A day of reckoning is upon us. Is Apple’s Mac business going out of business? So you might gather from the ridiculously silly headline posted by Andew Nusca on one of the so-called ZDnet blogs. Think about the … Continue Reading »
Archives for April 2009
Downsizing My Mac Software To Work Better For Me
I’m on record as already pointing out the obvious. Synchronization between Mac and anything else is a good thing. Look what instant synchronization did for the iPod. Look what it’s doing for the iPhone. Not only is it … Continue Reading »
Mac Users Go Where No Man Has Gone Before
I don’t speak Klingon, but I’m a trekkie, a fan of Star Trek since the original classic series in the 1960s. Outside of the upcoming movie, I’ve seen every Star Trek television series episode and every Star Trek … Continue Reading »
How To Use Your Mac To Time Just About Anything
Macs are interesting. After using one for over 20 years I can still find myself in a situation where I don’t have the right utility to do something I want to do. For example, our Macs have a … Continue Reading »
Save Your Money. Get Free Software For Your Mac
For as long as I can remember there has been free software for Mac users. Whether it’s a Microsoft Office wannabe or a simple Dashboard Widget, free software is everywhere. If you’re a Mac user on a budget … Continue Reading »
Apple Asks: Which Mac Are You? Are You A Mac Or PC?
I was browsing around Apple’s web site looking for new TV commercials to see Apple’s response to Microsoft’s recent ad barrage of Laptop Hunters. What I found was a simple promo that asked, ‘Which Mac Are You?’ That’s … Continue Reading »
Should Mac Users Watch Dashboard Widgets For Fun?
I’m not a poster girl for Dashboard Widgets. Some are handy, some are fun, most are priced right (you get what you pay for), but the vast majority of Widgets are nothing to write home about. This week … Continue Reading »
Is There A Faster, Easier Way To Do A Mac Back Up?
We’ve tested, re-tested, and reviewed about every Mac back up utility available. Some are simple, others complex. Is there a Mac back up method that can be all things to all Mac users? Probably not. SuperDuper!‘s cloned drives … Continue Reading »
Backing Up Your Mac Files Can Be Easy. Just Click!
As a Mac user you come to appreciate the Mac’s ease of use and the ability of OS X and Mac applications to just do the job. When it comes to backing up your Mac’s valuable files the … Continue Reading »
The Latest Back Up Trend: Save Files On The Internet
There’s a rapidly growing trend when it comes to Mac users and their files. It’s called back up strategy. What’s yours? Need another option? Many Mac users opt for an extra hard disk or two and use OS … Continue Reading »
The Insulting Mess That Is Flash Video On My Mac
It’s official. I love Safari 4 on my Mac, and on my PC at work. It’s fast. Faster than any other browser. I even got used to the new tabs arrangement and prefer them over any other browser’s … Continue Reading »
Microsoft’s New Anti-Mac PC TV Ads Are Very Good.
Microsoft is the anti-Apple. For years, Apple’s TV and online commercials have skewered Microsoft’s clumsy Windows, and PCs in general. Now, Microsoft is firing back by perpetuating about the only myth left unbusted by the Mac’s recent market … Continue Reading »
Do You Still Use Mac OS X Widgets? Which Ones?
There has been plenty of public noise about Apple’s iTunes App Store for iPhone users. Already over 30,000 apps are available on the store, and around 1-billion downloads. That’s good news for iPhone users but what about Mac … Continue Reading »
Do Your iPhone Apps Sync Up With Your Mac?
One of the best features of Apple’s iTunes is the ability to synchronize everything—music, movies, TV shows, photos, contacts, calendar—Mac or PC to your iPhone or iPod touch. Without much fanfare, Apple has made easy that which was … Continue Reading »
Somehow I Forgot How To Use My Mac’s Mouse
I’ve been using a mouse on my Mac for, well, nearly 20 years. I jumped to the right-click mouse back in the Mac OS classic days. I may not be a power user, but I can hold my … Continue Reading »
How To Get Sassy, Sexy Car Art On Your Mac
Some things catch my eye. Some don’t. This morning I walked by my husband’s Mac and saw a blonde on the screen. As in, “that’s not me” blonde. His MacPro has one of Apple’s new 24-inch LED Cinema … Continue Reading »