One reason people shop on the internet is to save money (at least I do). In these tough economic times wouldn’t it be nice to be able to save even more money? Here a few tips to do just that.
Author: Donny Yankellow
In addition to writing for MyMac.com since the Fall of 2005 he is an art teacher, freelance artist/illustrator, and is a father of one son. Donny is also the author/illustrator of several children's ebooks. Donny's degree is in Visual Communications and he hold certification in K-12 Art Education. His hobbies (besides Mac and Apple stuff) include soccer, animation, and reading anything written by Stephen King.
Toon Boom Studio 4.0
Review
There are many animation programs for the Mac and the problem is figuring out which one is right for you. Toon Boom Studio is one of these programs, and if you are looking for a full featured 2D animation program that gives you the professional animation experience this is for you.
Reginald Transfer Crumpler Bag
Review
Sometimes it is nice to keep things simple, and that is my feeling on laptop bags. I don’t like bags with all the bells and whistles and pockets that make the bag bulky and heavy when filled. I like the simple laptop bags. The Reginald Transfer by Crumpler is one of these bags.
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Time for Some Downloads
Last time I did a download article I mentioned that good free downloads (for my use) had been few and far between. However, I’ve been downloading a bunch of new free apps and utilities lately. Here’s some of them (ALL FREE!).
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An Interview with MyMac’s Tim Robertson
Last week MyMac’s Tim Robertson agree to be interviewed by some of my students for our school podcast. They talked about podcasting and more
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Uncle Joe
Last week my uncle made the switch from his Windows computer to a MacBook. Of course, I am his “guide” as he makes the switch and I made him a cheat sheet for some of the common questions he’ll have as he works. When I was done, I thought, “Why not make this a Macspiration article?” So here is the cheat sheet I made him in all of its simple glory.
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With all of the rumors floating around about new Apple products we’ve uncovered secret plans for a product no one has seen coming: the new iWave….
Comic Life Magiq
Review
Comic Life Magiq is the latest piece of software by the folks at Plasq and they have hit another home run. It is a spin-off of they’re great Comic Life software. The best way to describe Comic Life Magiq is by saying it is part Comic Life, part Kai’s Power Goo (for those that remember this software), part iWeb (as far as templates), and part iPhoto.
EyeTV 250Plus
Review
Recently, Donny reviewed the new EyeTV 3 software by Elgato, and loved it. EyeTV software is nothing without hardware, and there are several options on the market. One piece of hardware is Elgato’s EyeTV 250plus. He looks at the latest from Elgato in this review.
Creativity Express – Review
As an art teacher (formerly k-8 and now primarily high school) I am always looking for new software for the classroom, my students, or for myself. Creativity Express by Madcap Logic fits into all three of those categories. At first glance it looks like something that would be great for elementary school children. However, the more I played with it the more I saw how it could be used by older students, and by myself.
Photoshop Studio with Bert Monroy: Digital Painting – Book Review
When TechTV and the Screen Savers were around I always looked forward to the segments with Bert Monroy doing a Photoshop tutorial. So, when I had the opportunity to review his new book, Photoshop Studio with Bert Monroy: Digital Painting, I jumped at it.
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Video Chatting for iSightless Macs for Under $100
Most Macs Apple sells these days comes with a built-in iSight camera and microphone to allow for easy video chatting through iChat. However, if you get a Mac Mini or a tower, or you have an older Mac, you won’t have a built in iSight. Don’t give up, video chatting is still possible for you by following some (or all) of the tips after the jump.
Visual Quickstart Guide iPhoto 08 – Review
If you are a regular reader of my Macspiration articles, you know that I am a heavy iPhoto user. The release of iPhoto ’08 brought a lot of changes and new features to the world of iPhoto. The experienced iPhoto user can probably pick up on these changes on your own, others might need help. The Visual Quickstart Guide iPhoto ’08 from Peachpit Press can be that help.
Macspiration 109 Tech Tips for New Parents (and maybe not so new)
I have recently become the father of my first child and in the process I have been evolving the way I use my Mac and other technology. Here are a few quick tech tips that have become very useful for me.
Macspiration 108 – Sharing files through iChat
Did you know you can send files to a person through iChat? In fact the process is quicker than typing an email and clicking send. This is assuming you have an active chat with the person you are sending the file to.
Read MoreVectorDesigner – Review
Adobe Illustrator is the standard for vector drawing programs. However, it is a bit pricey, and is more program than most people need. In the past two years several less expensive, but capable, vector drawing programs have entered the market. VectorDesigner is one of these programs.
EyeTV 3 – Review
For those that aren’t familiar with EyeTV it is software that turns your Mac into a DVR with the proper hardware (I use a Miglia MicroTV). At Macworld EyeTV 3 was released, with a bunch of new features. Are the new features worth the price to upgrade? This review might help you decide.
Doozla – Review
There was a time when Kid Pix was the only good option for a kid’s paint program. Well, times are changing. In the past year I have had the chance to review several new options to the market, and 2008 brings another worthy choice. Doozla by Plasq (the makers of Comic Life and Skitch) is a fantastic new paint program for children.
Macspiration 107: iPhoto 08 Printing Mysteries Solved
I don’t know why but with iPhoto 08 Apple made what was an easy printing process into something complicated. Straight forward printing is still easy, but doing something like fitting a large image into a size is a mystery-unless you have some help. This Macspiration will help solve some of those mysteries.
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Return of the Downloads
It has been a while since I’ve done a Macspiration recommending downloads. To be honest, I haven’t found to many worthwhile freebies for an article. With that said, I have scrounged around my hard drive and found a hand full of downloads for you.