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As I wind up my four-part review of the iPad, I must revisit my theory (or maybe it was a hope) that the device could replace both my iPod touch and my MacBook. It will definitely replace the former. As for my laptop,... <a href="/content/ipad-review-conclusion-and-can-it-replace-my-laptop-0">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/migration-kit-grant-writing-software-mac-os-x-0">Migration Kit: grant writing software for Mac OS X</a>
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For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs -- or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS... <a href="/content/migration-kit-grant-writing-software-mac-os-x-0">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/ipad-review-part-three-photos-ebooks-digital-newspapers">iPad review, part three: Photos, eBooks, digital Newspapers</a>
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In this, the third part of our four-part review, we'll look at the iPad as a photo viewing and ebook device, as well as device for reading digital newspapers. The synopsis: it's good for all these purposes -- and... <a href="/content/ipad-review-part-three-photos-ebooks-digital-newspapers">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/ipad-review-part-two-safari-mail-calendar-and-contacts-ipad">iPad review, part two: Safari, Mail, Calendar and Contacts on the iPad</a>
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Yesterday we looked at the iPad, its design and how well it works for music, movies and gaming. Today let's talk about how effective it is at handling web browsing, mail, calendar and contact info. The synopsis: pretty... <a href="/content/ipad-review-part-two-safari-mail-calendar-and-contacts-ipad">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/migration-kit-grant-writing-software-mac-os-x">Migration Kit: grant writing software for Mac OS X</a>
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For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs -- or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS... <a href="/content/migration-kit-grant-writing-software-mac-os-x">Read more »</a>
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By Marcus Geduld
Some designers have a background in 3D modeling. I don‚Äôt. Still, clients expect me to make their logos spin and dance in 3D space. As much as I‚Äôd love to learn how to use Maya or 3ds Max, I don‚Äôt have... <a href="/content/review-swift-3d-adds-another-dimension-flash">Read more »</a>
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For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs -- or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS... <a href="/content/macsimum-migration-kit-networking-utilities-mac-os-x-part-two">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/freshly-squeezed-reviews-color-me">Freshly Squeezed Reviews: Color me this</a>
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Every weekday I produce a five minute enhanced audio podcast on several top Apple stories of the day. As a result, even though I've a catalogue of images that I have built for the show. However, with every episode I... <a href="/content/freshly-squeezed-reviews-color-me">Read more »</a>
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By Cyndi Cashman
Prezi (http://www.prezi.com) is a Flash-based visualization, storytelling, and presentation tool that allows you to create nonlinear presentations. Using the simple editor, you can place text, images,... <a href="/content/review-prezi-easy-affordable-non-linear-presentation-tool">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/migration-kit-networking-utilities-mac-os-x-part-one">MacNews Category Review: networking utilities for Mac OS X, part one</a>
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This MacNews Category Review looks at grant writing software for Mac OS X. Products covered include Grant Manager and Personnel Manager. Products covered include the Acquisition Italian Pack, ADPassworlsUtils, AirPort... <a href="/content/migration-kit-networking-utilities-mac-os-x-part-one">Read more »</a>
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If you want a portable, fast storage solution, you can't do better than the new 1TB model of the Mercury On-The-Go Pro FireWire from Other World Computing. It's a 2.5-inch portable hard drive with plenty of oomph.
The... <a href="/content/review-1tb-model-mercury-go-fast-portable-storage-solution">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/review-nvidia-quadro-fx-4800-offers-performance-boost-mac">Review: Nvidia Quadro FX 4800 offers performance boost for the Mac</a>
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By Eric Kuna
The new professional-level, Quadro FX 4800 from Nvidia (http://www.nvidia.com) with 1.5GB of memory brings a much-needed performance upgrade to the Mac Pro lineup. But why do you need an US$1,799 graphics... <a href="/content/review-nvidia-quadro-fx-4800-offers-performance-boost-mac">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/migration-kit-fibre-channel-connectivity-products-mac-os-x">Migration Kit: fibre-channel connectivity products for Mac OS X</a>
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For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs -- or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS... <a href="/content/migration-kit-fibre-channel-connectivity-products-mac-os-x">Read more »</a>
Knowledge workers and project managers will find themselves saving time with CS Odessa's US$499 ConceptDraw Office (http://www.conceptdraw.com), business productivity software suite that combines three of the company's... <a href="/content/kool-tools-conceptdraw-office">Read more »</a>
There are lots of health care products available for the Mac. But there's also an automotive "health care" system: CarMD's (http://www.carmd.com) CarMD Handheld Tester and Software System for Macs and Personal... <a href="/content/kool-tools-carmd">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/freshly-squeezed-reviews-truly-digital-video-shoebox">Freshly Squeezed Reviews: truly the digital video shoebox</a>
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Whether your a backyard Spielberg or a professional videographer, you inevitably accumulate a ton of footage to keep track of, be it for a single project or archiving. You could create several folders and, if you are... <a href="/content/freshly-squeezed-reviews-truly-digital-video-shoebox">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/how-watch-hd-cable-or-satellite-receiver-your-mac">How to watch HD from a cable or satellite receiver on your Mac</a>
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It's long perturbed me that I can't watch HD from a cable or satellite receiver on my Mac. Well, actually I (and you) can, though it's a bit of a kludge to make it happen. But, doggone it, I have a 27-inch iMac, and I... <a href="/content/how-watch-hd-cable-or-satellite-receiver-your-mac">Read more »</a>
<a href="/content/review-flpr-effectively-turns-your-iphone-or-ipod-touch-remote-control">Review: FLPR effectively turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a remote control</a>
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I never thought I'd find anything to replace my Logitech Harmony universal remote, but I have: New Potato Technologies' FLPR (http://www.newpotatotech.com), a new accessory and app that transforms an iPhone or iPod... <a href="/content/review-flpr-effectively-turns-your-iphone-or-ipod-touch-remote-control">Read more »</a>
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Whether your a backyard Spielberg or a professional videographer, you inevitably accumulate a ton of footage to keep track of, be it for a single project or archiving. You could create several folders and, if you are... <a href="/content/freshly-squeezed-reviews-truly-digital-video-shoebox-0">Read more »</a>
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By David Creamer
The US$1,249 MAPublisher plug-in (http://www.avenza.com) for Illustrator CS3 and CS4 is not for the timid: you should be familiar with GIS (Geographic Information System) data and have a need to... <a href="/content/review-mapublisher-good-not-timid">Read more »</a>
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