Short version is that you should probably remove your personal information from Facebook. All I have on my profile page is a link to my website.
Matthew over at BlackTip IT gives a great summary of today’s Verizon iPhone announcement.
This is great news and another reason to shop at the Apple Store.
I have been kicking around this idea for awhile and finally had some time to actually work on it. It’s called the Learning Blueprint and if I meet with you, chances are I’ll be giving you one. Don’t worry, it’s just a half page and mostly pictures!
Today is a big day for Mac users. Apple has just released the Mac App Store, which you can get for free if your computer is running 10.6 Snow Leopard. Just run your software update to download it (click on black apple in top left of your screen, and choose “Software Update”). After your computer restarts, you’ll see the App Store logo down in your dock.
So what does this mean for you? Up until today, installing software on the Mac has been a huge pain. One of the hardest things for me to teach is how this process works. (If you see a Skype logo on your desktop every time you turn on your computer, your a victim of this confusing process!) DMGs, disk images, and ejecting can get tedious. Well, all that gets fixed today!
If you an an iPhone, you know how easy installing (and deleting) apps should be. The Mac App Store brings the ease of finding, installing, and updating apps from the iPhone to the Mac. I encourage you to surf around and see if anything catches your attention! Stay tuned to this blog for some of the favorites that I find.
Great software that will clean out superfluous files from your Mac and recover several gigs after its first scan. Easily worth the $15, in my opinion. I have it and run it every couple months or so.
The following extensions will block ads, speed up Safari, reduce system resources, and improve your laptop’s battery. Click to download.
The inspiration of this post comes from a similar writeup on TUAW. Here you’ll find my own compilation of favorite Mac apps from 2010. But first, it might help if I explain how I use my Mac. I’m in grad school, so I’m constantly gathering research, writing papers, and studying for exams. Next, I run The Mac Instructor. This involves keeping client notes, scheduling appointments, and maintaining my website. Finally, I’m a web junkie. I love trolling the web for fun tips and tricks, learning about the latest gizmo from Cupertino, and keeping up with my friends through social networks. Now if you use your Mac in a totally different way than I do, the following list might not benefit your workflow. But, if you’re a student, techie, or businessman, my hope is that one or two apps peek your interest.
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I’ve put together a little site full of Mac gift ideas as well as iPhone and iPad app suggestions. If you’re looking to grab a last minute gift, or want to load up your own iPhone with great apps, check out these lists.
You’ll notice most my links point you to MacMall. This is a website I order my gear from for three reasons: most orders are free shipping, there’s no sales tax, and they usually discount items by 3-5%.
I’ll be continually updating these lists even after the holiday season, so feel free to use it as a resource to find gear and apps.
Rick and Tracy share some places to find great Mac deals online. It was a quick few minutes, but we also talked about what kind of Mac best fits different types of people. There was also a bit of confusion on the stage which led to me saying, “No cats?” Let me know if you find that part, and I’ll give you the story behind it!
So, here I am a week into owning, using and loving this MacBook Air and I thought I would share some random notes and thoughts.
I went with the 11inch/64GB model because I really wanted to challenge myself to practice what I have been saying on Minimal Mac for the past year-plus. I did go…
I never realize how much I love this app until I have to use a Mac that doesn’t have it installed.
