IPhone Popularity Spurs Blackberry Sales
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0408/508497.html
Plusmo launches iPhone NFL, NCAA widgets
http://www.901am.com/2007/plusmo-introduces-iphone-nfl-ncaa-widgets.html
Staff reporter ejected from NCAA baseball game for “live blogging”
http://michael.biven.org/2007/06/12/staff-reporter-ejected-from-ncaa-baseball-game-for-live-blogging/
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Online Video book can teach you a lot
How to Do Everything with Online Video (How to Do Everything) by Andrew Shalat
reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS: (dreric1kansas@aol.com)
Author: Andrew Shalat
published: 2008
Publisher: Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition
Released:(November 19, 2007)
Pages: 270
$30 USA
$39 Canada
15 E UK
ISBN-10: 0071496432
ISBN-13: 978-0071496438
Strengths: The book is very readable but are a little lackluster in terms of visuals. Book simplifies tutorials but included in-depth information. This book has a nice objective oriented listing in the inside cover of the front cover page as well as a nice website resources listing on the inside of the back cover. The Chapters are well thought out and and have easy to read numbered tutorials. Good solid information for both Macintosh and PC/Windows users was well done. The index is well written. A nicely written resources listing and more are included on the inside back page.
Weaknesses: The book has only black/white text which makes the chapters a little drab. There a few screenshots and they don't have screen pointers or anything else within these to explain how to use hardware or software. The weaknesses are mainly cosmetic in terms of the sequencing of the chapters depending upon whether you are novice, intermediate or advanced user.
Rating: 5/5
Introduction
A book that shows you how to shoot professional-quality videos has to demonstrate how to edit files, prepare clips for posting online, and then provide solid information about sharing video projects via blogs, websites, and podcasts. If you are looking for a book to meet these needs, then the book How to Do Everything with Online Video is a nice one to buy.
The author, Andrew Shalat is a designer, writer, author, and is the coauthor of CNET Do-It-Yourself Mac Projects.
Hands-on tutorials for the easiest and best video editing software for use on PCs and Macs are included.
This 270 page book has 12 chapters, a nice index but no glossary of terms, which would have been nice. The inside front cover has a real nice listing of 25 objectives that tell how the book can help you and what you can learn. These 12 chapters are packed with useful information. These include starting off with ; Shooting videos; editing your video; uploading your videos (including using YouTube, embedding websites, myspace, your own web pages and launching Vodcasts with iTunes); understanding and working with “tags” and using them with Google (another great part was emailing your tags through network sites) ; film school in a book; telling a story; storyboarding (very well thought out) ; information concerning directing your video; basic editing with either Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Express HD and/or iMovie O8 and finishing your video had good solid information.
While I have dabbled with YouTube, the book let me know more of my potential.
What I particularly liked is his information about adding audio tracks, nice converting and embedding a video to a flash video ( including some interesting codes to use), extending my utilization of tags with Google and more. Eventhough I have created and sold videos, I found more “food for thought”.
Conclusion
The black on white text and the lack of color within the chapter makes things a little dull. The author explains how to use the hardware and software information but also includes specific helpful techniques concerning what kinds of videos to create with videos. However I really don’t like the order in which the chapters are sequenced. Novice and possibly intermediate video users, especially those trying to learn new techniques, should start with Chapter 2 and then Chapter 5- 8. If you want to get to the heart of working with software, for either Mac or PC users , you should start with Chapter 10 or 11.
The screenshots will not explain visually how to use YouTube especially if you run into a little trouble. But what I have found YouTube is not that difficult to use and this book can help start and master using the Video editing and sharing capabilities. If you need more information another book may suffice.
There are few pages for YouTube utilization but that might be enough to get your started as it is fairly easy to use except for more complex techniques. As a confirmed Macintosh user, I like that the author included information about iMovieHD as well as the new version iMovie 8. There are advantages or disadvantages and reasons for using either/or or both of these iMovie versions, The author includes a section about the compositional use of video involving "the rule of thirds” , This was really nice as I found this idea this technique only used for photography. It is "little" specific gems, like this, that are integrated throughout the chapters and really make this book a very useful one for learning about working with video in several ways.
In short, this book is "crammed" with good solid information. This book will not only have you " up and running " in no time but also help you in your improvement of your YouTube movies, ideas and creativity or enhance skills your already possess. The additional technigues and ideas will take your farther over time.Mostly for novice or intermediate users, even Advanced users may learn a trick or two as I did. It might not be the ultimate guide to Online video creation and usage, but it will get your started and take you far.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Mac OS X Hints Superguide
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By Rob Griffiths mailto:rgriffiths@macworld.com
Hints for Leopard Users
Back in the fall of 2000, I was making the transition from Mac OS 9 to
OS X, and finding the new operating system both complex and a bit
unintuitive. In particular, I kept getting tripped up by features that
weren't documented on Apple's Web site or covered in OS X's Help
files.
