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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: Apple appears to be quietly updating some apps, based on curious new update notes that have appeared on the App Store. ° From 9to5Mac: Valve has announced...
Is Apple interested in making its own line of luggage straps, travel accessories, and even shoe strings? Maybe. The company has been granted a patent (number US 11614108 B2) for “attachment apparatuses.” About the patent The items described in the patent relate...
OmniMarkz is a stand-alone product for designers and illustrators using macOS 10.2 that combines three of Markzware’s three conversion tools — QXPMarkz, IDMarkz and PDFMarkz — along with a complete File Inventory reporting feature. This isn’t a product for...
Satechi’s US$39.99 Dual Vertical Laptop Stand is convenient for vertically cradling up to two devices, including Mac laptops, iPads, and iPhones. Well, at least it can cradle two devices with some caveats. More on this in a moment. The front section is approximately...
By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum
With a name like Ballistic (http://macte.ch/U7kij), you’d think this US$29.99 iPhone 4 case is bulletproof. It isn’t, but it’s darn close. Its three layers of protection, combined with a great belt clip, could make the user feel 10 feet tall and bulletproof. The Ballistic HC (Hard Core) Series is
great protection without adding bulk.
By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum
The US$99.99 ZAGGMate iPad Case and keyboard combo (http://macte.ch/NL4ua), upon first glance, is a brilliant idea: a combination bluetooth keyboard and iPad protective case. Unfortunately, the implementation of the design is flawed and for many this product simply won’t be a good fit.
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.
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).
