MBW Picks

Hardware & software: iPhone 4S Transparent Rear Glass at http://ifixit.com for $29.95 from Chris Breen. BusyCal at http://www.busymac.com for $49.99 from Adam Engst. SkySafari 3 for iPad for .99 (limited time) from Andy Ihnatko. Software bundle from MacLegion at http://maclegion.com/ for $49.99 from Don McAllister. Software bundle from MUpromo at https://www.mupromo.com/ for $49.99 from Don McAllister. Software bundle [...]

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Hardware & software: ZooGue iPad 2 Case Genius Black Leather for $51.90 (on Amazon) from Mac OS Ken (Ken Ray). Prey at http://preyproject.com for various $ (starting at free) from Andy Ihnatko. Tips: OS X: In System Preferences, Security & Privacy Setting – you can define what message will be shown on your lock screen. [...]

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Hardware & software: Quicksilver at http://qsapp.com for free from Leo Laporte. Scrivener (app store) for $45 from Jason Snell. Write or Die at http://writeordie.com for various from Jason Snell. National Novel Writing Month at http://www.nanowrimo.org for free from Jason Snell. Day One (App Store) for $9.99 from Andy Ihnatko. Books: Reamde: A Novel for $20.77 (on Amazon) from Leo [...]

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Hardware & software: Miro Video Converter (app store) for free from Don McAllister FourSquare at http://foursquare.com for free from Sara Lane Jawbone UP Band for various (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte Pixelmator (app store) for $29.99 from Andy Ihnatko SCOtutor for Lion (app store) for %$5.99 from Don McAllister. Tips: iOS: Instead of “Archiving” gmail, [...]

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Hardware & software: GarageBand (iOS) for $4.99 from Chris Breen. PlugBug Charger at http://twelvesouth.com for $34.99 from Andy Ihnatko. Take Control of iCloud for $9.99 (on Amazon) from Tonya Engst. The Amazing Type-Writer (for iPhone) for $1.99 from John Gruber. Tips: iOS tip from Chris Breen – Garageband 1.1 has been released. You can now import [...]

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Hardware & software: Cinema 4d at http://www.maxon.net for free trial from Alex Lindsay. Forger for iPad for $2.99 from Alex Lindsay. OLLOCLIP at http://bitemyapple.co for $69.99 from Mike Elgan. Quotebook for iPhone/iPad for $1.99 from Adam Christianson. Tips: iOS: Tabs in Safari iOS… Get “recently closed tabs” by holding down the + in the tab bar in [...]

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Hardware & software: KataData for iPhone for $4.99 from Alex Lindsay. IRIS 9000 Voice Control Module for iPhone & Siri at http://www.thinkgeek.com for $59.99 from Andy Ihnatko. Books: Steve Jobs ($17.88 on Amazon) from Leo Laporte. Tips: iOS:  Settings – General – Keyboard…  Scroll down and see “Shortcuts”.  It’s like TextExpander built into the iOS.  Editor [...]

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Hardware & software: Mophie Juice Pack Plus Case and Rechargable Battery Compatible with Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 (Cyan) for $76.99 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte. AirPort Utility for iPhone/iPad for free from Alex Lindsay. MetaMaus: A Look Inside a Modern Classic, Maus for $22.47 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko. Animoog for iPad for .99 [...]

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Hardware & software: Tweet Speaker (iPhone) for $2.99 from Jason Snell. United Airlines (iPhone) for free from Alex Lindsay. NewerTech Voyager Q- Quad Interface SATA 2.5″ & 3.5″ Hard Drive Docking Solution for $110 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay. Yoink (app store) for $2.99 from Andy Ihnatko. ZangZing at http://www.zangzing.com for free from Adam Engst. Tips: [...]

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Hardware & software: Envelope (App Store) for $3.99 from Leo Laporte. Dial2Do at http://www.dial2do.com for various from Leo Laporte. Dream Cheeky Storm Computer Controlled Missile Launcher for $49.99 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay. Plantronics M155 MARQUE – Bluetooth Headset – Retail Packaging – Black for $59.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko. Books: Public Parts: How Sharing [...]

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