Robert joins in during the show to talk about what Apple could be announcing on August 7th. Plus we look at the week’s news, and more.
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MyMac Podcast 139
Road hazards
I hear many people complaining about cell phone using drivers. I just got back from a 1,500 mile roadtrip and saw people doing all
Read MorePlanbook
Software Review
A teacher and a plan book go together like peanut butter and jelly. The problem with a traditional plan book is that it is one more thing to carry around or lose. I’ve been searching for a digital plan book for years, and I think I finally found the right one. Planbook by Hellmansoft is a plan book for your Mac (it works on Windows, too) that is easy to use and affordable. The developer, Jeff Hellman, has done a great job in making this a fully useable digital plan book. I guess being a teacher himself had a lot to with that.
turbo.264
Review
MPEG-4 is rapidly becoming the standard format for video and rightfully so, as it offers great video quality and small file sizes. It is supported by iPod with Video, AppleTV, PSP and many other devices, however compressing videos to this format is a time consuming endeavor. On my Mac Mini converting a recorded movie can take all night. Elgato has come up with a USB device called Elgato Turbo.264, which speeds up the process very much indeed, read the review for full details.
i.Sound MAX iPod and MP3 Speaker System
Review
Most of the time in most situations, this unusual one-piece speaker is very good at doing what it’s supposed to do: provide a pleasant, portable listening environment.
Nemo’s Ten Point Tutorial 8
Improve Your Indoor Family Photos – Yes, It’s Possible!
Taking halfway decent pictures of family and friends is always tricky. Stick with it, use lots of vertical framing, throw out your worst images, and spend time with the ones that have potential. Learn how to use your different flash settings. Have your camera strap on at ALL times.
DLO Action Jacket for iPod Nano, 2nd generation
Review
Just bought yourself an iPod Nano and looking for another way to use it, maybe while working out? Russ gives you another option to explore besides Apple’s armband for the Nano. Check out his review of the DLO Action Jacket for iPod Nano, 2nd generation!
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MyMac Podcast 138
New Podcast? Apple Q3 Results
Ever wonder how a new podcast takes root from an idea to an actual show? This week, listen to the early ideas for a NEW podcast by Tim. Apple Q3 financial results are in, and we report all the good news. Plus, Dvorak writes about the Mac, and likes it. Also, creating backups of Virtual Machines by David Cohen.
Read MoreToughTech XE Mini
Portable Pocket External Multi-Port Hard Drives
Review
ToughTech XE Mini equals or surpasses all previous external hard drives we’ve reviewed at MyMac.com by WiebeTech or any other manufacturer. It’s not the cheapest, but it’s very close to being the fastest, sleekest, most durable and flexible unit of all. Special praise for its excellent Pocket Drive Case.
Macspiration 94
Scratch Disk is Full!!! What do I do?
Hopefully, you have never gotten a message on your computer telling you that your scratch disk is full and you need to delete some files. If you do get this message it will bring your productivity to a halt. You won’t be able to burn a CD, you might not be able to save a project, and a slew of other things can happen.
Nemo Memo
Travels with Techie, v2007.2
Complete with links to our reviews for most of the products Nemo mentions. Why does he bring so much gear with him on vacation, anyway?
Read MoreMacspiration 93
Podcast Spring Cleaning
Have you ever deleted a podcast from iTunes and you are asked if you want want to move the deleted files to the trash? Find out how you can REALLY reclaim some hard drive space.
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MyMac.com Podcast 137
Is the iPhone changing the cell phone industry? Some say yes, some say no. Tim, Chad, and Guy chime in with their opinion on the subject. Plus, David Cohen talks about the most recent version of VMWare’s virtualization software Fusion.
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Some Downloads for You
It has been a while since I suggested a bunch of downloads, so I figured it was time. Here’s a few freebies for you to check out. Some of these apps are donationware, so if you like them you might want to consider donating to the developer.
Read MoreMac Simple 2
How to Have a Messy Desktop (Without Having a Messy Desktop)
The Macintosh desktop is a special place. It’s the default target for incoming files, and things accumulate there. That is a good thing and a bad thing.
HP G4010 Flatbed Scanner
Review
Introduced earlier this year, the Hewlett Packard G4010 is one of the first flatbed scanners in its price range ($180 USD list; $125-150 USD street price) to offer the option of scanning in six-colors/96-bit scan with a resolution of 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution. New writer Art Schwartz takes the new unit for a spin in this review
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Seagate Shared Storage II network drive 1TB
Review
With all the characteristics that should have made the Seagate Shared Storage II network drive a hit, it scores low in our real-world tests. If you had been thinking of using this devise on a Macintosh network, you will want to read this review before spending your money.
The Case for Cases
There are two markets for a phone case (the brand of phone is immaterial). There’s the holster; then there’s the purse model. If you’re like most men — and don’t carry a purse — you go for the holster type, which is further divided into the horizontal and vertical. As phones get bigger again thanks to increased screen size, the holster orientation becomes a factor. Read on…
MyMac Podcast #136
This week, with scant Mac news, and tiring of iPhone chat, the guys host a pretty informal show. In the second feature, Robert talks about the Adobe CS3 Creative License Conference he attended in New York.
Read MoreAdobe Photoshop CS3: Classroom in a Book
Book Review
If you’ve never had the pleasure of leafing through one of these Adobe Press “Classroom†books, you really should take a look at what they offer. Written with direct access to Adobe, these books are a great reference and training aid and are part of the Adobe official training series.
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