Once upon a time, Safari was a mediocre-at-best web browser that power users avoided. It was minimal, but also slow and incompatible with web technologies. But all that has changed in recent years. As Mac evangelist John Gruber says, “Safari is a terrific browser.” It feels like a natural extension of Apple’s design philosophy to…
Nocturne is a new free application from the creator of Quicksilver. It’s a very simple application for switching your computer to “night vision” mode. Of course, you can already do something similar to this on your Mac just by hitting “ctrl-opt-cmd-8” (Go ahead, try it…it’s fun.) But Nocturne offers some subtle improvements that make this…
If you have an iPad, you have to contend with the virtual keyboard. And chances are, you hate the blasted thing. Typing without the tactile feedback of actual keys is a drag, and it doesn’t help that the keyboard appears to be very limited in what it can do. But appearances can be deceiving. Turns…
One of the primary executives responsible for Wal-Mart’s recent, unsuccessful, push into the world of digital downloads has left the mega-retailer to help Apple grow its iTunes business internationally. Kevin Swint, former divisional manager for digital media at Wal-Mart stores, joins Apple this week in the role of general manager of international video for iTunes….
There was a time when TV Guide‘s grid was useful. Back in the days when there were only a handful of channels or even a few dozen. But today, when most cable or satellite subscribers get hundreds of channels, we need a new paradigm. Enter TV Forecast HD.
Desktopia is a great little freeware application for those of you that can’t help but constantly change your desktop background. Desktopia takes it to a whole new level, making your background change throughout the day. It’s bundled with a backgrounds to get you started, but you can customize it however you like. For example, you…
Computers tend to fail in predictable ways. Especially when it comes to hardware, certain types of failure can cause programmatically-detectable signals that reveal the cause of the problem. Diagnostic programs that can accomplish this process are typically only available to authorized shops. Except that’s not really true: you can use Apple Diagnostics to access Apple’s…
I don’t really like the To Do lists that were added to Mail. I just don’t care for my To Dos being in my inbox like email. So, I was really excited when I found Anxiety, a handy, slick little To Do list application for OSX that both stylish and easy to use. The program…
by Jeff Cutler MacCamp Boston took place Saturday, May 10 at the YMCA theater in Cambridge, MA, bringing together a couple dozen Mac addicts and experts to discuss all things Apple Macintosh. While there was a MacCamp event in California last year, this Boston gathering was the first MacCamp to take place on this coast….
Are you thinking of buying a new MacBook Pro? You may want to wait. MacRumors points to evidence from resellers that their stocks of 15 and 17-inch MacBook Pros are running low. Amazon reports a 1 to 2 month delay on 17-inch MacBook Pros while Apple retains a shipping status of “within 24 hours.” Low…
Apple, sadly, did not do a great job of making the various Apple TV’s visually distinct from one another: at least, not in an immediately obvious way. As a result, it can be hard to tell the difference between all of Apple’s similar-looking Apple TV offerings, especially in second-hand marketplaces like eBay. Use this guide…
Whether you’re looking for an RSS feed reader app for iPhone, iPad, or Mac, here are ten of the most useful and enjoyable apps you could employ — all of which are very easy on the eyes.
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