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Word 2011: The Word I’ve Been Waiting For

By Oct. 27, 2010, 1:00pm PT 20 Comments

Word 2008 quickly fell out of favor with me. It consistently crashed on exit. It was horribly slow, and struggled to keep up with itself. If Word 2011 just felt faster and didn’t crash, I’d consider it money well spent. But Microsoft went beyond that. Read More »

Pro vs. Consumer: How iLife ’11 Blurs the Lines

By Oct. 25, 2010, 4:00pm PT 5 Comments

As a musician, I’ll never forget seeing Logic for the first time and thinking, “Here we go baby!” Back then, GarageBand paled in comparison, so any semi-pro audio-technician would only use it for quick work. But iLife ’11 is blurring the line between the two programs. Read More »

Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac Now Available

By Oct. 25, 2010, 3:44pm PT 1 Comment

It took BlackBerry a long, long time to release a proper media sync app for Mac. It took less than a month for Microsoft to release Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac, which allows you to sync media from iTunes to your Windows Phone 7 device. Read More »

Apple’s Next MacBook: An $800 Mac for the Masses

By Oct. 25, 2010, 1:37pm PT 16 Comments

The MacBook Air is a bold move forward in mobile computing. It has flash storage, and real need for an optical drive. But Apple’s greatest achievement with the MacBook Air, and the thing that will have the strongest influence on its other notebooks is the price. Read More »

Twitterific 4: The Tweetie Replacement We’ve Been Waiting For?

By Oct. 25, 2010, 10:28am PT 8 Comments

I use Tweetie on the Mac as my primary Twitter client, despite its long period of neglect. But now that it looks like it might actually become vaporware, I’ve started looking elsewhere. That’s why I was thrilled when I saw the Iconfactory’s Twitterific 4 preview today. Read More »

Yojimbo 3 and Yojimbo for iPad Released

By Oct. 22, 2010, 6:00pm PT Comments Off

Yojimbo, the personal organizer for the Mac, has been updated this week alongside the introduction of a new companion app, Yojimbo for iPad. Yojimbo now lets you sync over Wi-Fi with the app for iPad, so you can view all your Yojimbo items on the go. Read More »

Has Apple Given Up on iWeb?

By Oct. 22, 2010, 4:00pm PT 17 Comments

iLife ’11 brings no update for iWeb. Users should rightly wonder what the fate of the app will be. It’s a shame that iWeb is being ignored, because it made web design accessible to all Mac users. But maybe it’s just time for a new model. Read More »

More Must Reads
The Exciting Future of Apple’s MacBook Line
By Oct. 22, 2010, 12:00pm PT 15 Comments

In 12 months, Apple’s notebook lineup will be so different, we’ll barely recognize it. Physically, the computers may look the same, but the teaser that is the MacBook Air makes very clear the changes we can expect to see rolled out across the entire MacBook line. Read More »

Still More Victims Caught in Apple’s Wake
By Oct. 21, 2010, 4:00pm PT 14 Comments

It’s inevitable. Each Apple event changes the industry: sometimes for the better; other times, well, depends on who you ask. The latest Apple event may not be as obvious a game changer as others this past year, but its effects will be felt nonetheless. Read More »

A Developer’s Take on the New Mac App Store
By Oct. 21, 2010, 2:30pm PT 42 Comments

When Steve Jobs announced the Mac App Store yesterday, my first feeling wasn’t excitement, but rather worry. My concern is that the Mac App Store will, perhaps in two or three years, become the only effective channel through which Mac developers can sell their apps. Read More »

The New MacBook Air Is Underwhelming
By Oct. 21, 2010, 12:00pm PT 36 Comments

I am one of the few proud MacBook Air owners in the world. Every article you’ve seen from me in the past was written on the petite beauty. I was understandably excited about Apple’s event yesterday. So why did I walk away feeling disappointed? Read More »

