Software

Apple releases the new 10.5.6 update -- continues to be vague in the details.

The update is recommended for all Mac OS X Leopard users.
Products affected:
Mail, Mac OS X 10.5, iCal 3.x, MobileMe Sync, iChat, AirPort, Safari

You can get the update from Software Update, but if you have a broadband connection, I always recommend getting the full Combo update. I have found doing this is much more reliable and helps eliminate problems other users might encounter. READ MORE »

A few days ago, I mentioned the new version of Default Folder X was out? Well, it's also their anniversary. To celebrate, check out this interview on Macfixit.com with creator Jon Gotow.

Listen to today's tip & Winners Announced!

Today we are giving away two great prizes from Belight Software. Printfolio and Art Text. Extra special thanks to Belight for providing these.

Our Winners:

Art Text: Don Voltz from Twinsburg, OH READ MORE »

Listen to today's tip & our Winner announcement here!

Here are the winning entries from our 300th show contest. 1Passwd is complements of the good folk at Agile Web Solutions.

Our Winners:

Rob K. from Louisville,Kentucky

My first computer? An NCR Punch Tape Terminal with a phone cradle connection to the University Of Louisville Speed School mainframe.

Yep, it was the old days, 1974 to be exact. The terminal was a large, hulking machine with a typewriter keyboard. And since computer time was so expensive, you would actually create your program (we used BASIC) by typing it on the keyboard. As you typed, it would punch holes in the 2-inch wide paper tape. READ MORE »

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Macs are generally trouble free, at least in my experience. I've had a few annoying things happen over my last few years as a Mac enthusiast. Here are a few errors from the past and my current troubles.

Perhaps some of the steps I have taken can help you troubleshoot some of the problems on your Mac. READ MORE »

AppFresh- Software Update for the rest of your apps... - AppFresh is an utility that keeps all applications on your Mac up to date by checking the internet for new releases and makes downloading and installing them a breeze. [AppFresh]

Finding the perfect music mix to fit the mood & activity at hand can be tough. Whether you are looking for an upbeat workout mix, or want to chill out with the quiet storm, you can now do this blazingly fast with READ MORE »