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Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet is the Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of “The Designer’s Guide to Mac OS X” from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also hosts TMO’s Daily Observations podcast, co-hosts The iOS Show podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other shows, too. Jeff dreams in HD.

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Identifying Fonts on the Go

Highlight text in your photos so WhatTheFont knows what to check out.To identify fonts with your iPhone, you’ll need the WhatTheFont application. It’s available for free at Apple’s iTunes-based App Store.Verify the WTF is correctly recognizing each letter.Once the app is installed on your iPhone, you can use its built-in camera to snap a photo…

AirTran Brings Wi-Fi to the Skies

According to AirTran, its Wi-Fi service is compatible with laptops, the iPhone and iPod touch, BlackBerry smartphones, Windows Mobile Devices, and the Symbian S60. Voice services, however, are not supported.AirTran’s in-flight Wi-Fi service requires a Gogo account. Signing up for the account is free, but users will have to pay for in-flight Internet access.

Setting a Default News Reader Application

To change your default RSS reader application from Safari, do this: Install the RSS reader you want to use on your Mac. I use NetNewsWire, but there are plenty of others to choose from. Launch Safari. Choose Safari > Preferences Click the RSS tab. Choose the reader application you want to use from the Default…

Analyst: Microsoft Putting Mac Security at Risk

“We all know from past experience the reverse engineering of patches back into exploits starts at the time — if not before — the patches are released,” Mr. Frantzen said. “Typically it takes between hours and a few days or so to complete this if it’s easy to exploit.”In this case, the flaws could allow…

WWDC 09 Keynote: Schiller, not Jobs

Mr. Schiller, along with what Apple is calling “a team of Apple executives,” will deliver the keynote.Senior vice president of Software Engineering, Bertrand Serlet, also confirmed that developers would be receiving a final developer preview release of Mac OS X 10.6 at the conference.CEO Steve Jobs started a six month leave of absence early in…

iTunes 8: Moving Your iTunes Library

Start by making a folder to hold your iTunes media library once it’s moved. Be sure to name the folder something descriptive so you know that’s where your music, movies and TV shows are stored. Launch iTunes and select iTunes > Preferences Click the Advanced button. Be sure Keep iTunes Music folder organized is checked.Check…

Pairing an Apple Remote with your Mac

To pair an Apple Remote with your Mac, do this: Make sure your Mac is on and awake. Hold the dark end of the remote a few inches away from your Mac. Press and hold the Menu and Next buttons for about five seconds or until the paired remote icon appears on your Mac’s display.…

Psystar Hit with New Discovery Deadlines

Apple and Psystar are currently fighting a legal battle over whether or not companies can sell PCs with Mac OS X installed. Apple asserts that any company wanting to sell Mac clones needs permission, and the Cupertino-based company has no plans to let companies sell PCs with Mac OS X installed. Psystar claims that Apple…

Amazon Unveils Kindle DX Ebook Reader

Like the smaller 6-inch display Kindle 2, the Kindle DX includes a built-in keyboard, wireless downloads via the 3G Amazon Whispernet network, and text-to-speech support.Amazon is targeting education and research with its new Kindle model. Educational book publishers Cengage Learning, Pearson, and Wiley have already committed to offer text books  through the online Kindle Store,…

Psystar Offers Weak Response to Apple Discovery Motion

Apple filed its motion to compel with the court after what it saw as a disappointing deposition hearing with Psystar’s CEO, Rudy Pedraza. Mr. Pedraza, according to Apple, “stated approximately 90 times during the deposition that he did not know or recall answers to basic questions about Psystar’s sales, its general costs and profits, its…

MobileMe Gets Live 24/7 Chat Support

The live tech support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so subscribers can “initiate a realtime help session with a MobileMe support agent.”MobileMe is priced at US$99 a year and includes online file storage and data backup, AddressBook and iCal syncing, Computer and iPhone and iPod touch syncing, email, and more.

Apple Revises 10-Q Pay Votes, Passes Say on Pay

The “Say on Pay” proposal, or Shareholder Proposal Number Regarding Advisory Vote on Compensation, was originally reported as defeated because shareholder abstention votes had been accidentally counted as “No” votes. According to Apple, “the mistake was due to human error, which Apple regrets.”The reversal means that shareholders will be able to vote on executive pay…

Jobs Trying to Demolish Woodside House Again

The organization successfully stopped the demolition in 2006 after claiming Mr. Jobs and the town of Woodside failed to produce documentation that showed the house would be more expensive to preserve than to replace. According to the San Jose Mercury News, the new demolition filing shows it would cost over US$13 million to renovate the…

Indigo 4 Automation Server Adds iPhone Support

Version 4 improved the Web-based interface, the built-in Web server now supports RESTful Web APIs, the system offers folder management for organizing devices, and Bonjour and AppleScript support was improved. Indigo 4 also added support for the INSTEON IR-Linc Transmitter, I/O-Linc, and Motion Sensor hardware modules.Indigo is now also available in Lite and Pro versions.…

Apple Cuts Into Market NAND Supply

There isn’t any word yet on exactly what Apple has in store for the flash chips, although is seems likely that they may be destined for iPods or the iPhone.Assuming the DigiTimes sources are correct, Apple’s big buy could mean that the company is ramping up for a big product push, and since chip supplies…

Microsoft Hit with $388M Patent Fine

Microsoft won’t, however, have to start writing out all those zeroes right away because the company plans to fight the ruling. “We are very disappointed in the jury verdict. We believe that we do not infringe, that the patent is invalid and that this award of damages is legally and factually unsupported,” the company said…

Steve Wozniak Joins DeepDyve Board

“DeepDyve’s search technology is a breakthrough compared to the traditional keyword search that we know today,” he said. “The company has the potential to transform Deep Web search, and I’m excited to help bring about that transformation.”DeepDyve is an online research engine designed for researchers, students, technical professionals, business users and other information consumers that…

Analyst: Two New iPhones on the Way

“We believe Apple is preparing to launch at least two new iPhones in the June quarter with a high-end version (32GB) and a low-end version ($99),” Mr. Marshall said. “Our checks indicate a substantial build plan increase for the June quarter (potentially doubling quarter over quarter) from our current 3.1 million unit estimate for March…

Shareholders Re-elect Apple Board

According to MarketWatch, shareholders also chose to vote down several shareholder-sponsored resolutions. TMO will have additional coverage of the Apple’s annual shareholder meeting later during the day.Apple’s stock is currently trading at US$92.20, up 1.95, (2.16%).

Adobe Releases Flash Player 10 Security Update

The Flash Player 10.0.22.87 update fixes a buffer overflow issue that could let an attack execute arbitrary code, resolves an input validation issue that could result in a Denial of Service attack, and the settings manager display page at Adobe.com was updated to help avoid potential Clickjacking issues.Adobe Flash Player 10.0.22.87 is free and available…

Apple, Psystar Case Gears Up For the Long Haul

Both sides look to be digging in for a long battle, but legal experts generally agree that Apple has the upper hand in this case.Apple hit Psystar with a copyright infringement lawsuit after the company began selling PCs with Mac OS X pre-installed and without permission. Psystar responded by filing a counter claim that Apple…

Changing the Lightbulb in System Preferences

Energy Saver then (left), and now (right)Sure, the Preference Pane icon change could simply be cosmetic, but it could also be a subtle message about the company’s stance on environmental issues — and it appears only on Apple’s glossy display laptops.Compact florescent lights are seen by many as an environmentally better alternative to traditional incandescent…