Marks on your coffee table? There are coasters for that—iPhone App Coasters
I want to give a shout out to @Daynah for tipping me to these awesome iPhone Apps Coasters. I'd seen them on the periphery… I'd even seen some on Flickr… but now, for £19.99, I can see them on my coffee table. They are available in three different sets — [slider title="The Core"][/slider], [slider title="Home"][/slider], and [slider title="Media"][/slider]— each set featuring 6 of Apple’s default iPhone apps. Do you love iPhone Apps and their icons enough to make them a part of your home decor? Leave me a note in the comments.
Apple announces new Mac awesomeness and Multi-Touch Magic Trackpad
Early this morning, the Apple Oompa-loompas were busy pealing the gossamer veils from few new products of Mac awesomeness while singing their happy tunes. The all-in-one iMac line has been updated with the latest Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors and powerful new graphics. Starting at $1,199 (US), the new iMac line now boasts dual-core processor speeds up to 3.6 GHz, quad-core speeds up to 2.93 GHz and discrete graphics including the ATI Radeon HD 5750. Particularly interesting is the announcement of the new Magic Trackpad, with a smooth glass and aluminum design, gives iMac users the same ...
The Ultimate Apple Commercial Song List… iPod, iPhone, iPad and more
What follows is a comprehensive list of the songs used in the Apple iTunes, iPod, iPhone, and iPad television ads over the years. Much of the list comes from this page on Wikipedia, to which I've added links to iTunes for all of the songs ((affiliate link…helps pay the bills)) and YouTube videos for most. If I have missed any, please drop me a note in the comments and I will be sure to track it down and post it. I have always loved Apple's advertising and the music they source is often a quiet character setting the tone of the ...
ForkedUpArt serves up twisted iPhone stands
As the Etsy profile says… I'm a student at the University of Utah. I've been welding since I was 16, and have found a special ability in creative art. I'm married and have a little boy that was born Sept. 09. I hope to really go places with my art, so hopefully you'll see it around.. :) His art can be seen here at the ForkedUpArt Shop and includes several pieces that join bent spoons and forks into anthropomorphized iPhone stands. Three of the tines of each fork "hand" wrap around the iPhone while the bottom on curls under to support its ...
Secrets Revealed: Amaze your friends with magic on your iDevices
Any of you who know me, know I'm a closet magician. I'm pathetic at it actually, but the few times that I can pull a trick off and actually fool someone, it makes me feel awesome. Even the times I do an effect and the people pretend to be fooled can be pretty fun. I'm going to show you a few ways to amaze and delight your friends with magic using a few apps but I'm also going to pull back the curtain a bit and show you quite a few professional effects used by real magicians. Are you ready? ((why ...
9 iPad cases made to get attention
I only got my iPad a few short weeks ago and when I used it in public at coffee shops or while driving down the highway, eating a sandwich and talking on my cell phone, I turned heads. "Ooooh!! Is that the new iPad?" they asked excitedly. Now, the iPad is already old hat. If anything it seems it's played out. "Jeez, is that another freakin' iPad…pffft!" they say to each other as if I can't hear. Well, I'll show them. We can all show them! With the iPad cases I'm about to show you, you will once again have people's attention as you ...
Star Wars Cantina HD… Diner Dash with blue milk
Have you ever wanted to run your own wretched hive of scum and villainy? Have you ever wanted to utter the words, "Hey! Your droids—we don't serve their kind here."? If you're an iPhone or especially an iPad user, your dream has come true with Star Wars: Cantina HD. Star Wars Cantina HD by THQ Wireless is a Star Wars themed Diner-Dash-style game where you play the beehive hairdo'd Nia Adea and do your best to keep the never ending rush of customers (jawas, moisture farmers… the occasional Hutt) happy. It's all about speed, accuracy and meeting the daily quota. As you ...
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Marks on your coffee table? There are coasters for that—iPhone App Coasters
I want to give a shout out to @Daynah for tipping me to these awesome iPhone Apps Coasters. I’d seen them on the periphery… I’d even seen...
Apple announces new Mac awesomeness and Multi-Touch Magic Trackpad
Early this morning, the Apple Oompa-loompas were busy pealing the gossamer veils from few new products of Mac awesomeness while singing their happy tunes....
Two awesome apps that work awesome together—1Password and Dropbox
The folks at Agile Web Solutions just announced that on of my favorite apps, 1Password Pro, now offers synchronization of secure information using one...
The Ultimate Apple Commercial Song List… iPod, iPhone, iPad and more
What follows is a comprehensive list of the songs used in the Apple iTunes, iPod, iPhone, and iPad television ads over the years. Much of the list comes...
ForkedUpArt serves up twisted iPhone stands
As the Etsy profile says… I’m a student at the University of Utah. I’ve been welding since I was 16, and have found a special ability in...
Streaks Seinfeld-esque time management app for iPhone
I love to sleep in. I sleep in so long I waste away weekends. It’s a problem and I seriously need to solve it. My goal is to get myself out of bed...
Dissecting a frog for Biology class? Yup, there’s an app for that.
Available for the Apple iPad for US$4.99, Frog Dissection features a chloroformed virtual specimen, with clear instructions guiding you through the process...
Secrets Revealed: Amaze your friends with magic on your iDevices
Any of you who know me, know I’m a closet magician. I’m pathetic at it actually, but the few times that I can pull a trick off and actually...
9 iPad cases made to get attention
I only got my iPad a few short weeks ago and when I used it in public at coffee shops or while driving down the highway, eating a sandwich and talking...
Star Wars Cantina HD… Diner Dash with blue milk
Have you ever wanted to run your own wretched hive of scum and villainy? Have you ever wanted to utter the words, “Hey! Your droids—we don’t...
Gelaskins for iPhone 4 now available
I’ve been a fan of Gelaskins since the first time @LeoLaporte showed me one on his MacBook Pro on the set of The Lab. Since that time, the Gelaskin...
Kindle for iPad and iPhone adds audio and video support
I really love what Amazon is doing with its Kindle platform. It’s everywhere and available to almost everyone even if they don’t have an actual...
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Get more from every keystroke with Smile On My Mac’s TextExpander. Rick Yaeger puts the Preference Pane through its paces in this edition of MacMerc.TV.
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MacMerc.TV– 1Password
In this edition of MacMerc.TV, I take a look at 1Password from Agile Web Solutions, and discuss what goes into making a strong password.
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MacMerc.TV– SuperDuper!
Have you made your New Years resolutions for 2009 yet? Is it too late for me to suggest that you add “back up” to the list?
In this edition of MacMerc.TV, I take a look at Shirt Pocket Software’s backup utility, SuperDuper!, and show you why you’d want to use it instead of or, better yet, in addition to Mac OS X 10.5′s Time Machine.
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