MyMac Podcast 284 - A New Hope
MyMac PodCast, Column - 03/11/10
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Guy, Owen Rubin, and Mark Rudd ring in the new format (kinda our old format really) MyMac.com Podcast! We finish up (really, we promise this time) with some observations about the Macworld Expo, a discussion about what Apple could do with 25 to 40 billion freaking dollars, and ask the question, Is iTunes getting a little creaky?
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Build a Better Photograph - Book Review
artie alinikoff, Review - 03/11/10
Michael E. Stern is a photographer. He's also a scientist, business man, and an educator. In this very informative and anecdotal book, Build a Better Photograph, he walks us through what it means to be a professional photographer in the fields of Environmental Portraiture, Product Photography, 3D Scanning, and Compositing Techniques. His personal stories of how he secured certain jobs keeps us on the edge of our seats. As he relates some of his experiences working with clients in the corporate world he discloses some of the pitfalls that photographers can run into when faced with tough assignments and less than cooperative people.
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ArtRage 3 - Review
Donny Yankellow, Review - 03/08/10
In November of 2005 I first wrote about ArtRage. Since that time I have reviewed ArtRage 2 and ArtRage Deluxe for MyMac and each new version has made ArtRage better and better. It has also become a standard in my art classroom on my iMacs and my students love it. Well, I am thrilled to be writing a review of the newly released ArtRage 3. Just like previous updates, it keeps on improving.
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Thumbn@ils 45
Donny Yankellow, Column - 03/02/10
With more and more games adapting a pay as you go formula, is this the future of iPod gaming?
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GR8 In-Ear Headphones - Review
John Nemerovski, Review - 02/26/10
I spent the last four afternoons outside in the late-winter sun of southern Arizona, evaluating GR8 while listening to dozens of free Amazon download tracks in a wide array of musical styles. The sound is immersive, placing my hearing senses fully and exclusively within the headphones' immediate performance space.
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Transfer LP records to your computer
Sam Negri, Column - 02/23/10
A friend recently gave me some LP records, some of which were still sealed in shrink wrap. Since they were in excellent condition, I decided to transfer them to my computer using my USB turntable and Audio Hijack Pro, an excellent $32 program from Rogue Amoeba
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Pixelmator - Review
Donny Yankellow, Review - 02/22/10
Back in October of 2007 I reviewed Pixelmator. Pixelmator is a Photoshop style program for a lot less money. Back then I gave it a 4 out of 5 (which today would be an 8 out of 10). I found some issues but still really liked the program. Now, it is up to version 1.5.1 and I had a chance to test out the new version. Has it improved? Is it still a great program? Read on!
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The Little Digital Video Book - Review
Owen Rubin, Review - 02/17/10
When it comes to getting a digital video camera, you typically come about it in one of two ways. Either someone gave it to you as a gift, or you just bought it because your old one just broke. But in both cases, you probably obtained it just a few short days before you actually need to use it. Sadly, these cameras are a bit more complex than you typically expect, and you are not going to have those 3 to 4 weeks you need to figure out how it works. So what do you do?
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iPhone 3GS Portable Genius - Book Review
Mike Breed, Review - 01/28/10
Most iPhone users take it for granted that they know how to use most of their phone's features. An iPhone is a thing of beauty, a device so well designed that most of us can figure out how to utilize its basic functions in short order. Apple surely realizes this - the iPhone ships with a manual, doesn't it?
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Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW - Review
Mark Rudd, Review - 01/26/10
When I first received the 200 AW, my immediate response was to the attractive combination of black and green colored materials used by Lowepro. The use of high quality materials and craftsmanship, from my experience, is a hallmark of a Lowepro product. The 200 AW is no exception.
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Kensington Expert Mouse - Review
Mark Rudd, Column - 01/21/10
As a longtime user of Kensington trackballs, I was excited to try Kensington’s latest addition to this storied product line. The Expert Mouse follows in the pro level footsteps of the critically acclaimed Turbo Mouse. How would this modern version of my all time favorite pointing device compare?
