Macworld articles from June 2006

Macworld archives from June 2006

Opening new Windows.(FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK)(Editorial)
June 1, 2006... When Apple first announced that it would ship Intel-based Macs, company executives said that they wouldn't prevent anyone from figuring out a way to run Windows on those computers. Then came the release of Boot camp (see Mac Beat, page 18). Now...

Intel-ligence.
June 1, 2006... When Steve Jobs announced that Apple was switching from PowerPC to Intel chips, initial reactions included furrowed brows, quizzical stares, and the scratching of heads. You had questions and, until recently, we had few answers. Once the first...

Questions about the FAQ.
June 1, 2006... DANA F. SUTTON # I read the test scores in "The Intel Mac FAQ" (March 2006) with considerable interest, but do they tell the complete story? You compare the 2GHz iMac Core Duo with the 2.1GHz iMac G5, using the factory-installed 512MB of...

Up with tune-ups.
June 1, 2006... HARRY BAXTER # Thank you, thank you, thank you for your "The Ultimate Mac Tune-Up" article (March 2006). Safari used to take 45 seconds to load; now it takes 3, thanks to your tips. If you have any more hints, please make them a regular...

Copy that.
June 1, 2006... IAN THOMAS # In "Multiple iPods and Computers," (Playlist, March 2006), you said that iPod.iTunes can avoid duplicate files, but implied that PodWorks can't. I am attaching a screenshot to prove that Pod-Works can. I don't know how well...

They write the songs.
June 1, 2006... DANIEL BAKER # When Dan Miller concluded his story about the controversy over publishing music lyrics online ("Bye-Bye, Lyrics," Mac Beat, March 2006) by saying "as usual, users are caught in the cross fire," he's repeating the...

Terminally difficult.
June 1, 2006... WALTER R. BASIL # The review of MacJournal 3.2 (VERY GOOD; March 2006) says that you can "easily export journals to a .Mac account or post entries to your blog using LiveJournal, Blogger, WordPress, or MovableType." True, you can--but only...

Corrections.(Correction notice)
June 1, 2006... In March 2006's Playlist column, we mistakenly reported that Senuti doesn't copy ratings and play counts. It does.

Apple's first 30 years: three decades of contributions to the computer industry.(Apple Computer Inc.)(Company overview)
June 1, 2006... On April 1,1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer to begin selling the Apple I. Thirty years later, you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who could reasonably challenge the notion that the company has had a profound impact on...

Apple's most significant creations: 30 products for 30 years.(Apple Computer Inc.)
June 1, 2006... To celebrate Apple's 30th anniversary, the editors of Macworld have picked the 30 most significant products from our favorite company in Cupertino. Here are our top 10, complete with the reasons behind our choices. A list of the 20 other...

Boot Camp Software allows Intel Macs to run Windows XP: Apple Boots Windows.(macbeat)
June 1, 2006... A few weeks after a team of hobbyists figured out a hack that let them run Windows on the latest Macs, Apple introduced software that lets owners of Intel-based Macs to do the same thing. Boot Camp, which will be included as part of OS X 10.5...

iPod update limits volume.(iPod Software 1.1.1)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... After complaints and a lawsuit about how the iPod's high volume levels can cause hearing loss, Apple has released software--as part of its iPod Software 1.1.1 update--that lets users set a maximum volume for fifth-generation iPods and iPod...

Avie Tevanian leaves Apple.(Apple Computer Inc., Avie Tevanian)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Avie Tevanian, Apple's chief software technology officer and the man credited with building the core of OS X, has left his position at Apple. Tevanian joined Apple in 1997 as senior vice president of software engineering. Prior to his position...

Apple sells first full-length movie.(Apple Computer Inc. iTunes Music Store)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... With the release of the Disney Channel film High School Musical, Apple has added its first full-length movie to the iTunes Music Store (a moniker that's becoming less accurate every day). The $9.99 musical, while technically a made-for-TV...

