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Kool Tools: Logitech Easy-Switch Keyboard
Need a multi-purpose keyboard. Check out the Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard (http://tinyurl.com/atvw35f), an US$99.99 keyboard that can move from a Mac to an iPad to an iPhone with ease. It features Logitech... Read more »
Oloneo HDRengine is fast, high-dynamic range app
By Bruce Bicknell Most of you are familiar with the HDR craze that’s been around for some time and, while there are many ways to achieve this effect, it’s still a mystery to many. Well, the folks at Oloneo are trying to... Read more »
Kool Tools: Zorro Macsk Classic for the iMac
If you're holding your breath for a touchscreen Mac, you're probably turning a little blue. Okay, take a breath and turn your attention to the Zorro Macsk from LumiaView (www.lumiaview.com). It's an external... Read more »
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 »
 
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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
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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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