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As the race for the White House heats up, here's the perfect novelty item to help you commemorate one of the most electric election years in American history... ! (Read More)
Lots of news on phishing and spam these days -- although Consumer Reports says there are less people falling prey to various online crimes, there are still grave risks. In this issue we touch on : * A new fake CNN mail scam 8 new statistics $8.5 BILLION lost to online threats * Online crime leveraging the Beijing Olympics * a new Xbox phishing scam * and Consumer Reports' latest story urges Mac users to dump Safari Online threats: update
101 Photoshop Tips in 5 Minutes -- Deke's wacky Photoshop tips-fest portends more good times ahead -- this instructive series of video podcasts promises to be uncensored, unregulated, and frankly unlike any other videos on the topics of computer graphics -- but this one is MUST SEE for any Photoshop user!
Phone plugins is a utility to quick-dial a selected number and quick-send a text message with one click from any program in Mac OS X Leopard and does not require to open any extra application. Version 2.2 features context menu support for Apple Mail and supports many additional cell phones. (Read More)
On August 1st, MacMod announces the beginning of the 5th annual "Great MacMod Challenge" sponsored by iFixit. MacMod is home to Apple Macintosh computer users who modify their computer and software, in sometimes extreme cases. The Great MacMod Challenge 2008 is the fifth of the annual event where computer "modders" submit their creations for a review by a panel of judges for over $2000 worth of prizes. (Read More)
What would you say to the Judge who meets a convicted criminal behind the court house after the trial to release the criminal free, and give him a handgun? Well, that's what's happinging with the people in charge of your internet -- ICANN
Have you got what it takes to lead a country? Probably more than the two clowns we have to choose from this November... so here's your chance to find out
Hide Folders 2008 is a freeware program for Mac OS X dedicated to protect documents and folders. With a click, you can conceal files and folders with all their contents. See the full story...
I believe I have mentioned AppFresh before as part of a list of Mac software. But it really deserves a more prominent mention. (Read More)
FotoMagico photo presentation tool for professional photographers support for Adobe Lightroom libraries. Now includes a teleprompter that shows notes for every slide on a presenter's display and a new export option for uploading slideshow videos directly to YouTube. See the full story...
This article comes from Mac Tips and Tricks. As you know, Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard comes with a feature called Quicklook which allows the user to see what is in a file without actually opening it in an application. The system comes with some useful plugins that allow you to see PDF, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and iWork files. I have already added one that allows me to see inside Stuffit archives. (Read More)
This is a list of the iPhone apps that have no useful reason for existing, but in most cases are fun. See the full story...
Jade is a uniquely talented digital image processing application for Mac OS X Leopard -- state-of-the-art algorithms enhance color, contrast and dynamic range. It's easy-to-use and even does batch processing (Read More)
-- The iPod Touch is Good Enough" Apple is giving away tons of iPod Touchs via their Back to School program. So while undoubtedly the iPod Touch isn't as hot as the iPhone, Kevin Purdy, the author of this article points out that for him and probably many other people, the Touch would suffice. (Read More)
This article is hard to summarize. It is on the New York Times web site and will be in the newspaper on August 3rd. Basically, it is a warning of a subculture that exists on the net to make things difficult for more "normal" people. See the full story...
Candywriter has released Imagine Poker 3.6 for the Mac. Candywriter teamed up with Los Angeles-based Fearnot Music Studios to bring voices to all 21 Imagine Poker Mac characters as featured in the current iPhone/iPod Touch version of the game.
Security researcher Aviv Raff has discovered the iPhone's Mail and Safari applications are prone to a URL Spoofing vulnerability, which may allow attackers to conduct phishing attacks against iPhone users. iPhone is Phishable and SPAMable
Take Your Best Shot - Digital Imaging Expert Tim Grey tackles your photography q uestions with clear, informed answers to the questions serious photographers ask most often See the full story...
Using a camera appeases the anxiety which the work-driven feel about not working when they are on VACATION and supposed to be having fun. They have something to do that is like a friendly imitation of work: they can take pictures.
Susan Sontag, 1933 American Essayist
I had a rough marriage -- finally we decided we should either take a vacation of get a divorce. We discussed it very maturely and we decided on the divorce because we felt we had a limited amount of money to spend. A vacation in Bermuda is over in two weeks but a divorce is something that you always have.
- Woody Allen
Laughter is an instant vacation.
Milton Berle
No vacation goes unpunished.
Karl A. Hakkarainen
Have a great week... (See last week)
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