Macworld articles from January 2009

Macworld archives from January 2009

From 1984 to 2009 ...: 25 years of Mac history--and the next few years of Apple's future.(FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK)(Editorial)
January 1, 2009... As I write this, I have the very first issue of Macworld sitting in front of me. It's a magazine without a date: it made its debut the same day the Mac did--January 24, 1984. And so with this issue, we mark the 25th birthday of both the Mac and...

Apple's growing pains: is Apple taking on more than it can handle?(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... Quality or Quantity? Apple should stay small and focused ("Know Your Limits," From the Editor's Desk, October 2008). I'm not at all concerned about the company's eclipsing Microsoft in market share. I'm much more concerned about Apple...

A better book.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... Andy Ihnatko makes a lot of sense, except that the technology he refers to is already here ("Reading Is Fundamental," Spotlight, October 2008). I've been using eReader (www.ereader.com) since the Palm [T.sub.2] and was waiting for it on the...

App store stumbles.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... My biggest problem with the App Store is that most of the applications are lame or are one-trick ponies ("App Store Update Woes," MacUser, October 2008). I want to see some of the old Palm programs ported to the iPhone. How about some real...

Office spaced out.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... I use both versions of Office ("Office 2008 Survival Guide," Working Mac, October 2008). I far prefer the older, more powerful Office 2004, but it is not completely compatible with Leopard--the keyboard and mouse intermittently freeze until you...

Missing MMS.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... Your review failed to address one of the biggest shortcomings of the iPhone: lack of MMS, or Multimedia Messaging Service ("iPhone 2.0," September 2008). MMS messages have to be viewed on the Internet via AT&T's Web site. I haven't heard of any...

Reader poll.(Survey)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... How are you running Windows on your Mac? I'm not running Windows 70% Parallels 13% Boot Camp 10% VMware 7% Note: Table made from pie chart. [GRAPHIC OMITTED]

Steve Jobs holds court: Apple's CEO talks netbooks and phones, and counts his cash.(PEOPLE)(Financial report)
January 1, 2009... Apple is doing pretty well these days. For its fiscal fourth quarter, the company reported a $1.14 billion profit. Apple shipped 2.6 million Macs, a 21 percent unit growth and 17 percent revenue growth over the year-ago quarter. Those 2.6...

Lawsuit says PowerBook G4s are old and broken.(LEGAL)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Look, we don't have anything against older-model Macs: some of our favorite Macs have entered the world of the discontinued. We're all in favor of keeping them running well for as long as possible. But it's unfortunate when you have to go all...

Steve Wozniak thinks the iPod's days are numbered.(iPod + iTunes News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... To be fair, when Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak talks to the press, it's usually a rehashing of the same old, same old. But England's Telegraph had an interesting chat with Woz in which he was unusually frank about the future of Apple's most...

iPod connections expected in 60 percent of 2009 cars.(iPod + iTunes News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... A new study by analysis firm iSuppli says that in 2009, 58 percent of new American cars--that's luxury and low-end models alike--are expected to have iPod integration. So by the time I buy a new car (maybe in the next five to ten years), it's...

Dada offers music at 66 cents per track.(iPod + iTunes News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... As if there weren't enough third-tier iTunes competitors out there, Italian social networking startup Dada Entertainment (dada.net; half owned by Sony Music) is now offering the entire Universal Music catalog, in addition to the Sony catalog,...

Hardware.(PRODUCT WATCH)(H2O Audio)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... iDive 300, from H2O Audio (www.h2oaudio.com): iPod case for scuba divers is waterproof to a depth of 300 feet ($350). Lexmark E260DN, from Lexmark (www.lexmark.com): Monochrome laser printer features 1,200-by-1,200-dpi resolution and...

First look: Netflix Instant Watching for Intel Macs.(INTERNET)(Brief article)(Column)
January 1, 2009... In January 2007, Netflix brought the ability to watch a limited number of its catalog of movies and TV shows to users of Windows-based PCs--all for free, as a part of an existing Netflix subscription. Now, at last, the company is rolling out...

