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F-Secure Online Backup – Review

Gil Poulsen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +0000

In a field already crowded with remote backup services for Macs, F-Secure Online Backup trails the pack, courtesy of a poorly executed port to the Mac platform, a bewildering file selection process, and default backup settings that leave many important files unprotected.

GarageBand 09 (Apple Training Series) – Book Review

Mark Sealey — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Despite the bundled tutorials, paper-based instruction is still very useful. Such a book as this is particularly welcome to anyone new to the software, which requires Mac OS X 10.5. or above. The GarageBand '09 software's functionality and interface can be confusing or slightly overwhelming. A guided, graded introduction is a boon. And if it takes you further into the less immediate features of the software, as this book does, so much the better.

MyMac Podcast 246 – iPhone 3GS

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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Tim, Guy, and David discuss the new iPhone 3GS in great depth, as well as a new mini-podcast event. And the news of Michael Jackson's death is learned as we record the show, and he is also briefly discussed.

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Surface Sound Compact and Hand-Free Visor Car Kit for iPhone – Dual Review

Owen Rubin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Looking for a hands free solution while driving that is not something you stick in your ear. Here are two alternatives…

BurnAgain FS – Review

Donny Yankellow — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

In May of 2007 I reviewed BurnAgain DVD and gave it 4.5 out of 5. Now the company has released a new version called BurnAgain FS. Does it meet the expectations from BurnAgain DVD? Read on.

Video – iPhone 3G S vs Original iPhone plus video samples

Tim Robertson — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

So how does the new iPhone 3G S stack up against the original (first generation) iPhone? Let's have a look.

MyMac Podcast 245 – Listener Invite 1

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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Tim, Guy, and David welcome Jim Felder, our first "invite the listener" participant to the show. As we have talked about, we want to begin to include more listeners into the show itself, and Jim is the first. Topics this week include AT&T and buying a new iPhone 3G S, Apple and video games, and reader feedback from Barry White in New Zealand. Plus, Jared Zelek of Zelek Software provides a bargain on his new Ringy Dingy iPhone ringtone application! (Windows and Mac versions!) Check the show notes for two free ringtones Jared made with the new software.

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Adobe Photoshop CS4 – Review

John Hamilton Farr — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

As I worked my way deeper and deeper into the many features and changes, it became obvious that there was no way to lay it all out for you. Frankly, I don't see how anyone can adequately review an app this large and complicated. It's taken me a long time to get ready for this -- in fact, I'm still not ready, but a six-month delay is long enough. Read on to see if anything surprises you!

iLynx USB + FireWire 800/400 Hub

John Nemerovski — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

iLynx is the strangest Mac accessory we've seen for a long time. Who cares - it works!

TechTool Pro 5 – Review

Gil Poulsen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

What doesn’t this program do? With a plethora of tests, tools and utilities, plus a comprehensive printed manual with useful reference info on Mac troubleshooting, Micromat’s TechTool Pro 5 is hands down the most comprehensive troubleshooting utility available for the Mac platform.

Rocstor Arcticroc 4T Raid Drive

Rich Lefko — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Today we’ll be looking at one of Rocstor’s newest storage solutions, the Arcticroc 4T RAID enclosure. At first glance the Arcticroc (AR) doesn’t look like your run of the mill external storage solution. It’s not.

MyMac Podcast 244 – Snow Leopard and iPhone 3GS

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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A very busy of Apple related happenings, from a new look at Snow Leopard and its great low price to the new iPhone and MacBook Pros. We cover it all on the latest episode of the weekly MyMac.com Podcast with David, Tim, Guy, and Mark.

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Apricorn iPod Upgrade Kit – Review

Tim Robertson — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, a company called Apricorn emailed me about a self-upgrade kit for the iPod. For $269, the kit includes a 240GB Hard Drive, a new 850mAH battery, and the plastic tools needed to crack open and update the iPod.

Skullcandy Audio Pack – Review

John Nemerovski — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +0000

The audio components are fully integrated into the pack's construction, which is exceptional.

Omniverse 13.3-inch Universal Tote and Omniverse Small Camera Case – Review

Sam Negri — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Uniea carries on with two new bags

UltraDock v4 with Combo Adapters v4 – Review

John Nemerovski — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Don't simply smash your old faithful drive, or toss it into the dumpster, or give it a nice warm bath, or leave it sitting on a dusty shelf.

MailPlane – Review

Scott Willsey — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

MailPlane makes working with Gmail accounts through the web as smooth and comfortable as dealing with email using a standard mail client such as Apple Mail. A review from new MyMac.com writer Scott Willsey!

MyMac Podcast 243 – Quo Computer

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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This week, the MyMac podcast crew interview CEO Rashantha De Silva of Quo Computer, the new maker of Macintosh computers. We go in-depth with Rashantha, asking the questions you want answers to. Afterwards, Tim, David, Guy, and Mark keep the discussion going, and give our take on the interview, what we think Apple will do, and more.

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Sennheiser PXC 300 Headphones – Review

Mark Rudd — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Sometimes you just need to go to your happy place and make the world go away. With the Sennheiser PXC 300 headphones with NoiseGard active noise-canceling technology, your happy place can now be anywhere. There are some heavy hitters in the noise-canceling space, how do the PXC 300s stack up? Read on and find the answers to all of your burning questions (sorry no palm readings here).

Bento App – Review

Donny Yankellow — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

The only database program I have ever used in the past has been the one in Appleworks. When I was presented the opportunity to try out Bento for the iPhone/iPod Touch it was perfect timing. I was looking for a way to organize some data, and Bento looked like it was a good solution. Was it? Read on.