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iPad review, part three: Photos, eBooks, digital Newspapers
In this, the third part of our four-part review, we'll look at the iPad as a photo viewing and ebook device, as well as device for reading digital newspapers. The synopsis: it's good for all these purposes -- and... Read more »
iPad review, part two: Safari, Mail, Calendar and Contacts on the iPad
Yesterday we looked at the iPad, its design and how well it works for music, movies and gaming. Today let's talk about how effective it is at handling web browsing, mail, calendar and contact info. The synopsis: pretty... Read more »
Migration Kit: grant writing software for Mac OS X
For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs -- or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS... Read more »
Review: Swift 3D adds another dimension to Flash
By Marcus Geduld Some designers have a background in 3D modeling. I don’t. Still, clients expect me to make their logos spin and dance in 3D space. As much as I’d love to learn how to use Maya or 3ds Max, I don’t have... Read more »
Macsimum Migration Kit: networking utilities for Mac OS X, part two
For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs -- or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: Color me this
Every weekday I produce a five minute enhanced audio podcast on several top Apple stories of the day. As a result, even though I've a catalogue of images that I have built for the show. However, with every episode I... Read more »
Review: Prezi an easy, affordable non-linear presentation tool
By Cyndi Cashman Prezi (http://www.prezi.com) is a Flash-based visualization, storytelling, and presentation tool that allows you to create nonlinear presentations. Using the simple editor, you can place text, images,... Read more »
MacNews Category Review: networking utilities for Mac OS X, part one
This MacNews Category Review looks at grant writing software for Mac OS X. Products covered include Grant Manager and Personnel Manager. Products covered include the Acquisition Italian Pack, ADPassworlsUtils, AirPort... Read more »
Review: 1TB model of Mercury On-The-Go a fast, portable storage solution
If you want a portable, fast storage solution, you can't do better than the new 1TB model of the Mercury On-The-Go Pro FireWire from Other World Computing. It's a 2.5-inch portable hard drive with plenty of oomph. The... Read more »
Review: Nvidia Quadro FX 4800 offers performance boost for the Mac
By Eric Kuna The new professional-level, Quadro FX 4800 from Nvidia (http://www.nvidia.com) with 1.5GB of memory brings a much-needed performance upgrade to the Mac Pro lineup. But why do you need an US$1,799 graphics... Read more »
Migration Kit: fibre-channel connectivity products for Mac OS X
For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs -- or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: truly the digital video shoebox
Whether your a backyard Spielberg or a professional videographer, you inevitably accumulate a ton of footage to keep track of, be it for a single project or archiving. You could create several folders and, if you are... Read more »
How to watch HD from a cable or satellite receiver on your Mac
It's long perturbed me that I can't watch HD from a cable or satellite receiver on my Mac. Well, actually I (and you) can, though it's a bit of a kludge to make it happen. But, doggone it, I have a 27-inch iMac, and I... Read more »
Review: FLPR effectively turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a remote control
I never thought I'd find anything to replace my Logitech Harmony universal remote, but I have: New Potato Technologies' FLPR (http://www.newpotatotech.com), a new accessory and app that transforms an iPhone or iPod... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: truly the digital video shoebox
Whether your a backyard Spielberg or a professional videographer, you inevitably accumulate a ton of footage to keep track of, be it for a single project or archiving. You could create several folders and, if you are... Read more »
Review: MAPublisher good but not for the timid
By David Creamer The US$1,249 MAPublisher plug-in (http://www.avenza.com) for Illustrator CS3 and CS4 is not for the timid: you should be familiar with GIS (Geographic Information System) data and have a need to... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: Go for a Swim
"Skin. It's what holds your insides in." - Allan Sherman As always, the English vocabulary takes words and either morphs them into new meanings or adds another definition to the word. Like skin. He escaped by the skin... Read more »
Migration Kit: psychology office management software for Mac OS X
For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs -- or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS... Read more »
Kool Tools: Suitcase Fusion
Suitcase Fusion 2 from Extensis (http://www.extensis.com) is a next generation solution for single-user font management that can save creative professionals a lot of time. Version 2.0 sports a completely redesigned user... Read more »
Review: Gridiron Flow keeps you organized
Gridiron Software's Flow (http://www.gridironsoftware.com), which costs US$299) cannot be fully explained in this amount of space -- it’s too vast and too valuable. Instead, I’ll tell you what it does and what it’s good... Read more »
 

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