Software.(PRODUCT WATCH)(Boinx Software )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Fission 1.6, from Rogue Amoeba Software (www.rogueamoeba.com): Updated audio-editing software lets users save iPhone ringtones using almost any audio file supported by Quick Time ($32; upgrade, free). FotoMagico 2.6, from Boinx Software...

Greenpeace shows a little Apple love.(BUSINESS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... With the improvements in the latest MacBook and MacBook Pro models, plus Steve Jobs's recent environmental update on Apple's Web site (macworld.com/4170), Greenpeace is a little more impressed with Apple. In a recent blog post, the organization...

Activity monitor.
January 1, 2009... Ars Technica questions oft-repeated figures about the real costs of piracy macworld.com/4171 Forbes rounds up ten Apple flops in a story called "When Apple Failed" rnacworld.Com/4173 Technologizer argues why a kill switch...

Hardware.(PRODUCT WATCH)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... OWC Mercury Pro 4x Blu-ray external drive, from Other World Computing (www.macsales.com): 4x Blu-ray Disc writer features USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, and eSATA ($500). SD to CF Adapter, from Delkin Devices (www.delkin.com): Secure Digital...

The case for an Apple netbook.(HARDWARE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Speaking about an emerging class of ultraportable laptops, Steve Jobs recently said, "We don't know how to make a $500 computer that's not a piece of junk" (see "Steve Jobs Holds Court," page 24, for a more in-depth response to netbooks on his...

Hardware.(PRODUCT WATCH)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... StorCenter ix2 Network Storage, from; Iomega (store.iomega.com): Network storage appliance comes in a 1TB or 2TB capacity on two SATA hard drives (1TB,$300;2TB, $480). Stylus Pro 7900, from Epson (www.epson.com): 24-inch large-format...

Matte matters.(DISPLAYS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Although there's much to like about the new MacBook and MacBook Pro models (reviewed on page 36), Apple has made one simple design decision that means I'll never be purchasing one: the glossy screen. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While Apple...

By the numbers.(briefs)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... 102 Number of days Apple says it took to reach 200 million App Store downloads. 7 YEARS Age of the iPod on October 21,2008. $200,000 Value of electronic equipment allegedly stolen by a Newark Liberty Airport TSA employee.

Microsoft "photo booths" popping up outside Apple Stores?(BUSINESS)(Brief article)(Column)
January 1, 2009... Microsoft and Apple have traded shots at each other in ads recently (such as the "Bake Sale" spot, pictured), but here's a new tactic. According to reports, the Redmond giant is now putting recording booths outside Apple Stores, asking PC users...

New MacBooks say bring on the RAM.(UPGRADES)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Although Apple specifies that "two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB" of RAM in the new MacBook and MacBook Pro models, it turns out that the slots are willing to accept a bit more. Memory company Ramjet (www.ramjet.com) discovered that if you...

Sculley maintains Newton ahead of its time, the truth is out there.(PEOPLE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Perhaps best remembered as the man who ousted Steve Jobs from Apple in 1985, John Sculley was CEO of Apple from 1983 to 1993, and presided over the inception of products such as the Newton and the port to the PowerPC platform. Asked about the...

Microsoft's Mac Business Unit gets new GM.(PEOPLE)(general manager Eric Wilfrid)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Another year, another general manager for Microsoft's Mac Business Unit. Last year, the MacBU replaced outgoing GM Roz Ho with former AOL Wireless general manager Craig Eisler. But the revolving door continues to, er, revolve, with Eisler...

He's probably president of his local mug, too ...(PEOPLE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Did you know that you have something in common with Russian president Dmitri Medvedev? I refer, of course, to pictures from President Medvedev's latest high-level government meeting where it was revealed that the Russian leader is a Mac user,...

Software.(PRODUCT WATCH)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... CoverScout 3, from equinux (www.equinux.com): Album art finder for iTunes features a new Cover Flow-like interface and adds advanced search and QuickLook support ($40). ExecutiveSync, from Smith Micro Software (my.smithmicro.com):...

