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08:22
Apple ordered to pay damages to Mirror World

Apple has been ordered by a jury to pay damages to Mirror Worlds for infringing patents related to how documents are displayed on a computer screen, reports "Bloomberg" (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-01/apple-loses-mirror-worlds-trial...). The federal jury in Tyler, Texas, awarded $208.5 million in damages for each of the patents infringed.

"Bloomberg" says the verdict form was unclear as to whether the amount applies to the three patents collectively or would be charged individually. Lawyers for closely held Mirror Worlds declined to discuss the verdict.

In 2008 Mirror Worlds Technologies, a Texas based company, accused Apple of violating four distinct but related patents that touch on creating "streams" of documents that...

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03:50
Gridstore to demo next-gen NAS solution

Gridstore (http://www.gridstore.com), which specializes in enterprise-class Network Attached Storage grid (NASg) solutions, will demonstrate its next-generation scale-out NAS solution in booth #758 at the MSPWorld conference, being held in Los Angeles Oct. 4-6.  

Demonstrations will focus on the solution's grid architecture and how it changes the dynamics and economics of NAS for the MSP and SMB markets, enabling them to create storage pools that centralize sharing and management of massive amounts of NAS-stored files. By combining the simplicity, convenience and affordability of NAS with the scalability, performance and reliability of enterprise-class storage, the NASg solution eliminates the risk, cost and complexity of traditional siloed storage solutions.  Gridstore puts scale-out NAS in reach of MSPs and small-medium sized businesses who until now suffered with the limitations of stand alone NAS,...

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Oct 01
iTunes virus making the email rounds

A message from do_not_reply@itunes.com has been plaguing iTune users' inboxes, reports "WKBN" (http://www.wkbn.com/content/news/local/story/iTunes-Virus-Hits-Emails/rq...). It claims you owe money -- and even some without iTunes accounts have received the email, the article says. 

Representatives from Apple said this is a very new virus and they are working to get the issue under control.They said to delete the email from your inbox and do not click on any of the links provided.   

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Oct 01
Apple settles music distribution lawsuit

Apple has become the latest defendant to settle infringement allegations from Sharing Sound LLC over a patent for online music distribution, joining Microsoft, Napster LLC and others, reports "Law360" (http://macosg.me/2/x6).

Judge David Folsom of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas signed off on the settlement Wednesday, clearing Apple of allegations that it on a Sharing Sound patent for "distribution of musical products by a website vendor over the Internet." Apparently, Sharing Sound is using the broad patent to rake in money from as many companies as it can because apparently the company "has never managed to use its patented technology to produce anything, or at least not anything interesting," says "TechCrunch" (...

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Oct 01
NPD Group: iPad not cannibalizing the PC market

Contrary to popular belief, the iPad isn't causing cannibalization in the PC market because iPad owners don't exhibit the same buying and ownership patterns as the typical consumer electronics customer, according to the new "iPad Owner Survey" from market research company The NPD Group (http://www.npdgroup.com).

According to the report, only 13% of iPad owners surveyed bought an iPad instead of a PC, while 24 % replaced a planned e-reader purchase with an iPad. iPad owners, especially the consumers who purchased an iPad within two months of launch, are significantly more likely to own Apple products and newer technologies, such as e-readers and smartphones.

iPad owners are much more likely than the overall population to own Apple computers, with 48 % owning a Mac desktop or Mac notebook, while NPD's "Online Household Penetration Study" fielded earlier this year found Macs in only about 11% of...

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Oct 01
TaskSurfer is new task management app for Snow Leopard

Two Dogs Software has released TaskSurfer 1.0 (http://www.frostydogs.com/tasksurfer), a cloud-syncing task management application for Mac OS 10.6.x ("Snow Leopard"). It's an US$39, flexible task manager that fits GTD or tag-based systems, but doesn't force the casual user into a complicated workflow, says Two Dogs developer and founder Mike Stewart.

Because a project-based GTD style doesn’t suit everyone, TaskSurfer features a tag browser that lets the user focus on tasks that have been tagged with the user’s custom tags. Tags can be used for categories, time, locations, people, and anything that can be typed. The Tag Browser keeps it all sorted out.

Using Snow Leopard’s Core Location technology, tasks can be assigned to a location-based context, and tasks will be filtered as an Apple laptop moves from one location to the next. At home, office, or the coffee shop,...

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Oct 01
Olympic Developments sues Apple, others for patent infringement

Another day, another lawsuit. A private Delaware company by the name of Olympic Developments AG, LLC, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the California Central District Court Los Angeles Division against several major technology companies, including Apple, reports "Patently Apple" (http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2010/10/olympic-developments...).

The lawsuit appears to involve the sale of goods through Apple's iTunes and App Stores via an iPad or iPhone, the article adds. According to court documents, "this is a patent infringement action to stop Defendants' infringement of Plaintiff's United States Patent No. 5,475,585 entitled "Transactional Processing System" (the "''585 patent"; a copy of which is...

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Oct 01
iWeb Themes Park unveils another five iWeb themes

iWeb Themes Park (http://www.iwebthemespark.com) has unveiled five new iWeb themes for iWeb, the web design component of Apple's iLife suite. They require a Mac with iLife '08 (iWeb 2.0) or later.

These themes -- Feelings, Safari, Sunset Dance, Western Farm and Wet Glass -- are "for people who want to build a highest quality web site in a blink of an eye." It is very easy to move, rotate, change in size and opacity or remove each element in each theme. You can also mix the elements among different themes. New navigation menu bars, logos and elements are some of the features in this new iWeb Themes release.

The Feelings them is romantic, while Sunset Dance is perfect for dance enthusiasts. The Safari theme is for wild animal lovers, while Western Farm can help to represent a local farm. The Wet Glass” theme has a magic water-on-the-glass effect.

The iWeb Themes Box of 65 themes is...

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Oct 01
Testing for the panels for the 'iMac touch' underway?

Sintek Photronics has reportedly sent samples of projected capacitive touch panels to Apple to be incorporated in upcoming iMac, reports "DigiTimes" (http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100930PD213.html), quoting "industry sources."

Since current capacity for 20-inch and above projected capacitive touch panels is limited and the technology involved quite complex, Sintek, which is equipped with 5.3G generation production lines, has a good chance of becoming a supplier of the new models, the article says. The next iMac is rumored to have a "good vertical and horizontal viewing angle, and its projected capacitive touch panel will adopt a one-glass solution, which integrates the touch sensor and cover glass, to reduce thickness and weight," says "DigiTimes."

