UGN UGN Info Manager

with Lynn Wegley

 

InfoManager for JULY 23, 2007


     

Greeting Card Spam

BEWARE: several weeks ago we warned you about "Postcard" or "eCard" spam, and the dangers it poses for computer users. Several people on the infomanager and AUGD list snickered. Seems both the FBI and FCC now agree...

Apple 3rd?

According to IDC Apple is now virtually tied for 3rd place in U.S. market share with Gateway. See the full story...

2000 iPhone Applications

Mike Elgan, on his Rawfeed Blog has posted an article about 2000 new iPhone applications. How is this possible you say? See the full story...

Skim - 0.5.1

Skim is a PDF reader for Mac OS X. Of course, there is a PDF reader included as part of OS X. (Which is logical, since the screen display uses a Postscript clone.) Of course, Adobe's Acrobat Reader is free. So why get another one? See the full story...

An Uninstaller for Mac Apps

Under Classic Mac OS, it was easy to delete an application. Just drag it to the Trash. But under Mac OS X, it became more complicated because associated files are scattered all over the hard disk. (Read More)

RemoteBuddy

I believe I have reported on RemoteBuddy before as an applicaton that can enable cell phones and other devices to to work as a remote for an Appe TV. However now there is a new use with RemoteBuddy on an iPhone.

Virtual Private Networks

Have you ever worried about your security when signing on at Starbuck or other public Wi-Fi Networks. Well you should be.

Memory Stick Risks

How many times have you used a USB stick to transfer files to or from someone else? The use of these sticks can be a very risky proposition.

Dynamic Learning: Photoshop CS3

clear explanations of how Photoshop CS3 works, easy-to-follow instructions, full-color examples, professional tips and techniques, and something brand new: a DVD with Digital Classroom video tutorials

iPhone: The Missing Manual PDF

His new book is the first (and therefore the best) book about Apple's iPhone, which, as everybody knows, has done some world-rocking of its own. (Read More)

DXG 7 Megapixel digital camera

DXG 7 Megapixel digital camera - Compact Design, 3X Optical Zoom, Large 2.5 High Res LCD, User-Friendly Features at an affordable price. See the full story...

ClickN' READ Phonics

this advanced research-based online phonics reading program, is being praised by parents around the world as being one of the most effective ways for children with autism to learn how to read. (Read More)

BitFonter 3

BitFonter is a tool for creative professionals who wish to create and customize bitmap fonts or to turn artwork into full-fledged fonts. See the full story...

Keyboard Maestro OS X Manager

Stairways Software Pty Ltd has announced Keyboard Maestro 2.1, the new Universal Binary version of its powerful productivity enhancer for Mac OS X. This release adds native Intel Universal Binary support and resolves a number of minor issues. (Read More)

PageSender

SmileOnMyMac has released PageSender 4.0.3, an update to its top-rated fax software for Mac OS X. The update features improved support for printing faxes as well as other enhancements and bug fixes. (Read More)

Savvy Clipboard

Savvy Clipboard adds multiple Clipboard capability to Mac OS X. It facilitates copying and pasting repeated items, as well as storing frequently used data fragments of various types. See the full story...

Quotes: Disraeli, Petit-Senn, Aikman

Desperation is sometimes as powerful an inspirer as genius.
      ~ Benjamin Disraeli

You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him.
      ~ Leo Aikman

Not what we have But what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance.
      John Petit-Senn

Have a great week... (See last week)

Lynn

 

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