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Kool Tools: Freeway 5.5
Softpress Systems's Freeway 5.5 (http://www.softpress.com), a new version of its web design products, Freeway Express and Pro, has brought new functionality to the design solutions for those who don't want to master... Read more »
Multiuser support on QuickBooks for the Mac a welcome addition
Intuit's (http://www.intuit.com) QuickBooks 2011 for the Mac is a solid update that -- at long last -- adds multiuser support. QuickBooks 2011 for Mac also features new reports and tools to help users track job-related... Read more »
Beauty Box retouching plug-in saves time
By Marcus Geduld Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And the beholder is my client who expects me to iron out every wrinkle and erase every blemish. Until I stumbled on Beauty Box from Digital Anarchy (http://www.... Read more »
Category Review: plumbing software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at Mac software for plumbers. Products covered are Construction Book and Perfect Plumbing. Construction Book Construction Book (http://www.constructionbook.com/) carries a variety of... Read more »
Logos 4 may be the answer to your prayers
As a shepherd at Northside Church in Nashville, Tennessee, I'm always on the lookout for good Bible software. I think I've found the ultimate in Logos for Mac (http://www.macbiblesoftware.com). The company brought its... Read more »
Otterbox Defender the most durable case for the iPhone 4
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum The Otterbox Defender (http://www.otterbox.com) series of iPhone cases has gotten a just reputation over the past couple years as the Cadillac (or should that be M1-A1 tank?) of iPhone... Read more »
Kool Tools: SiteGrinder
Want to do web development but don't know a lot about HTML or CSS? Well, if you're pretty handy with Photoshop, SiteGrinder from Media Lab (http://www.medialab.com) may be your cup of tea. SiteGrinder works like a combo... Read more »
Ricoh CX2 a worthy digital camera update
By Daniel M. East After the impressive CX1 model last year, I was optimistic about the new, US$329 Ricoh CX2 (http://www.ricoh.com). It offers the same body type and long-life battery, but with a few updates as well.... Read more »
Category Review: farming/ag software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at farming/ag software for the Mac. Products covered Alpaca Herd Works, Agri4d, Power Agronomy and Decision Aid System. Alpaca Herd Works Alpaca Herd Worsk (http://www.alpacaherdworks.... Read more »
Otterbox Commuter for iPhone 4 offers style without bulk
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum iPhone cases seem to come in two different varieties: fashionable lightweights that look nice but provide poor protection and larger cases that add protection along with bulk. Personally, I... Read more »
Getting touchy, feely with the Matias Tactile Pro keyboard
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum In the early days of Macintosh computing, the displays were black and white, the systems booted off a floppy, and the keyboards were noisy. That familiar "clickety-clack" of someone typing was... Read more »
Nathan Rock Band Nano Armband for third gen iPod nano
Okay, I'm not sure how much practical sense it makes to use your the next gen iPod nano as a watch -- but it's pretty cool, in a geek dreamy sort of way. And you can do just that with the US$19.99 Rock Band from... Read more »
Poser 8 one of the most significant upgrades to date
By Bruce Bicknell I’ve been reviewing and using Poser for many years now and have to say that Poser 8 is one of the most significant upgrades to date. The folks at Smith Micro (http://www.smithmicro.com) really raised... Read more »
Category Review: screenwriting software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at copywriting software for the Mac. Products covered include Contour, Final Draft, Montage, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Movie Outline, Power Structure, Storyist and StoryO. Contour... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: NYTimes iPad/iPhone/iPod, Phase 2
By Frank Petrie One of the biggest questions that the iPad app brought about when unleashed upon the populace was whether or not it would bring about the doom of the publishing industry or cause it to propel itself into... Read more »
BannerZest Pro simplifies pro banner creation
By Cyndy Cashman Ingeniously easy to use, BannerZest Pro 2 from Aquafadas (http://www.aquafadas.com) is an easy way to add professional-looking, Flash-based slide shows to your website, blog, or social network pages.... Read more »
Review: Final Cut Studio gets a bit better
By Eric Kuna Instead of writing the typical review you can find anywhere about new features, expanded format capabilities, and collaborative tools of the new Final Cut Studio from Apple (http://www.apple.com), I’d like... Read more »
New Apple TV good, but no cable replacement
The new Apple TV is a solid update to Apple's "hobby," but it's not a "cable killer" as I hoped it would be (sorry, Comcast -- well, no, I'm not). Of course, that would be expecting a lot from an US$99 device. And as a... Read more »
iVisor AG will make you question the laws of science
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum Throughout history various philosophers and scientists have envisioned a goal, yet have never been able to achieve it. Early on we had the alchemists who tried to turn lead into gold; in the... Read more »
Stylus Pro 3880 hard to beat in its category
By Steve Baczewski After nearly three years, Epson (http://www.epson.com) is replacing the popular A2-size Stylus Pro 3800 with the impressive Stylus Pro 3880 (US$1,295). The 3880 now incorporates features used by the... Read more »
 
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It Came From Australia: Tiny Death Star
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OmniFocus 2 for iPhone Review
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