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Macsimum Migration Kit: networking utilities for Mac OS X, part two

Macsimum Migration Kit: networking utilities for Mac OS X, part two

Posted by | Apr 2, 2010 | , |

For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs — or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS products for a particular occupation, such as dentistry, accounting, etc.) This week we offer part two of our networking utilities for the Mac. Part one can be found here: http://www.macnews.com/content/migration-kit-networking-utilities-mac-os-x-part-one .

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New iPad apps to squeeze iPhone users

New iPad apps to squeeze iPhone users

Posted by | Apr 2, 2010 | , |

By Bill Oakey

I just checked “App Updates” on my iPhone. There are several today listed as “universal,” meaning they are optimized for the iPad. Right away I wondered about the file sizes.

What if these enhanced versions with a higher resolution and more features for the iPad screen will be significantly bigger than the older iPhone only versions? I just ran a comparison and some of the results are quite shocking. Indeed, these new enhanced apps, which will replace the older versions, are bigger in size. Several times bigger in some instances.

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CBS, ABC planning free iPad content?

Posted by | Apr 2, 2010 | , |

CBS Corp. and Walt Disney Co.’s ABC are adapting episodes of their TV shows to be viewable free of charge on the iPad, according to people familiar with the matter, reports “The Wall Street Journal” (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303338304575156730008680938.html?mod=rss_whats_news_technology).

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iLuv announces iPad accessories

Posted by | Apr 2, 2010 | |

iLuv (http://www.i-luv.com) has unveiled a line of cases and sleeves that provide protection for iPads.

Ranging from casual fabric cases to leather cases to silicone cases, this series also includes protective water resistant neoprene sleeves which will feature two front cover pockets for protecting your iPad protected while on the go. Go to the iLuv web site for details and pricing.

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