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iSync Plug-ins for Mac - Review
Annette Quirke, Review - 01/21/10
What would you think if you were to hear the words “It's now a piece of cake to use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to send text-messages and dial numbers directly from your phone. Hey, even cake eaters would perk up their ears at that not to mention those of us who think of our phones as a piece of us.
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Bill Palmer - 03/06/10
For sale: one iProng. Price: $69,000
Hey, we're Beatweek now. So, no longer in need of it, I'm selling the name "iProng" on craigslist. No, really...
Guy Serle - 03/04/10
Why Apple should not buy Adobe
An article I found at thenextweb lists seven reasons why Apple should buy Adobe. Here's why I think that's a bad idea.
Donny Yankellow - 03/02/10
Rescue Erased Memory Cards With Card Raider
A friend of mine accidentally erased the memory card from his camera. Read how I helped him recover the photos in this Bright Hub article.
Roger Born - 02/27/10
THE GREAT SHIPS
Have you ever wondered what will be the legacy of our technology?
Guy Serle - 02/26/10
The new race to the bottom: The iPad
That statement used to mean how cheap can we make it? Can it also mean something else?
artie alinikoff - 02/25/10
Bigbro is watching out for me
I've been waiting very patiently for MY drug of choice, but it's not on the market yet.
Guy Serle - 02/24/10
My Macworld Odyssey (Part 4)
The voyage home and feeling like total Shatner.
Guy Serle - 02/23/10
My Macworld Odyssey (Part 3)
Finally in San Francisco and the Macworld Expo is gearing up to be an amazing time! That's not to say that a lot of odd things won't happen as well
Guy Serle - 02/23/10
What was I thinking???
A short video made to congratulate Tim for 15 years of MyMac.com and an experiment in split-screen in Final Cut. I'd say enjoy it, but I know what's coming...
Guy Serle - 02/22/10
My Macworld Odyssey (Part 2)
Much like the US Postal Service, I was not about to let rain, sleet, snow, or Chicago's O'Hare airport keep me from getting to Macworld.
Guy Serle - 02/19/10
My Macworld Odyssey (Part 1)
The Journey is as important as the destination. Sure it is. My adventures getting to and from Macworld 2010. Part one: Macworld 2009 and then some...
Owen Rubin - 02/18/10
More Macworld Photos
Just a few more photos from the Macworld floor, and a few more products I thought were cool.
Donny Yankellow - 02/17/10
Does Anyone Bid On ebay Items anymore?
I currently have an item up for auction at ebay, and I recently helped a friend sell a few items. Here's my question: Does anyone ever bid on items anymore before the last five minutes of the auction?
Bill Palmer - 02/16/10
How Macworld made it without Apple
Ten surprising revelations from Macworld 2010
Mazen Al-Angary - 02/15/10
Put Your Game On
So this is your chance to share your favorite iPhone (iPod touch) games.
Owen Rubin - 02/15/10
Owen Rubin on Macworld 2010
Owen walks the floor, shows you some products, and shares some thoughts on the Macworld 2010 show.
Donny Yankellow - 02/14/10
Are you getting your "Free App A Day?"
One free app for your iPod Touch and iPhone each day.
Donny Yankellow - 02/14/10
A Bunch of Bright Hub Articles
I haven’t posted any Bright Hub article links in a while. I figured I’d put them all in one post instead of filling the blogs with a bunch of links. Links also include a new top twelve app list for iPod Touch and iPhone users.
