Cool Mac Apps is the best book for understanding how to use the creativity and productivity software that Apple includes on all Macs: iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iTunes, Mail, Address Book, iChat, Bonjour, Safari, iCal, Dashboard, Photo Booth, and Time Machine. In one substantial, affordable volume, readers learn what’s what, so they can fully use as many of these fine applications as they want or need to. We also interview John Tollett about the book.
Author: John Nemerovski
John "Nemo" Nemerovski was MyMac's Reviews Editor. He is a retired private and small group personal technology tutor in Tucson, Arizona, USA, with an emphasis on iPad and iPhone training, plus basic computing, digital photography, and Photoshop. Nemo is a music educator and accomplished music instructor on keyboard and guitar, and an expert artisan bread baker.
Short Reviews of Four Very Long Books – Review
One each on Leopard, Adobe CS3, Macs, and Switching to the Mac
Harry Hoard Premium Laptop Case – Review
Hey! I just found a secret magnetic-closing slot and pocket, between the zippered office supplies section and the main frame.
Travel Vest – Technology Enabled Clothing – Review
MyMac first learned about Scott Jordan when Sam Levin and David Cohen praised to the skies SeV’s Essential Jacket during multiple podcasts several months ago.
DLO x 3 iPod Touch Case Reviews
Leather? Check! Silicone? Check! Earbud storage? Check! Clip? Check! Stylish and affordable? Check! Which one to take today? Guest reviewer Howard Nemerovski takes a look at three products from DLO.
Compact, Affordable Storage & Protection from WaterField and STM – Reviews
You don’t need to spend a ton of money to achieve a high standard of protection for your valuable computers and portable digital devices.
MAXPower 802.11n/g/b Wireless PCMCIA Laptop Cardbus Adapter
Within seconds, all nearby networks are displayed, along with their security requirements.
i2i Stream – Review
There are ENDLESS ways to use i2i Stream with small or large numbers of listeners.
Nemo’s Ten Point Tutorial #10: Nature and Art in San Francisco
At first I wanted to realign and straighten the frame, but I decided the photo has more energy being tilted.
SCOTTEVEST/SeV Essential Jacket-Men’s
Review
The SeV Essential Men’s Jacket has more pockets than any three ordinary jackets combined, and it’s the only jacket I’ve ever encountered that actually comes with instructions for using all those pockets. If you carry around a lot of gadgets, read on, because you’ve never seen the likes of this garment before.
eMedia My Piano
Review
When you complete all 107 lessons, you’ll be an accomplished beginner.
Introducing Rapid Repair for iPod and iPhone
Tales from the PodCrypt! Return of the Living DeadPods! The iPhone Ranger Rides Again!
iPod accessories reviewed
Three miniature speaker systems plus a zillion connectors, adapters, and cables
Book Bytes Interview with author Barbara Brundage
There are a lot of folks who really won’t need to use Raw ever, though, although I do suggest that at some point everyone should try correcting an image, even a JPEG or a TIFF, in the Raw Converter, just to see what it does.
Book Bytes Special Report – Interview With Professor Harald Mante
If readers indeed should find it difficult to handle the black and white and color graphics, there is only one bit of advice to give: attend one of my courses and experience me personally!
Boa Design, Inc.
Remember those words: fashion, accessories, and style.
Outstanding Digital Photo Workshop Books
plus excellent interview with author JEFF WIGNALL
This is not just any sunset, this is YOUR sunset. How do YOU want it to look? So you make some mistakes, who cares. Digital is free, after all.
Book Bytes 2008 Summer Reading List
Two titles each from three major Mac publishers: Wiley, Peachpit, and O’Reilly
Interview with: Christopher Lowe of Key Ovation-Goldtouch
Everyone should take some time to educate themselves about basic ergonomic principles about workstation and mobile setups so they can work ahead of the curve.
In-Ear iPhone Headset Earphone Review
Good news: whichever headset you obtain, your music and iPhone calls will be the highest quality audio. Both of these earbuds guarantee you the best performance in the price range.