FaceTime for Mac Video Demo
By Oct. 21, 2010, 10:00am PT 1 Comment

For those without access to a computer that can use FaceTime, or if you just haven’t had a chance to test it out, here’s a demo by GigaOM’s Chris Albrecht. As you can see from the clip, it works pretty much exactly the way it should. Read More »

Firemint Announces Flight Control for Mac
By Oct. 21, 2010, 9:00am PT 1 Comment

The Mac App Store was only announced a little less than a day ago, but we’ve already had one developer announce it’s planning on developing software for it. Firemint, the studio behind Flight Control for iOS, has already started work on Flight Control for Mac. Read More »

Apple Quietly Adds MacBook Pro Processor Options
By Oct. 21, 2010, 7:52am PT 4 Comments

Yesterday, Engadget observed that Apple didn’t just release a new MacBook Air, but also added a nice build-to-order option for their 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros. Now, for an additional $400, you can upgrade to a 2.8GHz Core i7 processor. Read More »

New MacBook Air Unboxing
By Oct. 20, 2010, 4:30pm PT 1 Comment

It’s thin, it’s light, it’s brand new and it was basically made to be shot in HD. Janko Roettgers of our sister site NewTeeVee already managed to get his hands on a brand new MacBook Air. Enjoy his unboxing video while I stew in my jealousy. Read More »

Back to the Mac: The App Store for Mac
By Oct. 20, 2010, 3:30pm PT 7 Comments

You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered when the convenience of the App Store would be unleashed on your Mac. Apple’s “Back to the Mac” event this morning revealed that the wait will soon be over. Developers could have the most to cheer about, though. Read More »

OS X Lion: Lessons Learned From iOS
By Oct. 20, 2010, 3:04pm PT 26 Comments

Yes, the name for Mac OS X 10.7 is Lion. Steve Jobs introduced the OS today by going into the philosophy behind it. Lion takes what Apple learned from iOS and applies it to OS X. As Jobs puts it, “Mac OS X meets the iPad.” Read More »

New MacBook Air Is the Future of Notebooks
By Oct. 20, 2010, 2:36pm PT 23 Comments

Beginning his presentation by waxing philosophical on the impact of iOS devices on Apple industrial design, Jobs rhetorically asked what would happen if an iPad and a MacBook Air “hooked up?” The result is the new MacBook Air, which comes in two distinct sizes. Read More »

Back to the Mac: The Executive Summary
By Oct. 20, 2010, 2:17pm PT 5 Comments

Earlier today, Steve Jobs addressed the Mac faithful at an event focused on Apple computers and software. The announcements weren’t all that surprising, but it’s all good news for consumers and developers alike. New Macbook Airs and a preview of OS X 10.7 stole the show. Read More »

Back to the Mac: FaceTime on the Mac
By Oct. 20, 2010, 2:05pm PT 3 Comments

It’s one of the things we predicted last week, and something everybody has been clamoring for: FaceTime for Mac. It was just announced at today’s event, and luckily we won’t even have to wait for 10.7 to arrive next summer to get it. Read More »

Back to the Mac: GarageBand and iMovie ’11
By Oct. 20, 2010, 1:53pm PT Comments Off

New versions of iMovie ’11 and GarageBand ’11 were demoed today: the only other two programs from iLife ’11 that got screen time aside from iPhoto ’11. There were some very interesting additions to the software, including trailers for iMovie and better lessons in GarageBand. Read More »

Back to the Mac: iPhoto ’11
By Oct. 20, 2010, 1:38pm PT 2 Comments

Apple SVP of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller was on hand at today’s event to demonstrate the new features of iPhoto ’11. Full-screen interfaces, improved printed books and slideshows, and brand new ways to share photos online and via new Letterpress cards were among the highlights Read More »

Back to Mac Event: Mac Platform Stronger Than Ever
By Oct. 20, 2010, 12:34pm PT 1 Comment

