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Wrapsol is easiest-to-install iPhone screen protector I've tried
Wrapsol (http://www.wrapsol.com) is offering two different types of film for the Verizon iPhone 4 including the Ultra film (US$29.95) that offers clear protection for front to back scratch and drop protection. There's... Read more »
Toon Boom Animate 2 is fast animation software
By Marcus Geduld Toon Boom Animate 2 from Toon Boom Animation (http://www.toonboom.com) is the gold-standard tool for creating Flash animations. As there’s some confusion surrounding the word “Flash,” you should know... Read more »
iPad 2: a good product gets even better
I finally got my iPad 2 on Tuesday, after days of my local Apple Specialist, the Mac Authority, the Nashville Apple retail store, Best Buy, Target and Wal-Mart being sold out. I liked the original iPad, but the sequel... Read more »
Latest slice of Toast worth savoring
When it comes to capturing, copying and converting digital media and entertainment -- and burning disks -- Roxio Toast Titanum from Rovi Corp. has long been the leader. And with the just-launched Roxio Toast 11 Titanium... Read more »
Bento 4 makes working with databases easier than ever
I've always found database programs to be a necessary evil. However, when FileMaker Inc. (http://www.filemaker.com) debuted Bento they offered a database app "for the rest of us" that almost makes creating a database... Read more »
Olympus PEN E-P2 is compact with interchangeable lenses
By Steve Baczewski On the heels of the E-P1, Olympus (http://www.olympusamerica.com) has released its latest Micro Four-Thirds camera, the Olympus PEN E-P2 (US$1,099.99). Like the E-P1, the E-P2 is an homage to their... Read more »
iHome iD9 speaker system offers great sound for its size
Let me say upfront that the US$99.99 iD9 (http://www.ihomeaudio.com/iD9SVC/) from iHome has the best sound of any speaker system its size that I've tested. Volume is substantial, bass is deep and music tones are vibrant... Read more »
Drive Toolbox is good if not Stellar
The Stellar Drive Toolbox from Stellar Information Systems (http://www.drivetoolbox.com/) is an "everything but the kitchen sink" approach to optimizing the performance of your Mac's hard drive. It's an all-in-one, pre-... Read more »
Poser Pro 2010 is time-saving design, animation program
By Bruce Bicknell It feels like déjà vu. As you may know, I’ve been fortunate enough to review Poser products from Smith Micro (http://www.smithmicro.com) for many versions now, and with each one I can honestly say that... Read more »
McTiVia melds your Mac and TV, despite a kludgy set-up procedure
The McTiVia (http://www.awindinc.com/mctivia/), unveiled at January's Macworld Expo, sounds like a certain health food promoted on TV by Jamie Lee Curtis. But it's not. 
The McTiVia is an US$199 device that lets you... Read more »
Some folks call it a SlingBlade ... er, SlingPlayer
A couple of weeks ago, tired of Comcast's ever-rising cable TV prices, I ditched their cable TV (but kept the Internet package) and went with DISH TV. Their pricing is cheaper and I was intrigued by their TV Everywhere... Read more »
FXFactory 2 could be the future of AE plug-ins
By Marcus Geduld FxFactory 2 from Noise Industries (http://www.noiseindustries.com) may be the future of Adobe After Effects plug-ins. The concept will be familiar to anyone who has tried the Apple iTunes Store. First... Read more »
Kool Tools: Shure 315 earbuds
Sometimes when you're listening to your tunes or using your iPhone, you want to feel isolated. Sound isolated, that is. Enter the US$199.95 SE315 earbuds (http://www.shure.com/americas/products/earphones-headphones/se-... Read more »
Kool Tools: PDF Editor for Mac
Editing PDF files on Mac OS X can be tough, but a new product from AnyBizSoft, a Wondershare company focused on PDF solutions, simplifies the process. PDF Editor for Mac, now in beta testing, integrates AnyBizSoft's... Read more »
Data Backup 3 -- the next step up from Time Machine
Data Backup 3 (http://www.prosofteng.com/products/data_backup.php) from Prosoft Engineering is an utility for Mac OS X (10.4 and higher) that lets you back-up, restore and synchronize your data easily. And it's a step (... Read more »
Gaming Under Parallels Desktop 6
Gaming Under Parallels Desktop 6 By Neil Ticktin, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher 20 popular Windows games.How playable are they? Gaming Under Virtualization One of the questions that we regularly get at MacTech is about... Read more »
Data Rescue 3.0 saved my files -- it will yours, too
Thank goodness for Data Rescue 3, a data rescue utility for Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher from Prosoft Engineering (http://www.prosoftengineering.com). I recently had to rescue my iPhoto library from the Trash, which had... Read more »
URL2hyperlink simplifies formatting hyperlinks in InDesign
By David Creamer Formatting hyperlinks in InDesign CS3 and CS4 is a pain -- they have to be formatted one at a time. That means that every new hyperlink has to be selected and made into a URL destination. Granted this... Read more »
The Satchel dresses up your MacBook Air (and protects it)
Fabrix's (http://www.fabrixcases.com) Satchel felt cases for the new Macbook Airs 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch are "old school" cases with an interesting look and feel. They're not the cheapest options around (hey, they're... Read more »
This software rips Blu-ray discs -- but it costs time, money
With Handbrake you can rip commercial DVDs to play on your Mac. But there's been no way to do this with commercial Blu-ray discs until now. With Aiseesoft's (http://www.aiseesoft.com/) US$39.95 Blu-ray Ripper for Mac ($... Read more »
 
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Kite Surfer Review
Kite Surfer Review By Rob Rich on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MAKE SOME WAVESUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Kite Surfer looks good and controls great, although it’s also a little light on content.   | Read more »
Spottlife Review
Spottlife Review By Lee Hamlet on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: CATEGORIZE YOUR SOCIAL LIFEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Spottlife is a new way to view and interact with the world’s most popular... | Read more »
Plasma Pig Review
Plasma Pig Review By Jordan Minor on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: THAT'LL DO, PIGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This porky pig needs a light touch.   | Read more »
Hipstamatic Oggl Review
Hipstamatic Oggl Review By Chris Kirby on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: HIP YET AGAIN Remember Hipstamatic? It’s back with a host of features to challenge the likes of Instagram.   Developer: Hipstamatic Price: Free Version... | Read more »
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 Save up to $200 on a 15-inch MacBook Pro this Holiday weekend at these resellers: (1) B&H Photo has 15″ MacBook Pros on sale for up to $200 off MSRP including free shipping. B&H will also... Read more
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