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Apr 27 2009

Get a Grip on Gmail

Gmail invites have gone from exclusive to practically falling from the trees. Here’s some handy new free apps.

This free tool enables you to export your Address Book to a Gmail-compatible csv file. This app requires Panther.

The downside of any web-based email is the inability to set it as your default. This app directs mailto links to your Gmail account. This one also requires Panther.

If you use gCount to watch your incoming Gmail, you should upgrade to the newest version for a compatibility fix.

mu Get a Grip on Gmail Word Browser Plugin

In a major upgrade to the Microsoft Word document plugin, Manfred introduces a toolbar and font size control. While this free app does not require a Gmail account, but does require Panther.

Feeling left out on Gmail? Contact me at brianburnham AT gmail DOT com to for a shot at a limited number of invitations.

Update: Out of invites, thanks for the mail…
Brian

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Apr 27 2009

Basecamp is the web’s most powerful project management system, and it is a great service. Now, an Open Source project has released the power of web-based project management to anyone with a PHP/MySQL capable server. I know many of you make your money freelancing on design or media projects. You’ll want to get your hands on this.

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With activeCollab, you can share files with clients (with organization-based access control), centralize messaging, schedule milestones and manage tasks. The interface is clean and RSS access to current items make this a powerful, professional tool.

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activeCollab has no restrictions on number of projects, organizations or members. It’s a really sharp tool.

Vanilla

Ah, there are as many free forum systems as there are lame excuses for using a PC. But this one stands out. Vanilla is clean and powerful. The forum system has a smooth interface and aplugin system that opens the door for powerful customization.

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Comprehensive administrator options let you take advantage of advanced features like spam control and user management. It’s a quick install too.

ZoÃ«

This last application is one of the most unique you’ll see. It is an application that manages your email. It has an innovative, searchable interface. But, unlike other applications – ZoÃ« has a traditional application interface that is also accessible remotely via web sharing.

Brian

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Apr 27 2009

Make your Mac kid-friendly

You want to raise your kids up right, and part of that is helping them choose the right Operating System.

This week weÃll explore what you need to make your Mac kid-compatible.

Watcher

This handy tool limits the time a user can use your Mac. By providing your kids (or your lazy Internet browsing husband/friend/mother-in-law) with their own user account, from your Administrator account you can set limits on their time usage. When a userÃs time elapses, he or she is given a warning, then logged out. Time is tracked as Ã¬creditsÃ® that can be set to increase on a gradual scale.

Finderella

Finderella is a sweet and simple way to restrict access on your Mac. With a simplified interface and a launch-at-login option, this app makes your Mac virtually kid-proof. Options let you restrict file, document and application access. Finderella even speaks each iconÃs name when you mouse over it. Cute is the only work for that.

Palette

Now that you have control of your computer, and itÃs ready for kids, you will need something for them to do on it. A great way to introduce children to your Mac is through Palette. Hearkening back to the good-old MacPaint days, this simple painting application has save and print capabilities. The simple tools and icon interface make it very easy to use.

Now that youÃve got the tools, thereÃs not reason to start breeding that next generation of Mac geek.

Brian

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