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Kool Tools: Sonnet xMac mini Server
Sonnet has introduced an upgrade of its xMac mini Server, a Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express (PCIe) expansion system and 1U rackmount enclosure for a Mac mini with a Thunderbolt port. The xMac mini Server accommodates one... Read more »
Kool Tools: Powerocks Tarot for the iPhone
Powerocks says its US$34.99 Tarot is the world’s thinnest portable power bank. It’s designed to fit in a wallet, pocket, or small purse to provide an emergency charge for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.... Read more »
Kool Tools: NewTech miniStack MAX
Newer Technology's miniStack MAX, is now available in DVD/CD only read/write optical drive models for computer users that don’t require the Blu-ray functionality of other miniStack MAX models. As the only four-in-one... Read more »
Kool Tools: SMS Log, Call Log, Fliq for Mac
Today our Kool Tools includes three products/services that all work together: SMS Log for Mac, Call Log for Mac and Fliq for Mac. The SMS Log application for Mac OS X (10.7 and higher) from Mark/Space (http://www.... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Arduino Workshop'
It may be small, but the Arduino is having a huge impact on the maker movement. This microcontroller makes it possible for creative people to turn their ideas for interactive projects into reality -- from simple LED... Read more »
Kool Tools: Shape Pop Transitions for Final Cut Pro X
Noise Industries has added Shape Pop from Stupid Raisins to its range of plug-ins offered through FxFactory. Available for Final Cut Pro X, Shape Pop consists of 30 customizable transitions that break up video into... Read more »
Kool Tools: MacTuneUp 7.0
As most of us need -- or at least want -- faster Macs, Macware's updated MacTuneUp (now up to version 7.0) can provide speed boosts for our current machines. The software discovers and fixes problems, restores hard... Read more »
Kool Tools: iOS compatible Fitbit Flex
Fitbit's Flex is a first-of-its-kind, activity tracking wristband that syncs wirelessly on-the-go via Bluetooth 4.0 to select iOS and Android devices. Like its sister products the Fitbit Zip and Fitbit One, the new... Read more »
Kool Tools: Executive Backpack
If you're a road warrior who packs both a laptop and an iPad, Tenba's Roadie Executive Backpack should suit your traveling needs. It's great for photographers, filmmakers and anyone who hits the road with LOTS of tech... Read more »
Kool Tools: Envoy Pro EX solid state drive solution
Other World Computing's OWC Envoy Pro EX is one of the slickest solid state drive solutions around. Designed for high performance storage and/or backup, it's powerful and portable -- small enough, in fact, to fit into a... Read more »
Kool Tools: SSD SATA module for the iMac 2012 models
MaxUpgrades' SSD SATA Module with heat sink for the iMac 2012 models can boost the performance of your all-in-one. SSD SATA Module with heat sink for iMac 2012 Models enables the iMacs to use dual standard 2.5 inch Form... Read more »
Kool Tools: Attachment Tamer
Attachment Tamer from Lokiware lets you take control of those pesky email attachments in Apple's Mail app on Mac OS X. It allows you to set up how attachments are displayed and sent. Attachment Tamer can: ° Display (... Read more »
Recommended reading: 'Take Control of Dropbox'
If you're not a fan of the Dropbox file-sharing service, you should be. ANd Joe Kissell's latest ebook, the $10 "Take Control of Dropbox" (http://tid.bl.it/tco-dropbox) can help you get up to speed. Whether you're... Read more »
Kool Tools: Soda PDF for Mac OS X
Lulu Sofware has released its first Mac OS X product: Soda PDF for Mac. It allows you to open, view and print any PDF file. You can also read any PDF file in 3D, read digital comic book files in 3D (.cbr and .cbz), fill... Read more »
Kool Tools: Winegard’s Boost Amplifier
If you're like me, you're awaiting the day when you can cut the cable or satellite cord entirely. I haven't quite reached that day yet. However, a product like Winegard's Boost digital TV antenna amplifier brings that... Read more »
Kool Tools: NE-650M earphones
Listen up. NuForce has rolled out the NE-650M earphones, the latest addition to the critically acclaimed NE-600 series. They sound great -- especially at the suggested retail price of US$44.95. Each earpiece houses an... Read more »
Kool Tools: Exposure 5
Alien Skin Software's Exposure 5, the latest version of its flagship photography effects software, is a fine tool for digital photographers. It lets you achieve accurate film simulation, using a wide range of creative... Read more »
Kool Tools: Boa courier messenger bag
If you're a road warrior who packs lots of tech equipment and accessories, check out Booq's Boa courier messenger bag, which is both spacious and durable. It's encased in a sleek, professional exterior featuring booq’s... Read more »
Kool Tools: Timelines for Final Cut Pro X
Timelines from Ripple Training -- a plug-in designed exclusively for Final Cut Pro X -- is a cool collection of eight transition effects that create graphical timelines for videos. Each transition is highly... Read more »
Kool Tools: Mementum for Mac OS X
Mementum from AllGoritm (www.allgoritm.com) is a stylish voice reminder that lets you record vocal memos, then sort your recordings by categories. With it you can also write additional text notes. Voice reminders -- or... Read more »
 
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Finger Tied Jr Review
Finger Tied Jr Review By Jennifer Allen on May 23rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: FINGER TWISTING FUNiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Finger Tied brought Twister-style gaming to the iPad, and Jr does much the... | Read more »
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Developer Spotlight: Infinite Dreams
With its latest title, Can Knockdown 3, recently earning a coveted Editor’s Choice award here, I took the time to learn a bit more about Polish game developer, Infinite Dreams. Who is Infinite Dreams? Based in the Southern Polish city of Gliwice,... | Read more »
Clash of Clans Heats Up With A New Infer...
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Hyper Breaker Turbo! Review
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Where’s My Summer? Takes Agent P To The...
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Kingdom & Dragons Review
Kingdom & Dragons Review By Blake Grundman on May 23rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: A CURIOUS COMBINATIONUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad How well do the brawler and city building genres go together? About as well as one... | Read more »
Epic Review
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Karateka Classic Review
Karateka Classic Review By Carter Dotson on May 23rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: VINTAGEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Karateka Classic is a port of a classic fighting game that holds up rather well today.   | Read more »
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B&H Photo has the 2.5GHz Mac mini available for $574.98 including free shipping and NY sales tax only. Their price is $25 off MSRP. B&H will include free copies of Parallels Desktop and Bento... Read more
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Take $20 off with Apple refurbished iPod nanos
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 16GB iPod nanos available for $129 including free shipping and Apple’s standard one-year warranty. That’s $20, or 13%, off the cost of new nanos. All... Read more
Apple TV (refurbished) available for $85, 14% off
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2012 Apple TVs available for $85 including free shipping. That’s $14 off the cost of new models. Apple’s one-year warranty is standard. Read more
27″ iMacs on sale for $100 off MSRP
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The Register’s Paul Kunert says it’s finally official – the epic battle of legendary Apple CEO Steve Jobs is finally won, now that he has toppled the PC platform from beyond the grave, in the UK, at... Read more
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How To Factory Reset On An iPhone or iPad
PC Advisor’s Jim Martin notes that when you come to sell your iPhone or iPad – or even give it to a family member – you should erase all the data and restore it to factory settings to avoid handing... Read more
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