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MyMac Podcast 229 – iChat and Cloud Computing

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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This week, David Cohen, Tim Robertson, and Owen Rubin discuss Hulu being taken out of Boxee, and what that says about big media. Then Mark Rudd joins in with a discussion on iChat, what you can do with it, and why it won't cost you a dime to use. And in the third segment, Guy Serle jumps on with a chat about Cloud Computing.

Total Running Time: 46:13

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Five New Accessories for iPod, iPhone, MacBook, and MacBook Pro – Reviews

John Nemerovski — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Weeks and Nemo examine five innovative new products from Just Mobile, Targus, and Griffin

Programming and Development Books for iPhone, Mac, and even Android

Owen Rubin — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Do you want to program the iPhone or iPod touch, the Mac, or maybe even an Android phone from Google, and you have no idea where to start? Start here.

Network Space 500 GB Central Storage Ethernet Disk – Review

Owen Rubin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Have you thought about a Network Attached Storage drive so you can share files with others in your house or office, but the complexity of such a device scares you away? Here is a much more simple alternative.

Funtastic Photos – Review

Donny Yankellow — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Want an easy to use program for editing and adding special effects to your photos? You might want to check out Funtastic Photos.

Pinnacle Video Transfer – Review – UPDATED 2-25-09

Owen Rubin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Do you have an iPod Video, or maybe a PSP, and wish you could copy your TV, videotapes, PVR, or you playing a video game or some other video source and take them with you on that device? Well, have a look at this solution, no computer needed…

MyMac.com Podcast 228 – iPhoto 09 – Voila – New Format

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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The NEW MyMac.com Podcast starts here! Short, more focused podcasting from Tim, David, Guy, and Mark. Features this week include changes to the show moving forward, the Geekiest Show Ever podcast, a review of Voila from Global Delight, and a look at iPhoto 09 after weeks of living with Apple's latest offering.

Total Running Time: 48:23

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showTIME – Review

Rich Lefko — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

If you own any iPod capable of playing video, or an iPhone, and you’ve always wished you could somehow play a video on a television or display, you’ll want to read about Scosche’s showTIME.

Artist’s Touch – Review

Donny Yankellow — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Recently, I reviewed a program called Artwork which turns your photos into paintings. In the past I have reviewed several other paint programs that have this feature. Well, now there is an iPhone/iPod Touch app called Artist's Touch that does the same thing.

Album Art in iTunes – Winners and Losers

Tim Robertson — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Missing a lot of album artwork in your iTunes library? Me, too! (I'm just lazy, what's your excuse?) So I give two solutions a shot at fixing the problem for me: CoverScout from Equinux and TuneUp from TuneUp Media. On getting album artwork alone, which is better for you? Read to find out!

Introducing CallWave’s Fuze HD Web Collaboration Tool

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Given all the hype surrounding the term “high-definition,” along with the current proliferation of HD content-HD TV, HD Blu-Ray discs, HD camcorders, even HD radio-one might be forgiven for being more than a little jaded when a new HD service is announced. But it’s not every day that high-definition Web conferencing comes along, so the announcement of an HD-capable Web collaboration tool at MacWorld this past January caused us at MyMac.com to sit up and take notice.

TuneFlex AUX with SmartClick – Review

Mark Rudd — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

If you are looking for an iPod/iPhone audio solution for your car, the Griffin TuneFlex AUX with SmartClick might be a good fit. With the ability to cradle, charge, and route your audio through a line-out auxiliary port, your iPod/iPhone can now fill your car with all your favorite tunes. This new revision to the TuneFlex product line adds two important features. Griffin has added the Works with iPhone technology as well as SmartClick. How have these added technologies improved the TuneFlex? Stay tuned for the rest of the story...

Altec Lansing T612 – Review

Mark Rudd — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

The Altec Lansing T612 in one of the first audio systems to adorn the new, "Works with iPhone" logo. This logo indicates that the T612 is certified to work in harmony with the iPhone in accordance with the specifications and standards established by Apple. We have all experienced the cellular bleed through resulting from using an iPhone with a standard iPod audio system.

Five Exceptional Digital Photo Books

John Nemerovski — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Smooth sailing, thanks to Rocky Nook Press

MyMac Podcast 227 – 15 – 17 – or AppleCare

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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Is Apple ripping us off? Was the original Mac beloved by all Apple fans back in the day? Want to win a case from David Cohen? GREAT Apple Service! Proving myself to Comcast. All this and a lot more discussed this week by Tim, Guy, David, and Mark. A truly geek-out festival this week on the MyMac podcast!

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Filemaker Pro 10 – Review

Mark Sealey — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

This review concentrates on what's new in FileMaker Pro 10. This means a closer look at four areas, which are by now quite familiar to FileMaker users since they have been the main areas for change and improvement in recent upgrades.

Astraware Board Games, Pudge, Totomi iPhone Game – Review

Donny Yankellow — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Recently, I had the opportunity to try out three VERY different games from the iTunes App Store: Board Games, Blurb, and Tatomi. What did I think? Read on.

Adobe Illustrator CS4 – Review

Tim Robertson — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Tim looks at the new Adobe Illustrator 14, or CS4 if you prefer. Many changes abound, and Tim takes a look at some of the new features, as well as problem legacy files could have in the newest version. And did someone say multiple pages in Illustrator?

Take Control of Buying a Mac – Review

Neale Monks — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Engst will be well known to Mac users as one of the authors of the popular TidBits mailing list. But he's also an author of electronic books sold under the 'Take Control' banner. One of his most recent efforts is a book on buying a new Macintosh. As someone who'd written a similar book a few years back on buying a used Mac, this was a topic that immediately caught my attention.

Etymotic hf5 High-fidelity Noise-isolating earphones – Review

David Weeks — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Etymotic Research is a heavy hitter in the iPod earbud field. Their hf5 earbuds are a new addition to their wide selection of high-end earbuds. The Weeks Division of MyMac Labs spent some time with the hf5s. Here's what we found.