Macworld Expo 2010 - 02/13/10
Macworld Expo 2010 - MyMac at the TuneUp booth
Guy talks to the TuneUp people. Manage your iTunes information and fill in the blanks
Macworld Expo 2010 - 02/13/10
Macworld Expo 2010 - MyMac at the Eye-Fi booth
Owen Rubin talks wireless photography with the Eye-Fi folks
Macworld Expo 2010 - 02/13/10
Macworld Expo 2010 - MyMac at the Fruitshop.us booth
Guy talks Bone Collection with Gina from Fruit Shop
Macworld Expo 2010 - 02/12/10
Macworld Expo 2010 - MyMac at the FastMac booth
David talks to the developer of the universal remote application for Fastmac's new iPhone battery/case
Macworld Expo 2010 - 02/12/10
Macworld Expo 2010 - MyMac at the CodeWeavers booth
Guy talks to John from CodeWeavers about CrossOver, their solution for running Windows applications under OS X
Macworld Expo 2010 - 02/12/10
Macworld Expo 2010 - MyMac at the Fastmac booth
Guy takes a look at FastMac's new iPhone battery/universal remote case at the Macworld Expo 2010
Macworld Expo 2010 - 02/12/10
Macworld Expo 2010 - MyMac at the Other World Computing booth
David shows the latest and greatest from Other World Computing at the Macworld Expo 2010. Can you say USB 3, and SSD?!?
Donny Yankellow - 02/11/10
Beauty in the blizzard
Not much pretty in two blizzards in one week, but here's a cool shot from my window.
David Cohen - 02/11/10
Macworld Expo 1st Morning Report
What David, Guy. Tim, Mark and Owen did next...
David Cohen - 02/09/10
Gearing up for Macworld Expo
David reports from San Francisco on the eve of Macworld Expo. The Mac technorati are starting to gather...
Bill Palmer - 02/07/10
iProng is now Beatweek Magazine
Because we outgrew the name "iProng" awhile ago...
Bill Palmer - 02/02/10
iProng Magazine issue #60: Rosanne Cash, iPad, Fishbone and more
See what MyMac's editorial partners at iProng have up their sleeve for this issue...
MyMac Administrator - 02/01/10
My PhotoTech Podcast 6
Listen here in your browser, or click here for iTunes
In this episode: thanks to a listener’s email, I discus the important concepts surrounding JPEG versus RAW image capture. Also, Nikon releases firmware update. Finally, an update on my Project365.
Donny Yankellow - 02/01/10
A hard drive that has the amount of space it is suppose to!
When does 250gb=250gb?
Bill Palmer - 02/01/10
Congrats to Lady GaGa, Colbie Caillat, Black Eyed Peas on Grammy wins
My personal interview experiences with three of tonight’s Grammy winners
Donny Yankellow - 01/30/10
If my students are any indication, Apple has a lot of marketing to do with the iPad
While Mac fans like myself can't wait for the iPad, my students think otherwise.
Guy Serle - 01/29/10
How the iPad could multi-task without multi-tasking
Here's just one way Apple could implement using multiple applications for one item WITHOUT having multiple applications open.
Neale Monks - 01/28/10
Here's who'll use the iPad
One question that went unanswered at the iPad launch is who would use the thing. Some have suggested there really aren't that many potential users out there, and like the Cube, the iPad will be a product without a market. But I don't think that's true. There are actually quite a few people who'll find an iPad useful. The question is whether you're one of them.
Bill Palmer - 01/27/10
Apple unveils iPad
Now that we know what it is, do we know what we want from it? The groundbreaking device's fate hangs in the balance of our collective imagination.
Owen Rubin - 01/27/10
The iPad. Where is The Magic?
We all waited for the announcement, and then it happened. Just as predicted. A tablet device, the ipad. But is this what we really hopped for? Where is the magic?
artie alinikoff - 01/27/10
Everybody's talkin' about it
Even the comics are picking up on the latest and greatest from Apple.
Owen Rubin - 01/24/10
Two Good Scifi Shows Gone Too Early
Every once in a while a good scifi show comes along that gets canceled too early. Firefly and Defying Gravity are two such shows for me. Both are now out on DVD, and Defying Gravity even has 5 "new" episodes not aired in the US...
David Cohen - 01/24/10
Slight delay to MyMac Podcast this week
David apologises for the slight delay to the appearance of MyMac Podcast 276. Normal service should resume shortly.
Guy Serle - 01/20/10
BIG announcement coming! Whatever will it be?
A tisket? A tablet? A green and yellow basket? The only ones who REALLY know are at 1 Infinite Loop and so far they ain't talking.
