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with Lynn Wegley

 

InfoManager for September 3, 2007


     

Apple Event on Wednesday

There is a lot of speculation going on about the Apple Event this Wednesday. Big screen iPod, Beatles on iTunes, European iPhone partner or something else ... more comments here

QuicKeys X3

I used to really depend on Quickeys to increase my productivity. Back in Mac Classic days I used Quickeys to take a text file from a mainframe and move it to an Excel file. It activated an Excel macro. On the Mac Plus I was using at the time it was a 5 hour process. But at least I didn't have to sit there the whole time.

Hide-a-Pod

We all know that iPods are desirable and thus targets of theft. But what if you could hide what you are carrying in something less desirable? (Read More)

iToner: custom ringtones for your iPhone

Last week, Andrew Welch announced that his company Ambrosia Software has a new application for sale that allows you to add custom ringtones to your iPhone without hacking and only requires a simple "Drag, drop, and sync" routine See the full story...

NBC's Greed Backfires?

Last week, NBC announced that they would not be renewing their contract with Apple to sell their TV shows once the contract ends at the end of the year. Apple quickly responded with "who needs the 2007-8 season any way." (Or words to that effect.) See the full story...

Mastering Photoshop CS3

Mastering Photoshop for Print Design and Production sets graphic designers and production artists in the right direction when implementing the latest version of Photoshop into their everyday workflow ... Mastering Photoshop CS3

Adobe InDesign CS3 Bible

Here's the book with real-world insights from publishing pros who use InDesign in critical projects ... Adobe InDesign CS3 Bible

Snapz upgraded screen captures for Mac

Why take a static screenshot when Snapz Pro X makes creating a movie just as easy? Snapz Pro X does that, and so much more! See the full story...

iPhone Parts Store

iFixit, the Mac + iPod do-it-yourself company, has announced its entrance into the iPhone industry with a complete iPhone repair guide and iPhone parts store. (Read More)

.Mac 10 gig Gallery

.Mac's new Web Gallery lets members easily share photos and movies directly from iLife '08 with anyone on a Mac, PC or iPhone -- visitors can download high quality images for printing and even contribute photos See the full story...

Zoho Viewer Opens Files

Zoho Viewer lets users do three things: 1) view documents, 2) share document as URLs, and 3) embed documents. At last, there's no platform issues involved in getting documents distributed ... (Read More)

Designing Web Navigation

A cool site with lots of interactivity and user participation will still be lousy if the navigation doesn't work -- Designing Web Navigation details basic design principles, development techniques, and practical advice for creating optimal navigation systems ... See the full story...

Draw Charts Anywhere

DrawAnywhere.com - A new web 2.0 site for drawing flowcharts Process diagrams, Organizational charts -- as long as you have a web browser! No software to download ... it's very cool -

Free AutoCorrect Dictionary

massive free autocorrect dictionary helps Typinator correct thousands of typos -- endorsed by Adam C. Engst of TidBITS, something we all can surely use!

Quotes: Twain Hill

Whenever you find you are on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
      ~ Mark Twain

Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.
      ~ Napolean Hill

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

Lynn

 

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