DisplayPort: the new game in town.(GRAPHICS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Along with its latest laptops, Apple introduced a new term to the Mac vocabulary--DisplayPort. The Mini DisplayPort (circled) found on new MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs replaces the DVI and mini-DVI interfaces found on older models....

Intel to executives: lay off the iPhone.(iPHONE)
January 1, 2009... During the recent Intel Developer Forum conference in Taipei, China, two Intel executives described the iPhone as slow and said that the popular handset wasn't able to run the "full Internet" because it uses an Arm processor instead of an Intel...

Do iPhones tie families together?(Tech Trends)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Although some pundits blame technology for breaking up families, a new study found that 25 percent of Americans say their use of the Internet and mobile phones is actually keeping their families closer than when the family members were growing...

SousChef.(Hot Stuff)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Think of Acacia Tree Software's $30 SousChef as a Delicious Library that's extradelicious, because it's all about food. Not only does it store a list of recipes searchable by name, category, and ingredient, it allows you to organize and rate...

g.cell Bluetooth glove.(Hot Stuff)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... For those of you who can't stand the thought of being away from a cell phone at any time--even while you're on the slopes--Swany has a solution for you. Its new g.cell glove ($495 plus cell service; available in early 2009) is a full-featured...

Dropbox.(Hot Stuff)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Keeping files synchronized between multiple computers is tricky. If your needs are modest, consider Dropbox. Just install the client software on your Mac (or Windows box), then create a free 2GB account, and you can synchronize files between...

foxL.(Hot Stuff)(soundmatters)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... The diminutive $199 foxL speaker system from soundmatters is just 5.6 inches wide, 2.2 inches high, and 1.4 inches thick. Although a speaker that fits in your hand can't compete with a full-size stereo system, the foxL puts out audio that's...

Shimo.(Hot Stuff)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Virtual Private Networks may not be sexy, but they get the job done for many people who work in a corporate environment. If you're stuck using Cisco's proprietary client, however, you may miss the convenient menu-bar icon of OS X's built-in VPN...

MacBook makeover: Apple's laptops are completely remodeled.(Reviews)
January 1, 2009... The latest versions of Apple's consumer and professional laptops--the MacBook and MacBook Pro, respectively--mark a giant leap in laptop design, compared with the baby steps of earlier updates. With changes inside and out, these latest laptops...

Bento 2.0 [DELTA].(SOFTWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: ****1/2 PRICE: $49 COMPANY: FileMaker URL: www.filemaker.com Bento is an easy-to-use database-management system. Version 2.0 boasts a number of significant improvements, including better data import and export, enhancements to the...

Call of Duty 4: modern warfare [DELTA].(SOFTWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: ****1/2 PRICE: $55 COMPANY: Aspyr Media URL: www.aspyr.com This first-person shooter draws its influence from Tom Clancy novels, international politics, and the realism of modern warfare. You play as several characters with...

Maple 12.(SOFTWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: ****1/2 PRICE: $1,895 COMPANY: Maplesoft URL: www.maplesoft.com Maple has been providing scientists, engineers, and students with a broad selection of technical computation tools for more than 20 years. With version 12, Maple...

Medialmpression 1.2.(SOFTWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: *** PRICE: $80 COMPANY: ArcSoft URL: www.arcsoft.com This program wants to be a one-stop shop for managing all of your digital media--photos, videos, even music. It does a good job as a media cataloger, thanks to its strong support...

Spore.(SOFTWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: *** 1/2 PRICE: $50 COMPANY: Electronic Arts URL: www.ea.com Last month, we reviewed Spore Origins for iPod (****; macworld.com/3938), a distilled experience of the first part of the Spore game. This month, we review Spore, the...

VisiStat 6.0.(SOFTWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: **** PRICE: $30 a month COMPANY: VisiStat URL: www.visistat.com VisiStat is a managed service for performing Web-traffic analysis. It integrates with any Web server and provides an easy-to-use interface for generating demographic...

