My uncle likes to use the phrase Keep it simple. Marware has done just that with the Stand for iPod Nano. Even the name is simple. In keeping with that theme, this review will be simple, also.
Month: April 2006
Marware Keeps it Simple
Hack Your Way Into Flickr
Book Review
If you’re new to Flickr or want to get more out of it, Flickr Hacks covers just about everything there is know about storing, sorting, and sharing your photos as a Flickr member. What has taken me months to learn and collect in my Flickr bookmark folder, you can learn in about a weekend.
Microsoft, the big, bad Wolf?
A Conversation with Tony Bove
Tony Bove’s new book on beating the Microsoft addiction — Just say no to Microsoft — is reviewed elsewhere on the Applelust web site this week. For anyone who feels trapped by their computer instead of empowered by it, his book is a stimulating and liberating read.
Nonetheless, it’s a very partial piece of work, a one-sided attack on Microsoft and its products, and designed squarely to attract computer users over to the Macintosh or Linux camps. Regular AppleLust readers will know that I don’t necessarily see Microsoft as the big, bad wolf, so I was pleased when Bove took time out to debate his thesis with me.
Read MoreSgt. Perry
A few people asked for it, so here it is. A separate download of the Sgt. Perry opening from this weeks podcast.
Read MoreMyMac Podcast #76
Interview with Rick Stringer and Owen Rubin
Sgt. Perry starts off this weeks show, which features an interview with Rick Stringer of Corbin Design and the Variant Frequencies Podcast. We talk to Owen Rubin, of MyMac.com fame, about his Intuit Turbo Tax article. News this week discussed includes Boot Camp, Mac OS 10.4.6, and more.
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Apple just killed Virtual PC
In a bold move, Apple released Boot Camp, an application that will allow you to install and run Windows XP SP2 on your Intel Mac, providing you are running Mac OS 10.4.6.
Power saving tips for Macintosh laptops
David gives seven power-saving tips to PowerBook, iBook, and MacBook Pro users. If you travel, these tips will help you get the longest battery life from your Mac.
MacBook Pro 15 Laptop
First Look and Commentary
Nemo gets his hands on the first generation of Apple’s newest laptops, and gives a report card on MacBook Pro’s pros and cons.
Read MoreLivewire BT Laptop Backpack
Review
An iPod dock, Bluetooth, great construction, and very comfortable. Four things the Livewire BT has going for it.
Read MoreMaking a Simple Finder or Folder Action in Automator
Here’s a quick little Automator action you can put together if you want a way to automatically create a new folder that gathers a batch of selected files you’re selected in your Finder, most preferably on your desktop.
Macspiration 29 – The Finder Window Part 1
Many people know how to browse from window to window on a Mac, and open files and applications from those windows. Many people don’t know that you can customize these windows for convenience reasons, or just for eye-candy. This week I’ll talk about customizing the look of these windows.
Thumbn@ils 20 and 21 – Two for One
Kibbles and Bytes – 459
Apple Turns 30, Hard Drive 101, How We Podcast, A Guest Writer Joins Us, Specials