Section: Mac Software , Home and Personal , Features , Opinions and Editorials Although I’m 100% pro technology, it sometimes takes me a while to embrace a new application. No matter how much buzz it is going on around it, no matter how much my friends tell me to try it, I just don’t feel the need to find out what it is, or how it works. It’s a weird inner process, but it happens. Even fewer times do I get to realize how wrong I was for not giving it a chance sooner, and how much I was missing.  Those are the times I kind of regret my lack of interest, and almost always I tend to compensate for lost time from that point forward. One of the biggest cases of that personal phenomenon is Dropbox, which I completely overlooked despite bloggers, press, friends, and Internet in general.  Nowadays, that’s an application I can’t afford to lose, and I’m willing to pay for it if I have to (I know maybe it’s not a big deal for most of you, but it’s a big thing where I come from). The most recent episode of “the phenomenon” (it’s merely an event, but since it’s my story I get to call it whatever I want) is the application that brings me to my word processor today. This application is called 1Password and, of course, you all know about it since I’m the one late to the party. This is the kind of software that somehow makes you dream about becoming a software developer—specifically a Mac developer, because, let’s face it, on the Mac, first-class applications like this one just shine on.  1Password (next to some of my other favorite apps) is the kind of software that makes me spend time making up things just to interact with it.  Six bank accounts are not enough, I wish I had more to put into it, I wish I had more software licenses, and I need to concentrate and think hard because I know I must have more log-ins in my history. If I just could remember all of them I will be able to continue adding inputs to this 1Password wonder. It was 1Password 3 that finally got my attention

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1Password 3 is “a greatly executed work of art”

Historically I have always been a loyal Safari user. Sure, I’ve flirted with Firefox occasionally, but I always came back to Safari eventually. I’m afraid, however, that I’ve finally found a browser that has led me to leave Safari for good: Google Chrome . I started using Chromium, the open-sourced branch of the browser, a few months ago and switched to the developer branch of Chrome when it got support for extensions. Even though the Beta version of Chrome for the Mac now has extensions support I’m sticking with the developer branch just because I like getting new goodies before other people. Whatever version of Chrome you’re using on the Mac, you now have access to most of the features that people will want from a browser, so if you’re ready to take the plunge and make Chrome your default browser here, are a few hints and tips from you from someone who’s been using it for a while now. Set up custom search engines A feature that’s been available on other browsers for a long time but was always missing from Safari is the ability to set up custom search engines. This allows you to directly search websites, Google Images, Yahoo etc., by using keywords in your search. In Google Chrome you can set this up by right clicking on the address bar and select Edit Search Engines… from the list. If you’ve been using Chrome for a while you’ll notice that several websites have already been populated, this is because Chrome automatically adds any search engines you use to the list. To make any search engine easily accessible double-click on it and change its keyword to something easy to remember, such as fb for Facebook.

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Hints & Tips: Google Chrome for Mac

Love was in the air. As was the smell of flowers and candies and chocolate and that really warm funny smell that comes out the vents of your MacBook when you’ve been streaming videos for hours. Yes, love. So instead of finishing off that Whitman’s Sampler, give your waistline and your scale a break and sample some of this week’s tasty treats from the Mac|Life crew. We promise: no coconut. Features: – 20 Years of Image Editing: Photoshop from 1.0 to CS4 – You’ve come a long way, baby. That’s right, little ol’ Photoshop’s all grown up now. It seems only yesterday that you were just a twinkle in Thomas Knoll’s Mac Plus when all people wanted was a way to fiddle with a tiny black and white image. Now, look at you

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(Images courtesy of Agile Web Solutions) It’s no surprise to find that iPhone and iPod touch developers have been busily reworking their apps since the iPad was unveiled at a media event last month. One developer is bursting with so much excitement that they’ve given a preview of what’s to come on their company blog. Agile Web Solutions is a favorite among Mac users for their popular 1Password software — a one-stop depository for website passwords, saved identities, credit card accounts and much more. Their accompanying iPhone app (available in both basic and pro versions) manages to pack most of the desktop version features into a compact form, but clearly the iPad’s extra real estate will be a huge blessing for the 1Password team. “We aren’t content to leave you with using that 2x button on our iPhone app. It’s an iPhone app!” writes developer David Chartier on Agile’s blog . “And while it is the Best 1Password iPhone App Ever (if we may so humbly say ourselves), the iPad is an entirely different beast, and we’re giving it the utmost attention it deserves.” The screenshots featured here — which are only part one, with more promised soon — are currently mostly design mockups and not fully functional as yet. But the interface changes to adapt to the iPad certainly show that the Agile team is working hard to adapt their software in the best way possible. “Check out those gorgeous icons, the item list with alphabet scroller, and the stylish bolts that really bring the item detail area together,” the post continues. “And yes, we have popovers! I told you we’re hitting the iPad in a big way. “We’re not finished yet, but we think we’re on the right track. We want to bring you the best 1Password on iPad experience possible, so let us know what you think of our prototypes here in the comments!” 1Password fans can head over to Agile’s Switchers Blog to weigh in with their own feedback.

