Keeping your MacBook or MacBook Pro looking shiny and new isn’t easy. Accidental bumps cause the keys to touch the screen, at the least letting grease from your fingers get onto the LCD and at worst actually causing unsightly scratches. Neale takes a look at two of Radtech’s solutions: the Sleevz and ScreenSavrz.
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Wow. That was the first thing out of my mouth after I tried the XtremeMac Airplay Boost FM transmitter for the 5th generation iPods. I later tried the second generation Nano Airplay Boost. I was equally as impressed. Both models "hijacked" the radio station I had them tuned too, and gave a clear, static free sound.
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This is going to be the shortest column ever. Traveling with your laptop and iPod in Europe is a non-issue. The End.
The rest of the article is HOW I made sure it would be a non-issue.
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If you haven’t heard of Manga Studio before reading this review, you probably aren’t the only one. I hadn’t heard of it either, until I was asked to review it. Manga Studio is a program designed to help you make comic books or comic book pages on your computer from scratch. It basically takes all of the steps and tools of making a professional comic page (sketch, inking, shading, lettering, etc.) and combines it all into one program. Being an art teacher and an artist, it looked interesting. I’m always up for another art tool. Did it live up to my expectations? Read on.
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Many Macspirations ago I wrote about alternatives to using Safari for surfing the web. In this Macspiration I’m going to discuss some alternative email programs you might want to try. All of these programs have their differences. Some are free, some are shareware.
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If most of your productive day-to-day activities revolve around your Mac and related software, you probably keep current on as many strategies, tips, and ideas that help you not only be more productive at the keyboard, but also provide you ways to better organize your daily routines, projects, and – heck – your entire life if need be.
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Attendance was by invitation only at the top-secret Adobe Media Event held in an undisclosed location within San Francisco’s Moscone Center during January’s Macworld Expo. Select editors of online and print publications were given a high-energy preview of the comprehensive group of applications within Adobe’s new Creative Suite 3, or CS3.
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Do you use the micro-SD flash cards in your cell-phone camera? If so, the IOGEAR PCRW card reader may be just what you are looking for.
Artie takes a look at the stylish Moshi Codex case for the MacBook. Does it protect as well as it looks? Read the review to find out.
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After searching and trying out three or four different solutions that would work with my .mac website/account, someone recommended Soundslides. I downloaded the trial version and immediately liked the the layout and simplicity of the application.
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I use iPhoto as my primary photo editing program. Most of the photos I take just need some minor adjustments and cropping. However, there are those occasions when the editing tools in iPhoto don’t cut it. That is when I call in the big guns, i.e.. Photoshop. There is the quick method for doing this, and one that is a little longer. I’ll cover both in this article.
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Nemo takes a look at both the Torq backpack, as well as the Dart, a computer sleeve / case. These are pricey unit, so are they worth it? Check out Johns review today.
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I have never been a fan of hard shell iPod cases until I got my hands on the iPod Video Aluminum Hardcase by RhinoSkin. This has to be one of the nicest iPod cases I have had the opportunity to try
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Look out Timbuk2 and Brenthaven, there is a new player in town that is
putting you both to shame.
I recently had the chance two try out two similar, yet different products by EZGear. One is an iPod stand, and the other is an iPod case that doubles as a stand. I’ll start with the stand.
Read MoreThis week, Nemo interviews author Mitch Ratcliffe, while David Cohen returns with Fenestration. Robert reviews Gelaskins, The Laptop Desk, and the Slanket. And Tim, Guy, and Chad are joined by Larry for a fun chat.
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Should Macintosh users be eager for Office 08? Are there enough compelling reasons for a Macintosh user to switch? Are you looking forward to the upgrade, or do you plan on sticking with Office 04? Office 08 is coming – Should you really care?
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For over two months, I’m playing email ping pong with the Logitech Customer Support. They claim mystification. Now I know better. They knew of the issue long ago and have done nothing (tangible). I feel like I’m saying goodbye to an old friend.
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Get the photo no one else thinks of, while guests are dancing and drinking. Then organize your personal collection of pictures into an iPhoto book.
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