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Aug 16 2010

BookBook for iPad—I SO want this

I just posted the video on Friday of the BookBook for MacBook Pro where I alluded to the likelihood of a BookBook for iPad. And, sure enough, I get the email this morning saying it is available.

Like it’s bigger cousin, the BookBook for iPad is a handmade one-of-a-kind, hardback leather case. Since it’s for the iPad, though, it also doubles as an adjustable stand. As long as it’s going to function as a book, the iPad might as well look like a book…and a beautiful one at that. The hardback cover and spine provide impact protection, while the hard protective inner frame offers crush protection. As a bonus, the unique design of this case disguises iPad for an extra level of stealthy security.

BookBook for iPad is available in two styles: dark brown cover with black beneath ‘BookBook’ on the spine (Classic Black) and a more vibrant brown cover with red behind ‘BookBook’ on the spine (Vibrant Red) for $69.99 US.

What are you using for an iPad case. Seriously, I want to know—leave me a comment below.

By RickMacMerc • gadgets, iPad • 1 • Tags: beautiful one, Black, cousin, cover, crush, crush protection, EMAIL, impact, impact protection, inner frame, iPad, leather case, level, likelihood, security, spine, unique design, Vibrant

Apr 27 2009

Universal Chat Clients

By: Brian Burnham

At last it’s Friday, and time for another featured download of the week.

The Joy of Chat

Back in the early days of the net when chat was born, many of us found ourselves on IRC (internet relay chat). Today the world’s chatters are broken up over several major chat networks.

The problem of interpolarity

Fortunately, there is a solution without having to simultaneously run multiple chat clients. Enter the universal chat clients:

Fire

Fire is perhaps the oldest chat client out there for OS X. It came out in the beta days. Since then it has steadily improved to a veritable bonfire of features. These include support for PGP security, limited file transfer and undocumented “smileys”.

Features and frequent updates make this my at-home chat choice. Fire, like most universal clients, supports ICQ, Yahoo, AIM and MSN

Proteus

Proteus is a newer OS X client, very similar to Fire. Though initial releases lacked Fire’s stability, current releases nearly match Fire in features and stability.

Proteus has two extra features that set it apart from Fire. First, Proteus has a corresponding menu bar icon (and you know how I love those) and its configurable windows make your chatting more subtle. This is useful if you chat at work and don’t want others to notice. Proteus supports the same chat networks as Fire.

Jabbernaut

So, “what do I do,” you ask, “if I’m still running OS 9?” Well there is hope. While I have not found a true universal chat client for the “classic” OS, there is another solution. While the above clients do the translating themselves, the Jabber network is composed of servers that do the “interpolation” of the different chat networks, similar to the way IRC works. Thus all you need is a Jabber client, like Jabbernaut. The down side? The Jabber networks can be unstable, as it is constantly being updated. However it is a solution worth investigating.

Also, if you get hooked on Jabber and upgrade to X you’ll be able to use Fore or Proteus to access your Jabber account.

So, until next week I’ll expect to see you on AIM, MSN, ICQ, Yahoo…

Brian

By admin • Articles, Freeloader Friday Download of the Week • Comments Off • Tags: AIM, beta, chat client, chat clients, chat networks, client, download, fire fire, frequent updates, initial releases, internet relay chat, jabber client, Jabbernaut, relay, security, solution, stability, universal clients, x client, Yahoo

Apr 27 2009

I’ve Locked My Keys In The Car

Brought to you by: James Huff

Have you set-up an OS X password or Open Firmware password on a now out-of-use computer? Have you found some reason to go back to it, but now realize that you’ve been locked out because you can’t remember what password you’ve used? Here’s a quick round-up of two useful solutions.

If you’ve forgotten your OS X password, just reboot from your OS X install CD, go to the “Installer” menu and choose “Reset Password”. At this point, set your password to something easy as this won’t change your keychain password. Now, return to your OS X and login triumphantly. Make your way to the “Accounts” System Preference pane. Now, change your password to your desired password. This will also change your keychain password.

If you’ve forgotten your Open Firmware password, just shut-down your computer, remove one RAM module and zap the PRAM 3 times (restart holding down command-option-P-R until you hear the start tone 3 times). The Open Firmware security is now disabled. Feel free to re-enable it and set a new password.

*MacMerc.com is not responsible for loss or damage of data and computer hardware.

By admin • Articles, Power User Monday Tip of the Week • Comments Off • Tags: accounts system, car, change, command option, computer, Installer, james huff, keychain, Login, Open, password, pram, ram module, reason, reset password, security, system preference, tone 3, use computer

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