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Recommended reading: 'WordPress: The Missing Manual'
WordPress (https://wordpress.com) is the favorite web site design/content management system I've tried. The free and open source blogging tool has been incredibly successful, rising from a handful of users to the most-... Read more »
Portable Seagate Backup Plus a great companion for latest Macs
Now that the entire Mac line -- except for the long-in-the-tooth Mac Pro -- sports USB 3.0 connectivity, Mac users have access to a wide range of inexpensive, back-up/secondary drives. The Backup Plus portable from... Read more »
Perfect365 offers instant face lifts, makeovers
By Bruce Bicknell Beauty in a box? Believe it or not, here’s an interesting program that really allows you to do complete makeovers on your images with the click of a button and Intensity sliders. Perfect365 -- a free... Read more »
GoodSync a good back-up/sync solution for Macs
If you want to keep your files safe and in sync, GoodSync (www.goodsync.com) is a decent, if not great, option for doing so. Mac OS X and Windows compatible, it backs up and syncs music, photos, videos, email, text... Read more »
Have a laptop? Just Mobile's Alu-accessories worth a look
If you have a Mac laptop and an external display, Just Mobile (www.just-mobile.com) has two enticing accessories you should check out: the AluBase (top photo) and AluRack (bottom photo). The former is an upright MacBook... Read more »
Coolpix AW100 a good camera but could be improved
By Mike Mackenzie The Nikon Coolpix AW100 (www.nikonusa.com) represents the company’s initial offering in the rugged compact camera market. As you'd expect from a camera in this category, it’s waterproof to 33′,... Read more »
iStrip is a new take on MacBook/iPad docking stations
zioVisions' (www.zioVisions.com) US$11.99 iStrip is a new take on Apple MacBook and iPad docking stations. Actually, it's not a docking station itself, but lets you turn the base of any Apple Cinema Display, Thunderbolt... Read more »
Homecloud DHM lets you create your own personal cloud
The Homecloud Digital Home Manager (www.homecloud.com) from Westell Technologies is cool enough that it might convince Apple fans it's a better choice than a Time Capsule. It's designed to create a personal computing "... Read more »
RadLab isn't Totally Rad!
By Erick Vlientinck RadLab (www.gettotallyrad.com) is an US$149 Photoshop action set. With its own palette, you can start RadLab and decide whether you want it to work with your image on the same or a new layer, or as a... Read more »
Want to rev your Mac's audio? The rPAC is for you
The built-in speakers on Macs are serviceable but certainly don't provide audiophile-pleasing sound. If you want to enhance your Mac's audio, the US$249.99 Arcam rPAC (http://macte.ch/28EZW) offers an excellent way to... Read more »
mDock turns your MacBook Pro into a 'desktop' computer
In the late 90s I was the proud owner of an Apple PowerBook Duo, a subcompact notebook that could be complemented by the Apple Duo Dock, which turned the PowerBook Duo into a full-size, AC-powered, fully functional... Read more »
RODE gives a new on-camera microphone ride
By Erick Vlientinck The US$229 RODE VideoMic Pro (www.rodemic.com) is a directional microphone for DSLR and video cameras. It has a range of 40–20,000 Hz, a –10 to 20 dB loudness switch, a signal-to-noise ratio of 74 dB... Read more »
A look at a couple of Galaxy Note cases
By Jennifer Sellers Sena (www.senacases.com), a company known for -- among other things -- its classy iPhone cases -- have released two Galaxy Note cases: the Sena Folio Case Sena Folio Case When first using the US$69.... Read more »
Vue 10 creates realistic digital nature scenes
By Bruce Bicknell When I heard that the new version of Vue xStream from e-on Software (www.e-onsoftware.com) was ready, I was very curious to see what the folks at e-on software had come up with to make the computer... Read more »
Kool Tools: Slide Pop
Noise Industries' (www.noiseindustries.com) US$49 Slide Pop plug-in for Apple's Final Cut Pro X brings to mind a bit of nostalgia for those of a certain age. You have access to 20 customizable effects and transitions... Read more »
Dragon Dictate is Final Cut Pro X to Apple' iMovie
In September Nuance Communication unveiled Dragon Dictate for Mac 3.0, the newest addition to the Dragon family of speech recognition products that includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking for the PC and Dragon Mobile Apps. It... Read more »
Filter Forge 3 has something for just about everyone
By Bruce Bicknell Some of you may already know about Filter Forge (www.filterforge.com) because it’s one of the most popular plug-ins in the industry today. For those who don’t, it’s a pretty robust plug-in for... Read more »
My Passport Edge is the perfect portable Mac hard drive
WD's US$119.99 My Passport Edge for Mac is now officially my favorite external, portable hard drive. It's got everything: good looks, speed and a reasonable price. The My Passport Edge features 500GB of storage and a... Read more »
Creativo iPhone case offers light protection, limited access
The Creativo iPhone case from Sena Cases (www.sencases.com) is an US$39.99 that offers light protection while allowing you to answer calls without removing an iPhone 4/4S from the case. It's also stylish and comes in... Read more »
Perfect Effects 3 is a great addition to a plug-in arsenal
By Bruce Bicknell Many of you know the PhotoTools plug-in from onOne Software (www.ononesoftware.com), but did you know it has been rebranded as Perfect Effects 3? The result is you get most of the same effects with a... Read more »
 
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Apple iTunes lets you organize and play digital music and video on your computer. It can automatically download new music, app, and book purchases across all your devices and computers. And it's a... Read more
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Spotify is a new way to enjoy music. Simply download and install. Before you know it you'll be singing along to the genre, artist, or song of your choice. With Spotify you are never far away from... Read more
JollysFastVNC 1.46 - Fast VNC client. (S...