French law to unlock music could backfire: "adieu" to DRM?(macbeat)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Although most consumers have been happy with the combination of the iTunes Music Store and the iPod, a digital copyright bill wending its way through the French legislature is targeting the very digital rights management (DRM) technologies that...

Internet beat.(macbeat)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Captain FTP 4.5, from Xnet Communications (www.captainftp.com): File Transfer Protocol client software adds Universal support for Intel-based Macs ($25). Interarchy 8, from Stairways Software (www.interarchy.com): File Transfer Protocol...

Creative beat.(macbeat)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... FlightCheck Online Single Subscriber Edition, from Markzware (www.markzware.com): Online kit for printers and publishers checks digital files with customized preflight rule sets ($7,500 plus an annual maintenance fee). ITC Library, Open...

iTunes Music Store adds pay-in-advance options: Apple's season passes.(macbeat)
June 1, 2006... With the addition of Comedy Central's The Daily Show and The Colbert Report to the iTunes Music Store in March, Apple was not only offering some of the most sought-after programs in cyberspace--it was also adding daily content to the Music...

Hardware beat.(macbeat)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... iSnug Video Set, from HandStands (www.handstands.com): Kit for the fifth-generation iPod includes a hard-shell case, a leather skin case, a lanyard, a microfiber cleaning cloth, and a shield for protecting the iPod's screen ($40). Mercury...

Developer Forum hints at future Apple products: Intel's new plans.
June 1, 2006... Just as Apple does with its Worldwide Developers Conference, Intel uses its Developer Forum to give PC-industry customers and partners a detailed look at future plans and new technologies. At the March session in San Francisco, Intel hinted at...

Productivity beat.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Curio 3.1, from Zengobi (www.zengobi.com): Brainstorming and document-management tool adds Universal support for Intel-based Macs and a new search-term highlight feature ($39; upgrade for 3.0 users, free). DayChaser 2, from Econ...

Point-and-shoot digital cameras: the latest designs offer great image quality, ease of use, and convenience.(Canon PowerShot SD430)(Casio Exilim EX-S600)(Fujifilm FinePix E900)(Kodak EasyShare C663)(Kodak EasyShare V570)(Nikon Coolpix P2)(Olympus FE-120)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... Point-and-shoot cameras are all about, well, pointing and shooting--taking photos easily and conveniently. A good point-and-shoot makes photography as painless as possible--the camera deals with the business of deciding what settings to use...

More reviews.(Deep Freeze Mac 2.0)(MarsEdit 1.1)(EyeTV 2.1)(MPEG4 Recorder 2)(Photoshop Elements 4.0)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... For complete reviews of the products listed here, visit www.macworld.com/reviews. VERY GOOD 1/2 Deep Freeze Mac 2.0 ($30), from Faronics Technologies (www.faronics.com): Deep Freeze Mac 2.03 is a straightforward, easy-to-use utility that...

Managing business finance: Mac accounting programs.(AccountEdge 2006, FirstEdge 2.0, QuickBooks Pro 2006)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD 1/2 AccountEdge 2006 ($299; upgrade, $139), from MYOB (www.myob.com/us): AccountEdge is aimed at larger businesses that need to keep records on a variety of information, including inventory items, time tracking and billing, purchase...

iPod mini cases.(Agent 18 Mini Shock)(Contour Design iSee mini)(Marware TrailVue for iPod mini)(Vaja i-Volution mini)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... OUTSTANDING Mini Shock ($20), from Agent 18 (www.agent18.com): Agent 18's Mini Shock has it all: attractive design, good protection, and versatility. The two-piece body, made of sturdy white plastic, has thick rubber along the top and bottom to...

iPods.(iPod Gear)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Product Capacity Rating Price Display iPod 30GB VERY GOOD 1/2 $299 2.5-inch color iPod 60GB VERY GOOD 1/2 $399 2.5-inch color iPod nano 1GB VERY GOOD 1/2 $149 1.5-inch color...