Contour Balance Notebook Case.(HARDWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: **** PRICE: $80 COMPANY: Kensington URL: www.kensington.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An impressive degree of thought went into the design of the Balance Notebook Case. It's a large, accommodating, purse-style bag that...

Deskjet D2545 [DETLA].(HARDWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: *** 1/2 PRICE: $45 COMPANY: HP URL: www.hp.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Deskjet D2545 color ink-jet printer is composed of 83 percent recycled plastic; its cartridges are also made from recycled plastic resins. HP claims...

Eos wireless iPod speaker system.(HARDWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: ***1/2 PRICE: $250 COMPANY:IntelliTouch URL: www.eoswirelless.com This iPod speaker system uses proprietary 2.4GHz wireless technology to transmit audio from your iPod to a remote speaker. The base station looks a lot like many...

Zi6 pocket video camera.(HARDWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: **** PRICE:$180 COMPANY: Kodak URL: www.Kodak.com This pocket-size camcorder shoots high definition video, offering 720p resolution at either 60 or 30 frames per second. It also takes still shots at 3 megapixels (interpolated),...

Kroll 1.0.(GAMES)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: ***1/2 PRICE: $5 COMPANY: Digital Legends Entertainment URL: macworld.com/4055 Kroll is rooted in the side-scrolling coin-op arcade games of the 1980s. You move from left to right and swing a giant war hammer at your foes. It's not...

AccuFuel 1.1.2.(PRODUCTIVITY)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: ****1/2 PRICE: $1 COMPANY: Appigo URL: macworld.com/4053 AccuFuel offers a helpful gas mileage summary page and tracking for more than one car. Unlike other trackers, AccuFuel lets you use your car's trip odometer reading instead of...

TV Forecast 1.0.1.(ENTERTAINMENT)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: **** PRICE: $3 COMPANY: Big Bucket Software URL: macworld.com/4050 Select a TV show, and TV Forecast tells you when it's on and what channel you will find it on. You can even e-mail yourself a reminder to tune in and watch...

More reviews: see more iPhone and iPod touch apps we've tested at iPhone Central (macworld.com/4164).(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... APPLICATION DESCRIPTION PRICE RATING FIND CODE * Instapaper Pro 1.2 Web page reader $10 **** 1/2 4056 Marco Arment Maildash 1.2 autoreply $3 *** 4057 PureBlend Software generator ...

Wunder radio.(MUSIC)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: **** PRICE: $6 COMPANY: Weather Underground URL: Macworld.com/4048 WunderRadio taps into Radio Time's collection of terrestrial radio content to locate and deliver streaming radio to your iPhone or iPod touch. The interface is a...

Star wars: the force unleashed 1.0.9.(GAMES)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: *** PRICE: $8 COMPANY: THQ Wireless URL: macworld.com/4047 It's easy to get excited about Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Unfortunately, this offering, which follows the exploits of Darth Vader in his battles with Jedi knights,...

Mac gems: get more and expanded reviews at macworld.com/macgems.(REVIEWS)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2009... MercuryMover 2.0 RATING: **** PRICE: $24 COMPANY: Helium Foot Software URL www.heliumfoot.com One of my favorite past Gems is MondoMouse (*** 1/2; macworld.com/4043), which lets you move or resize any window by holding down a couple...

Camcorders high definition.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... CAMCORDERS High Definition PRODUCT RATING PRICE TYPE FIND CODE Vixia HV30 (pictured) **** $559 MiniDV 3708 www.cannon.com ...

Hard drives desktop and portable.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... HARD DRIVES Desktop and Portable PRODUCT RATING PRICE TYPE FINDCODE My Book Studio Edition ****1/2 $198 desktop 3295 (pictured) www.westerndigital.com G-Drive mini ****1/2 $150...

Scanners document and flatbed.(Top Products)
January 1, 2009... SCANNERS Document and Flatbed PRODUCT RATING PRICE TYPE FINDCODE ScanSnap S510M (pictured) ****1/2 $415 document 3321 www.fujitsu.com Perfection V300 Photo **** $100 flatbed 4071...