Guy Serle - 01/19/10
Customer Service...revisited
A little ways down the blog side I had an article about a mistake a company made over Christmas. If you're interested, you can either scroll down to read it or just click this. Well, I got a package in the mail last week. I wonder who it's from?
Guy Serle - 01/19/10
Who are you....? I'm Macman!
Well sure this YouTube clip has as its audio an old Mac/PC commercial but with the added bonus of substituting Batman for the Mac and the Joker for PC. Oh...and some random Gotham Detective for the joke's foil.
MyMac Administrator - 01/11/10
Your Own Victory Garden 2
Download this episode here, and subscribe in iTunes here.
In this episode of the Your Own Victory Garden podcast, green thumb host Greg Holdsworth goes over the considerations new gardeners should have when starting a new vegetable garden. He also explains the first two major steps in starting the garden - getting a soil test and removing the existing lawn or vegetation. Produced by MyMac.com. Check out the YOVG website here.
Bill Palmer - 01/10/10
New iPhone and iPod stuff from CES 2010
I was there. In case you weren't, here are the best new accessories and apps that I saw for iPhone and iPod...
Donny Yankellow - 01/10/10
3 Bright Hub Articles For Your Creative Side
From apps for your iPod/iPhone to desktop apps and an iPhoto plug-in.
Guy Serle - 01/09/10
Ahhhh...Bach
 Robert Bach proclaims that Google's Nexus one strategy is doomed to failure. Maybe it is, but not necessarily for the reasons he said.
MyMac Administrator - 01/08/10
Video of the day - Walt Mossberg My predictions for the year ahead
Fun Watch TV - Walt Mossberg - My predictions for the year ahead
Donny Yankellow - 01/06/10
Corel Painter 11 Update Available
If you use Corel Painter 11 you'll want to download this update.
Tim Robertson - 01/05/10
OWC Radio has Owen Rubin on today
Hey, check it out! MyMac.com writer Owen Rubin is interview on OWC Radio. Listen in your web browser here, and subscribe via iTunes here.
Donny Yankellow - 01/04/10
One more Apple customer service story...
Another positive customer service report for Apple...
MyMac Administrator - 01/04/10
MyPhotoTech Podcast 5
Listen here in your browser, or click here for iTunes
As we begin the new year, many of us would like to take a fresh approach to our photography, tackle some new projects, look at things a bit differently. I’ll discuss a few of my own resolutions for my new year of photography and tech, and hope that some of my ideas might help give your photography a renewed perspective.
Bill Palmer - 01/02/10
Soundgarden reunion in 2010
Chris Cornell breaks the new years surprise on his Twitter account
Donny Yankellow - 01/02/10
Troubleshooting MobileMe
Did you get a new MobileMe account with that new Mac you were given over the holidays? Having any problems with MobileMe? This BrightHub article will help you out.
MyMac Administrator - 01/02/10
MyPhotoTech Podcast 4
On this episode of the MyPhotoTech Podcast:
Sandro chats about gifting your own photography not only during this holiday season, but throughout the year. We look at a number of online sites where you can be creative with your photography to produce photo gifts, cards, calendars, books and more.
Listen here in your web browser, and here in iTunes!
Tim Robertson - 12/30/09
OWC Radio with Tim Robertson
Today, Other World Computing has launched a new audio podcast, OWC Radio. Hosted by Tim Robertson, the first episode features an interview with TUAW.com tech writer Steve Sande.
Subscribe to OWC Radio in iTunes here!
OWC Radio Host Tim Robertson (OWC Tim) has been a long time staple in Macintosh podcasting, having hosted the MyMac.com podcast for the last five years. One of the original Mac podcasters, Tim will bring his passion for the Macintosh and iPhone to the OWC Radio podcast every week, taking a look at the biggest Mac stories on the web.
OWC Radio will be an ongoing audio program, free of charge, that you can subscribe to in iTunes. Or, if you prefer, click here to listen to the show right in your web browser.
