Type of Article: MacNews News Article

‘MacVoices’ looks at the evolution of ScreenCastsOnline

Posted by | Feb 24, 2010 | |

On the new “MacVoices” (http://www.macvoices.com), Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline talks about the evolution of his show, his archive of demonstrations and tutorials, how the has grown and been enhanced, and his recent expansion into YouTube space.

“MacVoices” is an Internet show and podcast that delivers in-depth discussions with the most influential people in the Mac industry, as well as “the individuals who are out there making it happen on the front lines of the global Apple community,” according to host Chuck Joiner.

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iPresentee unveils new iWeb Intros

Posted by | Feb 24, 2010 | , |

iPresentee (http://www.ipresentee.com), a developer of add-ons for Apple’s iWork and iLife applications, has extended its iWeb Intros collection to be used with iWeb, Apple’s web site building component of the iLife.

iWeb Intros design uses short flash animations and sounds to give visitor a first impression of the web site. iWeb Intros 3.0 adds five new welcome intros: Cityscape, Sunset, Highway, Nature and Factory. Each intro can stand alone as intro page for any web site or can be incorporated into any iWeb template as a part of the page.

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iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for Feb. 23

Posted by | Feb 23, 2010 | |

ere are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod apps announced. You can find ’em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).

Visionary Apps has launched a suite of free, real estate-related smart phone applications, called the Complete Realty Suite. Released for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Free to consumers, the suite includes three separate applications for download: Complete Foreclosures, Complete Homes and Complete Rentals.

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Apple issues 2010 Progress Report on Supplier Responsibility

Posted by | Feb 23, 2010 | , |

Apple has posted its “2010 Progress Report on Supplier Responsibility.” Apple requires its suppliers to commit to their Supplier Code of Conduct as a condition of their contracts.

Apple says it drives compliance with the Code “through a rigorous monitoring program, including factory audits, corrective action plans, and verification measures.” It also “helps our suppliers meet Apple’s expectations by supporting their efforts to provide training in workers’ rights and occupational health and safety.”

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LaCie introduces next generation of network storage devices

LaCie introduces next generation of network storage devices

Posted by | Feb 23, 2010 | , |

LaCie (http://www.lacie.com) has announced its next generation line of network storage devices for small to medium-sized businesses: the LaCie d2 Network 2 (single disk), LaCie 2big Network 2 (two disks) and LaCie 5big Network 2 (five disks). 



Delivering data access of up to 70 MB/second, the central storage devices allow users to share files instantly or back up any Mac or PC on a network. They’re Time Machine compatible and include Intego Backup Manager Pro for the Mac, which lets you make encrypted, compressed backups, restore office files, and even perform disaster recovery. 



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