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Kool Tools: swimming with the Bluefin
MeshWe has announced the Bluefin (http://meshwe.com/products.html), a device that turns your "Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad" into the ultimate wireless control device for you Mac." It connects the two Apple... Read more »
Browse your movies on OS X with this VideoBuffet
With iMovie and QuickTime on all our Macs, plus lots of video download sites and options, most of us have a plethora of videos on our Macs. A cornucopia. A veritable buffet, if you will. Browsing through them to find... Read more »
ColorMunki offers wizard-driven monitor/projector calibration
By Aaron Westgate X-Rite’s (http://www.xritephone.com) new version of the US$169 ColorMunki Display not only calibrates your display, but it will also calibrate projectors, measure ambient light, and correct for display... Read more »
Kool Tools: Ch 7.0
SoftIntegration's (http://www.softintegration.com/) is being revved to version 7.0, a major release with features designed to make the a C/C++ interpreter appealing for learning computing and math for students in... Read more »
Power2U can eliminate cable, power adapter clutter
OWC's Power2U (http://www.newertech.com/products/power2u.php) is an US$29.99 gadget that lets you power iOS or other USB equipped mobile devices without a bulky adapter. The advantage: it eliminates clutter created by... Read more »
Compact digital camera gets faster with Ricoh CX5
By Daniel East How is it possible to take a compact digital camera that for most people is already perfect and improve upon its stellar features? It seemed as if this line had reached its pinnacle with the CX4 (http://... Read more »
Kool Tools: NeatDesk for Mac
NeatDesk (http://www.neat.com/products/neatdesk) is an US$399.95 desktop scanner and digital filing system solution that lets you eliminate paper clutter by turning stacks of paper into organized digital files.  The... Read more »
This iPad 2 accessory is Cushi, if a bit too funky looking
id America's (http://www.idamericany.com/) Cushi Stripe for the iPad 2 offers extra grip and extra protection for the Apple tablet. These things it does admirably, though its pin-striped look is a just a bit funky for... Read more »
Epson Signature worthy exhibition canvas papers
By Steve Baczewski A big difference between the digital and traditional darkroom is the wider variety of paper surfaces available for the digital darkroom and the probability you’ll find a paper that best matches your... Read more »
Kool Tools: Antec cleaning solutions
Let's face it: your OS X and iOS devices get dirty and grimy. You need to clean them regularly. One of the best products for doing this is Antec's (http://www.antec.com) Advance Cleaning Solutions line. The line... Read more »
If you travel light, you can take an (iPhone) Hint
The iPhone Hint (http://www.sfbags.com/products/iphone-cases/hint-iphone.php) is cute, inexpensive (US$25) and useful for many folks I'm sure. I'm just not one of them. If you head out and all you need is your Apple... Read more »
Stylus Photo R3000 suited for photographers, fine artists
By Steve Baczewski The US$849.99 Epson Stylus Photo R3000 printer (http://www.epson.com) is for professional photographers and fine artists in a low-volume production setting who demand exhibition-quality color and... Read more »
Opena Case unique, but could be more protective
By David Foster The US$39.99 Opena Case (http://www.Openacase.com) is the world's first iPhone 4/4S case and bottle opener in one. It has a hard shell made of polycarbonate. It is very strong and slick to the touch. The... Read more »
Atari Arcade is a retro gaming kick
Along the journey of my early gaming life, I owned an Atari 2600, an Atari 5600 and the "we-barely-knew-you" Atari 7800. I miss those game systems, but I can get a retro gaming hit with the US$59.99 Atari Arcade from... Read more »
U-Suit Premium Executive Director my choice for my iPhone 4S
Uniea makes approximately eight zillion iPhone cases. The best may be the U-Suite Premium -- Executive Director (http://macte.ch/6Woit), an US$34.95 case I'm using with my iPhone 4S. I favor the U-Suite Premium because... Read more »
Tim Bihn's Cadet is like Santa's bag: it holds more than you'd think
Tom Bihn's Cadet (http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/700/TB0740) is small, but you can pack a lot of "stuff" into it. How much stuff? How about an 11-inch MacBook Air, an iPad 2, iPhone 4S, power cords for both, a... Read more »
ChronoSync takes the pain out of syncing between Macs
If you have multiple Macs -- as many of us do -- you should certainly look into ChronoSync. The US$40 utility offers a way to synchronize or backup files and folders. You can synchronize between folders on your Mac,... Read more »
iClipboard a must-have Mac OS X utility
Chronos' iClipboard 4 is another of the "must-have" utilities in my Mac software arsenal, offering a function that Apple should have built into Mac OS X a long time ago: the ability to cut, paste and manage multiple... Read more »
Pixel Gear Pro Pack Bundle misses the mark for output quality
By Daniel M. East There’s vast array of correction tools available for Photoshop, and it’s important to learn which are effective and a good value before making a purchase. Unfortunately, the US$329 Pixel Gear Pro Pack... Read more »
Remember to use Memory Cleaner for your Mac (updated)
Every time you open a file on your hard drive, you Mac uses some memory. That makes things operate quickly, but, over time, residual files (think junk) can just lounge around in the RAM, making your Mac a bit sluggish... Read more »
 
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Blitz Brigade Review
Blitz Brigade Review By Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 Our Rating: :: CHAMPION KILLERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Blitz Brigade is an enjoyable first-person shooter where players fight online in multiple gameplay... | Read more »
gMusic Submits Update To Bring Google’s...
gMusic Submits Update To Bring Google’s All Access Streaming Music Service To iOS Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 [ permalink ] gMusic: A Google Mus | Read more »
CandyMeleon Review
CandyMeleon Review By Blake Grundman on May 21st, 2013 Our Rating: :: SWEETLY ADDICTIVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Who could say no to a Chameleon that is this cute? Feed his sweet tooth and you will see just how... | Read more »
Fire & Forget: The Final Assault Rev...
Fire & Forget: The Final Assault Review By Rob Rich on May 21st, 2013 Our Rating: :: MY CAR IS FIGHTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fire & Forget: The Final Assault is one crazy post-apocalyptic ride.   | Read more »
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Appy Geek Updates With Enhanced Design and Customizable Home Screen Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 [ permalink ] | Read more »
What’s the Deal with rymdkapsel?
rymdkapsel made a bit of a splash when it was released on the PlayStation Vita a few weeks ago. And in another couple of months this excessively minimal and abstract strategic base building “sim” will be making its way on to the App Store for... | Read more »
Star Command Getting Exploding Ships, Sp...
Star Command Getting Exploding Ships, Spreading Fires, and Away Teams In Future Updates Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 [ permalink ] | Read more »
Catch a Ninja Review
Catch a Ninja Review By Jordan Minor on May 21st, 2013 Our Rating: :: CATCH AND RELEASEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad It turns out ninjas aren’t that much tougher than fruit.   | Read more »
The Portable Podcast, Episode 186
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Flickr Upgrades Its Free Users To 1 Tera...
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Digitimes’ Max Wang and Adam Hwang report that trial production of Apple’s 5th-generation 9.7-inch iPad will begin soon with volume production to begin in July, and monthly shipments ramping up to 2-... Read more
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9to5google.com says that Dell’s Project Orphelia, a thumb-sized drive that turns any display with an HDMI port into an Android PC, is to start shipping in July at a price of around $100 according to... Read more
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 The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2012 MacBook AIrs available for up to $240 off MSRP, with models starting at $849. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, and... Read more
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