In August it was revealed that Apple had filed a patent for "transitioning between modes of input...

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Oct 01
Xerox announces new digital color printer

Xerox (http://www.xerox.com) has announced a entry-level light production printer, the Color 550/560, which sports a color touch screen. It's designed for quick print shops, small commercial printers, in-plant operations, advertising agencies, creative shops and office settings.

Applications ranging from marketing materials and photo specialty items to office documents and PowerPoint presentations can be produced on the Xerox Color 550 at 50 color pages per minute (ppm) or 55 ppm in black and white; and on the Xerox Color 560 at 60 color ppm or 65 ppm in black and white. The Xerox Color 550/560 Printer is immediately for order taking worldwide with a U.S. list price under $40,000.

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Oct 01
Metakine announces Hands Off! 1.0 for Mac OS X

Metakine says Hands Off! 1.0 for Mac OS X (http://www.metakine.com/products/handsoff/) will be released on Monday, Oct. 4. It's an US$24.95 is an application to monitor and control the access of applications to your network and disks.

Being able to monitor the normally unnoticeable activities enables you to make informed decisions regarding the transfer of your private information, hence avoiding confidential information leakage, according to the folks at Metakine. When connected to the Internet, applications can send any information stored on your computer to whoever they want without you ever knowing. Using Hands Off!, you can monitor and control Internet connections from all applications as to expose hidden connections and prevent them from sending data or phoning home without your consent.

Applications present on your computer can freely read, store or...

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Oct 01
Conquest: Divide and Conquer game to launch Oct. 2

Proxy Studios, a small independent games developer, says their debut title, Conquest: Divide and Conquer (http://www.conquest-game.com), will be released on Saturday, Oct. 2, for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux systems. It costs US$15, though you can pre-order it today for an additional 33% discount.

Here's how the game is described: "Conquest: Divide and Conquer is a unique spin on the turn-based strategy genre, offering fast, simultaneous turn-based online multiplayer gameplay instead of multiple-hour long games of research and building.

"Proxy Studios has built the game from ground up to be intuitive, balanced and deep, with a strong random map generator that offers unlimited experiences. A new trailer showcasing recent gameplay is now available. Players are invited to try the free multiplayer demo to launch along with the game's release. Both paying and demo customers will be able to play...

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Oct 01
Logos Bible Software launches Logos 4 for Mac OS X

Logos Bible Software has released Logos Bible Software for Mac 4.0, an update to their Logos Bible software.

According to Bob Pritchett, president of Logos Bible Software, some of the features in Logos 4 include:

° An advanced search system that can return library-wide searches in less than one second;

° Smart searching that suggests synonyms and alternate terms;

° Synchronization "to the cloud" for backup and to keep preferences, notes, reading plans, and your library in sync across all your computers, including Macs, PCs and iPhones;

° A smart tab and window management system for workspace customization and multi-monitor support;

° The Cited By tool, which returns the books from your library that cite the material in your active window;

° 60 new high-resolution maps of the biblical world;

° A custom-built index of all the places mentioned in the Bible;

° A one-of-a-kind family tree diagram for every person mentioned...

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Oct 01
Info needed on copywriting software for the Mac

Our next Migration Kit will look at copywriting software for the Mac. If you use or know of such goodies, drop me a line (dsellers@applecentral.com) no later than Wednesday, Oct. 6.

Migration Kits appear on Friday and round-up Mac solutions for specific industries and areas as dentistry, engineering, sales, etc. Also, if you have a particular migration topic you'd like us to cover, drop me a line, as well.

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Oct 01
Password Repository update for Mac OS X improves internal engine

Tension Software has updated Password Repository (http://www.pomola.com/products_passwordrepository/passwordrepository.html), a Mac OS X password storage utility, to version 2.12.1 The upgrade improves the internal engine and improves preferences handling.

Password Repository lets you save all your passwords in documents protecting them on disk using a single password. Data is encrypted using strong and bullet proof algorithms, and the password protecting a document is not saved in any place. Password Repository costs US$30, though version 2.12.1 is a free update for registered users of version 2.0.

The software is Universal Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. It requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher.

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Oct 01
New Sampling in Reason 5 tutorials released by macProVideo.com

macProVideo.com has released a new feature-length tutorial on the new sampling features of Propellerhead Reason 5.

In this new title, called "Reason 5 202: Live Sampling in Reason," Reason trainer and technical author Mo Volans takes you deep into Reason's rack to show you how to create samples "that are guaranteed to enhance your sonic universe and give new life to your tracks." macProVideo.com tutorials are available for HD download (US$29.50 to $29.50 per title) or for online streaming to your computer, iPhone, and iPad using the company's N.E.D. (Nonlinear Educating Device) tutorial players.

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Oct 01
Greg's bite: Building a house upon the sand

By Greg Mills

The Stuxnet worm news continues to resonate around the world regarding the malware that hides in Microsoft Windows operating systems and is still infecting industrial control systems. As civilians, this seems a bit out of our area of concern, until we really understand the implications and solutions.  

Most of us can agree that the nuclear reactor and uranium enrichment facilities in Iran that is being targeted represents a serious threat to the free world. However, the "blowback" from this attack may be unexpected catastrophic manmade industrial disasters down the line. Most experts think the target of Stuxnet has already been hit, and we are now seeing the collateral damage. We do know there was some sort of "accident" that hit the uranium enrichment facility that the Iranians are not talking about.

We live in a world infrastructure operated by countless computer systems. These control systems operate the valves and switches...

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Oct 01
Maybe next iMac will see updated speakers, tweaked...

While we're waiting for the next rev of the iMac -- which should be next spring or summer if Apple maintains its usual update schedule -- I'm happy to speculate about what features I'd like. And, no, I'm not going to reiterate my plea for Blu-ray playback (well, okay, just briefly -- please, Steve). Instead I'd like to call for improved speakers and an even better display.

The downward firing speakers in the all-in-one iMac are decent 2.1 speakers. However, Apple could do better. I don't really like comparing a Mac to a PC, but I think Acer may be onto something with the audio system in its new Aspire AZ3100-U3072 -- is that a boring moniker or what? -- which sports high-def 5.1 channel audio and a display with true 1080p resolution.

The Acer system is only US$599. Surely, those are features that Apple can add to a machine that costs more (but is certainly worth the moolah).

Or consider the The Wind Top AE2420 3D from MSi, which delivers 2.1 channel surround sound...

