Happy 4th of July weekend! (2nd annual virtual fireworks)

Dave Merten Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 11:03pm

imageEveryone here at Macsimum News wishes you a safe and Happy 4th of July weekend. To find fireworks in your area, check out this “Fireworks Displays and Shows Worldwide” fireworks guide site. If by chance you can’t make it to a fireworks show, you can always watch our 2nd annual virtual fireworks display right here at Macsimum News. Enjoy!

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The MacReviewCast #215: SnapArt 2, FotoMagico, Mach Desktop, MacNerdNews

Dave Merten Apple ico Jul 4, 2009 at 1:46pm

By Tim Verpoorten

imageThis week we look at SnapArt 2, FotoMagico, Archive, Mach Desktop, Clipboard Evolved, Freeware plus much more. We have a lot of great folks on today’s episode with their reviews and comments on software, hardware and websites that make using the Mac special. Plus I’ll have the top freeware Mac apps of the week and much more.

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Follow ‘Macsimum News’ on ‘Twitter’ now

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 4, 2009 at 1:11pm

imageWith the exploding popularity of Twitter, Macsimum News has decided to join the party. We see it as an opportunity to keep our readers better informed by “pushing” important Apple-related news and support information to them, so they don’t have to spend time searching for it. Think of it as an “instant” or “mini” Macsimum MacOSG Newsletter, if you will. Below is a list of the type of “tweets” or “alerts” we plan on sending out.

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‘Macsimum Podcast’ looks at Sonnet price cuts, iPhone boot camp, more

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 4, 2009 at 12:14pm

imageThe June 26 Macsimum Podcast, hosted by Macsimum News Associate Editor Frank Petrie, is up. Today’s episode includes: “Sonnet Slashes Price,” “iPhone Boot Camp,” “Pommegranite” and “Story 4.”


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Join our forums and win a bundle of Mac apps!

Dave Merten Apple ico Jul 4, 2009 at 11:53am

imageSimply register and become a member of our Macsimum MacOSG Forums and you could be the winner of the following 11 Mac apps valued at over US$300 but which is being offered for $49.95, courtesy of TheMacBundles: Caboodle (Dejal Systems), IPNetMonitorX (Sustainable Softworks), MailTags (Indev Software), PrintMagic (MacEase), ShutterBug (XtraLean Software), Trampoline (Old Jewel Software), Typinator (Ergonis), Voila (Global Delight), World Clock Deluxe (MaBaSoft), Smart Trash (Hyperbolic Software) and Dock Gone (Old Jewel Software).

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Macsimum iPhone Video: Speed Test - iPhone 3G S vs. iPhone 3G vs. Palm Pre

Dave Merten Apple ico Jul 4, 2009 at 1:37am

Today’s Macsimum iPhone video features a “real world” speed test between the iPhone 3G, 3G S and Palm Pre.

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‘The Tech Night Owl’ looks at PR Mac, new MacBook Airs, more

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 9:00pm

imageOn the new Tech Night Owl broadcast, Gene “Mac Night Owl” Gene Steinberg and guests explore one of the best ways for Mac companies to announce and beta test their new products with Ray Barber of PR Mac.

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One person shot at Apple retail store in Arlington, Virginia

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 8:00pm

Police in Arlington, Virginia, are investigating the shooting of a person at the Apple Store on Clarendon Boulevard, reports ABC 7 News. The incident happened around 10 am local time.

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iPhone 3G S ‘cleans up’ in Japan’s smartphone market

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 7:00pm

A survey of 2,300 retail stores reveals that Apple has cleaned up in the smartphone market in Japan, reports TG Daily.

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The Mac Night Owl: ‘The Mac Hardware Report: no more price cuts for now’

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 6:00pm

imageOn today’s commentary, Gene “Mac Night Owl” Steinberg offers, “The Mac Hardware Report: no more price cuts for now.”

