pauses?
Maybe you want a tool that can monitor how much time you actually spend in front
of the computer? In that case this software can be perfect for you, and by the
way did I mention that it is freeware!
Windows
on Mac Wiki! The main purpose of this Wiki is for people to share
information on how to install Windows
XP on an Intel Mac, and where to obtain the Windows drivers
for Apple hardware.
Compatible
PC Emulator Virtual PC Put a Little PC in Your Mac. Expand the power of your Mac with Microsoft®
Virtual PC for Mac Version 7, the application that makes it possible for you to
access PC-only software, files, networks and devices from your Mac. Virtual PC
7, which is compatible with the Mac G5, offers important improvements in
support, speed and reliability.
Junction (Free) Many web developers are familiar with symbolic links on Linux, Mac OS X, and similar operating systems. With a symbolic link, you can reference any file or directory by a different name and/or in a different directory. It turns out that NTFS supports a very similar feature called junctions, but you need an expensive set of tools from Microsoft or this convenient little command line program to use them. Windows 2000 and higher supports directory symbolic links, where a directory serves as a symbolic link to another directory on the computer. For example, if the directory D:\SYMLINK specified C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32 as its target, then an application accessing D:\SYMLINK\DRIVERS would in reality be accessing C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS. Directory symbolic links are known as NTFS junctions in Windows. Unfortunately, Windows comes with no tools for creating junctions - you have to purchase the Win2K Resource Kit, which comes with the linkd program for creating junctions. I therefore decided to write my own junction-creating tool: Junction. Junction not only allows you to create NTFS junctions, it allows you to see if files or directories are actually reparse points. Reparse points are the mechanism on which NTFS junctions are based, and they are used by Windows'Remote Storage Service (RSS), as well as volume mount points.
TidBITS, a free email
and Web publication covering the Macintosh Internet community.
DAVE,
is the best solution for cross-platform file and print sharing. DAVE uses the
fast, industry standard TCP/IP protocol instead of AppleTalk and is designed
specifically for the Apple Macintosh. It is installed on the Macintosh and no
additional hardware or software is required on the PC. DAVE is a one product
fits all solution for sharing between the different Microsoft platforms and
Macintosh systems. Providing SMB signing and Dfs support, it is the most secure
and most versatile file and print sharing solution available.
Using
the shell (Terminal) in Mac OS X Many Mac OS X users won't have any need to
use the Unix shell that underlies their graphical interface. Some will likely
disdain the very idea, but for those adventurous enough to try it, a whole new
world...
The GIMP is
the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software
for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It
works on many operating systems, in many languages. This is the official web
site of the GIMP, and contains information about downloading, installing, using,
and enhancing it. This site also serves as a distribution point for the latest
releases. We try to provide as much information about the GIMP community and
related projects as possible.
CopyRoms
is a very simple program to write out a copy of the ROM
from a 680x0 Macintosh to an image file. It should work on a Macintosh 128K
through to a Macintosh II. It should also work on most other 680x0 Macintosh
models, but most haven't been tested. CopyRoms should be able run without
crashing on any Macintosh, even if it doesn't succeed in saving a ROM image.
Show
Type Shows you the file type and creator type of a file. an AppleScript
applet by Antone Roundy from Mouken, L.C.
Toss
Email Junk throws away a bunch of types of files that commonly appear in Em@iler's
downloads folder but aren't usually useful. How to Use It: an AppleScript applet
by Antone Roundy for use with Claris Em@iler from Mouken, L.C.
Giant Mike An avid Mac user, but I'm not
as much of a geek as some would think. I enjoy a wide range of outdoor
activities, some of my favorites being bicycling, basketball, baseball,
swimming, SCUBA diving, ATV riding, and playing with Fetch.
Microsoft® Silverlight® is a cross-browser,
cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of .NET based media
experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. Silverlight offers a
flexible programming model that supports AJAX,
VB,
C#,
Python, and Ruby,
and integrates with existing Web applications. Silverlight supports fast,
cost-effective delivery of high-quality video to all major browser running on
the Mac
OS, Windows.
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Linux. Boasts Video Editing online.
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