Being somewhat geeky by nature, I decided to create a Web site where I
could keep track of all the little tips, tricks, and hidden features I
was discovering in OS X. That way, I could easily access the tips from
any machine I happened to be using. And because I knew I wasn't the
only one out there exploring the inner workings of Apple's new
operating system, I built the site so others could post their own OS X
tips and insights.
Over the last eight years, that little siteMacOSXHints.com, in case
you haven't guessed by nowhas grown into a collection of more than
10,000 OS X tips, covering every major release from the initial public
beta through 10.5. And with thousands of contributors from across the
globe, it offers a constantly-growing collection of OS X knowledgeall
freely searchable.
http://www.macosxhints.com?lsrc=mwweek
But the site's not perfect. Many of the tips assume a high degree of
familiarity with OS X and fairly deep technical knowledgeespecially
tips involving Terminal. And searching through more than 10,000 hints
to find the one you really want can be complicated, to say the least.
Which is why I'm pleased to announce the latest edition to Macworld's
Superguide series, OS X Hints, Leopard Edition.
To create this book, we scoured not just MacOSXHints.com, but also
Macworld.com, to find the most useful tips and tricks for OS X 10.5
users. We've also rewritten them all in a clear, easy-to-read fashion,
complete with screenshots, to make them as easy to use as possible.
This hand-picked collection includes more than 200 tips, covering
almost every corner of Leopardincluding customizing the look of
Finder windows, searching hidden system files with Spotlight, and
making the most of OS X newcomers like Quick Look and Spaces. We dig
deep into Leopard's system settings to fine-tune preferences, save
time with undocumented shortcuts, and unlock powerful file-sharing and
printing features. We've also collected step-by-step advice for
squeezing more power from OS X's built-in programs, including Mail,
Safari, iCal, iChat, iTunes, Preview, and more. Of course, no guide
for power users would be complete without a trip to Terminal. If
you're new to OS X's command-line interface, we'll show you how to get
started and how to protect yourself from dangerous actions.
Command-line veteran will find tips for taking advantage of new
Leopard commands and strategies for working in Terminal more
efficiently.
Obviously, this collection wouldn't be possible without the amazing
contributions from the OS X communityand that's why every tip in the
book remains freely available on MacOSXHints.com and/or Macworld.com.
But if you'd rather not take the effort to dig through 10,000+ hints,
and want the best versions of the hints, then this collection is for
you.
The book is available in several formats, so you can choose the one
that works best for you. If you're interested in a PDF (suitable for
viewing in Preview or Adobe Reader), you can buy one and download it
immediately for just $12.95.
http://store.esellerate.net/macworld/osxhints
Or you can get it as a high-quality, full-color paperback book for
$19.99.
https://m1.buysub.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11901&storeId=11901&productId=441473&sourcekey=MWEBSITE
Don't want to download the PDF? You can also get it mailed to you on
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And if you want to see more before you pony up your hard-earned cash,
we've created a 1.5 MB downloadable sample from the book for you to
check out, just to give you a taste.
http://files.macworld.com/files/downloads/hintssample.pdf
* Macworld Reviews, Secrets & Notes *
First Look: Photoshop Express
After playing with the beta for Adobe's Photoshop Express online
service, senior reviews editor Jackie Dove found the service's
features deep, its performance respectable, and its interface
intriguing.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132854/2008/04/photoshop%20express.html?lsrc=mwweek
Inside the Spotlight menu
Spotlight is an indispensable tool for finding anything on your Mac.