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Sep 30
Apple patents involve camera flashes, backlights, more

Several Apple patents have appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office. Following is a summary of each.

Patent number 20100238344 is for an electronic device having a camera flash redirector. An electronic camera device has an imaging sensor to capture an image of a scene, a flash to illuminate the scene for capture by the sensor, and an evaluator to detect a condition in the scene. A redirector shifts the peak of a spatial energy profile of light from the flash. The peak is shifted from being aimed at one region in the scene to being aimed at another region in the scene, in response to the evaluator having detected the condition in the scene. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. The inventor is Richard Tsai.

Patent number 20100244701 involves temperature based, white point control in backlights. Systems, methods, and devices are provided for maintaining a target white point on a light emitting diode based backlight...

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Sep 30
Apple wants to beef up audio system for the iPhone

An Apple patent (20100246855) for a dynamic audio parameter adjustment using touch sensing has appeared at the US Patent and Trademark Office for . It describes a new audio sensory system for iOS devices -- or at least the iPhone.

An audio communications device has a handset in which a touch sensing ear piece region is coupled to an acoustic leakage analyzer. The acoustic leakage analyzer is to analyze signals from the touch sensing ear piece region and on that basis adjust an audio processing parameter. The latter configures an audio processor which generates an audio receiver input signal for the device. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. The inventor is Shaohai Chen.

Here's Apple's background and summary of the invention: "People have long been accustomed to making telephone calls using a handset whose earpiece portion the user typically presses up against her ear (in order to better hear the voice of the other party.) As mobile phones became...

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Sep 30
Future versions of Mac OS X could include virtual...

An Apple patent (number 20100245250) for virtual input tools hint at some potentially fascinating developments in upcoming versions of the Mac OS X.

A virtual input device, e.g., a virtual representation of a physical input device, is disclosed. In one aspect, virtual coordinates of the virtual input device correlate to real coordinates on the physical input device. Dimensions of the physical input device are proportional to dimensions of the virtual input device, and interactive objects are presented in the virtual input device. The inventor is John O. Louch.

Here's Apple's background and summary of the invention: "Traditional user interfaces allow a user to navigate between one or more interface elements (e.g., application windows) through the use of physical input devices (e.g., a keyboard, mouse, trackpad or touchpad). For example, a user can press a combination of keys (e.g., Command+Tab) on a keyboard to cycle between the one or more interface elements. As...

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Sep 30
Greg's bite: Apple TV, iOS developers, the...

By Greg Mills

Today there are a number of interesting issues in Apple news. The Apple TV is being sliced, diced and analyzed.  

"iFixIt" and others quickly took their new Apple TV device apart and posted pictures of the internal parts. I have not found a list of parts norApple's part costs and assembly estimate, but as with the original AppleTV there may not be much profit in them. It is very common for companies selling video content delivery devices to sell them at a loss to get their "box" in our living rooms. They bet on the long-term profit of selling content and are willing to take a hit on the device up front. My Apple TV device is on the way from China and as of this morning is at the FedEx facility in Anchorage, Alaska.  

A classic example of this marketing approach is the Sony Playstation 3. It was estimated Sony took up to an US$200 loss on each early version of that game console they sold. They were betting the fees...

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Sep 30
What should Apple do with Final Cut Pro?

In February it was announced that Apple had cut some staff working on its Final Cut video editing software suite. Some folks took it as a bad sign, that Apple was ignoring the software -- indeed, all its pro level software - to focus on consumer products (specifically, iOS devices). So what should Apple do with Final Cut Pro?

February's cuts could represent the end of an upgrade development cycle, as the next version upgrade of Final Cut could already be in preparation. Or it could be a bad sign for Final Cut Pro.

Philip Hodgetts, president of Intelligent Assistance, feels that Apple isn't abandoning the software, and I think he's right. Hodgetts feels Apple is planning an update that will "see Apple at least catching up to its competitors with 64-bit nativity, 4K and larger timeline support; native support for media that currently has to be transcoded or rewrapped into a QuickTime container, the ability to use all the processor cores to their fullest and better media...

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Sep 29
Greg's bite: Apple hogs the news/Stuxnet update

By Greg Mills

The Pew Research people have confirmed what everyone in the tech news industry already knew: Apple hogs the tech news space. Mainstream news commonly has stories about Apple products or goings on. As Apple has risen in the last few months to be the second most highly valued company in the world, every peep out of Steve Jobs' mouth has been tech head lines.

According to the research on the amount of press different companies get, Apple leads the pack by a wide margin. Google comes in second, with Microsoft getting only one-fifth the press space as Apple. Further, most of the Apple news has been positive. Even when "Antennagate" blew up, the press was still pretty forgiving and covered the news on the issue with breathless anticipation.  The entire time, Apple was selling the iPhone 4 as faster than they could make them.

The reasons why Apple is so interesting are many. First of all, the secrecy at Cupertino is legendary. It is...

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Sep 29
Could regime change make NBC more receptive to Apple...

NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker says (ttp://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/09/24/nbc-universal-president-jeff-zucker-step/#content) he'll step down after cable provider Comcast takes control of the company later this year. The news came as Jonathan Klein, president of CNN, was fired and replaced by Ken Jautz, the head of the network's sister channel HLN.

This is, of course, the same NBC that repeatedly refuses to place content on iTunes. While I'm sure this isn't the only -- or even the main issue -- it is certainly indicative of bad decision making. Kind of makes you wonder, doesn't it?

It also makes me wonder if the regime change will mean that NBC might be more receptive to Apple's overtures? On the other hand, based on the way Comcast has ben jacking up their cable rates, the change might not be a good thing.

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Sep 28
Apple granted patent for antennas for wireless devices

Apple has been granted a patent (number 7,804,453) for antennas for wireless devices. The invention relates to antennas, and more particularly, to dielectric antenna windows that allow antennas to operate from within electronic devices such as laptop computers.

Antenna window structures and antennas are provided for electronic devices. The electronic devices may be laptop computers or other devices that have conductive housings. Antenna windows can be formed from dielectric members. The dielectric members can have elastomeric properties. An antenna may be mounted inside a conductive housing beneath a dielectric member. The antenna can be formed from a parallel plate waveguide structure. The parallel plate waveguide structure may have a ground plate and a radiator plate and may have dielectric material between the ground and radiator plates.

The ground plate can have a primary ground plate portion and a ground strip. The ground strip may reflect radio-frequency...

