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Recommended Reading: 'Programming iOS 6, 3rd Edition'
If you're an iOS developer who needs a little polishing on the fundamentals of Cocoa Touch, you'll want to reach "Programming iOS 6, 3rd Edition" from O'Reilly Media. With this revised and expanded edition, readers... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Mac Hacks'
If you want to take control of your Mac -- and learn lots of tips and secrets -- O'Reilly Media's "Mac Hacks" is the book for you. Subtitled "Tips & Tools for Unlocking the Power of OS X," the book helps you dig... Read more »
Kool Tools: Hercules Laptop Backpack
Apple doesn't make a 17-inch MacBook Pro anymore. But if you're the owner of one, travel a lot and pack lots of accessories (including, say, an iPad) the US$140 Hercule Laptop Backpack has storage space for all your... Read more »
Kool Tools: Edifier Predator
If you're a science-fiction fan and want a kool speaker system for your Mac, the Predator by Edifier fills the bill. It's a 2.1 speaker system with an "alien" design. The system contains a 5-inch downward firing... Read more »
Recommended Reading: Jump Start CoffeeScript
For those who need a concise and practical introduction to CoffeeScript, a progamming language that compiles into JavaScript and makes working with JavaScript easier, SitePoint has brewed up "Jump Start CoffeeScript."... Read more »
Kool Tools: Pelican ProGear
If you do sports photography -- or simply take lots of pics in extreme conditions -- the Pelican ProGear S130 Sport Elite Laptop/Camera backpack is worth looking into. The US$304.95 gadget features a protective divider... Read more »
Kool Tools: Sonnet PCI Express Network Adapter Cards
Sonnet Technologies' Presto 10GbE 1-Port and Presto 10GbE Server 2-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) PCIe cards enable users to connect their computers and servers to high-speed infrastructure and storage systems using... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Book of GIMP'
GIMP is a full-featured, cross-platform, free alternative to Adobe Photoshop. Although it's one of the most popular open source programs, it can be tricky to use and even trickier to master. "The Book of GIMP" from (No... Read more »
Recommended Reading: Blender Master Class, 3D Animation Manual
By Greg Mills   I get offers to review books and hardware, but try to hold off reviewing books and products that don't really interest me. I got an email offer from No Starch Press, a company that specializes in... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Core Data, 2nd Edition'
Core Data is Apple's recommended way to persist data: it's easy to use, built-in, and integrated with iCloud. If you need help mastering it, check out "Core Data: Data Storage and Management for iOS, OS X, and iCloud,... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'The Web Designer's Roadmap'
If you need a little assistance in delivering top-notch web sites, "The Web Designer's Roadmap" from Sitepoint can help. It's a full-color book about the creative process and the underlying principles that govern that... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Lean UX'
Jeff Gothelf's "Lean UX "approach to interaction design is tailor-made for today's web-driven world. The 152-page book -- available in an US$19.99 ebook version or a $24.99 print version -- teaches principles, tactics,... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Take Control of iTunes 11: The FAQ'
Apple gave iTunes a much-needed overhaul as of version 11. But there are several changes from previous versions and some users will need a guide. Enter "Take Control of iTunes 11: The FAQ" from TidBITS Publishing. The... Read more »
Kool Tools: Intego 2013 Mac antivirus, security products
Intego (http://www.intego.com), the Mac security specialist, recently announced the availability of its new 2013 line of Mac antivirus and Mac security products. With the recent report of a hacking at Apple itself (see... Read more »
Kool Tools: ExpressBox 1T
Magma's ExpressBox 1T is an expansion chassis with one PCIe 2.0 slot and a connection up to 10 Gbps through Thunderbolt. It's designed to enable professionals to use specialty PCIe cards with any Thunderbolt-equipped... Read more »
Kool Tools: LINKASE for the iPhone 5
Consumers rank slow buffering, file uploading and web page viewing as some of their most frustrating smartphone moments, and also frequently report dead spots in common areas like their home or office. As we... Read more »
Kool Tools: KineticCloud
Business owners may want to check out KineticCloud Backup for Mac from KineticD, known for its cloud backup and data recovery services for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). It now supports end users who are looking... Read more »
Kool Tools: Scuderia Ferrari Collection
Ferrari by Logic3 recently introduced the R300 noise-canceling headphones into the Scuderia Ferrari Collection. If you need high-end headphones and can afford them (they're US$349), the R300 is top of the line.   The... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Outsource It!'
If you need to expand your business but not your budget, if your group has an intense but short-term project, if you don't have the skill set to get a job done — well, it's time to think about outsourcing. And a new... Read more »
Kool Tools: SUGARfx Subtitles
If you need to add subtitles to your finished movies in Final Cut Pro, Motion, Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe After Effect, you need the SUGARfx Subtitles plug-ins (US$49) from Noise Industries (http://tinyurl.com/a6mu52g... Read more »
 
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Tomb Breaker Review
Tomb Breaker Review By Jennifer Allen on May 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SIMPLE MATCHINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Tomb Breaker keeps it simple with gameplay just a matter of matching up gems and nothing more. It’s... | Read more »
Jacob Jones And The Bigfoot Mystery Revi...
Jacob Jones And The Bigfoot Mystery Review By Jennifer Allen on May 20th, 2013 Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Charming and cute, Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery also offers some fun puzzles and... | Read more »
Equilibrium Review
Equilibrium Review By David Rabinowitz on May 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: PARTICLE PHYSICSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Equilibrium is a physics-based puzzler with a unique and innovative story... | Read more »
Gravity Guy 2 Review
Gravity Guy 2 Review By Jennifer Allen on May 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STEADY RUNNINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad With not much in common with its predecessor, Gravity Guy 2 is a fairly run of the mill Endless... | Read more »
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Think about all the important information and communication methods that you have available on your phone. Now think that it’s probably all unprotected if someone nabs your phone. Thankfully, it’s possible to set a passcode lock in order to help... | Read more »
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Manuganu Review
Manuganu Review By Rob Rich on May 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: A REAL FUN RUNNERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The name might be a mouthful but the incredibly well made runner it’s attached to makes up for it.   | Read more »
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ERA Deluxe Review
ERA Deluxe Review By Rob Rich on May 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: JACK OF ALL TRADESiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad ERA Defense offers a little something for everybody, so long as they like tower defense... | Read more »
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