Like a prototype you lost after a night of drinking.
Apple has given us a rare sneak peak at some improvements that are coming to .Macs Webmail in the near future. In this rare sneak peak, Apple announces that the following improvements will be added:
Let’s hope this is one of many improvements coming to .Mac.
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For those of you who have moved to Intel and have been waiting on the one app that you absolutely need to be a Universal Binary – the wait is over. No, Adobe hasn’t released Creative Suite 3. Ambrosia Software has released a Universal version of Snapz Pro X. Snapz Pro X 2.03 features great performance on Intel Macs, along with tuned performance for single processor Macs allowing for stutter free recording. Snapz Pro X is available now for registered users, or for new users for $69.00.
Update: I spoke too soon. Snapz Pro X 2.03 is not a Universal Binary. It will run (and run quite well) on Intel Macs via Rosetta, but the true Universal Binary version is still in development.
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I debated about whether I would write this post or not, and in the end, decided that it was worth the initiative. Lately there have been some “high profile” Mac users who have switched to Linux, notably, Ubuntu Linux. Most recently, it was Bryan O’Bryan, who has taken over as one of ResExcellence’s keepers. Like the other switchers, Bryan has a long list of reasons why he made the switch. Unlike the other switchers, Bryan’s reasons are a bit more superficial. Whatever. They are still his reasons, and they are valid to him.
Before I go any further, let me preface my comments with a few statements about Ubuntu and Linux in general. (more…)
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Waterfall Software (makers of Wallet, the best password storage utility available), are soliciting beta testers for a new application they have developed. Lead developer Dustin MacDonald writes on his blog:
“The new application that I hinted about a while ago is now nearing beta stages. We are looking for a good handful of beta testers who will be able to test every last inch of this app. What is it? I’m not going to ruin the surprise, but I will say that it is the biggest thing we’ve done since the original Wallet 2.0. And yes, it’s quite unique.”
If you meet the hardware/software requirements and have exerpience beta testing software, contact Dustin.
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Hailed as a cross between Digg and Macupdate, i use this made the scene last week. Basically, it allows you to vote for the apps that you use the most. The site is still a work in progress, and more enhancements will be added over the coming weeks.
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WWDC is fast approaching, and I’ll be attending my first conference, courtesy of the Apple Student Developer Scholarship program. If you are interested in meeting up at WWDC, drop me a line.
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OS X Factor is on hiatus and will return on July 5th. Hope everyone has a great 4th of July Holiday!
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Looking for an open source, Cocoa based alternative to other pixel based editors? Well, take a look at Pixen 3.0. Brought to you by Open Sword Group, Pixen 3.0 is a graphics editor that is aimed at creating low res raster art. But the tool is sophisticated to use for a variety of bitmap pixel editing. Give it a try – we think you’ll llike what you see.
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After numerous betas (and a couple of release candidates) Parallels has finally released their virtualization application, Parallels Desktop. In case you haven’t heard of it already, Parallels Desktop allows you to run any x86 operating system virtually, in much the same way that Virtual PC ran on PowerPC Macs. The big difference is that there is no emulation taking place, so the experience is much closer to the real thing. While not a good option for 3D intensive games, Parallels is a great tool to run just about any other software intended for Windows/Linux on your Mac.
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Joshua Scott Emmons from the MacDevCenter has a great interview posted with TextMate Developer Allan Odgaard. Allan is the sole owner, developer and marketer of TextMate through his company Macromates. If you haven’t heard of TextMate, you probably don’t do much coding. TextMate is one of the most heralded text editors available for the Mac. It features syntax highlighting for a plethora of languages, along wtih other cool features like tabs, auto completion, clipboard history and more.
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Holy shit. http://bit.ly/aqDnBw
yesterday
Coda Notes - http://zbl.me/bs
2 days ago
Safari 5.01 - http://zbl.me/br
2 days ago
Firefox 4 is shaping up to be a great release. I might be tempted to switch.
2 days ago
Magic Trackpad - http://zbl.me/bq
2 days ago
So, no price on the 27' LED Cinema Display? Not seeing it in the store, and the product page just says 'coming soon'.
3 days ago
So, looks like today's updates are all about hardware. No iWork or iLife upgrades.
3 days ago
OK - so you can order the new iMac with a Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse, but not in place of the Magic Mouse? Weak.
3 days ago
The Apple Magic Trackpad is a reality: http://bit.ly/aDl4pJ
3 days ago
A user of Macs since they had silly names like Performa and Centris, Theodore Lee is a techie who prides himself on his vast knowledge of all things Apple. OS X Factor was started in 2001 (originally as macosxcentric), and continues to churn out tips, tutorials, reviews and commentary on the tech sector.
WWDC is fast approaching, and I'll be attending my first conference, courtesy of the Apple Student Developer Scholarship program...
Waterfall Software (makers of Wallet, the best password storage utility available), are soliciting beta testers for a new application they have developed...
Steve Jobs will once again be passing on the Apple Expo. Last year the keynote was presented by Apple VP Phil Schiller. This year, however, the keynote has been canceled all together. Steve Jobs will still apparently be attending the Expo, but we are unable to confirm this...