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Category Review: account management software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at account management products for the Mac. Products covered include Account Management, Billings Pro, Fanurio, FreshBooks, Minco, Slife and Time Tagger. Account Manager Account... Read more »
iPod touch gets a substantial touch-up
I've liked the previous incarnations of the iPod touch; I like the latest model even more as it adds still more features. The gorgeous, svelte touch can now record HD video and supports FaceTime video calling -- as well... Read more »
With the latest nano, the iPod returns to its roots
Apple's latest version of the iPod nano has come under criticism for omitting features such as -- among many other things -- a built-in camera. However, the previous nano always seemed just too small for that feature (... Read more »
GoFlex Home a (mostly) painless way to share, back-up files
Seagate's (http://www.seagate.com) GoFlex Home network storage system makes it relatively easy and works relatively quickly, though not without some caveats. (It also works with Windows systems, but, thankfully, there... Read more »

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Saturday October 2

13:00
Week in Apple: Parallels review, Apple TV jailbreak...
Ars Technica

Happy October! This week in Apple news, the Apple TV 2.0 finally made its debut. Not only was it cruelly dissected, it was also jailbroken. We also posted an in-depth Parallels Desktop 6 review and discussed iAd's effect on the mobile advertising market. Read on for the roundup.

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10:00
TUAW Review and Giveaway: Altec Lansing Octiv Duo...
TUAW

iPhone and iPod accessory manufacturers seem to be coming to the realization that most households have not just one, but two or more Apple devices. We've been seeing a number of products that allow charging of more than one iPhone or iPod at a time, and now venerable speaker manufacturer Altec Lansing is getting into the game in a big way with the Octiv Duo speaker dock (US$99).

The Octiv Duo has a wedge design that works both on open spaces like tables and in corners on desks or kitchen counters. As you would surmise from the name, the Octiv Duo is designed to charge two devices at a time. Those devices can be any generation of iPhone, iPod touch, or iPod nano, as well as the iPod video, color, and Classic models. There's a third USB port on the side...

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09:50
AT&T, T-Mobile to have cell service in New York...
MacNN

Efforts to install wireless in New York City subways gained a significant boost late on Friday as Transit Wireless said it had reached deals with AT&T and T-Mobile to provide cellphone access at subway stations. The two GSM carriers have a 10-year agreement to link their phones to Transit Wireless' network in a plan that will eventually reach all 277 terminals in the city. Either carrier will have the option of renewing its deals in five-year blocks for four instances, representative Pat Smith told Bloomberg....





AT&T - T-Mobile -...

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09:20
Report of iTunes "virus" via e-mail called...
MacNN

An error in terminology in a report from Youngstown, Ohio's CBS television affiliate WKBN-TV has prompted untrue claims of an "iTunes virus" spreading through e-mail, on Facebook and around the web. The message, faked to look like it is from "do_not_reply@apple.com," claims the user owes money and offer links for the recipient to click to arrange payment on a website set up to look like iTunes. It's ultimately only a phishing e-mail and has no payload of its own....





ITunes Store - Security -...

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09:05
Hercules outs latest digital console for pro DJs
MacNN

Electronics maker Hercules has introduced its latest digital DJ console on Friday in the DJ Console 4-Mx. Each of its twin jog wheels sports a touch sensor, while its integrated audio interface easily connects to existing analog gear. Users can control two or four virtual decks. The body is made of steel and aluminum and houses 89 controls in two-deck mode or 150 controls in four-deck mode....





Arts - Movie - Hercules -...

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08:00
Landscape or portrait? It's all about software...
TUAW

When we think about computer ergonomics, we usually look at how our monitor is positioned (is it an appropriate distance from our eyes?), where our keyboard is laid out (in a keyboard tray or on our desktop?), and if our chair height lets us keep our knees at a 90 degree angle. In other words, computer ergonomics has always been about hardware (ours and our machine's). It's never been about the software. That's got to change.

I find myself using my iPad primarily in landscape mode. I do so because in landscape mode you can see most apps' menu items all the time (like a complete list of emails in my inbox laid out next to the message I'm currently viewing in the iPad's Mail app). Seeing everything at once is handy, but the thing is, I find holding my iPad in portrait mode to be much more comfortable and convenient because I can see more text on the screen. Of course portrait mode has the drawback that many apps' menus are hidden from view and only accessible by an...

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07:00
Apple's segmentation strategy and why it works
TUAW

Here's a little interesting weekend reading from Mark Sigal on O'Reilly about "Apple's segmentation strategy." Sigal does a huge overview of Apple's direction over the last ten years, and in the end, argues that Apple has shirked the conventional wisdom of marketing products horizontally (making a special type of peanut butter for every customer, for example), and has instead segmented its products vertically (creating one product for a particular use case -- an iPad for reading, an iPod for listening, and an iPhone for apps). Apple is successful -- extremely successful, says Sigal -- not because it has become the biggest company in its various industries, but because it has thought carefully about how to sell products, and then sold them at exactly the right prices. And even when it's not right, says Sigal, Apple never makes a move that isn't strong and confident anyway. Even when the Apple TV is...

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06:45
Fuze Meeting posts Dropbox and SugarSync tutorials...
Macworld

Fuze Meeting, the Web-based meeting and collaboration service, demonstrates how it plays nicely with cloud file storage services like Dropbox and SugarSync.







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06:30
The Macalope Weekly: Bad movies
Macworld

The force is strong in this one. But what does God need with a starship? Time for go to bed!







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03:50
Samsung targeting enterprise with Galaxy Tab
MacNN

Samsung today announced a strategic partnership with Pyxis Mobile that will yield enterprise specific applications for its Galaxy Tab. Samsung plans to leverage Pyxis Mobileís App 7 Studio, a cross-platform WYSIWYG mobile enterprise application development platform, to quickly bring new applications to market. The official unveiling of the enterprise class apps that have been designed specifically for the Galaxy Tab will be demonstrated at CTIA 2010....





Samsung Group - Recreation and Sports -...

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Friday October 1

23:40
Badass Exoskeleton for kids...(pic/video)
digg

If the military can have its own exoskeleton, then why not kids? The Japanese company Sakakibara Kikai realized that putting kids in the pilot’s seat of a

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21:16
Google buys BlindType, Could bring Better Predictive...
digg

The technology looks promising as it predicts what you wanna write even by not really paying attention to what you're typing lol...so Google scooped up the firm probably to add the technology in Android, let's hope at least they do.

