Intuit announced QuickBooks Accounting 2009 for Mac Thursday, an upgrade the company called the “most significant upgrade in product history.” The new version offers new features such as a Home Page for one-click access to key tasks, a new way to view data in real-time called Centers, and Company Snapshot. QuickBooks is Intuitis line of…
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Google Co-founder: No Mac Chrome an Embarassment
Mac user and Google co-founder Sergey Brin may be happy that his company’s Chrome Web browser is out and in the public spotlight, but he called the current lack of a Mac-compatible version “embarrassing,” according to Valleywag. In an interview with BoomTown’s Kara Swisher, Mr. Brin asked if she would try out Google Chrome, to…
Yager: Skip Chrome, Go Right to WebKit
Googleis Chrome is based on advanced technologies like V8 enhanced Javascript. Even so, developers should just skip the browser framework and write Internet apps that use Webkit directly, according to Tom Yager at Infoworld. “The trouble is that browsers are designed for surfing, not as application platforms. Think about it,” Mr. Yager wrote. “If you…
Final Cut Express 4.0.1 Improves AVCHD Support
Apple released Final Cut Express 4.0.1 on Friday. The update for the video editing application addressed issues with AVCHD camcorders, improved stability when using third-party FxPlug plug-ins, and fixed several bugs. The update is free for version 4 users, and is available for download at the Apple Support Web site.
What a Touchscreen Would do for the Mac
Itis time for Apple to introduce a full-fledged touchscreen Mac to the market, according to Don Reisinger at CNET on Monday. So far, Apple has stopped short of a full touchscreen Mac and restricted that technology to the iPhone. Mr. Reisinger wondered if itis time for Apple to take the risk of introducing a touchscreen…
The Case for SSDs in New MacBook Pros
Apple hasnit made any announcements about the next generation MacBook Pros, but when they do, itis getting to be fairly realistic for Apple to make SSDs an option, especially since Dell is leading the way, according to Computerworld on Wednesday. Some thought it would take several years for Sold State Drives (SSD) to be a…
Net Nanny for Mac Released
ContentWatch announced the release of Net Nanny for the Mac on Tuesday. With the release, Net Nanny is now available for both Windows and Mac users. “With Net Nanny for Mac, users can protect their computers and safeguard their children from unwanted Internet content. Net Nanny for Mac establishes a barrier around your computer with…
The Ultimate Mac-in-a-box
Monolab Designis Mac Trunk
Apple Struggling to Fix Enterprise Mac Issues
Researchers have discovered a flaw in the UNIX BIND software that translates human readable domain names into IP addresses. Microsoft and Cisco have released patches, but so far Apple has not. In addition, Mac OS X 10.5.3 and 10.5.4 have broken the BSM auditing system critical for some government installations. The vulnerability in the BIND…
Absoft Announces Fortran Fx3 Debugging with Xcode 3.1
Absoft has announced that users will now have significantly improved Fortran debugging capability with the combination of the their Fx3 debugger and Xcode 3.1. Absoft said on Tuesday that “this improved functionality is the combined result of the updated development tools included with Appleis new Xcode 3.1 and the advanced debugging capabilities of Absoftis latest…
MCE Ships Recordable Blu-ray For Mac: $499
MCE Technologies, LLC announced the immediate availability of its 6X Blu-ray recordable drive for PowerMac and Mac Pro on Monday. Unlike previous drives, it is natively recordable with Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later and can record data directly from the Finder with no additional software required. The MCE 6X Blu-ray Recordable Drive is capable…
Two New Take Control Books Explain Mac Backups
Take Control Books has published two books for new and experienced Mac Users on backups. “Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard,” covers fastest and easiest way to create a complete Leopard backup system while “Take Control of Mac OS X Backup,” in its third edition, takes the experienced user beyond Time Machine with more…
Mariner Releases MacGourmet Deluxe 1.0
Mariner Software released MacGourmet Deluxe 1.0 on Wednesday, ultra-modern recipe and wine management software for OS X. “MacGourmet Deluxe brings recipe collection and organization into the digital age. Users are able to create, edit and share recipes; make wine and cooking notes, and easily import recipes found on the Web and expand their collection. Recipes…
Logitech Announces Mac HD Webcam Compatible with iChat, Skype
Logitech announced Tuesday the Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro, a webcam for the Mac platform that supports up to 720p resolutions, and will work with both iChat and Skype for video communications. The device also includes Logitech’s LightRight 2 technology, which allows the image from the webcam to adjust itself to dimly lit or harsh lighting…
TMO Quick Tip - Go, Go Finder Menu
Mac OS X is a powerful operating system loaded with features we use every day. There are so many features, in fact, that it can be easy to forget about the little time savers — like the Finder’s Go menu. The Go menu gives you quick access to several common locations on your hard drive,…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #156: Tips for Parallels, Time Machine, WiFi, Reinstalls and More
Listen Now: Download: or (AAC courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For June 17, 2008 Back from WWDC, Dave and John are in the thick of the action this week, with listener tips, questions, hints, and tricks about all things Mac. Come on in, subscribe (it’s free!) and…
QuickerTek Announces Solar Charger for MacBook Air
Apple Juicz for MacBook Air
.Mac Revamp May be In the Works
Appleis .Mac service
Computing with Bifocals - Bento: An Easy to Use Database App
When my son comes across something he really likes, his usual response is whoo-hoo. In this instance I would like to borrow from that younger generation and declare whoo-hoo for a new database product on the market called Bento. Company: FileMaker Product: Bento List Price: U.S. $49 (single license) $90 (family license) Minimum Requirements: Mac…
IQLeague: Mac Safari Users Smartest on the Web
The rankings can change as more people take the online test, and as of early Monday afternoon, Firefox users on Windows 95 were showing a score of 103.13. Earlier in the day, Windows 95 users werenit appearing in any of the top 20 slots. Previously, Firefox users on PowerPC-based Macs were holding the top slot…
Marware Introduces C.E.O. Envi for MacBook Air
The C.E.O. Envi for MacBook Air
Macnification Manages Digital Electron Microscopy Workflow
announced the launch and immediate availability of Macnification on Tuesday. The new software allows the scientist to import, organize, find, annotate, analyze, adjust, compare, visualize and publish microscopic images. “All major image file formats can be imported into Macnification, in addition to many proprietary formats including e.g. Gatan Digital Micrograph (dm3), JEOL SEM images (tiff…
IBM Confirms Internal Mac (and Linux) Migration Project
IBM has engaged in an internal research project to evaluate Macs and Linux systems and compare them to the PCs theyire using now for potential migration. Currently, itsi just a pilot, research project, according to IBM. On Thursday Daniel Dilger at Roughly Drafted discussed the research project, and suggested that the program was designed to…