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Nervian's CardReader Pro fits right in with PowerMac G5 / Mac Pro

2008-08-18T11:48:00.001-04:00

Nervian's CardReader Pro fits right in with PowerMac G5 / Mac Pro: "

Filed under: Desktops, Peripherals, Storage

As your never-ending quest to find peripherals specifically made to match beautifully with your PowerMac G5 / Mac Pro continues, we've one that'll surely shoot right to the top of your must-have list. Nervian's CardReader Pro slips just under the front handle of your tower, providing (almost) integrated card reader functionality without putting a damper on your rig's style. Better still, the USB 2.0 unit supports 52 different flavors of flash memory, ensuring that just about every card you toss in there will mount in short order. There's no word on how costly this will be when it ships in October, but those definitely interested can nab 15% off by signing up for details at the outfit's website.

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(Via Engadget.)

Why the App Store is the Key to the iPhone’s Success

2008-08-11T23:07:00.001-04:00

Why the App Store is the Key to the iPhone’s Success: "

Apple announced today that its users have already downloaded 60 million applications from the company’s App store and have enjoyed about $30 million sales in just the first month of availability. And while Apple is obviously excited about the future of its App store, it’s quickly becoming apparent that moving forward, it’s the single most important element of iPhone sales.

Featured Mac Download: Volumizer Puts Your Mac Drives on the Dock

2008-08-10T21:21:00.001-04:00

Featured Mac Download: Volumizer Puts Your Mac Drives on the Dock: "mm, I'm not sure what to think about that. Except maybe to check the preference pane, and make sure the option to show volumes in the dock is checked? Otherwise I'm stumped."

(Via Lifehacker.)

Featured Download: Know Your Stuff Inventories Your Home

2008-08-10T20:57:00.001-04:00

Featured Download: Know Your Stuff Inventories Your Home: Windows and Mac OS X: Offered as a free download from the Insurance Information Institute, the Know Your Stuff Home Inventory software is a full-featured tool for cataloging your possessions in case disaster should strike. Wizards guide you through the basic setup of your inventory, then using Know Your Stuff's simple interface you can add rooms and items to the inventory. For each item you enter you can assign photos, receipts or appraisals, make/model/serial number, quantity, and replacement cost.

(Via Lifehacker.)

Make Word 2007 Default to .DOC Filetype [Microsoft Word Tip]

2008-08-10T20:49:00.001-04:00

Make Word 2007 Default to .DOC Filetype [Microsoft Word Tip]: "If you're sick of co-workers with older versions of Word not being able to open your .DOCX files, weblog Technix Update explains how to change the default file format to .DOC when you save files in..."

(Via Lifehacker.)

How to Sync Any Desktop Calendar with Google Calendar [Google Calendar]

2008-08-10T19:24:00.001-04:00

How to Sync Any Desktop Calendar with Google Calendar [Google Calendar]: "As of yesterday's announcement of CalDAV support in Google Calendar, you can now sync your Google Calendar with virtually any popular desktop calendar for free. Not only can you enjoy your favorite..."

(Via Lifehacker.)

Daily Post 05/16/2008

2008-05-16T04:31:00.001-04:00

How to find images on the internet « Random knowledge
tags: Images, free
- A good resource for finding pictures - post by willoneal

Daily Post 05/15/2008

2008-05-15T04:30:00.001-04:00

Apple - Get a Mac - Watch the TV Ads - Sad Song
tags: Advertising
- PC 與 Mac 的比喻式廣告，蠻有趣的 - post by jackysee
- I love these advertisments. So true. - post by tanner
- Apple added 3 new commercials recently. Worth watching... - post by willoneal
Lifehacker Top 10: Top 10 Things You Forgot Your Mac Can Do
tags: no_tag
- Finally someone reminds us as to some of the less-often-used Mac capabilities. - post by willoneal

Daily Post 05/08/2008

2008-05-08T04:30:00.001-04:00

Learn 35+ Languages for Free in iTunes
tags: software
- Not really small business related, but a great resource for anyone wanting to learn another language. - post by willoneal

Daily Post 05/07/2008

2008-05-07T04:30:00.001-04:00

Laptops: How to Thief-Proof Your Laptop
tags: security
- This is a good guide on how to keep your laptop safe. - post by willoneal
More Displays. More 3D. More to Love: VMware Fusion 2.0 Public Beta 1 Now Available | Team Fusion
tags: software
- A new version of VMWare Fusion is on the way and the changes look good! - post by willoneal

Daily Post 05/05/2008

2008-05-05T04:30:00.001-04:00

Macworld | Microsoft abandons Yahoo acquisition
tags: software
- I think this is good news overall, although it may hurt Yahoo owners in the short term. - post by willoneal

Daily Post 05/02/2008

2008-05-02T04:30:00.001-04:00

Purchase New Movies on iTunes Same Day as DVD Release
tags: itunes
- OK, this isn't business related, but if you have an Apple TV, now you can rent the movie there the same day it comes out on DVD. Previously, you had to wait 30 days before you could watch it on your Apple TV. - post by willoneal
Geek to Live: Choose (and remember) great passwords
Some tips on how to easily remember strong passwords.
tags: security, passwords
AT&T hotspots bring free wifi for iPhone owners
tags: iPhone
- I hope this is true, even tough I personally don't spend much time at Starbucks... - post by willoneal

Daily Post 04/28/2008

2008-04-28T04:30:00.001-04:00

Feature: Easy Ways to Go Green with Your Computer - Annotated
tags: energy
- Here are some tips that help keep your computer's energy use to a minimum. It's geared towards a Windows machine, but the tips apply to any computer. - post by willoneal
The Mac in business: it's easier than you think | InfoWorld | News | 2008-04-21 | By Galen Gruman
If you are considering switching, this article tells you why it can be easier than you think.
tags: Switch