CEO Steve Jobs began today’s Apple event by turning over the stage to COO Tim Cook, who gave a short “State of the Mac” speech illustrating both the strength of the platform and its importance to Apple. The numbers show that iOS isn’t Apple’s only success. Read More »

Apple.com Confirms New iLife, Macbook Air
By Oct. 20, 2010, 7:28am PT 6 Comments

Somebody jumped the gun at Apple’s official Discussions page early this morning, adding new sections for iMovie ’11, iPhoto ’11 and GarageBand ’11. There’s also one called “MBA (Need official name)” which means a new MacBook Air is all but certain at today’s event. Read More »

iLife and iWork ’11: My Hopes and Dreams
By Oct. 19, 2010, 12:30pm PT 14 Comments

An upgrade to iWork and iLife is almost guaranteed for Wednesday, so I thought I’d share my hopes for the software bundles. These aren’t necessarily predictions. Instead, they’re the things that kinda drive me nuts about the two suites and which I hope to see fixed. Read More »

The Odds: Pro Bookmakers Weigh In On Tomorrow’s Event
By Oct. 19, 2010, 11:18am PT 1 Comment

Tomorrow, Oct. 20, Apple will host its much anticipated “Back to the Mac” media event. Many industry observers expect Apple CEO Steve Jobs to announce a new MacBook Air ultra-portable computer, among other things. But what do those who make a living calculating odds think? Read More »

Apple Q4 2010: Record Quarter/Year, Surprises to Come
By Oct. 18, 2010, 4:15pm PT 6 Comments

For fourth quarter 2010, Apple reported the best quarter and year in company history, with record sales of Mac and iPhones almost overshadowed by the iPad. That’s not all we can expect from Apple for this calendar year, though, as Steve Jobs hinted at some surprises. Read More »

What Wine Goes Best With the Future of Ping?
By Oct. 18, 2010, 9:10am PT 8 Comments

A tipster speaking to the LA Times says Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, two of tech’s most influential figures, got together for dinner at Steve’s place two weeks ago. No word on what they ate, but fledgling music social network Ping was definitely on the menu. Read More »

New MacBook Air Rumors Suggest Two Distinct Models (UPDATED)
By Oct. 18, 2010, 7:43am PT Comments Off

Over the weekend, we saw a slew of new rumors surrounding the new MacBook Air hit the web. The new reports suggest we might see more than one design for the ultraportable. We might also see the introduction of a new kind of notebook storage. Read More »

How-To: Fight the Dangers of Distraction On Your Mac
By Oct. 15, 2010, 2:30pm PT 9 Comments

Distractions are rotting your brain. Recently, research has revealed a lot about the long-term effects of distractions and digital multitasking. An inability to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, poor performance and stress; this is your brain on the Internet. Your Mac can help, though. Read More »

Why No Love for Mac, Skype?
By Oct. 15, 2010, 12:30pm PT 15 Comments

A new version of Skype for Windows arrived yesterday, bringing tighter Facebook integration along with other new goodies like group video calling. But while Windows users celebrated the new arrival, Mac users watched from the sidelines as the parade marched past. What’s up with that? Read More »

Apple Event Predictions: The Next Macs
By Oct. 14, 2010, 4:00pm PT 7 Comments

Apple’s having a press event next week on Wednesday, Oct. 20, and a new version of OS X will definitely be unveiled. But that’s probably not all we’ll see revealed by Cupertino. You can expect new Macs, too, just in time for the holidays. Read More »

Mac Market Share Surges in U.S.
By Oct. 14, 2010, 11:00am PT 2 Comments

Both Gartner and IDC report the Mac is now accounting for a tenth of the PC market in the U.S., but these preliminary numbers will likely climb higher still when Apple reports actual Mac sales during its quarterly conference call next week. Read More »

Moving to Mac: 6 Months In
By Scott Blitstein Oct. 14, 2010, 10:00am PT Comments Off