JollysFastVNC is a VNC client which aims to become the best VNC client on the Mac. When I started ScreenRecycler I thought that there are enough VNC clients out there to support it. When the program... Read more
Skitch 2.5.2 - Take screenshots, annotat...
Skitch allows you to take screenshots on your Mac, edit them and share them with others. It makes the sharing process seamless by making it a natural workflow to send the image (with edited arrows... Read more
Backblaze 2.1.0.608 - Online backup serv...
Backblaze is an online backup service, available fo $5/month for unlimited storage. With half of the founding team heralding from Apple, Backblaze is deeply committed to the Mac platform. The... Read more
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The Cave is an adventure game that offers a unique blend of fast-paced action, mind-bending puzzles, and winning humor. Assemble your team and embark on a journey into the shadowy underworld. Once... Read more
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Adobe Flash Player 11.8.800.50 - Multime...
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This Week at 148Apps: May 13-17, 2013
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Second Home – Xbox Live Indie Developers...
The indie game development scene has been around for an incredibly long time; pretty much ever since people had the opportunity to program for themselves. However it wasn’t until shareware became a common method of distribution the 90s that it began... | Read more »
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Adds New Charac...
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Adds New Character and Locations In Latest Update Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ] | Read more »
Fast & Furious 6: The Game Review
Fast & Furious 6: The Game Review By Jennifer Allen on May 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SPEEDY YET SLOW PACEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad It’s not that Fast & Furious 6 isn’t a fun drag racer, it’s just that... | Read more »
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Running with Friends Review
Running with Friends Review By Blake Grundman on May 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: FAMILIAR, YET FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A game may look and play identically to other titles on the market, but this is one that... | Read more »
Festival de Cannes Lets You Experience T...
Festival de Cannes Lets You Experience The Festival In Real Time Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ] | Read more »
Sonic the Hedgehog’s Remastered Version...
The original Sonic the Hedgehog has been remastered for iOS, a la Sonic CD. | Read more »
tenXer Tracks All Your Activities And Re...
tenXer Tracks All Your Activities And Reports Them For You Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ] iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad | Read more »
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15″ MacBook Pros (Apple refurbished) in stock star...
The Apple Store has several Apple Certified Refurbished 15-inch MacBook Pros in stock today, with models starting at $1489. Each MacBook Pro comes with Apple’s one-year warranty, and home shipping (... Read more
Save up to $100 on iMacs with Apple Education disc...
Take up to $100 off the price of a new 21″ or 27″ iMac at The Apple Store for Education. All students, teachers, and staff at any educational institution qualify for the discount, and shipping is... Read more
Mac mini Server on sale for $50 off MSRP
B&H Photo has the 2012 Mac mini Server on sale for $949 including free shipping plus NY sales tax only. Their price is $50 off MSRP, and it’s the lowest price available for this model. B&H... Read more
Steve Jobs Triumphs Posthumously In Platform Wars...
The Register’s Paul Kunert says it’s finally official – the epic battle of legendary Apple CEO Steve Jobs is finally won, now that he has toppled the PC platform from beyond the grave, in the UK, at... Read more
Microsoft Surface Pro vs Apple MacBook Air 11in
Stuff has posted a concise comparo review of the Microsoft Surface Pro tablet PC versus Apple’s 11.6-inch MacBook Air, noting that both machines offer a full desktop OS and a current-generation Intel... Read more
Pixelmator 2.2 First Week Downloads Top Half a Mil...
The Pixelmator Team has announced that Pixelmator 2.2 downloads have topped half a million since last Thursday, making it the most successful release in Pixelmator history. With over 100 new features... Read more
AppleCare Protection Plans on sale for up to $105...
B&H Photo has 3-Year AppleCare Warranties on sale for up to $105 off MSRP including free shipping plus NY sales tax only: - Mac Laptops 15″ and Above: $244 $105 off MSRP - Mac Laptops 13″ and... Read more
27″ Apple Display (refurbished) available for $829...
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 27″ Thunderbolt Displays available for $829 including free shipping. That’s $170 off the cost of new models. Read more
Walmart online offers iPad mini for $299
Walmart is offering 16GB WiFi iPad minis for $299 on their online store for a limited time. Choose free home delivery or free local store pickup. MSRP for this model is $329. Read more
PC Markets in Western Europe Collapse; Only Apple...
PC shipments in Western Europe totaled 12.3 million units in the first quarter of 2013, a decline of 20.5 percent from the corresponding period of 2012, according to Gartner, Inc. (see Table 1). “... Read more
 

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