Please be sure to follow OWC Radio and show host Tim Robertson on Twitter at www.twitter.com/owcradio, and send feedback to podcast@macsales.com.
artie alinikoff - 12/28/09
And Yet Another Customer Service Story
A small keyboard shipped with my new iMac, and WMV files would not open with drag and drop.
Guy Serle - 12/24/09
Customer Service
Every once in a while, especially during the Christmas holidays, mistakes can happen when you order online. The difference is what a great company does to correct a mistake as compared to what most everyone else does.
Owen Rubin - 12/23/09
Pre-order discount on a bundle of software
Like many companies are doing these days, here is a another great bundle of software at a discount price. For the next 25 days (today is 12/23) Thoughts is having a special on a bundle of software. Check this out....
Donny Yankellow - 12/17/09
4 new Bright Hub articles
From organizing you desktop to Tv on your Mac and more...
Donny Yankellow - 12/15/09
A Feature Apple Needs To Add To The iPhone OS
Ever want to turn of tilt?
Donny Yankellow - 12/14/09
"Preview All" Now in iTunes
Is this new? If not, I just noticed it.
John Nemerovski - 12/11/09
How much RAM do you need, Nervous Nellie?
Another tale from our satisfied One to One guest reporter.
artie alinikoff - 12/08/09
My first photo show, ever
I figured for my first show I didn't need to go into debt just to get some large prints. I was wrong.
Guy Serle - 12/05/09
Navigon AG Mobile Navigator app for the iPhone
I go to Woodstock, Illinois with nothing but my iPhone. No maps, no other GPS device.
artie alinikoff - 12/02/09
Black Friday
Spend Spend Spend, the boys are marching...
David Weeks - 12/02/09
Time Capsule
How I handled a dead and out-of-warranty Time Capsule
Guy Serle - 12/01/09
A Holiday song full of Cheer, Hope, and reckless spending
More Mac goodies than you can shake a stick at (if you're so inclined to shake broken twigs at your computer monitor)!
MyMac Administrator - 11/28/09
MyPhotoTech Podcast 3
Sandro attempts to de-mystify and clear up a lot of confusion surrounding Adobe Photoshop CS4, Elements, Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom, with respect to what’s what and what a typical digital photographer. Listen to the show here, and subscribe via iTunes!
John Nemerovski - 11/28/09
"Classy" Apple Store Black Friday report
"As for me, I'm an Apple customer and promoter for life," she writes.
Donny Yankellow - 11/27/09
A Slew Of Bright Hub Articles
From iPod Apps to Email Tips and More.
Donny Yankellow - 11/24/09
Black Friday or Black Friday Week?
What happened to Black Friday? The day after Thanksgiving in the US when shoppers go to stores at ridiculous morning hours for great deals?
Tim Robertson - 11/11/09
MyPhotoTech Podcast 2 is live!
The second episode of the MyMac.com produced MyPhotoTech Podcast is now live! Host Sandro Cuccia talks about taking the Load off his massive slide scanning project
, KelbyTraining, NAPP, and Photographer Joe McNally. Plus ScanCafe! Listen to the show here, and subscribe via iTunes!
Owen Rubin - 11/10/09
6 or 7 Free Software Products
MacHeist is giving away software again. But you have to get it NOW as the giveaway is almost over.
artie alinikoff - 11/07/09
NYC, blintzes, and me
In my zeal to find the perfect blintz, I went to New York City.
Donny Yankellow - 11/07/09
Apple's New Remote
I decided to buy Apple's new remote, and it arrived the other day.
Nate Eaton - 11/06/09
I am a yankee
Bill Palmer - 11/04/09
iProng Magazine #52: Orianthi, Best iPhone apps of 2009
iProng Magazine's 52nd issue features a cover story interview with "iTunes single of the week" artist Orianthi, who was also the guitarist in Michael Jackson's "This Is It"...
OWC - 11/03/09
Proprietary cable can put the brakes on upgrading Late '09 iMacs.
We've came across a little tidbit that, apparently, hasn't been covered anywhere else: Apple has switched the iMac's method of hard drive temperature sensing.
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