All you need to do is learn its tricks. In the first part of our
Spotlight series well give you an overview of the Spotlight menu,
including how to customize how results are presented, how to save time
with keyboard shortcuts, and how to reboot spotlight when it
misbehaves.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132755/2008/04/spotlight1.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: Google Gmail
Google's Gmail does one thing -- e-mail -- but does it exceptionally
well. You'll like how its simple interface lets you concentrate on
mail with few distractions.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132644/2008/04/gmail.html?lsrc=mwweek
From the Lab: Mac Pro options put to the test
The current Mac Pro may be the most customizable machine to ever come
out of Cupertino. But what do each of those options add in terms of
performance? Macworld Lab has configured a Mac Pro to test tweaks to
memory, the hard drive, and the graphics card to figure out what
effect each upgrade has on the Mac Pros speed.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132808/2008/04/macpro_options.html?lsrc=mwweek
Geek Factor: Leopard's Unix tricks
There are many new (or substantially revised) Unix commands in OS X
10.5. Rob Griffiths picks the five most interesting and useful ones.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132556/2008/04/geekfactor2504.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: OmniFocus 1.0
OmniFocus has one thing in mind, and that's to help you Get Things
Done. It's one of the most polished to-do managers out there, though
it requires some practice to really take advantage of the software and
to understand its interface. Overall, it's a powerful way to manage
tasks.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132832/2008/04/omnifocus1.html?lsrc=mwweek
Mac 911: Troubleshooting .Mac iCal syncing
Does .Mac tell you it can't sync your iCal events due to inconsistent
data? Here are a couple of options for solving the problem.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132799/2008/04/dotmacicalsync.html?lsrc=mwweek
Playlist: MySpace Music and the benefits of competition
MySpace and the music labels join to kick the stuffing out of iTunes.
That trump you hear does not signal the end of the world.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132826/2008/04/myspacemusiccompete.html?lsrc=mwweek
Find Files Fast: Advanced searches in the Finder
The Spotlight menu is often the quickest way to start a search. And
with the right keywords and Boolean operators, the Spotlight menu can
dish up impressive results. But finding the files you need isnt
always as simple as typing a few words.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132817/2008/04/spotlight3.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: Ableton Live 7 digital audio workstation
Ableton Live is an extraordinary audio tool that, with the addition of
Drum Racks and Slices, has become even more musical.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132766/2008/04/ableton_live_7.html?lsrc=mwweek
* News & Tips Links *
by Philip Michaels (pmichaels@macworld.com)
Photoshop CS4 to be 64-bit for Windows, but not for Mac
Adobe said the next version of its Creative Suite will feature a
64-bit version of Photoshop, but not for Mac users due to changes
Apple made in its programming direction.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132810/2008/04/photoshop64.html?lsrc=mwweek
MySpace Music to offer downloadable music
MySpace Music is set to compete with the iTunes Store and Amazon.com
MP3 Store as it launches a download service with three of the biggest
commercial music publishers.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132821/2008/04/myspacemusic.html?lsrc=mwweek
iTunes Store now top U.S. music retailer
http://www.macworld.com/article/132825/2008/04/itunes.html?lsrc=mwweek
Apple releases iTunes, QuickTime, and Front Row updates
http://www.macworld.com/article/132809/2008/04/itunesupdate.html?lsrc=mwweek
Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 beta
http://www.macworld.com/article/132791/2008/04/lightroom2.html?lsrc=mwweek
WD offers quad-interface external drives
http://www.macworld.com/article/132793/2008/04/mybook.html?lsrc=mwweek
ColdFusion 8 gains 64-bit support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132840/2008/04/coldfusion.html?lsrc=mwweek
iGlasses webcam software adds app support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132777/2008/04/iglasses.html?lsrc=mwweek
LaCie offers new triple interface hard disk
http://www.macworld.com/article/132815/2008/04/lacie.html?lsrc=mwweek
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By Rob Griffiths mailto:rgriffiths@macworld.com
Hints for Leopard Users
Back in the fall of 2000, I was making the transition from Mac OS 9 to
OS X, and finding the new operating system both complex and a bit
unintuitive. In particular, I kept getting tripped up by features that
weren't documented on Apple's Web site or covered in OS X's Help
files.
Being somewhat geeky by nature, I decided to create a Web site where I
could keep track of all the little tips, tricks, and hidden features I
was discovering in OS X. That way, I could easily access the tips from
any machine I happened to be using. And because I knew I wasn't the
only one out there exploring the inner workings of Apple's new
operating system, I built the site so others could post their own OS X
tips and insights.
Over the last eight years, that little siteMacOSXHints.com, in case
you haven't guessed by nowhas grown into a collection of more than
10,000 OS X tips, covering every major release from the initial public
beta through 10.5. And with thousands of contributors from across the
globe, it offers a constantly-growing collection of OS X knowledgeall
freely searchable.
http://www.macosxhints.com?lsrc=mwweek
But the site's not perfect. Many of the tips assume a high degree of
familiarity with OS X and fairly deep technical knowledgeespecially
tips involving Terminal. And searching through more than 10,000 hints
to find the one you really want can be complicated, to say the least.
Which is why I'm pleased to announce the latest edition to Macworld's
Superguide series, OS X Hints, Leopard Edition.
To create this book, we scoured not just MacOSXHints.com, but also
Macworld.com, to find the most useful tips and tricks for OS X 10.5
users. We've also rewritten them all in a clear, easy-to-read fashion,
complete with screenshots, to make them as easy to use as possible.