iPod Hi-Fi.(NEW: iPOD SPEAKERS)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD iPod Hi-Fi ($349), from Apple Computer (www.apple.com): Apple made some big claims when introducing the iPod Hi-Fi, calling it an "audiophile-quality" system. That claim may be an exaggeration, but the Hi-Fi is an attractive option...

iRhythms A-302 and A-303.(NEW: iPOD SPEAKERS)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... GOOD 1/2 iRhythms A-302 and A-303 ($180), from Cyber Acoustics (www.cyberacoustics.com): Lower-priced alternatives to the $300 Bose SoundDock, the iRhythms A-302 and A-303 (the same product in white and black, respectively) provide a universal...

i-Fusion.(NEW: iPOD SPEAKERS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD i-Fusion ($150), from Sonic Impact (www.si-technologies.com): The i-Fusion's sound quality is not as good as that of Logitech's similarly priced mm50, but the i-Fusion provides sound that's as good as or better than that of most other...

GameRanger improved.(News Feed)(GameRanger 4.5)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... GameRanger 4.5, the latest version of the Mac-compatible game-hosting and chat service, dramatically simplifies online gaming. The free update lets you host online games without having to reconfigure your router or firewall...

Griffin goes PSP.(News Feed)
June 1, 2006... iPod accessory maker Griffin Technology has turned its attention to Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP). The first three PSP products include an FM transmitter, an FM radio and remote control, and a headphone splitter with independent volume...

Avernum trilogy released.(News Feed)
June 1, 2006... Spiderweb Software has released a compendium CD of the first three titles in its Avernum role-playing adventure game series. The $45 disc offers weeks--if not months--of play and is OS 9-compatible (www.spidweb.com). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Simulation; Wildlife Tycoon: Venture Africa.(Game Room)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... The circle of life is on ready display in Wildlife Tycoon: Venture Africa, a new simulation and strategy game from Pocketwatch Games and MumboJumbo. Herbivores eat plants, carnivores eat meat, and all life needs water to survive. Your job, as...

Puzzle: Enigmo 2.(Game Room)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD; Pangea Software, www.pangeasoft.net; $30 Enigmo 2 is a beautiful and challenging kinetic puzzle game in which you direct water, plasma, or laser beams into receptacles. If that sounds simple, think again. These receptacles are...

Arcade: Jungle Heart.(Game Room)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD 1/2; White Elephant, www.elephant-games.com; $20 Jungle Heart is an endearing, kid-friendly side-scrolling action game. It tells the story of Joy, a flying elephant who's on a quest to discover why bad animals and horrible storms...

Educational game: Blue Takes You To School.(Game Room)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD; MacSoft, www.macsoftgames.com; $20 In the friendly and low-key Blue Takes You To School, young players (ages 3 to 6) help Blue and her friends discover neat things about the world around them. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Set...

Simulation: The Sims 2 Nightlife.(Game Room)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD; Aspyr Media, www.aspyr.com; $30 If you already own Aspyr's The Sims 2 and you're getting bored with it, check out The Sims 2 Nightlife, an expansion pack that adds new options to the game. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Quinn 3.1.(Top Downloads)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD; Simon Hartel, www.simonhaertel.de.vu; free Quinn is a remake of the most addictive puzzle game ever created--Tetris. But while most Tetris knock-offs have tried to muck around with the basic rules of the game, Quinn sticks with...

Image viewer: MilkyWay 1.5.6.(QuickImage CM)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... A couple of years ago, I wrote about QuickImage CM (VERY GOOD 1/2; Mac Gems, macworld.com/1207), a contextual-menu plug-in that lets you view--and even edit--image files in the Finder. But if you found QuickImage CM too inconvenient, you should...

File-creation contextual-menu item: NuFile 1.8.(Mac Gems)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... One of the most common OS X feature requests I get--mainly from Windows users switching to the Mac--relates to creating new files. In Windows, if you right-click on a folder, one of the options in the resulting contextual menu lets you create a...

File copy utility: DropCopy 1.02.(Mac Gems)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... A year and a half ago, a new utility that simplified the task of copying files between Macs was in development. The official release of 10base-t Interactive's free DropCopy 1.02 (VERY GOOD 1/2; 10base-t.com) offers significant improvements, and...

