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Friday, September 28, 2007
The next Mac may not be a Mac outside, but it will be a handheld Mac.
 There's a not so fine line between what we want from Apple and what they deliver. Technology evolves. Apple's Newton was neat, but clunky and ahead of its time. The iPhone? Right on time and getting better. So where's the next Mac?
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Now you can two-way share and edit iCal calendars on a network.
 What one feature of Mac OS X and a new Mac is far and away different and better than Windows PCs? Stability? Security? Those are good choices but they hide in the background. Run up front and in our face is the Mac's ability to share.
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Finally, a way to search for anything on your Mac from one spot.
 We're not big fans of OS X's Spotlight. Yes, it works. It's quick, but not instant. It's free. Spotlight is like Google. You start the search and keeping searching until you find something useful or get tired. FileSpot makes Spotlight better.
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
How much organization does a life need? What's next? Cans and bottles.
 Kate asked me to review the new "Pedia" media managers which organize books, CDs, DVDs, and games on your Mac. The whole suite is a nifty collection of the way you want your stuff to be organized. I have just one complaint.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Apple has become the master of eye candy style over substance.
 Don't hate me because I'm beautiful. And don't hate me because I use OS X's Dashboard Widgets. Being a woman and a mommy is handy because I can trash Widgets and not get beat up after school.
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Will Apple put a camera in new displays? Will the iPod become a Newton?
 It's time to dust off the Kayhill Crystal Ball and take a look into the not-too-distant future for Apple products. What do I see? New Macs, new Cinema Displays, the iPhones, iPods, and a Newton.
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Lower prices, easy to buy, no DRM, and music plays on iTunes and iPod.
 If you like the glitter and glamour of iTunes Store, you won't be impressed with Amazon's new music store. Finally, competition for Apple. Amazon is cheaper, easy to buy, and plays on iTunes and iPod.
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Try some iPod retail therapy this holiday season. Go crazy.
 I love my iPod. Adding it up, I've spent more money on accessories for my iPod than the iPod cost me. Do I really need a leather carrying case? How about a bra pouch? iPod socks? Vibrator?
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Elgato is the TiVo for the Mac. New version uses Mac as wireless station.
 I think I know why Apple doesn't include a digital video recorder in AppleTV. Such a feature would antagonize content providers who don't like such devices. Elgato doesn't care and the new EyeTV software only makes life better for Mac users who want to record TV.
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Use your Mac to record and store internet radio for playback or iTunes.
 If you like the control you get with TiVo or a digital video recorder (DVR), then you'll like Radioshift. Think of it as a TiVo on your Mac that plays and records internet radio stations and programs.
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Monday, September 24, 2007
Corporate IT departments add more Macs to reduce operating costs.
 I love a good argument that has plenty of pros and cons and factual evidence to consider. So it is with Macs vs. Windows PCs in the workplace. Macs are less expensive to use than Windows.
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They're almost the same price. Why is there such a big difference?
 I'm the official Mac360 'Queen of Bargains' so I was surprised when Bambi asked me to review a couple of $30 Mac applications. I like free, right? Bambi said, " Not all that's free is a good value, Alex." The result? A lesson in value.
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