iPod Backup Software

iPod Backup Software – Do You Need It?
In my case – no I do not.

Remember that this site is for the everyday user of Apple Mac computers and related devices. “Power” users probably have different requirements. But I use my iPod Touch pretty much the way it was intended. Listening to music, keeping my life [...]

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iPhone 4G Rumors

Today the internet is rife with iPhone 4G rumors .

A few weeks ago Steve Jobs announced the upcoming release of the iPhone 4G OS. The good news was that it would bring many new and anticipated features – including multi-tasking to the the popular device. The bad news is that some of these features would [...]

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Cheap Mac Software

I am always on the lookout for cheap mac software – to feed my Apple computer addiction!

I just discovered a site called Mac Update Promo. Every day, a different program is offered at a deep discount – and once in a while there are bundles of programs offered at an excellent price.
This is excellent [...]

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iPad Camera Connection Kit

Can the iPad Camera Connection Kit only handle image files?

According to the Apple computers website – this, unfortunately appears to be the case. And I quote
iPad and the Camera Connection Kit support standard photo formats, including JPEG and RAW
Many people have criticized the iPad for not having an SD card slot. Not only [...]

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Apple TV Hack

Here is an Apple TV hack for parents.
I was just working with my DVD library and moving a few things onto my Apple TV. My plan is to file away the dvd’s to clear some space in our family room cabinet.
Once I transfer the dvd to my Mac computers hard drive – I rename the [...]

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Win An iPad

I want to win an iPad. And I am finding a ton of giveaways as the buzz gets louder and starts to roar. Tomorrow is the big launch day. So here is at least one of the giveaways that I have entered (and this post also counts as an entry). I just might add more [...]

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Apple Tablet

The buzz about the Apple Tablet Mac is heating up! MacRumors has reported that there is an major media event scheduled for January 26, 2009. Traditionally the popular iMac company has made announcements about the iPod line at this time of year but maybe this year they will surprise us with a new computer model [...]

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Macbook vs Macbook Pro

Macbook vs Macbook Pro – that is the big question. In the past these were two separate and distinct lines of Apple Mac laptops but these days that line has become more fuzzy and gray.
IMHO the starting point in this decision should really be screen size. The Mac Book laptop only comes with a [...]

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Internet Email Accounts and iPhoto

I have been perplexed on getting internet email accounts and iPhoto to work together. I guess I never really looked into it too deeply. You see, I usually use Apple mail on my MacBook Pro and it is fairly easy to attach a picture through this interface.
But as of late I have taken to [...]

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Mac Computers Sale

If you are looking for Mac computers sale prices can be hard to find. Traditionally Apple Macs don’t really go carry much of a discount, especially not at apple.com. But happily, the trend has been that each new version of iMacs or laptops has more features under the hood at a lower price point. Not [...]

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Mac iPhoto Help

Good Mac iPhoto help is needed no matter how easy the program is to use.
For those that aren’t familiar, this photo editing program comes packaged as part of the iLife suite of software. This suite is included on every iMac and Apple laptop but as newer versions come out, the upgrade must be purchased. Basically, [...]

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