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20:25
AutoDesk releases AutoCAD WS for iOS
MacNN

AutoDesk, continuing their return to the Apple ecosystem, have released an iOS app that allows users to view, edit and share DWG files, called AutoCAD WS. The free app requires a constant internet connection, as the files are actually stored on AutoDesk servers via a free AutoCAD WS online account....





AutoCAD - CAD and CAM - Productivity Utilities - Education -...

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20:18
AirPlay, is the Living Room Apple's Next Target?
digg

Over the years we've seen Apple try to make their way to the living room.

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19:42
The Greenest Data Center in the World
digg

CapGemini claims to have created the most sustainable data center in the world -- 95 percent recyclable and with a PUE of 1.1. The Merlin data center was designed to be the most sustainable and efficient storage facility with the key goals being to reduce power, water and emission.

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19:30
iWeb Theme Park adds new designs
MacNN

iWeb theme showcase site iWeb Themes Park has updated their collection with five new themes, bringing their total to 65 independently-designed themes compatible with iWeb. All themes require only a Mac capable of running iWeb 2.0 (which came with iLife '08) or later....





theme park - Attractions - Travel and Tourism - Amusement park -...

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19:22
The truth about overheating Sony DSLRs
digg

Are overheating DSLRs like Sony’s A55 and A33 a scandal of Watergate proportions, or simply physics at work? Blogs are buzzing about a supposed flaw in DSLRs that shoot HD video. “My God, they overheat if they’re used longer than specified or in conditions other than intended in the owner’s manual!”

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18:55
Apple loses patent-infringement trial over Cover...
AppleInsider

Apple has lost a patent case against its Cover Flow and Time Machine interfaces, despite some of the infringement charges from claimant Mirror Worlds being ruled invalid.






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18:30
Enhance unveils 32GB dual-active fiber RAID server
MacNN

Enhance Technology has unveiled a new high-performance RAID server, the UltraStor ES3160 FS. It boasts 16 SATA II or SAS drives for either 16TB or 32TB of storage, dual active-active RAID controllers, dual I/O modules, hot-swappable dual redundant power supplies and cooling modules. The new 3U server is an enterprise failover RAID system designed to deliver high performance Windows Clustering, as well as cross-platform high availability, SAN and virtualization applications....





RAID - Storage - Hardware...

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18:15
TaskSurfer 1.0 offers cloud-syncing task management
MacNN

Two Dogs Software has launched its cloud-syncing task manager, TaskSurfer 1.0. The new software offers GTD and tag-based task management. It offers custom tagging, including category, time, location and people tags and uses a tag browser to keep tags organized. It also utilizes Snow Leopard's Core Location technology to track locations and gear tasks to the location it is being used in, such as organizing tasks for home or business based on the location the user is in....





US-Mexico Border - Ubuntu -...

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18:15
GraphicConverter 7 upgrades user interface
MacNN

Lemkesoft has launched GraphicConverter 7, featuring a new interface for the photo converting software. GraphicConverter specializes in handling numerous and unique images formats, importing over 200 formats and exporting over 80, often managing unusual variants of standard formats. It also generates catalogs for the web or print and handles RAW photos. It can import directly from cameras or flash cards and has a TWAIN interface for operating a scanner. The software has a picture browser and can generate slideshows....





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18:00
First Look: Time Travel eXplorer brings old London...
TUAW

When you're visiting a city, don't you sometimes wonder what it looked like in past centuries? That's the premise behind Time Travel eXplorer - London, a new iPhone travel guide app from Visick Solutions, Ltd. currently on the What's Hot page of the UK App Store. There's a good reason for that popularity, since Time Travel eXplorer is a fascinating way to take a tour of London both in the present day and in the past.

No, the developers didn't figure out a way to integrate the iPhone with a DeLorean or power it with a Mr. Fusion. What the app does provide is maps with 750 points of interest, as well as 1,500 photos and 150 audio guides that are bundled into the app so that you don't have to rely on a cell phone...

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Rumor Scanner

Friday October 1

16:04
Touchscreen iMac under development?
LOOPRumors

According to DigiTimes, Sintek Photronics has sent samples of projected capacitive touch panels to Apple for a touchscreen iMac.

Citing industry sources, DigiTimes claims that Sintek Photronics has a “good chance” of becoming a supplier for a touchscreen iMac. The Taiwanese publication describes the basic composition of such touchscreen panels:

The new iMac is rumored to have a good vertical and horizontal viewing angle, and its projected capacitive touch panel will adopt a one-glass solution, which integrates the touch sensor and cover glass, to reduce thickness and weight.

LOOPRumors received information back in June that Apple was planning to develop a hybrid OS, equipped with both Mac OS X and a touch interface for iOS, into its next iMac.

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13:24
Microsoft Targets Motorola in Patent Lawsuit Over Android
MacRumors

With Microsoft reportedly set to formally introduce a line of Windows Phone 7-based smartphones just ten days from now, the company has gone on the offensive by filing a lawsuit against Motorola over Andr...

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11:23
Apple's 'MobileMe Gallery' App Now iPad-Com...
MacRumors

Apple today updated its MobileMe Gallery application [App Store] for the iOS platform, bringing iPad compatibility as well as full support for the higher-resolution Retina displays found in the iPhone 4 and fourth-generation iPod touch. The ...

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09:12
iPad's 'Cannibalization' of Notebook Comput...
MacRumors

Market research firm NPD has released the results of a new survey disputing the common assertion that Apple's iPad is 'cannibalizing' the PC notebook industry. According to the survey, only 13% of iPad customers made their purchase instead o...

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08:41
Apple Settles Patent Lawsuit Over Web-Based Music Sales
MacRumors

TechCrunch reports that Apple has settled a lawsuit brought by Sharing Sound, LLC over infringement of a patent essentially describing web-based distribution of digital music. The lawsuit, filed in May, ...

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06:35
Apple Testing Touchscreen Panels for Future iMac?
MacRumors

Drawing from Apple patent application
DigiTimes reports that Apple has received samples of large-size touch panels that would be used in a new touch-capable iMac. According to the report, Sintek Photronics is utilizing projected capac...

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00:50
Early Apple TV Jailbreak Opens Door to Apps
MacRumors

The new Apple TV was successfully jailbroken tonight which opens the door to further customization. The process of "jailbreaking" involves gaining full access to the device that allows developers to add new functionality to the device. Th...

