Using the Video & Audio Encoder Tools in MacOS
Incorporated in Mac OS X 10.7 and later versions are media encoding capabilities that let you encode and convert video and audio files to a format of your choice on your Mac via the Finder window.
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Joost Beta is now LIVE for Intel Macs!
Joost now has a Beta that is live for Intel-based Macs. I’m currently on a PowerPC system, so I’m out of luck for the time being (but that shall change next week…ha ha!) so my fellow hold-outs can now officially be sad….but those of you with Intel Inside and a Joost Beta account can click…
Japanese iPhone tour, “Switcher” tips from Mossberg, and O2 already sold out of iPhone 3G’s online
Apple has posted a new iPhone 3G guided tour on their Japanese website in an effort to get customers in Japan warmed up to the idea of the iPhone. There has has been some speculation that the product might not do as well in Japan because of different demands of the Japanese buyer. You can…
Apple Announces New 8GB Model of iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition
CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 3 — Apple(R) today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod(R) nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition in response to outstanding customer demand. The new 8GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199. Both models come…
Security in 2019: Does Your iPhone Really Need Antivirus Software?
With online privacy and digital security dominating the headlines, you may have been conditioned to believe that every one of your devices needs antivirus software. The truth is, this doesn’t apply to the majority of Apple’s mobile products. While many security companies offer products that support the iPhone, the antivirus aspects are often unnecessary; Apple…
BBC iPlayer coming to Mac…and maybe to other countries
The BBC iPlayer is a relatively new way for BBC viewers in the U.K. to get their television. It provides Windows users a download solution to get heavily DRMed programming that they can then watch for a limited time after it airs on the BBC in the U.K. This is a free service…well, unless you…
13 New Tricks in OSX Mavericks
With the recent release of OSX Mavericks there are some pretty handy additions to the OS that were a long time coming. Many of these new features are somewhat subtle changes and as such are fairly hidden. To help bring these new features to light we’ve compiled a list of 13 new tricks in OSX…
What is your favorite business software or hardware for Mac?
When the holidays come to an end, it’s time to get back to business…and that’s exactly what we’re going to do here at Apple Gazette! We’re going to start off 2007 with a look at some of the best hardware and software for small business on the Mac platform. We already have several products we’re…
Rogers Wireless CONFIRMED as Canadian iPhone Carrier
According to Gizmodo Rogers Wireless has confirmed through a customer service email that they will be the exclusive provider of the iPhone, and that they are actively working to get the iPhone released in Canada as soon as possible. No word yet on exactly what the pricing or availability for the iPhone will be, but…
Modbook might finally be on the way
The long in development Modbook (well, I say long – it was revealed at Macworld 2007 – but it’s been delayed several times – so it FEELS long) is finally on its way to release. The Modbook should be hitting the streets on or around Jan. 8th, 2007 according to TUAW. The specs for the…
Free Apps of the Day #34
Today there’s a trio of great travel guides, a picture-and-music slideshow maker, a “magic” music toy, some learning tools for kids, and more free games than you can handle.
OSX Quick Tip: Create Multipage PDFs in a Snap with Preview
UPDATE: This is a Leopard Only Tip. Sorry about that. Creating a multipage PDF document can be a pain in a program like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or Lineform. It almost always requires some kind of work around, but there is a much simpler way to create multipage PDF documents on your Mac. Simply open Preview,…