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CleanMyMac will de-clutter, streamline your Mac
CleanMyMac from MacPaw (http://www.macpaw.com) is an all-in-one Mac OS X solution designed to keep your Mac clean and to secure space from your Mac’s hard drive. The software has more than 50 features, so you'll have to... Read more »
iCapsule turns your iPad into an iBook
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum For many new iPad users, Apple's magical and revolutionary device -- the iPad -- acts as a laptop and sometimes even a desktop replacement. Many iPad users just need to check email and surf... Read more »
Maya Suite 2011 another big step forward
By Bruce Bicknell You have to love the way Autodesk (http://usa.autodesk.com) has assembled all of the essential software in your creative pipeline into one package. Maya Entertainment Creation Suite 2011 (US$4,995)... Read more »
Your iOS devices will get a charge out of this Powerstation
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation is the same size as an iPhone, but provides an iPhone, iPad or any USB device with hours of power. It’s impressive 3600 mAh should provide at least 10 hours... Read more »
Dexim BluePack S8 is outstanding all purpose charger
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum The Dexim BluePack S8 (http://www.dexim.net/us/products/B-P/DCA171.html) is an absolutely outstanding all purpose external battery charger, not just for iPhone and the iPad, but any device... Read more »
PowerGuard doesn't deliver in some critical areas
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum Kensington’s US$59.95 PowerGuard case (http://us.kensington.com/html/17804.html) with integrated external battery has great potential but fails to deliver in critical areas. However, it is one... Read more »
HP ZR30w is good display for creative professionals
By Bruce Bicknell What gets a creative person (designer, animator, photographer, etc.) drooling when you’re talking about hardware? A monitor with enough real estate to block the sun, and HP (http://www.hp.com) has just... Read more »
Kensington Travel Battery Pack and Charger effective, but pricey
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum The Kensington Travel Battery Pack and Charger (http://us.kensington.com/html/17523.html) provides a nice jolt of battery power while you are on the road and gives you a handy horizontal... Read more »
Dexim's P-Flip a great power booster for your iPhone
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum Sometimes your iPhone needs a bit of a power boost to make it through the day, just like its owner might need a cup of coffee or a shot of the latest energy drink.   The US$69.99 Dexim P-Flip... Read more »
Chargeblock XL a great charging companion for your iOS device
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum When you need an extra boost of power for your iOS device during the day, the Chargeblock XL (http://www.miccus.com/products/chargeblock-xl-for-iphone-ipod) delivers with a classy balance of... Read more »
Adobe's online demo creator will Captivate you
By David Creamer Adobe Captivate from Adobe (http://www.adobecom) is an US$799 program that allows the creation of online demonstrations and interactive assessments, usually of other software programs, but it can be... Read more »
ToughTech Duo offers solid RAID functions in a portable package
Years ago I never would have thought I'd see the day when you could have a portable, RAID storage system for around 500 bucks. But that day has come to pass with CRU-DataPort's ToughTech Duo (http://macte.ch/QP3qX),... Read more »
360° Rotating Stand & Case puts a new spin on iPad cases
Targus' new US$59.99 iPad 2 case/stand (http://macte.ch/spx4t) offers a patent-pending 360° rotating mechanism. It's said mechanism that makes the case stand out from others; the hard shell rotates all the way around,... Read more »
Kensington Dual USB Wall Charger recommended for dual iDevice owners
An increasing number of us have more than one iDevice, which makes the US$34.99 Kensington Dual USB Wall Charger (http://us.kensington.com/html/17876.html) useful. It lets you simultaneously charge two iPad, iPhone, or... Read more »
PowerLift -- it's a battery, it's a dock
The US$49.95 Kensington PowerLift Back-Up Battery and Dock (http://us.kensington.com/html/17866.html) is a relatively compact (2.5 x 2.3 x 0.6 inch and about 1.8 ounces) combo that adds about 20 hours of music, five... Read more »
Package Central speeds up packaging files for InDesign
By David Creamer Packaging InDesign files takes up valuable time and computer resources -- simply put, Package Central (US$499.95) from Zevrix (http://www.zevrix.com) offloads the actual collection of the graphic files... Read more »
Your iPad 2 and Smart Cover can scale this Summit
Slip your iPad or iPad into the Summit from iSkin (http://www.iskin.com) and it looks as if it's ready to go mountain climbing -- or perhaps double as an extra in "Cliffhanger 2." That, I guess, is the inspiration of... Read more »
Kool Tools: MacUpdate Spring Bundle
MacUpdate rolled out its Spring 2011 software bundle, featuring a collection of 10 Mac apps, including Parallels Desktop 6, for just US$49.99. The limited-time bundle represents a savings of 87% includes: ° Parallels... Read more »
PowerPak XT good for giving your iOS device a little extra boost
By 'Doctor Dave' Greebaum The US$59.99 Technocel PowerPak XT (http://technocel.com/) is a combination USB charger and external battery pack that I highly recommend as a great combination for anyone who travels and needs... Read more »
Cloud Pull is like time Machine for Google
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum When Google suffered a major outage recently and temporarily lost customer files, I, like others, saw the signs of a storm coming. Cloud Pull helps you weather the storm and keep your cloud-... Read more »
 

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