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Microsoft, the big, bad Wolf?
A Conversation with Tony Bove
Tony Bove’s new book on beating the Microsoft addiction — Just say no to Microsoft — is reviewed elsewhere on the Applelust web site this week. For anyone who feels trapped by their computer instead of empowered by it, his book is a stimulating and liberating read.
Nonetheless, it’s a very partial piece of work, a one-sided attack on Microsoft and its products, and designed squarely to attract computer users over to the Macintosh or Linux camps. Regular AppleLust readers will know that I don’t necessarily see Microsoft as the big, bad wolf, so I was pleased when Bove took time out to debate his thesis with me.
Read MoreSgt. Perry
A few people asked for it, so here it is. A separate download of the Sgt. Perry opening from this weeks podcast.
Read MoreMyMac Podcast #76
Interview with Rick Stringer and Owen Rubin
Sgt. Perry starts off this weeks show, which features an interview with Rick Stringer of Corbin Design and the Variant Frequencies Podcast. We talk to Owen Rubin, of MyMac.com fame, about his Intuit Turbo Tax article. News this week discussed includes Boot Camp, Mac OS 10.4.6, and more.
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Apple just killed Virtual PC
In a bold move, Apple released Boot Camp, an application that will allow you to install and run Windows XP SP2 on your Intel Mac, providing you are running Mac OS 10.4.6.
Power saving tips for Macintosh laptops
David gives seven power-saving tips to PowerBook, iBook, and MacBook Pro users. If you travel, these tips will help you get the longest battery life from your Mac.
MacBook Pro 15 Laptop
First Look and Commentary
Nemo gets his hands on the first generation of Apple’s newest laptops, and gives a report card on MacBook Pro’s pros and cons.
Read MoreLivewire BT Laptop Backpack
Review
An iPod dock, Bluetooth, great construction, and very comfortable. Four things the Livewire BT has going for it.
Read MoreMaking a Simple Finder or Folder Action in Automator
Here’s a quick little Automator action you can put together if you want a way to automatically create a new folder that gathers a batch of selected files you’re selected in your Finder, most preferably on your desktop.
Macspiration 29 – The Finder Window Part 1
Many people know how to browse from window to window on a Mac, and open files and applications from those windows. Many people don’t know that you can customize these windows for convenience reasons, or just for eye-candy. This week I’ll talk about customizing the look of these windows.
Thumbn@ils 20 and 21 – Two for One
Kibbles and Bytes – 459
Apple Turns 30, Hard Drive 101, How We Podcast, A Guest Writer Joins Us, Specials
Macs in the Saudi Arabia
MyMac Design for Non-Designers Series
MacDesign out of the box
Book Review
As designer and writer for the last 25 years, Shalat integrates the how-to parts of his book with his philosophy about how to approach to good design.
Read MoreMyMac Podcast #75
iPort Contest Winner
Tim and Chad talk to our contest winner of the iPort FS2. Also new, we now have a feedback phone number. Call and leave feedback at 801-938-5559. We look at the latest happening of the Apple vs. Apple lawsuit in the U.K., and the new volume control update for the iPod.
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NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 Display
Review
Nemo and Weeks take the new 20WMGX2 NEC MultiSync display for a spin.
A Tale of Two Video Capture Utilities
Review
Donny looks at two different programs that allow you to capture video from your desktop, ScreenRecord by Mien Software, and SnapzPro X2 from Ambrosia Software.
MyMac Interview
Owen Linzmayer
Russ interviews Owen Linzmayer, author of Apple Confidential.
Macspiration 28 – Even More Quick Tips
For this week’s Macspiration, here is another list of tips that are too short for an entire article on their own, but are still worth mentioning.
Read MoreIntego VirusBarrier X4
Review
The question of viruses, worms, trojans and malware items for the Mac is an important point to consider. In the midst of the turmoil of the past several weeks, here I sat with VirusBarrier X4 running on my system, an upgrade to Intego’s previous version.