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iHanWel releases iDay Deluxe 2.3 for the iPhone, iPod touch

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 5:00pm

imageiHanWel has released iDay Deluxe 2.3, an update to their day calendar and event utility for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s available for US$4.99 at the Apple App Store.

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MacOSG: How to monitor iPhone/iPod touch power consumption

Dave Merten Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 4:02pm

imageToday I’m going to show you a way to monitor the power consumption of your iPhone/iPod touch running the OS 3.0 software. This can be used to troubleshoot the draining of an iPhone/iPod touch’s battery. A lot of new iPhone 3G S models are overheating, and monitoring power consumption may be a way of finding out exactly what is causing it.

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eMedia Music to distribute Guitar Lab instructional DVDs

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 4:00pm

eMedia Music Corp. has announced an agreement for eMedia to distribute the new Guitar Lab series of guitar instruction DVDs. Lesson content and learning tools are powered by TrueFire.

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BagAmp portable amplifier system announced

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 3:00pm

imageCollins America has announced its new portable amplifier system, the BagAmp. The composite enclosure vertical line array self-amplified system uses eight Audio Piston loudspeakers. Priced at US$699, the new BagAmp line array PA system will be displayed at the upcoming NAMM Summer Show, July 17-19, at the Nashville Convention Center. The new product will begin shipping worldwide in early August.

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Ngmoco releases Rolando 2 for iPhone, iPod touch

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 3:00pm

imageGame creator and publisher ngmoco has released Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid. It’s available for US$9.99 at the Apple App Store.

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FlashVideo Converter for Mac OS X gets improved FPS settings

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 1:06pm

imageMacvide has announced FlashVideo Converter 3.0, an update of the Flash to video conversion utility for Mac OS X. The upgrade improves the FPS settings for QuickTime, MPEG, MPEG-2 and MP4.

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Mac cloner Psystar says it’s ready to leave Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 12:26pm

image In a company newsletter Mac clone maker Psystar says it’s ready to leave Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, for which is filed in May. And, of course, the legal battle between it and Apple rages on.

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Apple exempt from China’s Internet filtering mandate?


Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 12:19pm

imageApple appears to be exempt from China’s mandate that a controversial Internet filtering program be shipped with all computers sold in the country, reports the IDG News Service.

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Milebug 1.4 released for the iPhone, iPod touch

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 12:01pm

Izatt has updated MileBug—an iPhone/iPod app designed to help those driving their own vehicles for business, charity, medical, or other reasons receive their reimbursement and/or tax deduction—to version 1.4. The upgrade is compatible with iPhone OS 3.0, includes a new icon, access to the MileBug blog, and more.

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Sonnet announces price cut on Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34

Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3, 2009 at 11:00am

imageSonnet Technologies has cut the price on the Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34, a two-port SATA host controller designed for video capture and editing in the field, studio, or office. It’s now being offered for US$199.99 instead of $299.99.

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By Dennis Sellers Apple ico Jul 3 at 5:53am

image On July 4, 1776, the United States declared its independence from Britain. In honor of the Fourth of July, Macsimum News will be running a limited schedule over the three-day holiday weekend. We hope all our readers have a great day and that peace and freedom will flourish throughout the world.

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Re: Google Sketchup won't let me make an Alias to it
File > Make Alias is grayed out for me to. Cmd+Opt click & drag works fine, though.


Re: Chef Gallimore's Gourmet Recipes
General Tsao's Chicken

Recipe By: Craig Gallimore

Sauce:
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1+1/2 tsp minced garlic
1+1/2 tsp minced ginger root
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup cooking wine
1+1/2 cup hot chicken broth
1 tsp monosodium glutamate (optional)

Meat:
3 lbs deboned dark chicken meat, cut into large chunks
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp white pepper
1 egg
1 cup cornstarch
Vegetable oil for deep−frying
2 cups sliced green onions
16 small dried hot peppers

Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch with water.
Add garlic, ginger, sugar, 1/2 cup soy sauce, vinegar, wine, chicken broth and MSG (if desired).
Stir untilsugar dissolves. Refrigerate until needed.