This hand-picked collection includes more than 200 tips, covering
almost every corner of Leopardincluding customizing the look of
Finder windows, searching hidden system files with Spotlight, and
making the most of OS X newcomers like Quick Look and Spaces. We dig
deep into Leopard's system settings to fine-tune preferences, save
time with undocumented shortcuts, and unlock powerful file-sharing and
printing features. We've also collected step-by-step advice for
squeezing more power from OS X's built-in programs, including Mail,
Safari, iCal, iChat, iTunes, Preview, and more. Of course, no guide
for power users would be complete without a trip to Terminal. If
you're new to OS X's command-line interface, we'll show you how to get
started and how to protect yourself from dangerous actions.
Command-line veteran will find tips for taking advantage of new
Leopard commands and strategies for working in Terminal more
efficiently.
Obviously, this collection wouldn't be possible without the amazing
contributions from the OS X communityand that's why every tip in the
book remains freely available on MacOSXHints.com and/or Macworld.com.
But if you'd rather not take the effort to dig through 10,000+ hints,
and want the best versions of the hints, then this collection is for
you.
The book is available in several formats, so you can choose the one
that works best for you. If you're interested in a PDF (suitable for
viewing in Preview or Adobe Reader), you can buy one and download it
immediately for just $12.95.
http://store.esellerate.net/macworld/osxhints
Or you can get it as a high-quality, full-color paperback book for
$19.99.
https://m1.buysub.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11901&storeId=11901&productId=441473&sourcekey=MWEBSITE
Don't want to download the PDF? You can also get it mailed to you on
CD-ROM for $15.
https://m1.buysub.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11901&storeId=11901&productId=441473&sourcekey=MWEBSITE
And if you want to see more before you pony up your hard-earned cash,
we've created a 1.5 MB downloadable sample from the book for you to
check out, just to give you a taste.
http://files.macworld.com/files/downloads/hintssample.pdf
* Macworld Reviews, Secrets & Notes *
First Look: Photoshop Express
After playing with the beta for Adobe's Photoshop Express online
service, senior reviews editor Jackie Dove found the service's
features deep, its performance respectable, and its interface
intriguing.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132854/2008/04/photoshop%20express.html?lsrc=mwweek
Inside the Spotlight menu
Spotlight is an indispensable tool for finding anything on your Mac.
All you need to do is learn its tricks. In the first part of our
Spotlight series well give you an overview of the Spotlight menu,
including how to customize how results are presented, how to save time
with keyboard shortcuts, and how to reboot spotlight when it
misbehaves.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132755/2008/04/spotlight1.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: Google Gmail
Google's Gmail does one thing -- e-mail -- but does it exceptionally
well. You'll like how its simple interface lets you concentrate on
mail with few distractions.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132644/2008/04/gmail.html?lsrc=mwweek
From the Lab: Mac Pro options put to the test
The current Mac Pro may be the most customizable machine to ever come
out of Cupertino. But what do each of those options add in terms of
performance? Macworld Lab has configured a Mac Pro to test tweaks to
memory, the hard drive, and the graphics card to figure out what
effect each upgrade has on the Mac Pros speed.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132808/2008/04/macpro_options.html?lsrc=mwweek
Geek Factor: Leopard's Unix tricks
There are many new (or substantially revised) Unix commands in OS X
10.5. Rob Griffiths picks the five most interesting and useful ones.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132556/2008/04/geekfactor2504.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: OmniFocus 1.0
OmniFocus has one thing in mind, and that's to help you Get Things
Done. It's one of the most polished to-do managers out there, though
it requires some practice to really take advantage of the software and
to understand its interface. Overall, it's a powerful way to manage
tasks.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132832/2008/04/omnifocus1.html?lsrc=mwweek
Mac 911: Troubleshooting .Mac iCal syncing
Does .Mac tell you it can't sync your iCal events due to inconsistent
data? Here are a couple of options for solving the problem.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132799/2008/04/dotmacicalsync.html?lsrc=mwweek
Playlist: MySpace Music and the benefits of competition
MySpace and the music labels join to kick the stuffing out of iTunes.