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Thursday September 30

18:04
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.5 (10H548) to Developers
MacRumors

Apple has seeded a new version of Mac OS X 10.6.5 to developers this evening. Build 10H548 comes only two weeks after Build 10H542 which was seeded on September 14th. The seed notes appear relatively...

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17:57
Apple's Steve Wozniak Appears on CBS's Big Bang...
MacRumors

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak appeared on CBS's The Big Bang Theory tonight. Woz appeared as himself in the show which made jokes about Steve Jobs and the early Apple II computer. The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom that airs on CBS on Thur...

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15:17
Facebook Executive 'Very Confident' Regarding Po...
MacRumors

Silicon Alley Insider reports that Facebook Chief Technology Officer Bret Taylor noted yesterday that he is "very confident" that his company will reach a deal with Apple for collaboration on the music-focused social networking platform built...

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10:00
iPhone Scalpers Force Temporary Closure of Beijing Apple R...
MacRumors

Customers swarm cashier stand in Apple's Sanlitun store in Beijing
The Wall Street Journal reports that the shortage of iPhone 4s in China has led to a booming market for scalpers, many of whom are selling their stocks of iPhones outsi...

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08:26
Jailbreaking of New Apple TV Eased by iTunes Restore Capab...
MacRumors

New Apple TV mounted in iTunes
As noted by The Apple Press, Twitter user StealthBravo has confirmed that the new Apple TV can be mounted and restored in iTunes, easing the way for jailbreakers to bring new functionality to the set-top ...

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08:07
Consumer Preference for iPhone and Android Returns to Neck...
MacRumors

Market research firm ChangeWave has published the results of a new survey of its professional and early-adopter consumer audience, once again revealing nearly equal preference for the iPhone and Android devices among those planning to purchase a hand...

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07:33
Final Cut Studio Update Scaled Back and Delayed?
MacRumors

Hardmac reports that Apple's plans for a thorough overhaul of its Final Cut Studio have "suffered significant setbacks" that will see a release pushed back to 2011 from a rumored goal of a 2010 launch and result in significantly scaled-back c...

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Wednesday September 29

18:09
iPad 4.2 Beta 2 Adds Tethering Settings
MacRumors

The latest iPad iOS 4.2 Beta 2 released yesterday appears to include new tethering options in the settings (pic via Paulgrav). According to 9to5Mac, the options only appear on European carriers and do not yet appear on AT&T devices.
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17:18
Apple TV arrives for pre-order customers.
LOOPRumors

The first Apple TVs are arriving for customers who pre-ordered the small digital media receiver.

MacDailyNews provides an unboxing image gallery sent by a new Apple TV owner. An unboxing video is available blow.

The new Apple TV was introduced on September 1st at Apple’s media event with a reduced introductory price of $99.

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13:35
China Unicom sells out of 100,000 iPhone 4s.
LOOPRumors

China Unicom has sold out of initial stock of 100,000 iPhone 4 units in the first four days since Apple launched in the world’s largest mobile market, IDG News Service reports.

Apple received 200,000 pre-orders for the device since Saturday’s launch and has stopped taking new pre-orders due to the massive demand.

It took over a month to reach 100,000 units sold during the iPhone 3G and 3GS launch in China last year.

Apple sold 1.7 million iPhone 4s during the first launch weekend in the U.S. and four other countries.

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12:17
New Apple TV Offers 8 GB of Internal Storage, 256 MB RAM
MacRumors

The teardown experts at iFixit have gotten their hands on the new Apple TV and have already begun opening the device up to have a look at what's inside. Regarding the most crucial piece of information, iFixit has already discovered that the ...

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11:27
NVIDIA Class-Action Settlement for MacBook Pro Owners
MacRumors

Several MacRumors readers have forwarded us emails they received earlier today notifying them of a proposed class-action settlement for customers who purchased certain MacBook Pro models or other Dell and HP notebooks and have been experienci...

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09:48
Orders for New Apple TV Arriving in Customers' Hands...
MacRumors

Image via forum member "svega3"
MacRumors readers are beginning to report in our forums that they have received their new Apple TVs today, with a number of others reporting that online tracking is showing their orders out for delivery....

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08:49
Apple TV's 'Lowtide' Media Interface Runnin...
MacRumors

Yesterday, we noted that users digging through the Apple TV firmware discovered that the operating system's interface application, known as "Lowtide", carries hidden settings indicating compatibility with the iPad. The discovery naturally led to spe...

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Documentation Scanner

Friday October 1

13:04
Mac OS X: Why your Mac might not sleep or stay in sl...
Apple - All P...

Learn why your Mac might not go to sleep when you expect it to, or why it might not stay in sleep mode.

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11:10
MobileMe: Troubleshooting the Gallery app on your iP...
Apple - All P...

You can view your MobileMe Gallery and quickly access your friends' galleries with the Gallery app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. For help using the Gallery app, open the app, tap Settings in the upper-left corner, and then tap Gallery Help.
If you encounter issues while using the Gallery app, the steps below can help you troubleshoot further. Using Gallery app version 1.2 or later is recommended for all MobileMe Gallery app users.

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10:00
View Your Gallery Anywhere on iPad
MobileMe Stat...

The new Gallery 1.2 app is now available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. This update adds a viewing experience fully optimized for the iPad—including a beautiful new way to view recently added photos—so you can enjoy your shared photo albums anywhere you go. Also new is the ability to view friends' galleries without a MobileMe subscription (iPad and iPhone only).

The Gallery app is available as a free download from the App Store. If you already have Gallery installed, just launch the App Store from your device and tap Updates.

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08:22
Magic Trackpad: About the Tap to Click feature
Apple - All P...

Learn more about the Tap to Click feature for Magic Trackpad.

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07:30
Fix Bluetooth volume problems in iOS 4.1
Mac OS X Hint...

The release of iOS 4.1 fixed many Bluetooth connection problems from iOS 4.0. However it introduced a significant problem with volume over Bluetooth. Any audio from the iPhone over Bluetooth is very low, to the point of being inaudible, even with volume turned to max on the Bluetooth device and the Bluetooth volume on maximum on the iPhone.



After much discussion over many threads at the Apple support boards, a number of 'fixes' were found but most of them resulted in temporary resolution. These includes resetting iPhone settings and/or deleting the Bluetooth device from the iPhone and re-adding it. This thread discusses the actual fix, and I have pasted the contents below.
This was tested on three different iPhones; doing it this way has corrected the constant disconnecting so you can now walk 30 feet or more away from your phone and the headsets have no muffled...

