Steve Aaron, publishing director at MacAddict parent company Future US, on Monday spoke with The Mac Observer about the magazine’s change to Mac|Life next spring. Last Friday, TMO reported the news after seeing a Craigslist job listing that sought an editor-in-chief for the rechristened publication. That information quickly circulated among the Web-based Mac media. “We…
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Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #73: All the Strokes for All Mac Folks
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 8th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). The long-awaited keyboard shortcuts show is here. John and Dave go through so much it’ll make your head spin. Quit reading this and get to listening! Then when you’re…
4-Sight FAX 7 Adds Intel Mac Support
The Universal Binary version of the client application is still in beta, but should be available in its the final version in October. Pricing for five users starts at US$495, and upgrades from earlier versions starts at $222.75.
Renewing Your .Mac Account
Once you have your activation key, youill need to renew your account from Appleis Activation page instead of the account renewal page on the .Mac Web site. Just go to http://www.mac.com/activate, enter the activation key code from the front of the .Mac Quick Start guide, and follow the on-screen instructions. Your new code will automatically…
Fine-tuning Mac Keyboard Illumination
Controlling your keyboard brightness from the menu bar.
Analyst: Europe Slow to Upgrade to Intel Macs, Have Strong Interest in 'iPhone'
Half of the 56% who havenit upgraded to Intel Macs yet plan to do so in the next six months. “Several Apple customers that are waiting to upgrade to Intel Macs indicated that they are waiting for Adobeis fully optimized Creative Suite before they will upgrade their hardware,” Mr. Munster explained. “We had expected that…
Podcast - Weekly Roundup: The 64-Bit Mac Smackdown
Direct Link: MP3 Version Apple off-handedly upgraded its iMacs with 64-Bit processors, and the MacBooks aren’t far behind. In this week’s Context Machine: how 64-bit Macs today will rocket past Windows Vista tomorrow. The Weekly Roundup will be included in TMO’s main RSS feed, and also in its own feed if you’d like to add…
Apple Gets Aggressive With Mac Print Advertising
Major U.S. magazines, including the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, are currently running four-page Mac ads that come with detachable 14-page booklets touting Apple’s hardware and software. MacDailyNews was alerted to the ads by a reader and has reprinted some of the ad’s text, which repurposes some of the language used in the PC vs.…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #68: Mac Networkers Retreat Interview With Paul Kent
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 28th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version For this special edition episode, Dave interviews Paul Kent of IDG World Expo about the upcoming Mac Networkers Retreat conference. Download and listen to find out more about this unique conference, who its for, and what you’ll learn…
CodeWeavers Offers Free Beta of CrossOver Mac
CodeWeavers now has available for download a free, 60-day Beta of CrossOver Mac, which enables Intel Mac owners to run Windows applications, including games, without restarting their computers and without requiring a copy of the operating system. However, not all applications run without a hitch; CodeWeavers hosts a database of compatible software. Anyone who participates…
Authorities Look Into Apple Laptop Fire in Japan
Japan’s Ministry of Economy has ordered Apple Computer to provide information about the faulty Sony batteries found in many PowerBook and iBook computers in response to a laptop that caught fire. According to Forbes, Apple spokesperson Michiko Matsumoto confirmed that in April one of the company’s laptops overheated and caught fire. The user received minor…
TMO Quick Tip - Extracting a CD or DVD From Your Mac
Usually your Mac knows exactly what to do when you eject a CD or DVD, but occasionally a disc will disappear from your Desktop and you can’t get it back out of your computer. Luckily, there are a couple of tricks you can try to extract those stubborn discs. The Easy Way Restart your Mac.…
CPSC: MacBook Pro Batteries are Safe
CPSC spokesman Scott Wolfson told the news site CRN that he couldnit say what prompted Apple to issue the recall, but he did note: “We never allow a company to do an independent recall when there is a substantial potential hazard.” He didnit know if Sony, which manufactured the laptop batteries now being recalled by…
Apple Looking For Another MacBook Manufacturer
Apple is on the hunt for an additional factory to build MacBooks, and it looks like Foxconn Electronics – the same company that builds some iPod models – is on the short list. According to DigiTimes, Apple plans to contract Foxconn to produce a 15-inch version of the MacBook. If so, that will significantly blur…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #65: How Your Mac Works, DVD Ripping, Permissions Questions Answered
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 14th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Dave and John take their time to answer your questions about DVD ripping, Permissions, and more. Download, press play, and enjoy! If you’re using iTunes to download and listen…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #64: Mac Pro, WWDC, and the Mailbag - Automator, TiVo, and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 7th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave discuss the announcements from today’s WWDC Keynote, and then return to previous topics to address your questions about Automator and TiVo. This is chock full of…
Intel Mac Version of Director On the Way
Adobe’s product manager for Director and Shockwave, Tom Higgins, confirmed that a Universal Binary version of Director is in the works. Speaking in an interview with Digital Producer Magazine, Mr. Higgins said “Director will be updated to run natively on Intel-based Macintosh computers… In addition, Adobe plans to update projector creation abilities and the Shockwave…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #62: MacBook Pro Airline Solution and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 26th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap). With Dave fresh off the plane from Chicago, this short(er) show talks about a cool few things we all found, including an airline adapter for the MacBook Pro that…
Apple Acknowledges MacBook Pro Whine
MacBook Pro units that suffer from the problem emit a high-pitched whining noise from the keyboard area. Apple offers several options for contacting AppleCare for support. You can check the Support Web page for the option that best suits you. [Thanks to Macworld UK for the heads up.]
Engst: The Mac Needs a Collaborative Editor App
Adam Engst of TidBITS feels there is a glaring omission in the Mac software arsenal: a collaborative group document editing and management system that works on a network, through the Internet, and on an isolated Mac. The need for this application, dubbed GroupEdit by Mr. Engst, is so great that he is looking for someone…
Apple: Boot Camp Makes Macs More Appealing to Switchers
Bill Hope of JP Morgan asked Apple execs on hand for the conference call if Boot Camp was showing specific signs of boosting the number of Switchers to the Mac platform. Though Apple has a history of being cagey about such specifics in its dealings with analysts and the press, Mr. Cook answered the question…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #61: Upgrading Your Mac, Recording Audio, and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 17th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (which won’t be coming this week, due to an unfortunately technology-glitch that Michael, aka Computernap experience. We expect him to be back online with AAC for the next, show, though! For this episode, I’ve…
Macs to Drive Apple Shares Up
Even though Apple’s stock is lower than it has been for months, market analysts see Mac sales as a driving force behind an expected rebound. Shares could climb 45 to 75 percent over the next 12 months, according to Reuters. Earnings growth for Apple is expected to average 20 percent year over year for the…