Digital cameras point-and-shoot.(Top Products)
January 1, 2009... DIGITAL CAMERAS Point-and-Shoot PRODUCT RATING PRICE TYPE FIND CODE NV11 (pictured) **** 1/2 $289 10.1-megapixel 2984 ww.samsung.com Optio A40 *** 1/2 $155...

DVD burners portable and desktop.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... DVD BURNERS Portable and Desktop PRODUCT RATING PRICE TYPE FIND CODE Portable DVD[+ or -]RW **** $139 portable 3878 w/LightScribe (pictured) www.lacie.com d2 DVD[+ or -]RW w/ ****...

DSLR camera: EOS Rebel XSi.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... RATING: ****1/2 PRICE: $635 COMPANY: Canon URL: www.canon.com FIND CODE: 3898 Why We Like It: The Canon EOS Rebel XSi produces high-quality images and performs very well in low light. Equipped with a 12-megapixel sensor and Digic III...

Printers multifunction.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... PRODUCT RATING PRICE TYPE FIND CODE Pixma MX850 (pictured) **** 1/2 $180 ink-jet 3593 www.canon.com Photosmart C7280 MFP **** $194 ink-jet 3581 www.hp.com Stylus Photo RX680...

Monitors wide-screen.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... MONITORS Wide-Screen PRODUCT RATING PRICE TYPE FIND CODE 324 LCD Monitor **** 1/2 $899 24-inch display 3896 (pictured) www.lacie.com LP3065 Monitor **** $899 ...

Apple Macs.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2009... APPLE Macs SPEED-MARK FIND PRODUCT SPECS RATING PRICE DISPLAY 5 * CODE DESKTOP iMac Intel **** $1,135 20 inches 230 3597...

Printer laser.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... PRINTERS Laser PRODUCT RATING PRICE TYPE FIND CODE C615odn (pictured) **** 1/2 $514 LED; color 3899 www.okidata.com HL-4070CDW **** 1/2 $480 PostScript 3385...

Printer ink-jet.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... PRINTERS Ink-Jet PRODUCT RATING PRICE TYPE FIND CODE PictureMate Zoom PM 290 **** 1/2 $200 compact; photo 3102 (pictured) www.epson.com Pixma MP480 **** $120...

Apple iPods.(Top Products)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2009... Apple iPods PRODUCT SPECS RATING PRICE * DISPLAY PERFORMANCE FIND iPODS CODE iPOD 120GB **** $249 2.5-inch 36 hours of 3863 classic ...

The Mac at 25: on the Mac's silver anniversary, we look at where it's been--and where it's headed next.
January 1, 2009... It seems like only yesterday that Macworld released its first issue, with a youthful, besuited Steve Jobs peering over a trio of original Macs on the cover. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OK, maybe not yesterday. But those 25 years seem to...

Beyond airport: does your wireless network need help? Here are three ways to give it a boost.(WHAT DO I DO?)
January 1, 2009... Has your home network been letting you down lately? If you've experienced any of these warning signs, it could be time to upgrade it: * You have dead spots around your house where you can't get wireless coverage. * Your collection of...

Event highlights.
January 1, 2009... Macworld Learning Center Free Training for New Mac Users! New users and enthusiasts alike will learn tips and tricks on how to increase productivity and creativity using their Macs. Session topics include: "Take Control of Maintaining...

Travel.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Macworld Conference & Expo works with a variety of San Francisco hotels and airlines to offer attendees and exhibitors the lowest rates possible. HOTEL: Book online at www.macworldexpo.com/travel Call toll free at (866)704-6724 in the US...

Conference overview.(Conference news)
January 1, 2009... Monday, January 5 10:00am - 6:00pm MacLabs 11:00am - 6:00pm Power Tools-Series 1 Tuesday, January 6 11:00am - 6:00pm Exo Hall Open 11:30am - 6:30pm Power Tools-Series 1 ...