It’s been about six months since I took the plunge and moved from PC to Mac. I thought it would be interesting to check in and see where I am now, how I am faring and what software I’m using. Read More »

Opera 10.63: An Old Workhorse Gets an Update
By Oct. 13, 2010, 6:00pm PT Comments Off

Opera Software released version 10.63 of their flagship browser on Tuesday, with another round of tweaks, enhancements and bug fixes. Being a consummate Opera fan, I wasted no time checking it out Opera in both Snow Leopard and on my old G4 PowerBook running Tiger. Read More »

Apple “Back to the Mac” Event Oct. 20: OS X 10.7 On The Agenda?
By Oct. 13, 2010, 11:07am PT 24 Comments

Apple will hold a press event Oct. 20 unveiling Mac updates. The event is called “Back to the Mac,” which is an acknowledgement that Apple’s focus has seemed to be elsewhere of late. But the teaser image reveals we could see more than just new hardware. Read More »

Fake: A Programmable Browser for OS X
By Oct. 12, 2010, 2:00pm PT 1 Comment

Does the Mac community need another Web browser? Probably not if we’re talking conventional browsers, as there’s a luxury of choices already available: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and a gaggle of others. But Fake is different, and it could just be the time-saver you’re looking for. Read More »

4 Apple Purchase Regrets
By Oct. 11, 2010, 6:00pm PT 50 Comments

I spend a lot of money on Apple products, and while most of the time I enjoy them immensely, there have been a few times when I’ve experienced significant buyer’s remorse. Here’s a breakdown of what Apple products I’ve found worms at the core of. Read More »

Quick Tip: Add More External Displays to Your Mac
By Oct. 7, 2010, 4:00pm PT 5 Comments

I always thought Apple was really missing a beat by including only one video-out port on its all-in-ones and notebooks, given that many Mac users are multimedia professionals. So I went looking around for a solution, and this is what I found. Read More »

Backblaze vs. CrashPlan: Mac Backup Smackdown, Round 2
By Oct. 7, 2010, 2:00pm PT 27 Comments

Online backup companies know that once you pay for the painstaking initial data dump, you’ll likely stay a customer long-term, because of convenience. But could unique features and attractive pricing convince you to switch? Today we turn to Backblaze and CrashPlan to find out. Read More »

The Mac Notebook-to-Desktop Conundrum
By Oct. 6, 2010, 6:00pm PT 28 Comments

I’m one of the lucky few who can carry their MacBook Pro to and from work each day, and just use one computer for everything. Still, I’m not always happy with my current setup. There’s one big thing missing that PC laptops have: the docking station. Read More »

Mac 101: A Short(cut) History of the Command Key
By Sep. 30, 2010, 5:00pm PT 13 Comments

Are you or someone you know a recent convert from PC to Mac? Has the single most difficult thing to deal with been breaking your old keyboard shortcut habits? Maybe understanding why the differences exist will help you be more patient when adjusting to them. Read More »

Alfred: A Launcher and More for Mac
By Scott Blitstein Sep. 30, 2010, 11:39am PT Comments Off

A good program launching application is something I’ll use constantly so having it available with a keystroke is critical. When I made the move to Mac, I immediately started looking for a good launcher, and eventually stumbled across Alfred, a free launcher that’s simple yet powerful. Read More »

Alfred: A Launcher and More for Mac
By Sep. 30, 2010, 7:00am PT 21 Comments

A good program launching application is something I’ll use constantly so having it available with a keystroke is critical. When I made the move to Mac, I immediately started looking for a good launcher, and eventually stumbled across Alfred, a free launcher that’s simple yet powerful. Read More »

The Case for a Modular MacBook
By Sep. 29, 2010, 1:00pm PT 8 Comments

My main computer for the past 19 months has been a Core 2 Duo unibody MacBook. It’s fast, has an excellent LED backlit display, is quiet and reliable. Nevertheless I still log some three to four hours per day on average with my 10-year-old Pismo PowerBooks. Read More »

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