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Apr 27 2009

EyeTV Free

In this Mini Media Mac we explored the EyeTV/ConvertX combo for turning your Mac into a PVR. With a new software update, EyeTV lets you record video iPod-playable videos directly from the EyeTV application. And, with the popularity and device options for EyeTV growing, so has the related freeware.

EyeTV 1.8.4 Update

For users of EyeTV, this free update enables iPod video export. For digital TV models, this update also allows you to watch more than one channel at a time.

eyetvipod EyeTV Free

The export uses fast-encoding MPEG-4, supported by the iPod video. Again, if you don’t have EyeTV, this update won’t do anything for you.

mu EyeTV FreeEyeTV Remote

This application allows you to control EyeTV from any Mac on the network. Using this you can dedicate a Mac to your home theater and control it from your iBook.

mu EyeTV FreeMediaCentral

This FrontRow knock-off manages and plays your movie files, DVDs and live TV through EyeTV. The free software requires QuickTime 7, and offers a nice interface to your video.

mu EyeTV FreeSafariEye

Use TitanTV, the online programming guide for EyeTV, with Safari. Without this AppleScript Folder Action, Safari can’t create recordings. Get around this limitation with this handy utility

mu EyeTV FreeCyTV

Stream EyeTV live programming across a network with this free utility. Additionally, you can even remotely control/pause the stream and even change channels. Works on both wired and wireless networks.

EyeTV and the Mac are a great combination that keeps getting better. iPod export support makes it even better.

Brian

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Apr 27 2009

MacManX’s Picks

Well, I’m proud to start the first of our personal picks this week. I’m sure that my collection is probably the most eclectic, but I find all of these freeware apps very useful.

mu MacManXs PicksMenuMeters

MenuMeters is a collection of menu extras, featuring easy, graphic monitoring of CPU, disk, network, and RAM usage. MenuMeters is simple, easy to use, and valuable. If you can’t seem to find a practical use for it, at least the CPU graph is pretty neat to watch.

mu MacManXs PicksVLC

VLC is a powerful multimedia player that can read a variety of formats including DVD, VCD, MPEG, and DivX. For those of you who are depressed by Apple’s lack of support for more than 2 channels with its DVD player, VLC is your solution and features support up to 5.1 channels. Currently, VLC’s GUI is more advanced and intuitive than MPlayer and unlike the current version of MPlayer, VLC tells you when and why it can’t play a certain file, rather than just quitting.

mu MacManXs PicksTux Paint

Do you have small children? Have you made the move to OSX? Do you and/or your kids miss KidPix? Then I strongly recommend that you try Tux Paint . Tux Paint is a paint application that is aimed towards young children (similar to KidPix). Tux Paint features basic drawing tools, designs, colors, and a downloadable stamp set.

mu MacManXs PicksCocktail

Cocktail is an undeniably valuable tool for every OSX user who is either afraid of the terminal, or just doesn’t have the time to bother with it. Cocktail takes control of nearly every terminal command available and presents it in a very easy and intuitive GUI. SOme features include prebinding, Cron scripts, delete archived log files, delete caches, and customizing the look and features of the Finder and Dock.

mu MacManXs PicksFreeSnap (fka, Snatcher)

FreeSnap (fka, Snatcher) is an easy to use and powerful screen shot application. It features the ability to take screen shots of the entire screen, window, or selection. FreeSnap also features AppleScriptability, scaling, timed screen shots, 10 different formats, global key combos, a completely invisible mode and more.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my picks for this week and find some of them useful. Have a great week!

James

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Apr 27 2009

mini Holiday Shopping Picks

Your Mac mini is coming up on its first birthday, and I’m confident that your Macintosh has been good all year long. So, whatever your excuse, now is a great time to pick up a gift for that special someone – or something. Below are a few of our favorite mini accessories.

 

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Make your mini Mighty! – Mighty Mouse from Apple

If you grabbed an old mouse for your new mini, now is the time to make it up to your machine. Get mighty with multiple buttons and psycho-cool scrolling.

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Be heard! Add an audio input to your mini – iMic from Griffin Technology

You can’t use Skype or Garage Band until you get some hardware to get audio into your mini. This USB audio solution from Griffin Tech provides you with mini jack inputs for your aux out or microphone.

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Mobile Music with AirPort Express – Airport Express from Apple

If you don’t already have one, the AipPort Express can be a useful addition to your mini and your home network. Use to it stream iTunes across your network, using your mini as a wireless music server.

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Keep your mini going through the storm – Uninterrupted Power Supply by Belkin

Watch your back with a continuous power solution. Depending on what peripherals you use, this backup power solution can keep your mini going for hours during a blackout.
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Go flat and save space – LCD Monitor by Samsung

Reward your Mac and your eyes with a flat panel monitor like this Samsung. Using the DVI connector, the signal sent to the monitor is digital and sharp.

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Clear stand has you covered – Acrylic phone stand

Don’t laugh. A clear acrylic phone stand provides the mini with adequate breathing room and protection while providing you a place to store your keyboard. Remember, Apple doesn’t like you stacking things on top of your mini!

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Squelch iMac jealousy, get a remote – Wireless Remote by Kensington

The new iMac comes with a remote, but there’s no reason you mini shouldn’t. This palm-sized USB wireless remote will have you clicking from your couch.

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Bulk up your storage space – External Firewire Drive for the mini by LaCie

The mini is a little short on drive space. Rather than dragging it to your Apple Store or cracking it with a putty knife you can pick up a spacious external drive like this LaCie external drive made to fit under your mini.

Don’t wait too long, the holidays are here and it would be a shame to have that stocking empty! For the team here at MacMerc, we wish you and your Mac the best for the season!

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