My Mac Special Report: Sonata
Adam Karneboge takes us on a tour of an early beta build (b2c2) of Sonata, coming soon to your favorite Mac store as Mac OS 9. Come on the trip... it's a learning experience.

The My Mac Interview
This month Russ Walkowich speaks with composer/music producer Chance Thomas. Not familiar with his name? You are familiar with his work and after reading this interview, you'll know a lot more about him. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

My First Mac
This month we showcase the memories of two of our readers, Charlie Anthony and John Christie, as they tell us about their first Mac. Do you remember your first Mac?

Miner Thoughts
Pete Miner is at it again! This time he's figured out how he can use his new iMac's Speech Recognition software to get his Mac to do what he wants it to do, by voice command. Danger Pete Miner, Danger!!!

Out of the Apple Cart
This month Susan Howerter provides us with a Horticultural Mystery with a Macintosh Twist, in Dead Come Dinner. Hi Lily, Hi Lily, Hi Lo! Susan does it again!

The Nemo Memo
This month John Nemerovski's readers have taken over his column. Apparently his readers have a lot to say to him. Find out what's happened to John!!

The Mac Factor
Shifts in Time: The Mac OS and a stick shift transmission... something in common? Mick really takes us on a journey this time as he shows us how things really work out at times in computer land. A must read...

Babes in Boyland
Beth Lock is back again this month with another story, this time about her friend's ten year old son and his first time with the Mac. Sometimes you have to show the children the right way to get things done.

The Game Guys
Mike and Adam are back with us again this month! This time we take a look at Thrones 1.0.1. Is this game "stimulating" enough? The two-some will let you know...

Internet Secrets
Another new writer, Scott Rose, takes us on a little tour of some interesting Internet locations. Check it out for yourself in Internet Secrets (or How I Learned to Do Everything Without Waiting in Line)

FileMaker 101 - Part 17
Fenton presents a universal method to create related records. The ongoing FileMaker tutorial for My Mac readers.

The Best Of... As The Apple Turns
Want a taste of the latest happenings in the Mac community, with a flare of drama? Look no further!

me & my Mac
Ralph Luciani tells us about an unorthodox affair in this month's offering: Mike Loves Sam.

MacAmalgamation
Decisions, Decisions... Writer Bob McCormick is facing them as he tells us about his urge for a new Mac.

Starting Line
Barbara Bell covers a lot of territory this month in column as she tells us about "adjusting" to her Windows computer at work and how things just seem more intuitive on a Mac; she asks for your help in solving a puzzle, offers her share of Helpful Hints and of course, tells us about the Internet Site of the Month.

Wall Writings
Mike Wallinga tried to help out his girlfriend and her family when they wanted to buy a new computer but somehow things just didn't work out the way Mike thought they would. This month Mike covers it all in.... Mac Advocacy or Counterproductivity.

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MacAirkey Wireless Keyboard
Tim Robertson looks over the MacAirkey Wireless Keyboard. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly...

Pontis MPlayer3
Mike Wallinga reviews the latest fad in music: Pontis's Mp3 Player.

Putt Putt Enters the Race
Lyn Price takes us on a tour of Putt Putt Enters the Race (children's software).

Freeway 2.0
Anthony Wilson, new to My Mac, briefs us on Freeway 2.0.

Railroad Tycoon II
Tim Robertson looks at Railroad Tycoon II. All aboard!

Bugdom
Tim Robertson also takes a look at Bugdom, the new game from Pangea Software.

Adobe GoLive 4.0
Mike Gorman puts Adobe's GoLive 4.0 through its paces. Is it worth the upgrade?

QuicKeys 4.0
Always trying to save time, Mike Wallinga reviews QuicKeys 4.0.

Book Bytes
John (Books are my Life) Nemerovski continues to read every book he can get his hands on... he's got reviews on - How to Do Everything with Your iMac - The iMac Book - My iMac - Easy iMac In Full Color - Genealogy Online for Dummies, 2nd Edition - The Mac OS 8.6 Book - The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sex on the Net - Scanning the Professional Way - No, John hasn't run out of books yet!

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