. If you have a favorite widget that you want available even when Dashboard isnit taking over your whole Desktop, all you have to do is liberate it. Hereis how: Press the F12 key to display the Dashboard layer. Click the plus symbol in the lower left corner of your display to open the widget…
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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Apple Drops PortalPlayer for Some iPods
iPod chip supplier PortalPlayer announced on Thursday that Apple will not be using its chips in some upcoming iPod models. The announcement came as a surprise to analysts and investors, especially since estimates peg about 70 percent of the company’s revenue comes from supplying iPod chips. PortalPlayer’s system-on-a-chip processors have been the heart of the…
Apple Avoids Intel Hit for Now
Mac sales for the quarter were essentially on target with Needham estimates at 1.11 million units, compared to the projected 1.15 million units. Mr. Wolf estimated conservatively on iPod sales, and Apple exceeded his expectations. He predicted 8 million units, and Apple actually shipped 8.5 million. Although iPod sales are slowing, Mr. Wolf expects to…
iPod Performance Concerns Prudential
iPod sales were generally expected to be around 9 to 10 million units, but they came in at 8.5 million, below Prudentialis estimate of 8.8 million. Part of Mr. Fortunais concern is based on Apple deriving about half of its revenue and about 88 percent of the companyis growth from iPod and music sales. Mac…
iStopMotion 1.9.2 Adds RAW, Intel Mac Support
iStopMotion 1.9.2 is available at the Boinx Software Web site, and is priced at US$39.95 for the DV version, and $349 for the HR version. The update is free for current version 1.x users.
Apple Hot Deals Update For CDW, Small Dog, Sweetwater
The new CDW Mac Warehouse Hot Deals page has offers on Nikon Coolpix L1 6.2, the 3Com OfficeConnect 802.11a/b/g Access point, Sonyis HandyCam DCR-HC36 MiniDV Camcorder for only $399.99, the Epson Stylus CX5800F all-in-one printer, and more. You can find the CDW Mac Warehouse Hot Deals page at Appleis Web site. The new Small Dog…
Investors Watching for Intel Impact
Although Appleis switch to Intel processors is viewed as a good move in the long term, investors fear that the short term impact wonit be as positive. Limited availability of the MacBook Pro, the lack of an Intel-based iBook, and soft Mac mini sales are likely to have a negative impact on quarterly sales. In…
Cringley: Mac May Offer Best Windows Platform
Boot Camp is only the first step towards virtualization, or running multiple operating systems at the same time, on the Mac. By the time MAc OS X 10.5 ships, it will likely be the most stable and secure platform available for running Windows. Mr. Cringley thinks that Leopard will include built-in protection for operating systems…
Apple Letter Upsets Third Grader
Instead of a response from Mr. Jobs, she received a form letter from Appleis law department informing her that the company does not accept unsolicited ideas, and also told her not to send any more suggestions. Appleis Web site explains the company policy, and also offers a Web page with links to feedback forms. Sheais…
Protection Pack for MacBook Pro
The hand rest is made from soft PVC leather, and uses a reusable adhesive so you can remove it for cleaning. The keyboard cover is a washable microfiber material that also works as a screen cleaning cloth. The Protection Pack is available in sizes for the MacBook Pro, and 12, 15 and 17-inch PowerBook models.…
Find Internet Hotspots Wherever You Go
Hotspot Locator Dashboard widget because it handles two tasks for me: It finds the Internet hotspots for the area Iim traveling to; and it also shows me the hotspots that are within range of my powerbook, along with their signal strength and whether or not they are password protected. JiWireis Hotspot Locator widget shows if…
Apple: Boot Camp Does Not Void Warranty
The rumors have been circulating around Appleis Boot Camp support discussion boards, and may have started as a misunderstanding in the companyis retail stores.
TMO Quick Tip - Make Your Own Alert Sounds
One of the great things about your Mac is that it’s easy to customize settings and make it a reflection of who you are. One area that’s a little limited, however, is the selection of alert sounds. Here’s how to roll your own alert sound using the tools your Mac already has: GarageBand and iTunes.…
Apple Stock Up on Boot Camp News
Boot Camp will be a feature in the next version of Mac OS X, Leopard, which should be available some time between near the end of 2006. Apple stock is currently trading at US$64.66, up 3.49 (5.51%). <!–#include virtual=”/includes/newsite/series/stockwatch.shtml”–>
TMO Quick Tip - Email URLs In Safari
Emailing a Web page URL to a friend directly from Safari is pretty easy to do in Tiger, but takes a little bit of prep work in Panther. Either way, you can make Safari create a new email message with the URL already included, ready to send. In Tiger, choose File > Mail Link to…
TMO Reports - French DRM Law Could Have Worldwide Impact
TMO recently had the opportunity to discuss the proposed French law to regulate copy protection and digital rights management (DRM) with intellectual property expert William Hart from the New York office of Proskauer Rose LLP. The bill passed the French lower house on March 21, and is now on its way to the upper house…
Apple Hot Deals Update For MacMall, Ramjet
The new MacMall Hot Deals page has offers on the Sony SDM-S205KB 20-inch LCD Display with DVI, the MicroTek ScanMaker S400 flatbed scanner, Enfocus PitStop Pro 6.5 & Instant PDF 3.5 bundled, Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Portable Photo Printer, LaCie 120GB USB 2.0 Safe Mobile Hard Drive with Fingerprint Access Control, X2Gen MG17R 17-inch LCD…
French Law Doesn't Open AAC Format Yet
Controversial legislation to force Apple and other online music resellers to open their copy protection to competitors is not currently being included in France’s National Assembly proposal package that is set for approval on March 21. According to Red Herring, however, the option is still under discussion. The proposed law was intended to force companies…
.Mac iChat Icons
New iChat icons for .Mac members.
Mousepos?: The Ultimate Mouse Finder
With a quick tap of the F1 key, Mousepos? dims your screen and highlights the area surrounding your mouse pointer, making it easy to find your cursor on large displays, and to highlight areas during presentations and training. Itis also handy when you are using a PowerBook or MacBook Pro in low light conditions. When…
Apple Hot Deals Update For Sweetwater Sound
The new Sweetwater Sound Hot Deals page has offers on the Blue Snowball USB Cardioid/Omni condenser mic with stand and cable, the Waves (GTR) Guitar Tool Rack with seven modeled amps, Sonyis MDR-7506 pro-grade foldable headphones, Steinberg Cubase SE, TAPCO Mix.50 5-channel USB ultra-compact mixer with 1 mono mic/line input, 2 stereo inputs and tape…