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07:30
Carbon Copy Cloner as a disk and FileVault aid
Mac OS X Hint...

Summary: how to use Carbon Copy Cloner as an extra check on your file system and to help resolve a FileVault sparsebundle issue.



While I use Time Machine I also clone my MacBook drive weekly to an offsite backup. I need to log out of my normal FileVault enabled account to do this.



This week Carbon Copy Cloner completed the clone but reported an error. I looked at the log and it reported that it was having an input/output error on my FileVault sparsebundle. I ran Disk Utility's First Aid on my MacBook and backup disk and both passed. I then tried to mount the sparsebundle, which worked, and then ran First Aid on its volume. It also passed.



Thus the first hint, Carbon Copy Cloner (and the rsync utility it uses) can identify disk issues that First Aid and Time Machine miss/ignore.
Then I noticed the error mentioned that it did not delete the info on my clone so, silly...

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00:46
iOS 4：Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP1 ではアカウントにつき...
Apple - All P...

Exchange Server 2010 SP1 に付属の Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 14.1 では、Exchange アカウントにつき 10 個のデバイスまで、というデフォルトの上限を設けています。このアカウントごとの上限を超えて iOS デバイスを設定すると、次のような予期しない動作を引き起こす可能性があります。 新しい Exchange アカウントの作成後、または既存の Exchange アカウント用にサーバを SP1 にアップデートした後、メールアカウントおよびカレンダーアカウントが応答しなくなる。 Exchange アカウントを設定しているプロファイルをインストールしようとすると、「アカウント情報の検証中に修復できないエラーが発生しました」というようなメッセージが表示され、プロファイルをインストールできない。 別のデバイスでメールをチェックすると、許可されている最大の 10 パートナーシップの範囲を超えた 11 のパートナーシップがあるという、新しい携帯電話パートナーシップのエラーメッセージが表示される。

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00:46
iMac or Mac Pro (Mid 2010)：Snow Leopard のディスクユーティリティ...
Apple - All P...

iMac (Mid 2010) および Mac Pro (Mid 2010) コンピュータには、SSD ドライブやハードドライブなどの記憶装置を複数搭載できます。オペレーティングシステムファイル、アプリケーション、およびデータを、ある記憶装置から別の記憶装置に移動する方法を説明します。

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Thursday September 30

21:47
Mail：戻ってきたメールが正常に発信者に戻らないことがある
Apple - All P...

Mail メッセージの「戻す」機能が差出人にメッセージを戻さない場合があります。

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21:47
LED Cinema Display (27-inch)：キーボードの音量コントロールおよび消音コントロ...
Apple - All P...

特定の状況で、LED Cinema Display (27-inch) を Mini DisplayPort オーディオに対応した Macintosh コンピュータに接続した後、キーボードの音量コントロールおよび消音キーでディスプレイの音量を調整できなくなる場合があります。 

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21:47
Mac OS X v10.6 Mail：メールの送受信に関するトラブルシューティング
Apple - All P...

Mac OS X v10.6 の Mail アプリケーションでメールをうまく送受信できない場合は、以下を参考にしてトラブルシューティングを行ってください。

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12:57
Mac OS X v10.6 Mail: Troubleshooting sending and rec...
Apple - All P...

If an issue occurs when sending or receiving email messages in Mail in Mac OS X v10.6, use this information to troubleshoot the issue.

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10:46
iTunes：HD ビデオの購入と再生
Apple - All P...

iTunes Store から購入するビデオは標準解像度 (SD) で、コンピュータ、iPhone、iPad、iPod、または Apple TV で再生できます。一部、高解像度 (HD) で提供されているビデオもあります。HD ビデオは高画質ですが、iPhone 4、iPod touch (第 4 世代)、iPad、コンピュータ、または Apple TV でしか再生できません。iTunes Store から HD ビデオを購入すると SD バージョンも同時にダウンロードされます。

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10:46
iTunes: Purchasing and viewing HD Videos
Apple - All P...

Video purchases from the iTunes Store are delivered in Standard Definition (SD), which can be played on your computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple TV. Some videos are also offered in High Definition (HD). HD videos feature a higher-quality picture, but are designed to be played only on your iPhone 4, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad, computer, or Apple TV. When you purchase an HD video from the iTunes Store, you will also receive the SD version.

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10:43
iTunes for Windows：HDCP が必要な HD ビデオコンテンツを表示／再生できない
Apple - All P...

Windows 7 では、HD ビデオやコンテンツを表示／再生できなかったり警告メッセージが表示される場合があります。

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10:43
iTunes for Windows: Unable to view or play HD video...
Apple - All P...

In Windows 7, you may be unable to view or play HD video or content, and you may receive a related alert message.

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09:59
How to identify iMac (Mid 2007) and later models
Apple - All P...

You can identify iMac models by part number on the box, with information from System Profiler, or by the serial number on the iMac.  Learn more about using these methods to help determine which iMac you have.

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08:46
iPhone：お使いの iPhone に対応している iOS 4 ソフトウェアの機能を確認する
Apple - All P...

iOS 4 無料ソフトウェアアップデートには、iPhone 3G、iPhone 3GS、および iPhone 4 (iOS 4 搭載) 向けの新機能が提供されています。機能と性能はモデルによって異なり、一部の機能は新モデルに限定されます。

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08:46
Magic Trackpad：簡体字中国語または繁体字中国語のトラックパッド手書き認識を使う
Apple - All P...

Mac OS X アプリケーションに中国語の文字を入力するためのトラックパッド手書き認識をサポートする Magic Trackpad またはポータブル Mac のトラックパッドの使い方を説明します。

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08:46
Magic Trackpad：「タップでクリック」機能について
Apple - All P...

Magic Trackpad の「タップでクリック」機能について説明します。

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Technology Showcase

Aug 26
Video looks at digital storytelling features of...

A new online video (http://www.memoryminer.com) shows some of the best ways for using MemoryMiner, a digital storytelling application for Mac OS X. Designed an an complement the iLife suite, the software is all about capturing and exploring your life memories.

MemoryMiner allows anyone to zero in on the stories depicted in their photos by linking them to each other based on people, places and time. While photos are used as the starting point, the goal is always uncovering the backstory.

With MemoryMiner, you can directly record audio or video to capture the backstory of a photo. You can attach documents, web URL's, or other media to add depth and context. Each photo becomes a frame in a storyboard that can be browsed by periods in a person's life, where people overlap, by place, by time, or any combination.

