Tuesday, September 14, 2004
News
Aural Heaven: iPod And Analog
In high-tech Japan, an antiques dealer pioneers a new way to listen to digital music — by piping the tunes through tube radios.
Mac Users Get Windows Media Tools
Telestream has released Windows Media 9 series encoding support for Mac OS X, Flip4Mac.
Security Update 2004-09-07 Revised
This is an updated version of the security update first released last week.
Power Mac G5 'Uniprocessor' Firmware Update Posted
What Steve Wozniak Learned From Failure
The Apple II was a hit. The Cloud Nine universal remote was not. Here's what Steve Wozniak learned about creativity, and what it means for his latest venture.
Opinion
Apple Too Pretty To Gain Marketshare
If Apple thinks they will eventually dominate the market they are grossly miscalculated.
Review
Microspot Interiors 3.4: 3-D Decorating Program Helps You Avoid Surprises
Microspot has a tough job in trying to satisfy both the casual user and the professional at the same time. Current users should upgrade to this OS X version. New users should try it out first.
Design Intuition 1.3: 3-D CAD Software Makes Woodworking And Design Projects Easy
Design Intuition 1.3 is easy and fun, as well as a great value. I recommend it for woodworkers, cabinetmakers, and kitchen designers.
Studio Artist 3.0: Graphics Program Explodes With New Tools
If you're a hobbyist, you won't want to dismiss Studio Artist 3.0; it's one of the best deals you'll find in graphics software.
Epson PictureMate: Little Photo Printer Offers Computer-Free Snapshots
Pyramid Therapy
Anyone who has been attracted by the mind-map idea but found the existing programs too complex or too expensive should definitely investigate Pyramid.
I-Phono Eliminates iPod Wires
If you're not yet desperate to eliminate your iPod's wires (or not so desperate that you'd spend more than $200 to do so), I recommend waiting a few months... On the other hand, if you're addicted to your iPod and dying for a pair of wireless headphones, give the i-Phono a look.
Using iTunes As An Audio Processor
I've been working on an audio restoration project that's helped me to discover new ways to use my existing tools. The one that I simply can't live without is the Volume Logic plug-in for iTunes made by OCTiV software. Let me explain why.
Apple Macintosh 17in PowerBook
The 17in PowerBook is a notebook computer that will be of maximum use to only a few people, but it is quite stunning to look at and a joy to use.
Sidetrack
Rumor Of The Day: Huge Settlement Ahead
As picked up by everyone, the rumor today is that the Apple-Beatles music settlement may be huge. We are talking about "mind-boggling" huge.
