David Weeks, Author at MyMac.com

Serious Editing in iPhoto 5
Book Review

September 21, 2005February 22, 2025 Book Review 0

Serious Editing in iPhoto 5 will surprise those who think iPhoto is just an over hyped digital shoebox. In 126 pages, Wolfe demonstrates that you don’t need to run PhotoShop to do serious, high-quality editing work on your images.

Take Control of Customizing Office
eBook Review

September 16, 2005July 31, 2011 Book Review 0

This is the best coverage I’ve seen on this narrow subject, period. Take the time, (you’ll need plenty) to work your way through it, and you’ll have tuned up Office so it looks and runs just the way you want.

Hacking Mac OS X Tiger: Serious Hacks, Mods and Customizations
Book Review

September 12, 2005July 31, 2011 Book Review 0

Scott Knaster knows what he’s talking about. Seriously. He’s been writing about programming the Mac for years, including the classic How To Write Macintosh Software. Hacking Mac OS X Tiger: Serious Hacks, Mods and Customizations is his latest effort. How does it stack up? Read David Weeks review here.

Apple Training Series: iLife ’05
Book Review

August 22, 2005July 31, 2011 Review 0

David Weeks discovers PeachPit Press’s Apple Training Series. What’s he think? Check out his review here.

Mac OS X Tiger Killer Tips
Book Review

August 19, 2005July 31, 2011 Book Review 0

Scott Kelby updates his Killer Tips book. Is Killer Tips not so killer? How does David Weeks feel about the new edition? Read the review to find out.

Mac OS X Tiger Unleashed
Book Review

August 19, 2005July 31, 2011 Book Review 0

David Weeks takes a look at the latest from the Ray Brothers.

Photo to Movie
Review

August 15, 2005July 31, 2011 Review 0

Want to take your slideshow to the next level beyond iPhoto? Read David Weeks review of Photo to Movie by LQ Graphics, Inc and find out if this is the application you have been waiting for.

MacAlly BlueWave Bluetooth Headphones
Review

July 7, 2005July 31, 2011 Headphones, Review 0

MacAlly has recently released their new BlueWave headphones, which incorporate Bluetooth wireless technology to eliminate the annoying wires that tether headphone users to their iPods or computers. The Weeks Division of MyMac.com Labs spent some time using the BlueWave, and found it to be a fine product.

Two Quickproject Guide Books Reviewed

June 27, 2005February 27, 2011 Book Review 0

Creating a Photo Book and Slideshow with iPhoto 5 and Retouching Photos in Photoshop Elements 3

Wine Collector 1.0
Review

June 15, 2005February 27, 2011 Review 0

Bar code scanning technology is no longer limited to commercial applications. Intelli Innovations is a North Carolina software firm that produces bar code scanners and bundled software applications for consumers.

SecuriKey Professional Edition
Review

June 10, 2005February 27, 2011 Review 0

I had a near-death experience a few weeks ago. I left my PowerBook in my hotel room. When I opened my laptop bag at the airport to go through screening, I stared at an empty bag. My heart stopped.

Timbuktu 8.1
Review

June 3, 2005July 31, 2011 Review 0

Over the years, I have managed to persuade both my parents and my brother and sister to become Macintosh users. Now, I’m paying the price. Netopia’s Timbuktu allows full screen control of remote Macs, thus allowing the support person to run someone else’s Mac for instruction or trouble-shooting. This was just the ticket for saving me time, and peace of mind.

iPhoto 5 The Missing Manual
Book Review

May 23, 2005July 30, 2011 Book Review 0

iPhoto 5 The Missing Manual (iP5MM for short) is yet another example of a well-written computer software manual. Pogue and Derrick Story have been writing about iPhoto since version 1, and he’s got it down to a science. But with many new and important changes in iPhoto 5, there’s plenty of information to write about.

iCon Steve Jobs The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business
Book Review

May 16, 2005July 30, 2011 Book Review 0

Apple stopped selling books from publisher Wiley Publishing because of this book. Does it live up to the hype? Should you rush over to Amazon.com to grab a copy? Check out David Weekâ€™s review first here!

The Macintosh iLife 05
Book Review

April 29, 2005July 30, 2011 Book Review 0

The new edition, which covers the recent updates to Apple’s iLife suite (iPhoto, iMovieHD, iDVD, Garageband, and iTunes/iPod) is even better than its predecessor, if that’s possible.

HP Photosmart 2710 Multi-function Printer – Review

April 5, 2005January 6, 2011 printer, Review 0

MyMac.com labs has been using HP’s Photosmart 2710 for several weeks, and is quite impressed with it.

BBEdit 8
Review

March 28, 2005January 6, 2011 Review 0

BBEdit 8 is doesn’t suck. It’s a great piece of software that you may not even know you need.

MaxSleeve Impact Resistant Protective Sleeve
Review

March 21, 2005July 29, 2011 Cases, Review 0

PowerBooks and iBooks are meant to travel, and need protection when out in the wild. Scratched cases are no fun, and dropping an unprotected ‘Book is even less fun.

Drive Genius 1.01
Review

March 11, 2005July 29, 2011 Review 0

Is Drive Genius ready for prime time? Not in this reviewers opinion

MacAlly PodPro noise-reducing headphones
Review

February 23, 2005July 28, 2011 Headphones, Review 0

Like most people, I use my iPod in a variety of locations, and some are noisier than others. Noise reduction technology allows you to save your hearing by reducing the background noise, so you don’t need to crank up the iPod volume to hearing-unfriendly levels to enjoy your tunes.