MemoryMiner requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher. It's Universal Binary so runs...

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Jul 30
Ergonis posts video on using Typinator

Ergonis Software has posted a video (http://www.ergonis.com/products/typinator/movie.html) on Typinator (http://www.ergonis.com/products/typinator/), its tool for auto-typing text and auto-correcting typos system-wide across all Mac OS X applications.

With thousands of predefined corrections for common typos and misspelled words for US and British English, German and French, Typinator is not only just a typing assistant that speeds repetitive typing tasks, but also a system-wide auto-correction tool that automatically fixes typing errors and misspelled words. You just define an abbreviation along with its replacement text or picture. Whenever you type one of your abbreviations in any application, Typinator inserts the corresponding...

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Jul 19
Seagate introduces GoFlex Home for centralized storage

Seagate (http://www.seagate.com) has unveiled the newest addition to its GoFlex family of hard drives -- the GoFlex Home network storage system. When it's connected to a wireless router, an entire household can centrally store, easily access and continuously back up files wirelessly from Mac and Windows systems on the home  network.

The new centralized storage system simplifies the backup process by being compatible with the Apple Time Machine, as well as including a version of the backup application for both Mac OS X and Windows operating systems, says Darcy Clarkson, Seagate vice president of Retail Sales and Marketing. With the GoFlex Home storage system, families can also wirelessly stream photos, movies and music to most network connected DLNA devices, such as game consoles or a GoFlex TV HD media player, from any room in the house.

The GoFlex Home is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities at...

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Jul 13
Are you swimsuit ready? How about remote access ready?

Summer is just around the corner, and if you’re human, you’re not going to want to be stuck inside an office when it’s gorgeous out. But you can’t just shirk your responsibilities either. Don’t worry, there is a way you can get out, enjoy the summer and stay productive. Set up remote access from LogMeIn (https://secure.logmein.com/welcome/default.aspx?originid=7872&destinatio...) now, and you’ll be in business, wherever you are, all summer.

With LogMeIn Free (https://secure.logmein.com/welcome/default.aspx?originid=...

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Jul 12
Video demos SonicPics for the iPhone

There's a new video demonstrating the features of SonicPcs for the iPhone. The app -- available in an US$2.99 and free, "lite" version -- is a tool for turning your images into custom slideshow movies that you can share with your friends online!.

SonicPics lets you add images from your iPhone's photo library or camera, arrange your photos, and then narrate the project to create an enhanced m4v video (complete with chapters). You can take photos of your kids, special events, weddings, vacations, the new pet, or first day at camp and narrate them with SonicPics.

When the recording is complete, you can publish your movie to your YouTube account or to your computer. You can view the video at http://www.sonicpics.com/public/index.php#4 .

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Jun 24
Video looks at SSDs vs HDDs

Solid State Drives (SSDs) are gaining in popularity. So should you buy a SSD or a traditional hard disk drive?

Other World Computing (OWC) has compared the two types of drives. You can find the SSD vs HDD Shootout at : http://eshop.macsales.com/Customized_Pages/Framework.cfm?page=ssd-speed-... .

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Jun 14
OrigAudio posts video on the Rock-It

OrigAudio has posted a video (http://www.origaudio.com/) on the Rock-It, an US$49.99 vibration speaker system.

The Rock-It works with iPods, iPhones, laptops and more. It takes music from the device and generates it into vibration sequences. It sends those vibrations through the Rock-It "pod," which you can stick to any object.

The Rock-It requires two AAA batteries (not included) or an USB connection. It comes with an USB cable and four replacement sticky pads.

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Apr 17
Screencast looks at installing, using PDFPen

A new screencast (http://screencasts.smileonmymac.com/SCO170-pdfpen-Module01-832x468-h264_...) offers an introduction and installation guide for PDFPen from SmileOnMyMac.

PDFPen is a PDF editing and form-filling tool for Mac OS X. PDFpen costs US$49.95, and PDFpenPro is $99.95. Family pack licenses, which cover up to five computers in one household, are $74.95 for PDFpen and $129.95 for PDFpenPro. Upgrades from earlier versions of either application are $25, and free to users who purchased after June 1, 2008. Upgrades from any version of PDFpen to PDFpenPro 4.0 are $50.

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xACT 2.01xACT stands for X Audio Compression Toolkit. It is a GUI based front end for the Unix applications Shorten (3.6.1), shntool (3.0.10), monkey\'s audio compressor (3.99), flac (1.2.1),... Read more
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Introducing the App Hall of Fame!
App discoverability continues to be a real issue. With the fast churn of apps in the App Store, an app has only a few weeks of promotional life in it before it‚Äôs largely forgotten. There are a few things developers can do to fix that, but those... | Read more »
Gobliiins Are Coming
In the midst of the huge Q4 launch schedule, the cult classic, Gobliiins, as well as the rest of the trilogy, are being ported to the iPhone in all of their original glory. The Goblins trilogy was a quirky Atari/Amiga game series from the early 90‚Äôs... | Read more »
myPhoneDesktop – Chrome to iPhone Extens...
Anyone who has used myPhoneDesktop knows that it is a fantastic tool for streamlining your onscreen workflow. Instead of having to type line after line into your phone directly, you can use myPhoneDesktop to type from your computer directly into... | Read more »
Classes Review
Developer: Dustlab Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 2.4.7 iPhone Integration Rating: 3 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.33 out of 5 stars | Read more »
AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard Pro helps...
Being able to speak and communicate with others is something that many of us take for granted. It‚Äôs not so easy for many folks though, in particular for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as those who have suffered various brain... | Read more »
Pocketbooth Review
Developer: Project Box Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0 iPhone Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars | Read more »
Get Your Roast Right With ‘Time To Roast...
Roasting meat, in the cooking world, is about as simple as it gets. The greatest roast recipe I‚Äôve ever found is from Michael Ruhlman‚Äôs website, with the recipe titled, ‚ÄúThe World‚Äôs Most Difficult Roasted Chicken Recipe.‚Äù | Read more »
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Open-box 15″ 2.66GHz i7 MacBook Pro: $1770, $429 o...
MacMall has open-box return 15″ 2.66GHz i7 MacBook Pros available for $1770.68. That’s $429 off the cost of unopened boxes, and Apple’s one-year warranty remains intact. We expect this unit to sell... Read more
New 8-core Mac Pro in stock for $3298, $200 off MS...
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