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Apple luv, Mac, Software »

[30 Nov 2011 | 3 Comments | 586 views]

For whatever reason, security on the Mac, as a practical matter, is pretty good. Like Windows or Linux, however, there are plenty of exploitable ways to get into a Mac. Though few people seem interested in doing the required legwork, …

Mac, Software »

[30 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 364 views]

This is a point update pure and simple. There are no new features, but a quartet of tweaks could make the Mac’s default browser much more usable. And, did Apple really reduce Safari’s egregious RAM footprint? In a word, yup.
If …

Mac, Software »

[30 Nov 2011 | 2 Comments | 653 views]

Looking for an up-to-date browser for your older PPC or Intel Mac running OS X 10.4 or later? It’s tough to beat Camino, though this could be the last major update we’ll ever see. What’s new? Step inside for those …

iOS, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Software »

[29 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 2,396 views]

Apple is well known for making things easy, products that just work. AirPrint, the company’s wireless printing solution, is no exception. Unless, of course, you don’t have a compatible printer. However, in addition to the 100 printers officially supported, AirPrint …

Mac, Software »

[29 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 281 views]

MarsEdit’s media management capabilities have gotten a big boost with streamlined Flickr, iPhoto, Aperture, Lightroom, etc. image browsing and insertion. Plus there’re user interface tweaks and bug fixes.
Do you blog? Then you owe it to yourself to give MarsEdit a …

Deals, iPad, iPhone, Mac »

[28 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 685 views]

So many deals, so little time. Looking for some great deals on gear for your holiday shopping list? We’ve rounded up some of best Cyber Monday deals to get you started with great prices on Macs, iPods, peripherals, software and …

Mac, Software »

[28 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 352 views]

It’s the second decade of the 21st Century and Cyber Duck’s just gotten ’round to perfecting drag and drop. Contrariwise, I hadn’t noticed the deficiency in this powerful, open source and very free FTP client
“The latest release available as of …

Mac, Reviews, how to, Software »

[28 Nov 2011 | One Comment | 1,101 views]

There just aren’t a lot of screensavers that are compatible with OS X 10.7 and fewer still with a Christmas or Winter theme. Here are seven screensavers that run on Lion and they’re all to varying degrees free (caveat emptor) …

Games, Mac, Software »

[28 Nov 2011 | One Comment | 936 views]

The world’s most comprehensive, powerful flight simulator lets you get behind the yoke of aircraft big and small, from a Cessna 172 to the Space Shuttle. Moreover, if your fave plane isn’t part of the default install, hundreds of aircraft …

Deals, Mac »

[27 Nov 2011 | One Comment | 915 views]

Didn’t get the Mac you wanted on Black Friday? Christmas shopping is all about second chances, and there are peripherals and software deals in the mix, as well. Whether buying or just loitering with intent, you can save or think …