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Put Facebook and GMail in your Dock with Fluid
One of the mental leaps that I just can't make with some web apps like GMail and Bloglines is that I am wired to look for Email and RSS programs as standalone apps in my Dock. It just doesn't feel... [read more at MacMerc.com]
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QuickBooks users be cautious of recent update
Filed under: SoftwareAt the risk of spreading unnecessary FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt), we want to caution Inuit's QuickBooks users of installing the most recent update, without proper back-ups - especially if you typically store lots of important files on the desktop.This information comes courtesy of reader Kelly, who also sent us a link to an Apple Support Thread about the issue. It appears that in the latest automatic QuickBooks update, the updater is coming up with a "not enough free space" message (regardless if enough free space actually exists - and keep in mind, this appears to be a 100K update), if the user then clicks "OK" - the result is that any documents, files or folders that were stored on the desktop are then deleted - and as of right now, no simple recovery method appears to exist.This is what one user submitted to the Apple Support Thread:...I took them into the genius bar at apple on 59th st, nyc. They see the issue is intuit's quickbooks auto updater. this is a serious issue that may require data recovery or a quick resolution from intuit who is obviously not yet aware of the issue. Genuis bar says, when you see, "YOUR HARD DRIVE DOES NOT HAVE A ENOUGH HARD DRIVE SPACE", DO NOT HIT OK!!! YOU SHOULD FORCE QUIT QUICKBOOKS.....This thread was the only place I was able to find reports of the problem - but with the number of different users commenting, on both Intel and PPC machines, Tiger and Leopard, I felt more inclined to err on the side of caution and post this warning.If this has already happened to you and you aren't running Time Machine, short of using a program like Data Rescue II or File Salvage 6.1, there do not appear to be any clear cut solutions. It looks like the updater is deleting all files from the desktop, as user-generated Spotlight searches are not turning up the content.Just another reminder for all OS X users - whether you use QuickBooks or not - it is NOT a good idea to store files or folders, especially if they are important, on the desktop! Use your Home folder or Documents folder instead. If you really want easy Desktop access, consider creating an alias, as this will at least be non-destructive in the event of some sort of problem. Additionally, Leopard users can use the Stacks function on the Dock, and Tiger owners can drag a folder to the dock for easy access as well. Programs like QuickSilver and Overflow can also make it easy to access frequently used documents and folders.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Flickr Uploadr 3.0 for Mac (and Windows) is bettr
With a bunch of handy new features for a price you can't argue with, Flickr Uploadr 3.0 for Mac (and Windows) now lets you reorganize and add better metadata before you upload those photos.Read More...
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What got the Software Update icon jumping this week, and what does it mean?
Apple issued a handful of updates via the Software Update conduit this week. Here is a brief rundown on what we got: Garage Band 4.1.1: improves overall stability and addresses issues with file... [read more at MacMerc.com]
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Don't try this at home: Store Time Machine info on your boot drive
I realize that Time Machine is not SuperDuper! As Tom Yager (no relation) puts it "Time Machine is archiving, not data protection." I get that, but for most people who are going to use Time Machine... [read more at MacMerc.com]
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Keepin' it real fake, part CII: Chinese iPhone knockoff thinks different (with infomercial)
Filed under: Cellphones Consider the iPhone knockoff market's bar officially raised. No longer is it enough to swipe designs and iconography, now you must master the fine art of infomercials to hock your wares. This iClone thinks different with maps, photos, a motion sensor (which apparently causes its users to keep shaking the thing like a maraca), orientation sensor, Bluetooth music playback (but apparently not stereo?), 1GB of memory (via microSD), and a whole lot of impressed, devout fans in the commercial. Video after the break.[Via Engadget Chinese]Continue reading Keepin' it real fake, part CII: Chinese iPhone knockoff thinks different (with infomercial) Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
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Beta Beat: SimplePrint
Filed under: OS, Peripherals, Beta BeatMac Developer Chad Barraford dropped me a note to let me know about his recently released program -- SimplePrint. SimplePrint is a suite of 3 apps that make the painful art of network printing a breeze. Use the Admin tool to set up your printer(s), then you can easily set the default printer, stop and restart print jobs, and view every print queue on your computer -- all with one click. Also included in the suite is the SimplePrint Traffic manager, which will allow you to view all of the printing traffic, move jobs to another print queue, and change priorities of the jobs.The best thing about SimplePrint ... it's free; at least while in beta. Donations are accepted, however.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Flickr Uploadr v3 released
Filed under: Freeware, Internet ToolsA while back Mike mentioned the beta release of the stand-alone Flickr Uploadr and now the Flickr folks have announced the office release. Flickr Uploadr allows you to tag, describe, and organize you photos locally before uploading them to the online photo service. The signature new feature of version 3 allows reordering of your photos before uploading just by dragging them around. Version 3 also lets you work offline and once you start the actual upload you can start adding and tagging new photos even before the first batch is finished uploading.Flickr Uploadr version 3.0 is a free download from FlickrRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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I’ve Given Up Arguing with Windows Users
I realized last night that I no longer feel the need to argue with people over the Mac's superiority. This was a rather startling realization I assure you, because over the years I've had basically the same conversation with the same type of person several hundred times. Only last night…
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Ohayo's MP4 Player is ugly
Filed under: Portable Audio No way around it, Ohayo's "design" on this here DAP is just plain criminal. If the hardware weren't slab-a-rific enough, the software interface manages to look cluttered and yet uninviting. 2GB of flash storage and a 1.8-inch OLED screen have never been put to less appealing use. Other than that we're total fans. Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
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What's Your iPersonality?
Holiday gifts are not hard to come by for iPod or iPhone enthusiasts. There are sizes, shapes, colors and patterns to fit most any "i-personality." One idea is the Mophie Juice Pack. Life does not end when your iPhone's battery goes dead, but it sure does change things. The battery pack, which the iPhone slides into, provides eight hours of talk time, seven hours of video playback, 24 hours of audio playback and up to 250 hours of standby time. A 30-pin dock connector provides easy charging with standard iPhone accessories.
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Hacker Creates Video Camera Out of iPhone
A hacker has figured out a way to use his iPhone as a camcorder. It is currently a proof of concept application in beta and can only take 5 seconds worth of video but it seems to really work. Here’s a video of someone who has tried it:…
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Why Microsoft's Copy-Killing Has Reached a Dead End.
Daniel Eran Dilger Microsoft's rapid rise to power and its ability to hold onto control over the PC desktop throughout the 90s has long been revered by pundits as a classic example of copying an existing business model and then defeating all competition through price efficiencies, despite the fact that Microsoft's Windows software has only ever gotten progressively more expensive with the passing of time. This copy-killing strategy, also described as “embrace, extend, and extinguish,â€? is now reaching a dead end. Here's why. (more…)