That trump you hear does not signal the end of the world.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132826/2008/04/myspacemusiccompete.html?lsrc=mwweek
Find Files Fast: Advanced searches in the Finder
The Spotlight menu is often the quickest way to start a search. And
with the right keywords and Boolean operators, the Spotlight menu can
dish up impressive results. But finding the files you need isnt
always as simple as typing a few words.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132817/2008/04/spotlight3.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: Ableton Live 7 digital audio workstation
Ableton Live is an extraordinary audio tool that, with the addition of
Drum Racks and Slices, has become even more musical.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132766/2008/04/ableton_live_7.html?lsrc=mwweek
* News & Tips Links *
by Philip Michaels (pmichaels@macworld.com)
Photoshop CS4 to be 64-bit for Windows, but not for Mac
Adobe said the next version of its Creative Suite will feature a
64-bit version of Photoshop, but not for Mac users due to changes
Apple made in its programming direction.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132810/2008/04/photoshop64.html?lsrc=mwweek
MySpace Music to offer downloadable music
MySpace Music is set to compete with the iTunes Store and Amazon.com
MP3 Store as it launches a download service with three of the biggest
commercial music publishers.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132821/2008/04/myspacemusic.html?lsrc=mwweek
iTunes Store now top U.S. music retailer
http://www.macworld.com/article/132825/2008/04/itunes.html?lsrc=mwweek
Apple releases iTunes, QuickTime, and Front Row updates
http://www.macworld.com/article/132809/2008/04/itunesupdate.html?lsrc=mwweek
Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 beta
http://www.macworld.com/article/132791/2008/04/lightroom2.html?lsrc=mwweek
WD offers quad-interface external drives
http://www.macworld.com/article/132793/2008/04/mybook.html?lsrc=mwweek
ColdFusion 8 gains 64-bit support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132840/2008/04/coldfusion.html?lsrc=mwweek
iGlasses webcam software adds app support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132777/2008/04/iglasses.html?lsrc=mwweek
LaCie offers new triple interface hard disk
http://www.macworld.com/article/132815/2008/04/lacie.html?lsrc=mwweek
============================================================
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Mac OS X Hints Superguide - Leopard Edition
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Unleash Leopard with 200+ tips and tricks
* Work smarter with time-saving tips
* Master new Leopard tools such as Quick Look, Stacks, and Spaces
* Personalize your Mac with custom settings and hidden preferences
* Reveal hidden features in Safari, Mail, iChat, iCal, and others
* Unleash OS X's full power with command-line tips and tricks
* And more!
On Sale Now!
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
OSX Applenized on a PC?
Will Apple try to go into the operating system business against Windows? When I first heard about Panther years ago, I thought , great finally Jobs might try to take OSX head to head against Windoz. That did not happen of course . But when I read this article (below) my ideas about this surfaced again. Why not try OSX on PC and show PC people what an opreating system can really do?
the argument "The problem is that the personal computing market has already demonstrated that users want a choice of hardware at least as much as they want a choice of software." I don't thing that is exactly right though. People are just or were used to DOS or Windoz and don't want to change because they are comforable with whatever they have no matter how crummy it is. Case in point --> windows.
Most people want cheap. They pay for it, many times in the long run. But considering that many people have software that Apple can't run (I have personally not found many so I really don't care and many Mac users don't either), they have to go with a PC. Too many people are comfortable, cater to and like that there is a business for taking care, fixing and working on all sorts of problems related to the use of Windows and PCs. And we are not just talking about the fact that more viruses can invade the PCs.
Yeah OSX Tiger and Leopard are more elegant. They are not bloated. They are constantly updated. They look beautiful and they work nicely. But would Apple let PCs use OSX. Many people have gotten used to iTunes, iPod, trying Safari (I personally do not like it at all and prefer Firefox). But if given the choice, some people might try it, switch OS and do more with Macs either side the Apple side or the PC side.
http://www.itwire.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17450&Itemid=1023&mosmsg=Thanks+for+your+vote%21
the argument "The problem is that the personal computing market has already demonstrated that users want a choice of hardware at least as much as they want a choice of software." I don't thing that is exactly right though. People are just or were used to DOS or Windoz and don't want to change because they are comforable with whatever they have no matter how crummy it is. Case in point --> windows.
Most people want cheap. They pay for it, many times in the long run. But considering that many people have software that Apple can't run (I have personally not found many so I really don't care and many Mac users don't either), they have to go with a PC. Too many people are comfortable, cater to and like that there is a business for taking care, fixing and working on all sorts of problems related to the use of Windows and PCs. And we are not just talking about the fact that more viruses can invade the PCs.
Yeah OSX Tiger and Leopard are more elegant. They are not bloated. They are constantly updated. They look beautiful and they work nicely. But would Apple let PCs use OSX. Many people have gotten used to iTunes, iPod, trying Safari (I personally do not like it at all and prefer Firefox). But if given the choice, some people might try it, switch OS and do more with Macs either side the Apple side or the PC side.
http://www.itwire.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17450&Itemid=1023&mosmsg=Thanks+for+your+vote%21
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