In separate bowl, mix chicken, 1/4 cup soy sauce and white pepper.
Stir in egg. Add 1 cup cornstarch and mix until chicken pieces are coated evenly.
Add cup of vegetable oil to help separate chicken pieces.

Divide chicken into small quantities and deep−fry at 350 degrees until crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat until wok is hot. Add onions and peppers and stir−fry briefly.
Stir sauce and add to wok. Place chicken in sauce and cook until sauce thickens.

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Re: tech help in here maybe
Welcome to our friendly commune! Image


Google Sketchup won't let me make an Alias to it
Why? OS X tells me I "don't have sufficient privileges" but I'm the stinking administrator!


Re: tech help in here maybe
Welcome! We think this is a great place to ask questions. Ask away.


tech help in here maybe
New to this forum and a fairly new Apple owner. I thought this would be a good place to come to ask questions


Re: Help me fill up my iPod Touch
The networked apps will, of course, stop working when out of WiFi range, so perhaps not as useful as with an iPhone, however I have:

NYTimes

sync up before going out then it is fully readable. Other choices for news that do the same and work well include USA Today and WSJ.

Remote controls: Air Mouse (acts as mouse for computer), Boxee (remote for Boxee), and Apples own "Remote" for iTunes.

Other: Dual Level Pro (level), Google Earth.

All are free but Air Mouse and Dual Level Pro.

Games for killing time when waiting, of course, but those are a matter of individual taste.


Re: Help me fill up my iPod Touch
Another place to visit, other than the App store, is the Apple forum website devoted to the iPod Touch.
http://discussions.apple.com/category.j ... goryID=221


'Macsimum News' Article Comments and Discussions
Unless you have easy and frequent access to wifi you won't be much interested in online apps. The gym I go to every morning happens to have awesome wifi, so I download stuff there while I'm working out. Mostly news from USA today and AP Mobile, both free apps.

Offline, the ones I use most are:
~Stanza (the best ebook reader) BookZ is another, with a huge library of free ebooks.
~Custom Sounds of Nature (or CSON) helps me fall asleep at night.
~WriteRoom for any serious journaling.
~ShapeWriter is a great app once you get the hang of it. Pretty amazing accuracy. (If you get it, try the word "typewriter" or "territory". Both use all top row letters and it gets it right!)
~mySticky is used for shopping lists and all kinds of other quick shorts notes-to-self.
~I downloaded Flashlight, but it's not necessary. Any screen is bright enough to shed light to see by.
~Units is a conversion tool of weights and measurements.
~Knot Time shows you (by video) how to tie a whole bunch of different knots
~iHandy Carpenter turns your iTouch into a level (round or straight), a plumb, a measuring tape or a protractor. Both the levels and plumb also give an incline reading.

That ought to get you started!


Re: Mac G5 Quad 2.5
Stay away from any liquid-cooled PM G5s. I would look for a Mac Pro, even if it was used.


Re: iwork - numbers
You would Replicate the formula pretty much the same was as in Excel.

Select the cell and put your cursor over the little dot in the lower right corner until the cross-hairs turn black (a second or so).

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Then, holding down the Left mouse button drag the corner down (it will expand) and you should see it filling in the boxes as you go.

I imagine with 8000 lines you may have to stop and continue a few times.


Re: iwork - numbers
Thank You... I am new to the MAC family.
Now I am trying to figure out how to replicate?


Re: Plustek 7500i SE Review
The chart had good information.... hmmm... do I want to buy a scanner from a company that can't put a clear image of a chart on its website.


Re: Mac G5 Quad 2.5

Michael Snow wrote:

It seems foolish to spend much money repairing a G5 when you can buy a new Mac Pro for $2500...

or a 24" iMac for $1,499. Image

EDIT: What will you be using it for?

EDIT: I should read more carefully. Design Firm, duh. Image

Re: Mobile me
Especially since i changed it 6 to 8 times and received conformation each time it was changed...


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