Search tool: MoRU 1.3.(EasyFind)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... Many of us at Macworld have a love-hate relationship with Spotlight. More often than not, I find myself on the hate side, because Spotlight's user interface doesn't fulfill my searching needs. After reading Dan Frakes's review of...

Magicolor 2430 DL.(COLOR LASER PRINTER)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD Magicolor 2430 DL ($499), from Konica Minolta (www.konicaminolta.com): The Magicolor 2430 DL is a capable networked color laser printer whose setup needs a bit of finessing. The toner cartridges are preinstalled, but you need to...

Stylus Photo R340.(INK-JET PHOTO PRINTER)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD 1/2 Stylus Photo R340 ($200), from Epson (www.epson.com): The Epson Stylus Photo R340 prints the best color photos in its class, and it reproduced shadow detail extremely well. It's a great choice for printing brilliant color...

Macs.(Apple Macbook Pro, Apple Mac mini, Apple Power Mac, Apple PowerBook, Apple iBook, Apple iMac)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... DESKTOP Product Processor Display Rating iMac Intel Core 17 inches VERY GOOD Duo/1.83GHz Intel Core 20 inches VERY GOOD Duo/2GHz Mac mini Intel Core not included...

Desktop drive.(Iomega Black Series Triple Interface, OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro 7,200 rpm)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD 1/2 Black Series Triple Interface, 250GB ($240), from Iomega (www.iomega.com): You can't go wrong with its speed, connection options, and low price per gigabyte. It can boot OS X via FireWire and includes Retrospect Express...

Portable drive.(Iomega MiniMax 250GB, OWC Mercury On-the-Go 7,200 rpm, WiebeTech ComboGB)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD Mercury On-the-Go 7,200 rpm 8MB, 60GB ($250), from OWC (www.macsales.com): Loaded with useful utilities, this little drive has good connection options and an eye-catching design. It's also fast; it can boot OS X via FireWire and...

Pixma iP4200.(INK-JET PRINTER)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD Pixma iP4200 ($130), from Canon (www.canon.com): The Pixma iP4200, though it's a little bit slow at high resolutions, is a great all-around ink-jet printer. It can automatically print on both sides of a page, and it excels at...

20-inch display.(LCD MONNEC MultiSync LCD2070NX)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD 1/2 MultiSync LCD2070NX ($799), from NEC (www.necdisplay.com): The MultiSync LCD2070NX is great for people who want a moderately priced 20-inch monitor that can display bright, accurate colors. It sports digital and analog...

17-inch display.(Sony SDM-HS75P)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD SDM-HS75P ($450), from Sony (www.sony.com): Although it's short on bells and whistles--this display doesn't have built-in USB, speakers, or the ability to pivot--the HS75P is a good choice for people with limited desk space who...

Digital SLR camera.(Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD 1/2 EOS Digital Rebel XT ($899; with lens, $999), from Canon (www.canon.com): Canon defined this market with the original Digital Rebel, and the company keeps its lead with the EOS Digital Rebel XT. The camera's feature set,...

Advanced digital camera.(Canon Power-Shot G6)(Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30K)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... OUTSTANDING 1/2 Power-Shot G6 ($699), from Canon (www.canon.com): This is a compact and powerful 7.1-megapixel digital camera that should appeal to advanced photographers. It captured very sharp pictures with little noise, and its remote...

PX-716UF DVD[+ or -]R/RW.(DUAL-LAYER DVD BURNER)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD PX-716UF DVD[+ or -]R/RW ($239), from Plextor (www.plex.tor.com): The PX-716UF DVD[+ or -]R/RW drive features flexible connectivity options; it burns 2.4x-rated dual-layer media at 4x; it has fast 16x burn speeds; and it has the...

Four-color ink-jet printer.(HP Officejet Pro K550 )(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD Officejet Pro K550 ($199), from Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com): The Officejet Pro K550 is a four-color ink-jet printer aimed at small offices and other venues that require a medium volume of color printing. It costs more than most...

