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TMO at Macworld - Axiotron and OWC Unveil ModBook, the First Mac Tablet
SAN FRANCISCO — Axiotron, Inc. together with its strategic partner and exclusive US Distributor Other World Computing (OWC), on Tuesday unveiled the ModBook, the first ever Mac OS X tablet computer solution. Andreas Haas, President of Axitron and Larry O’Connor, CEO of Other World Computing, hosted a press conference unveiling the device. Ready to Unveil…
Sybase Brings SQL Anywhere 10 to Intel Macs
Sybase has also released a free developer version of SQL Anywhere for Mac. Developers can use it with Xcode, Code Warrior, Project Builder, and other development tools.
Meet TMO's Dave Hamilton at the Mac Podcaster Meetup
The event is hosted by Adam Christianson of the Maccast, and will feature several other podcasters along with Dave, including Leo Laporte, Ken Ray, Derrick Story, TMOis Andy Inhatko, and more. The informal discussion will give everyone a chance to get these industry expertis impressions on the expo, and also to find out what they…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #85: Windows on a Mac and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 2nd, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). Dave and John talk about running Windows (and Windows-based apps) on your Mac, talking through all the options and giving you advice and direction. If you’re using iTunes to download…
Podcast - Apple Report: Macworld Expo Orientation
Direct Link: MP3 Version As we roll into the New Year, and therefore another Macworld, Ricky and Jeff sit down with TMO’s John Martellaro to talk about the Expo. It’s like MWSF Orientation: What’s it good for? Why do companies attend? Also, a discussion about Apple’s love affair with secrecy. The Apple Weekly Report will…
Desktop Holiday Trimmings for Your Mac
If you are looking for something that adds a bit of the holiday spirit to your Mac, hereis a few free options to help deck your Desktop. MacLampsX 1.2 MacLampsX from The Arctic Mac adds a festive set of holiday lights to the edge of your display. You can make your own bulb arrangements, and…
School District Dropping Macs for More "Appropriate Technology"
The districtis new director of technology, Eric Willard, claims the move will help students because “most people use Microsoft programs in the real world.” He has developed a task force to help make a plan to implement the transition. “We will have a challenging time at the high school level taking away the Macs,” he…
Protecting Your Mac From its Best Friend: Electricity
Most people get over the first hurdle of electrical protection fairly easily by using a battery backup, or uninterrupted power supply, that offers some level of line conditioning and surge suppression. Iim partial to the Smart-UPS systems from APC. In addition to protecting your Mac from electrical incidents that come through wall outlets, you also…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #82: IR Remotes, Batteries, Freezing Macs, and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 11th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). After a week-long hiatus, Dave and John are back in full swing, answering your questions and playing your comments about remote controls, iChat nicknames, freezing Macs, and more! If you’re…
PC Publications and Macintosh Reviews
Weire always thirsty for new information about Apple and its products. We want insight and valuable information with which to make a purchase. Thatis why, when a PC oriented publication reviews a Mac, it gets a lot of scrutiny. I think the evolution of the Mac toward the Intel CPU and its ability to run…
How to Shoot Tethered with Aperture
The technique of using Appleis Aperture software in tethered mode was explained in an article at OiReillyis Digital Media Website on Tuesday. There are advantages to having a digital SLR camera connected (tethered) to a Macintosh during shooting. The images are stored on the hard disk immediately after each frame is shot, and if the…
The Macintosh iLife '06
Apple Computeris iLife application suite is easy enough to figure out that you donit really need a manual to get started. Once you get beyond the basics, however, a little help goes a long way in making you an iLife pro, and The Macintosh iLife i06 by Jim Heid is one of the best all-in-one…
Smarthouse: Mac Tablet Prototype Built, Manufacturers Bidding
“The Mac tablet has been designed to handle third party applications such as home automation software that will allow users to control lighting, audio, entertainment devices and security feeds,” wrote Mr. Richards. “It also acts as a full blown PC, and has wireless linking for a new generation of Wireless Hi Fi speakers that are…
The iMac's Limited VESA Support
VESA adapters let you attach your iMac to a wall or articulated arm.
Design Greeting Cards in iPhoto
Start by selecting a picture from your iPhoto library, and make any edits you need. The picture I chose had a building near the bottom, so I cropped that part out. When you are finished, click the Done button. Edit your image before using it in a card.
Ted Landau's User Friendly View - MacMania and the Mac Collector
I did it. Earlier this month, I attended my very first MacMania cruise. In fact, it was my first cruise of any type. I was one of ten speakers that together provided more than thirty sessions over the course of the week. Topics ranged from the basics of digital photography to the nuances of running…
Track Temperatures Throughout Your House on Your Mac
"The new HOBO Temperature Logger Kit stems from the need of many homeowners who want to go beyond free home energy audits and really understand their energy usage," said Frank Deshaies, Onset product marketing manager, in a statement. "Itis all about giving homeowners greater control and allowing them to focus in on the real opportunities…
Apple's "Get a Mac" Commercials Turn Japanese
Apple’s "Get a Mac" campaign has been unleashed on Japan, with Japanese actors taking the place of John "I’m a PC" Hodgman and Justin "I’m a Mac" Long. Apple Japan has posted three commercials on its Web site, each "an almost exact translation" of the first three "Get a Mac" commercials launched in the U.S.,…
NewsMac Pro 1.2.5
Information overload is easy to come by, especially in this age of pipes and dump trucks full of internets. Focusing your information gathering technique is critical if you want to effectively gather news and other data through the Internet. Enter NewsMac Pro. NewsMac Pro is an RSS and Atom news reader application, meaning it recognizes…
Miglia Announces Dual Digital Tuner for the Mac
Migliais TVDuo.
Columnist: Mac Only More Secure Due to Obscurity
“Thereis only one thing that makes Macs substantially safer than PCs,” wrote Mr. Gray, “and itis called market share; a 3.8 percent market share, measured by net presence, to be precise. If Macs were the dominant operating system with, say, 80 percent of the market, there is no doubt all the clever malware writers would…
Parallels Desktop Update Removes 2GB RAM Limit
Other changes include a hard disk caching tool that improves Mac OS X performance while Parallels is running, and better sound and video quality in virtual machines. The full version of Parallels Desktop For Mac sells for US$79.99. It requires Mac OS X v10.4.6, an Intel processor, 512MB RAM (1GB recommended), and 30MB of available…