Daily Post 04/25/2008

2008-04-25T04:32:00.001-04:00

Filtering Google Searches By Freshness
Have you ever want to search for only recent stuff with Google? Now you can...
tags: Google
Apple earnings get big lift from Mac sales - MarketWatch
Apple earnings were released; 2nd highest number of Macs sold ever in a single quarter - and it's not the Mac buying season...
tags: Apple

Daily Post 04/24/2008

2008-04-24T04:30:00.001-04:00

MacNN | Apple reports best second quarter ever - Annotated
tags: Apple
- Apple has yet another record breaking quarter... - post by willoneal
Under The Bridge » Blog Archive » Switcher: Salesforce.com! - Annotated
tags: Switch
- I have no way of knowing if this is true or not, but either way, it's a large number of new Macs in the Enterprise space. - post by willoneal

Daily Post 04/23/2008

2008-04-23T04:30:00.001-04:00

Macworld | Why ‘no Macs’ is no longer a defensible IT strategy
This confirms wha we already know - the users are the ones asking for the Macs on their desktops, and IT has to respond. Come to think of it, IT enabling users is what I've been all about since I've been in IT - Let IT enable the user, not disable them.
tags: Mac
MyMac Magazine • Macintosh • iPod • iPhone • Apple TV - Annotated
tags: Case
- I have the Invisible Shield on nearly every electronic device I own. I stand by them 100%, and it's great as long as you take your time during installation. - post by willoneal
Macworld | New Apple store coming to Fairfax, Va. - Annotated
tags: Apple
- Another Apple Store comes to the area... - post by willoneal

Daily Post 04/21/2008

2008-04-21T04:30:00.001-04:00

Centrix.ca releases NetworkLocation 2.3 for Mac OS X @ prMac - Annotated
tags: software
- Here is a utility to change your computer's settings according to where you are. If you frequently work from 2 more locations, it can save time and frustration! - post by willoneal

Daily Post 04/19/2008

2008-04-19T04:30:00.001-04:00

MacUser: Product Reviews: OmniGraffle Pro 5 - Annotated
tags: A, great, tool, for, people, who, need, Visio, like, capabilities
- I've been using this for years, but I"m not sure how many people know about it. - post by willoneal

Daily Post 04/18/2008

2008-04-18T04:30:00.001-04:00

Safari gets a security update
The update isn't hugely important, but don't forget to install it next time you restart your browser.
tags: apple, browser
VMware Fusion for $39.99
Get VMWare Fusion for a great price! Now, just don't forget to add Windows and anti-virus software and a software firewall to keep you safe!
tags: Software
MacNN | Apple hits 6.6% US marketshare in Q1
Things keep looking up for Apple...
tags: marketshare
MacSpeech Dictate - The Future of Speech Recognition MacSpeech Store
Finally, Dragon Naturally Speaking comes to the Mac, in the form of MacSpeech Dictate.
tags: Software

Daily Post 04/17/2008

2008-04-17T04:30:00.001-04:00

Mac vs PC - Benchmark and Speed Tests - PC versus Mac - Apple, Windows Reviews - Popular Mechanics
Who said Macs were slow and expensive?
tags: Switch
IBM Launches Pilot Program for Migrating to Macs — RoughlyDrafted Magazine
Looks like one of the big guys is considering switching. Wonder what Microsoft thinks of that?
tags: Switch

Daily Post 04/16/2008

2008-04-16T04:31:00.001-04:00

NEAT Receipts Scanner - Manage Receipts Organizer - Call: 866-NEAT-REC
Finally!!!
tags: Peripherals
PC World - Updated Web Browsers: Which One Works Best?
A good comparison of the major browsers - Why use Firefox vs. Safair or vice versa?
tags: Web, browsers

Daily Post 04/15/2008

2008-04-15T04:30:00.001-04:00

MacHeist » Bundle - Annotated
tags: Software
- A great set of simple programs and utilities for one low price... - post by willoneal
How To Improve Notebook Battery Life - Annotated
tags: no_tag
- Finally an easy reference for getting the most out of your laptops's battery. I actually got 8 hours out of my iBook a year or so ago using these tips. - post by willoneal

Daily Post 04/12/2008

2008-04-12T04:30:00.001-04:00

5 Reasons to Say Yes to Macs, When Your Company Says No - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership
If you want to be a rebel in a Windows using business, here are some tips.
tags: Business
Apple's OS Edge Is a Threat to Microsoft
BusinessWeek goes into some detail about why the Mac is doing so well in the business market.
tags: Business

Daily Post 04/09/2008

2008-04-09T04:32:00.001-04:00

OSWeekly.com - Does Leopard Deliver or Disappoint? Annotated

tags: no_tag

Yet another positive review of OS X Leopard Server... - post by willoneal

Daily Post 04/05/2008

2008-04-05T04:31:00.001-04:00

Apple Xserve, One Sweet Byte Annotated

tags: Server

Good overview of Apple's Xserve Server if you are interested. - post by willoneal

Watching Apple: Tip: You will ♡ Apple’s Character Palette Annotated

tags: no_tag

This is a great tip for rarely used characters you never knew existed. - post by willoneal

Apple Taps Virtualization - Forbes.com Annotated

tags: no_tag

More and more are discovering the Mac without giving up their old software requirements/habits. - post by willoneal

iTunes Store Top Music Retailer in the US Annotated

tags: no_tag

Is it true that Apple is now larger than Wal-Mart? In music, it is. - post by willoneal