The new version of OmniFocus for the iPhone has been out a few weeks now and it is a big improvement over prior versions. The Omni Group is getting very efficient at syncing large databases over 3g and WiFi networks. The increased syncing speed…
Continue reading →Tablet Musings
Two years ago, in a fit of pre-Macworld euphoria, I posted a short article explaining my history with tablet computers and my desire for Apple to bring its own special touch to the form factor. At the time, the idea of an iTablet was…
Continue reading →It Is On.
Apple enthusiasts, pundits, haters, and geeks everywhere are rejoicing. Today Apple sent out notices for a January 27 event to “see our latest creation.” Silly season for tablet rumors is now in full swing. I’ve got my own tablet musings nearly done and…
Continue reading →Scrivener and Dropbox
Dropbox is acknowledging a problem with syncing metadata heavy files like those in Scrivener. I’ve been syncing Scrivener files over Dropbox for sometime with no issue. Before, when I used SugarSync, I experienced this problem and it ultimately drove me to Dropbox. Regardless, I am…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users – DNS and Macworld
The most recent episode of the Mac Power Users is now up. In it we interview George Starcher and discuss the relative benefits of the OpenDNS and Google DNS services. We also interview Paul Kent as my Macworld giddiness starts to kick into…
Listen & read notes →Macworld Numbers Lab
There is still room in my Macworld Numbers lab scheduled for February 9 at 10:00 a.m. The session is going to explore iWork’s Numbers by focussing on relevant spreadsheets related to the mythical Area 51 Tin Foil Hat Club. We’ll be tracking things…
Continue reading →Macworld Feature Speakers 2010
The Macworld feature speaker list is looking pretty good. If you are heading to San Francisco next month it is time to start filling in your dance card. Thursday, February 11 9:00am – 10:00am = Late Night with David Pogue 11:00am – 12:00pm…
Continue reading →Cinch Review – Window Resize Made Simple
As Mac users we are always trying to give the operating system that additional little tweak. While watching the advertising blitz for Windows 7, I must admit one feature I was a tiny bit jealous of was the ability to drag a window…
Continue reading →PGP for Snow Leopard Shipping
PGP 10.0 is now out of beta and shipping for Snow Leopard. The new version includes several nice upgrades including support for Boot Camp, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), and Linux support. I’ve been running the beta a few months and had no…
Continue reading →Home Screens – Bart Busschots
This week, I’m featuring another international home screen. This one belongs to Bart Busschots of Ireland. Bart is a prolific podcaster contributing to the International Mac Podcast, the Mac Roundtable, and Allison Sheridan’s NosillaCast. Bart also blogs at BartB.ie. Bart was kind enough…
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