Category: Macintosh

Review: Photoshop CS5 Extended Part 1

Macintosh, Photography, Review 2

Last June I presented my first look at Photoshop CS5, and I was very impressed with the new features. Back then I felt it was definitely worth the upgrade.  After many more weeks of using the software it is time to reevaluate and see if my opinion is the same or has changed.

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AppleCares, and so should you!

Apple, iPhone, Macintosh, Opinion 3

One of the joys of buying consumer electronics is having to decide whether or not to purchase a warranty for your shiny new toy. Most warranties are fairly limited, expensive, and generally worth thinking about carefully before deciding to purchase. But not so with AppleCare. AppleCare is a no brainer. If you’re considering buying an Apple product, and you’re not planning on getting AppleCare, then Lucy, you have some ‘splainin to do.

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TotalFinder Beta 0.9.6

Macintosh, Review 5

Obviously this is a review of BinaryAge’s TotalFinder application which adds a number of enhancements to OS X’s Finder, first and foremost adding tabs to the top of the Finder Window. This is a feature sorely missing from Apple’s Finder and one you’ve tried it, you’ll wonder how you ever did without it.

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Review – X-Rite ColorChecker Passport

Macintosh, Review 1

X-Rite ColorChecker Passport is not a silver bullet product, nor is it a magic wand for transforming bad pictures into award winning pictures. Those who take time and effort to incorporate its use into their workflow will be the ones who reap the most benefit. Consider making a commitment to the product in which the purchase cost is the least significant item on your list.

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CableJive dockXtender and duaLink

iPhone, Macintosh, Review 0

The dockXtender is the simpler of the two devices. It’s an extension cable, plain and simple. If the current docking cable for your iPod/iPhone/iPad is too long or too short, the dockXtender may be the right length. You can purchase it in two feet (60 cm) or six feet (180 cm) lengths. The dockXtender is solidly built, but the cable’s not so thick that it’s not flexible.

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Review – Doxie Scanner

Macintosh, Review, Scanner 0

Doxie is a small, portable scanner that’s incredibly simple to set-up and use. Download the appropriate software from Doxie’s web site, launch the Doxie application, plug the scanner into a USB port on your Mac, and after calibrating Doxie before the first use you’re ready to let the fun begin.

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Review – Photo to Movie

Macintosh, Photography, Review 1

Have you ever created a slideshow of your favorite photos, but wished it could have a little more pizazz? Would you like more control of the motion, transitions, even the music in the slideshow? Let me show you Photo to Movie.

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Review – InDesign CS5

Macintosh, Review 1

Ever the redheaded stepchild of the quickly advancing and evolving Creative Suite family of content-creating programs, Adobe InDesign has long been the metaphor for the sail’s pace at which the publishing industry has adapted to and adopted the e-publishing juggernaut.

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Review – Media Reader ExpressCard Adapter

Macintosh, Review 0

If you have one of those older MacBook Pros with an ExpressCard slot, and your camera uses an SD memory card, you may be jealous of the new MacBook Pro models that include an SD card reader. You may think you need to buy an external card reader and be overwhelmed with its annoying USB cable, to solve your issue. But there is no need for such a thing — in fact, your MacBook Pro can handle SD cards the same way the newer models can — with the Belkin Media Reader ExpressCard Adapter.

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Review – Portraiture Plug-in Version 2.3 for Apple Aperture

Macintosh, Review 2

Almost every picture of people you see in magazines or on the web has been retouched. If you are a portrait photographer, you may be tempted to retouch your photo so that the people look at their best. You can use software such as Photoshop or Aperture, with a brush and a few masks, to enhance the portrait. But that is a tedious and long task. A plug-in like Portraiture may come in handy to help you with the major portrait retouch. We have tested for you the Aperture version of the plug-in.

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Two Display Adapters Reviewed

Macintosh, Review 0

Display adapters are now available for every model of Macintosh and Windows computer to add an additional monitor or television to your computer video and audio signal. If you don’t know the difference between HDMI, VGA, DVI, Mini Display, Mini DVI, USB, and FAQ, there are people handy who will help you determine the best way to configure your external display.

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Review – FileMaker Pro 11

Macintosh, Review 2

FileMaker Pro continues to develop – steadily and incrementally. A year after the release of version 10 comes FileMaker Pro 11. It has a more robust feel to it than previous versions; it’s more streamlined and friendlier than ever to the user. Since earlier reviews of FileMaker Pro have appeared on MyMac, this one concentrates on what’s new and/or improved in this latest version.

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