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Kool Tools: Bluetooth B2 Mouse
Penclic's Bluetooth B2 Mouse is a cool, functional wireless mouse that runs on Mac, PC and Linux systems. The pen-shaped mouse is designed to fit the natural form of your hand. What's more, the B2 operates without the... Read more »
Recommended reading: 'USX for Lean Startupus'
Great user experiences (UX) are essential for products, but creating one can be a lengthy and expensive process. "UX for Lean Startups" from O'Reilly is designed to help. With the book you'll learn how to do it faster... Read more »
Kool Tools: the Rugged rukus sound system
If you need a rugged, portable, wireless, solar-powered sound system, you need Etón Corp.'s Rugged rukus. It boasts an IPX4-certified splash-proof design. In addition, it can play music while simultaneously keeping your... Read more »
Kool Tools: Philips 27-inch Quad HD Monitor
Philips Monitors's US$799 P-Line 27-inch Quad HD Monitor (272P4QPJKEB) is designed for professionals who require a display with image definition and greater content density within the conventional 16:9 screen shape.... Read more »
Kool Tools: Smoke 2013 Extension 1
Autodesk's Autodesk Smoke 2013 Extension 1 is a useful upgrade of its professional video editing software. Among its outstanding new features is improved conform workflow with Apple Final Cut Pro X, which allows for... Read more »
Recommended reading: 'Take Control of PDFpen 6'
Following Smile’s release of PDFpen 6, "TidBITS Publishing has published "Take Control of PDFpen 6," by Michael E. Cohen. PDFpen 6 offers a wide range of PDF modification features with a Mac mindset, and it is... Read more »
Kool Tools: MCE internal Blu-ray player for iMac, Mac mini
Apple will never offer Blu-ray support for the Mac, so MCE Technologies has filled the need with its internal drive for the iMac and Mac mini that plays Blu-ray movies with the included Mac Blu-ray Player software. The... Read more »
Kool Tools: My Passport Ultra portable hard drives
If you want spacious, slim portable hard drives, look no further than WD's My Passport Ultra line. They sport USB 3.0 connectivity in a compact design and four color choices. Available in 500 GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'The BrickGun Book'
Jeff Boen snapped together his first LEGO pistol in under two hours. The Texas-based web developer designed it solely from his memories of movies and video games, then decided to improve its design by borrowing a friend... Read more »
Kool Tools: Kensington USB 3.0 docking stations, multi-display adapters
Thank you, Kensington. The company has made its line of USB 3.0 Docking Stations and Multi-Display Adapter products compatible with Mac OS X. Now sporting a new DisplayLink driver for the Mac, Kensington’s productivity... Read more »
Kool Tools: Sonnet xMac mini Server
Sonnet has introduced an upgrade of its xMac mini Server, a Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express (PCIe) expansion system and 1U rackmount enclosure for a Mac mini with a Thunderbolt port. The xMac mini Server accommodates one... Read more »
Kool Tools: Powerocks Tarot for the iPhone
Powerocks says its US$34.99 Tarot is the world’s thinnest portable power bank. It’s designed to fit in a wallet, pocket, or small purse to provide an emergency charge for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.... Read more »
Kool Tools: NewTech miniStack MAX
Newer Technology's miniStack MAX, is now available in DVD/CD only read/write optical drive models for computer users that don’t require the Blu-ray functionality of other miniStack MAX models. As the only four-in-one... Read more »
Kool Tools: SMS Log, Call Log, Fliq for Mac
Today our Kool Tools includes three products/services that all work together: SMS Log for Mac, Call Log for Mac and Fliq for Mac. The SMS Log application for Mac OS X (10.7 and higher) from Mark/Space (http://www.... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Arduino Workshop'
It may be small, but the Arduino is having a huge impact on the maker movement. This microcontroller makes it possible for creative people to turn their ideas for interactive projects into reality -- from simple LED... Read more »
Kool Tools: Shape Pop Transitions for Final Cut Pro X
Noise Industries has added Shape Pop from Stupid Raisins to its range of plug-ins offered through FxFactory. Available for Final Cut Pro X, Shape Pop consists of 30 customizable transitions that break up video into... Read more »
Kool Tools: MacTuneUp 7.0
As most of us need -- or at least want -- faster Macs, Macware's updated MacTuneUp (now up to version 7.0) can provide speed boosts for our current machines. The software discovers and fixes problems, restores hard... Read more »
Kool Tools: iOS compatible Fitbit Flex
Fitbit's Flex is a first-of-its-kind, activity tracking wristband that syncs wirelessly on-the-go via Bluetooth 4.0 to select iOS and Android devices. Like its sister products the Fitbit Zip and Fitbit One, the new... Read more »
Kool Tools: Executive Backpack
If you're a road warrior who packs both a laptop and an iPad, Tenba's Roadie Executive Backpack should suit your traveling needs. It's great for photographers, filmmakers and anyone who hits the road with LOTS of tech... Read more »
Kool Tools: Envoy Pro EX solid state drive solution
Other World Computing's OWC Envoy Pro EX is one of the slickest solid state drive solutions around. Designed for high performance storage and/or backup, it's powerful and portable -- small enough, in fact, to fit into a... Read more »
 

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