Mac users: the 2009 event is focused on creating a Macworld experience based on your interests and training needs!
January 1, 2009... A sampling of sessions we've created just for you include: Power Tools * Getting the Most Out of Office 2008 for Mac * Teleworking 2009: A Technical Guide to Being & Managing a Remote Work staff Mac Lab * Running Your...

Exhibitor list: spanning two full halls, and featuring over 500 exhibitors, the Expo Hall is the place to see the latest products from the hottest companies in the industry.(List)
January 1, 2009... Expo Hall Hours Tuesday, January 6 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday, January 7* 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday, January 8 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday, January 9 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM * Private viewing Expo Plus and Conference...

IT professionals: Macworld offers all levels of IT professionals the opportunity to increase their skills and learn from the best instructors in the field.
January 1, 2009... A sampling of sessions we've created just for IT Professional include: Mac IT Conference * In-depth training for enterprise and IT professionals who work in installations running Mac client and server products. Power Tools *...

Graphic Designers: top professionals in the field present the most effective techniques to expand your library of design concepts.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... A sampling of sessions we've created just for Graphic Designers include: Power Tools * Dreamweaver * Final Cut Studio 2 - In-Depth * Photoshop * Mastering the Adobe Creative Suite * Learning Flash CS4 MacLabs...

Photographers: whether you're a professional or hobbyist, Macworld is the place to learn the latest editing, printing and sharing techniques for digital photography and shooting video.
January 1, 2009... A sampling of sessions we've created just for Photographers include: Creative Safari * Beginner Digital Photography * Advanced Digital Photography Day Powertools * Aperture * Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 *...

Videographers.
January 1, 2009... Creative Safari * Digital Video Power Tools * Introduction t Final Cut Studio * Final Cut Studio 2 -In-Depth * Mastering the Adobe Creative Suite * Learning Flash CS4 MacLabs * Make Your Color Behave *...

Educators: Computer Using Educators (CUE) has partnered with Macworld to create valuable learning programs for K-12 educators. These sessions explore that latest developments and technologies to help educators improve their knowledge of classrooms tools.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... A sampling of sessions we've created just fort Educators include: MacLabs * iMovie 101: Video Production for Educators * Garage Band 08 in Education: Remix Your Media * iChat and Video Streaming: Open Student's Eyes and Ears...

Be your own assistant keep yourself on track with digital reminders and alerts.(Working Mac)(Column)
January 1, 2009... If I were a high-powered executive, I'd have an assistant to manage my; schedule and remind me about deadlines and appointments. But I'm not, so I rely on my Mac and a new breed of online services instead. You may already schedule meetings...

Control music throughout the house: Apple's Remote app puts power in your hands.(Playlist)
January 1, 2009... The days when a household had one stereo in the living room are long gone. Today your'll find receivers and speakers scattered throughout --and sometimes outside--the house. Wouldn't it be nice to route the same music to different rooms so you...

Podcasting guide: start broadcasting your ideas to the world.(Recording Studio)
January 1, 2009... Podcasting means many things to many people: self-expression, self-promotion, or even a career. Regardless of what you plan to do with your podcast, you must produce a quality show if you except anyone to listen. Gear To start a...

Get better group photos: merge best from multiple shots with Photoshop Elements 6.(Digital Photo)
January 1, 2009... You love your family, but trying to capture a good group photo for your annual greeting card can be enough to squelch anyone's holiday spirit. Is everyone looking at the camera? Are they all smiling? Are their eyes open? Before you ditch the...

Nine essential iPhone business apps: get real work done on Apple's smart phone with these utilities.(Mobile Mac)
January 1, 2009... Letting you play music, movies, and games, the iPhone and the iPod touch could be two of the best time-wasters ever built. But with the right third-party applications installed, they can also give you a whole new mobile workspace. No, they...

Mac OS X Hints: the insider tips you won't get from Apple.(Help Desk)
January 1, 2009... Access Hidden Controls for the iTunes 8 Visualizer Apple's iTunes 8 (**** 1/2; macworld.com/3886) features a new visualizer that creates even more interesting shapes and colors that flicker and pulse on screen as you listen to music (see...