QuickTime 6.1.1 delivers important bug fixes to MPEG-4 streaming…
Month: March 2003
April Fool’s pranks courtesy of MacMerc.com
MacMerc.com’s Jon Gales has posted a special “holiday” version of PowerUser Monday…
Top five Mac OS X Dock keyboard shortcuts
The top five Dock keyboard shortcuts, in no particular order, as culled from MacDailyNews users’ emails and Reader Feedback sections..
iMage image translater freeware app for Mac OS X debuts
iMage. for Mac OS X only, is a small, simple application whose goal is to do exactly one thing well…
Adobe announces ‘Encore’ DVD creation app; no Mac version planned
Desktop publishing software maker Adobe Systems Inc. is expanding into the fast-growing DVD market with a new program…
Is your Jaguar Mac using Quartz Extreme? Run freeware app Quartz Extreme Check
Marc Liyanage has created a small Cocoa app that checks if the machine is using Quartz Extreme…
The Globe and Mail: Apple Macs ‘probably the best personal computers ever made’
“The battle for home-computer supremacy is finally over. Mac wins – by a mile,” writes George Emerson for The Globe and Mail…
Pariahware releases FLaunch 1.2
Open applications, files, folders, and applescripts with the press of a function key…
Gateway launches ‘Rip, Burn, Respect’ campaign; takeoff of Apple’s ‘Rip, Mix, Burn’ ads
Computer maker Gateway is launching a high-profile ad campaign designed to advertise its digital-music services and educate consumers…
BusinessWeek: Apple’s vote for Gore a ‘Risky Scheme’
In his “BYTE OF THE APPLE” column for BusinessWeek, Technology Editor, Alex Salkever outlines why Apple shouldn’t vote for Gore…
Bugdom 2 update available for download
Bugdom 2 1.06 update featuring “fixes and enhancements” is now available for download…
The Baltimore Sun: reaction to Apple’s Al Gore board addition ‘fierce’
The former vice president joins Apple Computer’s board,” writes The Baltimore Sun’s David Zeiler in his article…
Apple and IDG: ‘bye ‘bye MacWorld NYC, hello CREATE conference
IDG World Expo, producers of Macworld Conference & Expo, and Apple today announced CREATE, an industry event which will focus on technology…
No electric outlet nearby? Power Airport Base Station via Ethernet cable instead
Where you position your Access Point will define the limits of your wireless network. For the best coverage…
Simple hints for making the Mac OS X Dock more effective
Use the Mac OS X Dock more effectively. Place your hard drive icon in the dock. Leave it there. Forever. Apple should ship all Macs this way, by the way…
.Mac member’s QTVR webpage a hidden gem
A hidden gem of a .Mac member’s page is Hans Inge Hagen’s collection of 132 (and counting) QTVR…
Apple and Adobe go to war
Final Cut Pro is a very complete and very expensive solution, costing almost twice as much as Adobe Premiere. This price difference might have left some breathing air for Premiere, but then came Final Cut Express…
Power Macintosh G5 (PPC 970) configs rumored; up to dual 2.3 GHz
Macbidouille is reporting on potential configs of rumored Apple Power Macintosh “G5” (PPC 970) machines…
Download Wizard Cocoa download manager for Mac OS X
Download Wizard is an fast and elegant MacOS X download manager written entirely in Cocoa. It currently has the following features…
Fracture Screen Effect for Mac OS X updated
Fracture is a screensaver that draws fractal images. These are images created from mathematical formulas…
GameRanger multiplayer online gaming technology updated
GameRanger is the first and largest internet multiplayer game matchmaking service for the Macintosh…
MSN Messenger 3.5 for Mac now available
MSN Messenger 3.5 for Mac makes it easy to take advantage of the full power of instant messaging…
Revolution 7.1 driver updated; surround sound for Mac OS X
Revolution 7.1 is the ultimate audio upgrade for your PCI-based computer. Play DVDs and all your music in surround sound…
Indiana students on ‘the cutting edge of technology’ with Apple iBooks
Chalk up another school learning the value of Apple Macintosh iBooks in the classroom…
Adobe prefers (and promotes) PCs over Macs
Adobe has posted a page on the adobe.com site stating…
Apple posts Security Update 2002-03-24 via Software Update
Security Update 2002-03-24 for Mac OS X 10.2.4 addresses a Samba vulnerability which could allow unauthorized remote access to the host system.
Macsurfshop debuts two new T-shirt designs
The Macsurfshop has announced two brand new T-shirts…
Apple’s Newton: the PDA that just won’t die
The New York Times looks at the handheld that just won’t die, Apple’s Newton…
Easily (and quickly) create professional interactive QuickTime content with eZediaQTI
eZediaQTI is a cross-platform QuickTime authoring utility for creating Internet content and movies. Users can combine and enhance video, graphics, animation, sound, VRs and text…
Apple WWDC changes setting stage for PowerPC 970 (G5) announcement?
Apple’s decision to postpone its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from mid-May to mid-June is prompting speculation that the reason may be PowerPC 970-related…
Issa virtual ‘fridge poetry’ application updated
Issa is a “fridge poetry” set for your Mac. It gives you a bunch of word tiles and lets you assemble poetry using them…
Rush Limbaugh comments on Gored Apple
Folks, I was minding my own business Wednesday afternoon, not bothering anybody, and all of a sudden I got this alert flashing in my e-mail…
Apple to reveal DV production technology strategy at NAB 2003
In an invitation sent to select journalists on Thursday, Apple announced a press conference to be held in Las Vegas…
Apple to preview Mac OS X “Panther” in June
Get an in-depth look at the future of the Mac platform and a preview release of the next major version of Mac OS X…
Jobs exchanges options for 5 million restricted shares
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs will receive 5 million restricted shares in exchange for 27.5 million stock options…
iCalShare debuts ‘calendar previews’ feature
iCalShare has announced a new feature – calendar previews…
Free Jaguar training offered to .Mac members
MacMinute reports that “Apple is offering .Mac members exclusive access to ‘Getting Started with Mac OS X v10.2,’ a collection of more than…
Use multiple browsers? iLink makes all bookmarks available no matter the browser
iLink is a bookmark manager designed specifically for people who use more than one browser.
Apple releases iPod 1.2.6 Updater
Apple has released iPod 1.2.6 Updater, a new version of its iPod system software that provides improved battery management…
Former Vice President Al Gore joins Apple’s Board of Directors
Apple today announced that Albert Gore Jr., the former Vice President of the United States, has joined the Company’s Board of Directors…
Dvorak spews latest prediction: Apple to go Intel within 18 months
John C. Dvorak is in full rumor-recycle mode over at PC Magazine…
FasterMac.net announces nationwide Macintosh-only 56K dialup Internet access
Other World Computing today announced the launch of FasterMac.net, a Macintosh-only Internet service…