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O’Reilly releases ”Mac OS X– The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition”

25629192 e1a841ec6f m OReilly releases Mac OS X   The Missing Manual, Tiger EditionThe Tiger edition of the popular Mac book, “Mac OS X: The Missing Manual” has been released from O’Reilly. Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, the newest version of Apple’s elegant and user-friendly operating system, is packed with performance. Pogue reveals Tiger’s powerful new features, and shares secrets and interesting discoveries from his deep exploration of this sleek new OS.

The 864 page book sells for USD$29.95 (CDN$41.95) or can be purchased from Amazon.com for USD$19.77.
Cool features and tips include:

  • Spotlight: Search for anything on your computer including files, email,
    calendar appointments, contacts, and more; use the keyboard to conduct
    special searches, and streamline the search to compress finds

  • Automator: Automate tasks and save as icons that are double-clickable;
    save workflow as a plug-in or an alarm that runs automatically; batch
    process images

  • Dashboard: Learn how to use widgets for checking out special interests
    like the weather, news, and stock portfolios–including workarounds and
    keyboard shortcuts

  • Menulets: Add useful but secret menulets to the right side of your
    menubar

  • iChat AV: Conduct multi-user chats and add videoconferencing capabilities
    for up to three people

  • Networked faxing: Use a networked Mac as an outgoing fax machine

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Photoshop Elements 3 Down and Dirty Tricks book released

Scott Kelby announced today the release of his new book Photoshop Elements 3 Down & Dirty Tricks. This must-have book features Kelby as he unlocks the secrets of the most closely guarded Photoshop Elements 3 special effects. By using his simple step-by-step method, with hundreds of full-color images, you’ll see exactly how it’s all done. The book retails for US$34.99/CDN$49.99 and is available now.

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Better late than never, Canada gets its iTunes Music Store

When Apple said, “You’ll hear from us very soon”, they weren’t kidding. Only one day later, Apple has sneakily put the Canadian iTunes Music Store online.

1848428 fb965cf1ac m Better late than never, Canada gets its iTunes Music Store

Songs are selling for CDN$0.99 and albums for CDN$9.99. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to do some iPod filling.

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