Just as CDs, Windows, and hard drives became "standards", so it is now with Apple's diminutive iPod, ubiquitous iTunes, and accessible iTunes Music Store. There's no need to shop anywhere else for music, or use anything else for playback. iPod is the new music standard. Full Story »

All agree that spam clogs up your email and causes unncessary extra effort to get rid of it? Have you tried all the "spam killer" software? What works and what doesn't? How about Apple's Mail junk mail filter? Here's my spam and two steps to get it controlled. Full Story »

No doubt about it, the InBox stack this week was heavily weighted toward the article on "Apple: About to Explode?" Readers think the world of the Mac maker but want Apple to do more to "get the word out" about how great the new iMac is, and Mac OS X, and the iLife apps... you get the idea. Full Story »

What are Mac utilities for if not fun? Frustratingly free and nearly free utilities are what put the fun back in dysfunctional hours at work, right? Here's a look at some favorite freebies, nearly freebie, and fully functional for less, utilities for your Mac. Full Story »

By most accounts, Apple is on a roll. A good roll. The iPod is a hit with nearly everyone, including Windows users. So is the iTunes Music Store. Both dominate their market. Along comes another gamble. The iMac G5. Does Apple have a fireball or rocket fuel? Full Story »

Numbers tell the story, right? Often. Sometimes. Not always. Recent surveys and polls of Mac users give some surprising results. We like the iPod, we pay for Internet music (mostly), we have plenty of music on our Macs, and we plan to buy this computer... Full Story »

RSS is becoming more commonplace and mainstream and due for integration with Safari 2.0. It's here now and works great with this latest update. Ranchero Software's NetNewsWire 2.0 carries the torch with maturity. Full Story »

It's not, but it seems as if Stuffit's been around as long as the Mac. Allume Systems just released Stuffit 9.0. Yes, 9.0. I know what you're thinking? ANOTHER Stuffit upgrade. When will it end? It won't. Full Story »

That's the first thing I said when it came out of the box. "It looks like a friggin' giant iPod." No kidding. Pump up an iPod and you've got a new iMac G5. The resemblance is not without reason. Full Story »

The most noise, uh, er, response came from all over; from Watson's demise, to Apple gouging UK iTunes customers, Adobe's new Photoshop Elements 3.0, and Apple as an "innovative" company. Full Story »

Thank God for Amazon, Borders, and the Apple Store. If you want to know about Mac OS X there's sure to be a book that'll fit your reading pace, your requirements, your shelf space, and your pocketbook. Here's the top 5 Mac OS X books from my shelf. Full Story »

You're probably thinking, "What's all the fuss about? Microsoft copies Apple? How's that news?" I agree, but it's a slow news day and mainstream media just figured it out and Microsoft just admitted it. iTunes Music Store rocks. Full Story »