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Kool Tools: Matrox Thunderbolt docking stations
If you own an Apple laptop and want to turn them into full-fledged desktop computers, you can pretty much do this with the DS1 series of Thunderbolt docking stations from Matrox. Thunderbolt is, of course, an interface... Read more »
Kool Tools: Monitor2Go
Let's face it: though Apple likes small and lean, when it comes to computing, you can't have too big a screen. With Mobile Monitor Technologies's Monitor2Go you can keep your small tablets and laptops, but add a bigger... Read more »
Kool Tools: Stellar Volume Repair
It takes a bit of work to keep your Mac running smoothly. Enter Stellar Data Recovery's Stellar Volume Repair 1.0, a repair tool for corrupt volume repair. It repairs volume errors, rebuilds any damaged directory, and... Read more »
Parallels Desktop 8 vs 7: should you upgrade?
MacTech Labs puts the new Parallels Desktop to the test to answer this question. One of the most frequent questions we've been getting recently is "Should I upgrade to Parallels Desktop 8?" Even though this new version... Read more »
VMware Fusion 5 vs 4.1: Should you upgrade?
MacTech Labs puts the new VMware Fusion to the test to see which is faster Since we’re MacTech, and we’re known for benchmarks, we get questions like “How much faster is VMware Fusion 5 vs. 4?" Even though this new... Read more »
Kool Tools: FxFactory 4.0
FxFactory 4, the latest update to Noise Industries' visual effects plugin platform, FxFactory 4, is better than ever as it now supports Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, in addition to Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Adobe After... Read more »
Leica V-Lux 3 is packed with features
By Steve Baczewski Bordering the world of DSLRs -- and sharing many of the same sophisticated features -- is a breed of high-end, compact, point-and-shoot cameras. Leica (www.leica.com) has released one of those: their... Read more »
Kool Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe (www.adobe.com) recently revved its Adobe Creative Cloud offering, offering more than a dozen exclusive new features for Adobe Photoshop. Creative Cloud offers a way of providing tools and services for creative... Read more »
Kool Tools: Woodees iPic
The Woodees iPic is a cool touchscreen stylus product with a unique, ergonomic design that closely resembles a guitar pick. It was created by mobile product and earbud manufacturer, Woodees (www.woodees.com). Woodees... Read more »
Kool Tools: AccountEdge 2013
This week Acclivity launched AccountEdge Pro 2013 for Mac and Windows. If you run a small business, you'll find the software for business accounting and services extremely handy. AccountEdge lets you manage your... Read more »
Kool Tools: Pathfinder
If you're a power user, the Mac OS X Finder may not be flexible enough for you. If so, you should check out Path Finder (US$40) from CocoaTech (www.cocoatech.com). Recently revved to version 6, it's a standalone... Read more »
HDR Expose 2 great for editing 32-bit HDR images
By Jeff Gamet Processing HDR images to get just the right effect can be as much art as science. The new HDR Expose 2 from Unified Color Technologies (www.unifiedcolor.com) aims to help you find the right balance between... Read more »
Kool Tools: Battery Guardian
To get the most out of a MacBook battery, it should be depleted once a month. Depleting involves disconnecting the mains power and using the battery until the charge is nearly empty. However, few of us remember to do... Read more »
Kool Tool: Stripe Sleeve for the 11-inch MacBook Air
Thought it may be a little too frou-frou for some gents, the Stripe Sleeve from Greene and Gray (http://www.greeneandgray.com) is a fine sleeve for the 11-inch MacBook Air. Priced at US$39.95, it's padded and fleece-... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'APE: How to Publish a Book'
The original Apple evangelist/author/entrepreneur and jack-of-all-trades, Guy Kawasaki, has co-authored a book that any aspiring author needs to pick up: "APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur: How to Publish a Book" (US... Read more »
Kool Tools; Bheestie Bag
Bheestie Bags is a device designed to save electronics from water and moisture damage. Whether it’s an accidental spill on your iPad or the product was exposed to moisture, you'll want to give the solution a chance. To... Read more »
Corel AfterShot Pro is nondestructive photo management app
By Erik Vlietnck Corel’s (www.corel.com) first professional photo catalog and RAW editing software, AfterShot Pro (US$99.99), is based on a number of technologies -- Bibble Pro, Noise Ninja, and Perfectly Clear -- that... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Master Your Mac'
With ever more folks coming to the Mac platform, there are plenty of good books available for learning the basics. But what about going behind the basics? 
Enter "Master Your Mac" (http://macte.ch/3OHWp) from No Starch... Read more »
Kool Tools: Mac Data Recovery Guru 2.0
If you need advanced file recover, Mac Data Recovery Guru 2.0 is an app you'll want to check out. It requires Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, costs US$99 and is available at http://macosxfilerecovery.com (a limited version can... Read more »
Take (pre)flight with FlightCheck Pro 6.8
By David Creamer Most printers are familiar with FlightCheck from Markzware (www.markzware.com), an US$99 standalone preflight application; however, with less-experienced users doing more work in-house, the need for... Read more »
 
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Caveman Golf Review
Caveman Golf Review By Jennifer Allen on May 21st, 2013 Our Rating: :: BOGEYiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Flawed and a little rough and ready, Caveman Golf still has enough going for it to intrigue... | Read more »
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 »
How To: Enable a Passcode to Protect You...
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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Video Filters Features Over 100 Customizable Video Effects Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ] | Read more »
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 »
Chef Sleeve Keeps Your iPad or iPhone Cl...
Chef Sleeve Keeps Your iPad or iPhone Clean While Cooking In The Kitchen Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ] The Chef Sleeve | 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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