Type of Article: MacTech Reviews

CleanMyMac will de-clutter, streamline your Mac

CleanMyMac from MacPaw (http://www.macpaw.com) is an all-in-one Mac OS X solution designed to keep your Mac clean and to secure space from your Mac’s hard drive.

The software has more than 50 features, so you’ll have to spend some time checking out its nooks and crevices. However, it has a well-designed, intuitive interface so you can start using it immediately after your purchase.

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iCapsule turns your iPad into an iBook

By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum

For many new iPad users, Apple’s magical and revolutionary device — the iPad — acts
as a laptop and sometimes even a desktop replacement. Many iPad users just need to check email and surf the net and a traditional laptop or desktop is overkill.   

For these users, the key features of the iPad are its long battery life and its simplicity, rather than its portability.  These people are most likely the target market of the US$99.99 iCapsule (http://macte.ch/ky1rn).

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Maya Suite 2011 another big step forward

By Bruce Bicknell

You have to love the way Autodesk (http://usa.autodesk.com) has assembled all of the essential software in your creative pipeline into one package. Maya Entertainment Creation Suite 2011 (US$4,995) doesn’t disappoint and takes another step forward in creating a more seamless workflow for artists.

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Your iOS devices will get a charge out of this Powerstation

By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum

The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation is the same size as an iPhone, but provides an iPhone, iPad or any USB device with hours of power. It’s impressive 3600 mAh should provide at least 10 hours of talk time for most iPhones: enough to keep you going an extra day and then some.
At only ounces, it’s light enough to carry around with you most places.

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Dexim BluePack S8 is outstanding all purpose charger

By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum

The Dexim BluePack S8 (http://www.dexim.net/us/products/B-P/DCA171.html) is an absolutely outstanding all purpose external battery charger, not just for iPhone and the iPad, but any
device that charges via a USB port. In particular this device is great for anyone who travels.

The capacity is rated at 3000 mAh, which claims to add 11 hours of talk time for your iPhone.  While I could not fully test that, I was able to take a almost dead iPhone 4 to a full charge.

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