Apple Releases Final Cut “Pro” X – update 10.0.1
So, looks like Apple’s doing a bit of work on FCP X, but to me it doesn’t look like they managed to address any of the “Pro” deficiencies (see the “What’s New” section) What do you think?...
View ArticleiPhone 4 Trade In Deals to Upgrade to 4S
For those of you interested in the latest and greatest iPhone 4S (I must admit, it looks like a nice upgrade), there are a few deals out there to get value for your older iPhones – up to $262 for the...
View ArticleA Little Sound Nostalgia for the Good ‘Ol Days of Mac
I’ve been a Mac user since about 1990 and, despite a zillion improvements on the Mac and in all computing, I find myself nostalgic for Mac’s Good ‘Ol Days. The days when it didn’t take itself too...
View ArticlePowerpoint Problem with Boot Camp – and Resolution!
As you probably know, most of the actual work I do is on the Mac side of my computer, and I haven’t had much need to use the Windows version of Powerpoint in some time. Of course, today I had to use...
View ArticleRanting on the Apple Store… ME?
As you all know, I’m a big fan of the Macintosh and Apple. I like the products Apple makes, their business model (for the most part) and their innovations. But a recent trip to the Apple Store really...
View ArticleFree Mac App Bundle!
MacLegion.com is offering a FREE Mac App bundle for a limited time. I’ve bought bundles from them before – nice offerings… FREE – my 2nd favorite price! ;D http://maclegion.com/
View ArticleMy Favorite Subject – BACKUP!
You all know that Backing Up your data is a practice I highly recommend. In fact, I’m a fan of multiple backups (because you just don’t want to be without a backup if you need it!) A couple of days...
View ArticleSome info for When you Finally Move to Mountain Lion
The Macworld Help Desk has a really helpful article about what to expect when upgrading to Mac OS 10.8 (currently 10.8.2) Mountain Lion. The article can be seen at http://bit.ly/10n5gNc Personally, I...
View ArticleGet rid of that Space-Wasting “Other” on iPhone
I’m a Software Instructor and Mac Consultant – not an iPhone expert, so I was pleased to find an answer to a question today. I have a 16GB iPhone 4, which has quite a lot of apps, music, video, photos...
View ArticleReally Interesting and Informative Typography Article
As almost all of my students know, I’m a bit of a type geek. So, imagine how fulfilled my inner geek feels, when I find blog post about Typefaces, Type Structure, Type families, Type anatomy, and Type...
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Strategies in honor of World Backup Day!
Today, March 31st, 2016, is WORLD BACKUP DAY!!! Many of you in both my live and online classes have heard me, very strongly, tell you to BACKUP your data! As I’ve mentioned before, the only time you...
View ArticleFor Photographers who are also Mac Users
One set of my favorite plugin developers, MacPhun, has released an article on their blog about the expected changes in the upcoming MacOS Sierra. While I’m usually quite hesitant to upgrade my OS (I...
View ArticleWill Parallels Prove Themselves Thieves? Answer – They’re Trustworthy!
UPDATE! You should be informed – I heard back from Parallels today – SAME day I requested their flexibility – and they DID do the right thing! As I’ve been a loyal customer for many years, they honored...
View ArticleTransmission BitTorrent client was found distributing Malware
Just a warning! People using the Transmission BitTorrent client software may have given hackers access to their computers. According to a MacWorld.com article, People who downloaded a new version of...
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MacPhun Noiseless Pro – Photo Noise Reduction Made Easy
As you all know, I’m a big fan of using my DSLR for most of my photography, but it’s rather bulky to carry – so often, I count on my Smart Phone to capture a moment or scene (in my case, an iPhone 5S)....
View ArticleAdapters you need for the New MacBook Pro – SAVE UP!
Techconnect.com has an article that lists all the various adapters necessary to use your peripherals (wired printers, external hard drives, monitors, iDevice connectors, etc.) with the new Thunderbolt...
View ArticleHaving Problems with SPAM Calendar Entries on MacOS and IOS Calendars?
Lately, many of is with Macs and iDevices are finding unsolicited invitations to random events (usually SPAM sales) in our calendars. Needless to say, people have been feeling less than happy about...
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