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Briefly: Contour Balance Roller review

July 16 - 5:35pm EDT   In brief: We've posted a review of The Contour Balance Roller, MacForensicsLab certification training, Jumsoft offers iWeb templates, "Simple" Photoshop tutorial debuts, and FMCode Shares FileMaker Code ... We have posted a review of The Contour Balance Roller, which uses a nylon-like microfiber material that seems durable and water-resistant, yet soft. The lining lends itself to doubling as a diaper bag, although I wouldn't recommend storing your computer with dirty diapers. The lighter weight (5.3 lbs) makes wrangling your 15" laptop easier, especially if it isn't your only piece of luggage. Plenty of pockets for spare batteries, mice, or other peripherals grace the ... [full story]

Briefly: Edge case reivew, iPhone directory

June 20 - 5:05pm EDT   In brief: We have posted a review of The Edge, a new MacBook case, a directory of iPhone and iPod Touch Web pages debuts, two screen sharing tutorial books have been released, and the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group is celebrating 8 years ... We have posted a review of The Edge, a versatile MacBook case. Unlike a briefcase, you can throw it in your backpack, or, you can carry it under your arm for short trips. Much like the MacBook it is designed to protect, the Edge is clean, simple, and easy to use. It’s about as basic as laptop protection gets because you just open the triangular Velcro flap and slide in your laptop. [full story]

First Look: ScreenFlow, screen capturing

February 29 - 7:20pm EST   Every Mac comes with the Grab program, which can capture images of the screen that are helpful for showing others how a certain program should look or what users should see after choosing specific commands. Unfortunately still images cannot always show the complete story, just as viewing a photograph is less enthralling than watching a movie. To fill the void Vara Software offers ScreenFlow, which captures screen activity and stores it as a Quicktime movie file that users can copy and distribute to others. Such Quicktime movies, called screencasts, are useful for creating video tutorials for training or teaching. [full story]

KnowLeopard teaches OS features

February 7 - 10:50am EST   KnowMac has released KnowLeopard, a tutorial program that guides users new to Leopard or Macs in general. The software is divided into 14 chapters, covering topics such as Mail, Spaces, QuickLook and Time Machine; each contains screenshots and videos of various tasks, which zoom in for an unobstructed view when clicked. For extra help, users can turn on an audio track with explicit instructions. [full story]

Apple unveils Apple TV guided tour

February 1 - 6:05pm EST   Apple has posted a guided tour of iTunes movie rentals on Apple TV, introducing visitors to the set top box media device. The tour covers Apple TV's new user interface that eases the process of renting movies, delving into the various options for viewing trailers as well as previously rented movies and sorting titles. Viewers will get first-hand looks at selecting top movies, TV shows, and more. [full story]

Apple launches basic Mac tutorials

January 30 - 6:20pm EST   Apple today launched a series of tutorials geared toward PC owners who are entertaining the prospect of owning a Mac. The three current guides already available include 'Anatomy of a Mac,' 'Move to Mac,' and 'Windows on a Mac.' Anatomy of a Mac explains the process of using a Mac right away, including the internet setup assistant and the desktop. The tutorial covers the Finder, Dashboard, Mail, the Safari Web browser, iChat, Address Book, iCal, Preview, iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, Spaces, Time Machine, and System Preferences. The video also introduces Stacks and the Menu Bar. [full story]

Pogue unveils Missing Manual for Leopard

December 6 - 5:35pm EST   David Pogue recently unveiled Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual, the latest book in his lineup of humor-injected technical manuals. Pogue says that the book is designed for advanced-beginners and intermediate users, but miniature sidebars called "Up to Speed" will provide background information to first time users. There are also shaded sidebar tips called "Power Users Clinic" seeded throughout the book, designed to give Mac veterans tips and tricks that even they perhaps did not know about. O'Reilly Press is currently shipping Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual, and it sells for $35. [full story]
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