17-inch display: EN7450.(Hardware Products We Tested This Month)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... GOOD 1/2 EN7450 ($280), from Envision (www.envision display.com): The Envision EN7450 is a 17-inch LCD with both analog and digital inputs. Its silver base and white bezel make it an attractive companion for the Mac mini, and if you happen...

17-inch display: UltraSharp 1707FP.(Hardware Products We Tested This Month)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... VERY GOOD UltraSharp 1707FP ($279), from Dell (www.dell.com): Budget-conscious display shoppers won't be disappointed by this highly flexible 17-inch monitor. With its built-in USB hub and very good text and color performance, you'll be...

Color laser printer.(Oki Data C5800Ldn)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... GOOD 1/2 C5800Ldn ($799), from Oki Data (www.okidata.com): The new Oki Data C5800Ldn offers fast print speeds, nearly ink-jet--quality photos, extensive color controls, built-in Ethernet connectivity, and automatic duplexing. It produces...

47 gadgets, apps, and Web sites you need to check out now.(Hotter Stuff)
June 1, 2006... Macworld editors can be a jaded bunch. We've been looking at Mac hardware and software for so long, we sometimes feel as though we've seen it all before. But then, every once in a while, something new comes along--a desktop gadget, a way to...

6 ways to keep up with the Joneses.(Hotter Stuff)(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2006... 1. Dell 3007WFP At $2,199, Dell's new 30-inch 3007WFP isn't exactly cheap, but it's worth a look if you're in the market for a superhuge display and want an alternative to Apple's $2,500 30-inch Cinema HD Display. You'll need a dual- or...

6 products for the paranoid.(Hotter Stuff)(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2006... 1 Laptop Locker When you think of laptop theft, you probably think of airports and cabs--but what about right off your desk? If you ever leave your portable Mac unattended at work, during the day or overnight, anyone could walk by and snatch...

4 reasons to trade in your old camera.(Hotter Stuff)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... 1. Nikon Coolpix S6 The Coolpix S6 is great for showing off your latest photos when you're nowhere near a big screen. The camera is ultracompact, yet its big (three-inch) LCD screen with a wide viewing angle lets everyone have a look. You can...

4 things to throw into your camera bag.(Hotter Stuff)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... 1. Joby Gorillapod This flexible, compact, lightweight tripod can adjust to nearly any surface. $22; www.gorillapod.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Pantone Huey This compact, inexpensive monitor calibrator adjusts your screen for...

5 best Flickr Groups for Mac users.(Hotter Stuff)
June 1, 2006... 1. Apple PhotoBooth www.flickr.com/groups/applephotobooth/ 2. Mac PhotoBooth www.flickr.com/groups/macphotobooth/ 3. Cats Love Macs www.flickr.com/groups/catslovemacs/ 4. The Album Art Game ...

5 alternatives to the iPod Hi-Fi.(Hotter Stuff)(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2006... 1 Scandya Dock OK, so it's not a speaker system. But if you have a set of high-end bookshelf speakers, Scandyna's The Dock lets you connect your iPod directly to them. It's a 30-watt, Class T amplifier inside a stylish (white or black),...

4 fun iPod Add-Ons.(Hotter Stuff)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... 1. The $50 TuneBuckle for iPod nano (www.tunebuckle.com) turns your player into a belt buckle with accessible controls and a visible screen; it even has a hole for your headphone plug. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Lumi Ventures' $25 Lumi...

7 ways to let your geek flag fly.(Hotter Stuff)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... 1 Kyocera KR-1 Get Kyocera's KR-1 router, and you can hit the Net wirelessly (at speeds as fast as 2.4 megabits per second), from nearly anywhere you can receive a cell-phone signal. $250; www.kyocera-wireless.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

6 silly things you can plug into a USB port.(Hotter Stuff)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... 1. Mini Lava Lamp $10; www.lavaworld.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Massage Ball $8; www.tangshop.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. Sushi Flash Drives $99; dynamism.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4. Wristband $35;...

New life for old photos: how to rescue, restore, and reuse aging prints and negatives.
June 1, 2006... For decades, you faithfully recorded your most precious moments on film, picked a few snapshots from the bunch for photo albums, and then carefully stored the rest. But now those prints are fading. If they're stored in non-archival albums...

6 productivity tricks.(WORKING MAC)
June 1, 2006... If you could choose to get more work done in less time, wouldn't you? Luckily, with a few simple tips, you can streamline your workflow and use your Mac more efficiently. Here are six ways to make that happen. 1. Make the Most of Your...

Back up your iTunes library.(PLAYLIST)
June 1, 2006... Digital files are portable, they sound and look pretty good, and they don't take up the physical storage space that CDs and DVDs do. But there's a big downside--one system crash or failed hard drive, and you can lose everything you've spent...

One iPhoto, many users.(DIGITAL PHOTO)
June 1, 2006... iPhoto 6 offers numerous options for sharing image files with other people. For example, you can start a photocast, turn on iPhoto's sharing options, or send photos in an e-mail. But the program doesn't offer an easy way to give multiple users...

On-the-go entertainment.(use of different accessories with laptop computers)
June 1, 2006... Sure, sure, we know: you only use your laptop for work. But on those rare occasions when you're on the road, you're done with the labors of the day, and you need a little diversion, that PowerBook, MacBook Pro, or iBook makes a dandy little...

Automator overdrive.(use of the software)
June 1, 2006... If you've taken Automator out for a spin, you know that Apple's automation tool really does make it easy to simplify repetitive tasks. But after experimenting with its built-in actions and with actions culled from the Internet, you probably...

Mac OS X Hints.(HELP DESK)(use of Apple Mail, keyboards, Dock and Show In Finder)
June 1, 2006... The Insiders' Tips You Won't Get from Apple Make Mail Go "Old School" I may be old-fashioned, but when it comes to my e-mail messages, I like to concentrate on the words themselves. So I prefer plain text with no Web-page (HTML)...

Mac 911.(HELP DESK)(methods of deleting the locked files)(use of streams to iTunes)(management of cursors)
June 1, 2006... Solutions to Your Most Vexing Mac Problems Terminating Locked Files I can't delete several files I downloaded, because they are locked. How do I delete locked files? James Van de Velde I'll assume we're talking about files...

Flip for Mac Mini.(Our Favorite New Stuff)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Here's the dilemma: your Mac mini sits on the same desk as your Power Mac G5 (or any other Mac or PC, for that matter), but you don't have the space for--or want to spend the money on--separate monitors, mice, and keyboards. The solution?...

Greasemonkey 0.6.(features of Mozilla Firefox )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... One of the most impressive things about Firefox is the seemingly endless number of ways you can add functionality to it. My favorite is Greasemonkey, an extension that executes dynamic scripts on Web pages. For instance, you can shop for a book...

Encyclopodia.(services)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Wish you could carry Wikipedia in your pocket? Then check out Robert Bamler's free Encyclopodia, software that brings the contents of the famous online encyclopedia to your iPod. Encyclopodia includes all of Wikipedia in only 750MB, letting you...

What's hot.(Apple Computer Inc. celebrates its 30th anniversary)(virus threats to Mac OS X)(a case between Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... 1 Apple once again goes up against the Beatles' record company, Apple Corps, in court. A last-minute settlement, which would have let Yoko Ono break up one iTunes Music Store band per year, fell through. 2 OS X faces threats from a new...

Parsley is Atomically Delicious 1.2.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... I like how TV shows purchased from the iTunes Music Store appear in the iPod's TV Shows menu. But I've ripped many shows from DVDs I own, and iTunes doesn't let me file those shows under that menu. So I've started using James Huston's free...

MonsterPod.(new product)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... I carry my compact digital camera with me everywhere but rarely have a tripod. So if I want to appear in one of my photos, I have to either find a flat surface that is at exactly the right height or ask a stranger. But with the $30 MonsterPod...