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Section: iPhone / iPod touch / iPad , iPhone , iPod touch , iDevice Apps , Mac Software , Originals Macintosh and iPhone/iPod/iPad product updates and announcements for February 17, 2010: Macintosh iPod Macintosh Vinotekasoft has announced Vinoteka 1.6 , a major update to their ultimate wine cellar management solution for Mac OS X. Customizable and user-friendly, straight-to-the point and nevertheless very professional, Vinoteka is the ultimate companion every wine lover needs. Version 1.6 sports many new and major feature improvements and enhancements and is a highly recommended update. Veenix Technologies has announced TypeBook Creator 2.4 , its highly acclaimed Macintosh font/type specimen book creation software for graphics professionals. TypeBook Creator features precision automatic font categorization via Veenix’s GlyphLogicEngine smart font technology. The new version features an innovative new approach to font organization which sorts fonts by energy and ranks them using an associative color, making it easy to index fonts of similar weights and more. So you want to connect your new Apple computer equipped with Mini DisplayPort to a flat panel display using HDMI, DVI or DisplayPort? Gefen makes it easy with three new Mini Display Port Adapters. In addition to providing a simple signal adaptation, all three are packaged as cable solutions, offering a flexible, plug and play method to send high resolution video from computer to display. iPhone/iPod/iPad Mindwarm Incorporated has released Swip 3.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch users looking for a faster, easier way to share contact information.

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Mac, iPhone, iPod and iPad product news – February 17, 2010

Section: Software + Apps , Miscellaneous , Third-Party , iPod + iTunes , iPod touch , iPhone , iPhone , iPhone SDK & Apps , Mac + Computers , Software Macintosh and iPhone/iPod updates and announcements for January 22, 2010: Macintosh iFunia has released iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac , a new application designed to help Mac users convert AVCHD video into any video format. The program lets users work with most AVCHD video files recorded by Panasonic, JVC, Canon, Sony and more AVCHD camcorders. It enables converting AVCHD M2TS, MTS, MOD, TOD video to all popular video formats, including HD. RAGE Software has announced the immediate availability of their Step by Step iWeb SEO Instructional Video Tutorial . The iWeb SEO Video provides easy to follow steps to getting your iWeb site listed in search engines, attracting more search engine visitors and exposing your website to your target market. Combined with the free iWeb SEO Tool software, iWeb users can finally achieve the same, or better, search engine rankings that other websites have enjoyed for years. Agile Web Solutions has announced 1Password 3.0.4 , an update to its award-winning password and identity manager for the Mac. 1Password is a highly secure database to keep track of web site logins, secure notes, identities, credit cards, bank accounts, and software registration information. This deceptively minor update adds over 60 new features, changes, and fixes, and is available free to registered users. 1Password 3 is compatible with Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard. Mien Software has released MediaEdit 3.1.8 for the Mac, a consumer-level video editing tool which supports standard painting tools and multiple layers. Designed specifically for moviemakers, amateur photographers and new creative artists, MediaEdit 3 can edit virtually all QuickTime compatible formats. This update improves stability and support for Snow Leopard

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Macintosh/iPhone software update roundup – January 22, 2010

Section: Software + Apps , Miscellaneous , Third-Party , iPod + iTunes , iPod touch , iPhone , iPhone , iPhone SDK & Apps , Mac + Computers , Software Macintosh and iPhone/iPod updates and announcements for January 22, 2010: Macintosh iFunia has released iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac , a new application designed to help Mac users convert AVCHD video into any video format. The program lets users work with most AVCHD video files recorded by Panasonic, JVC, Canon, Sony and more AVCHD camcorders. It enables converting AVCHD M2TS, MTS, MOD, TOD video to all popular video formats, including HD. RAGE Software has announced the immediate availability of their Step by Step iWeb SEO Instructional Video Tutorial . The iWeb SEO Video provides easy to follow steps to getting your iWeb site listed in search engines, attracting more search engine visitors and exposing your website to your target market. Combined with the free iWeb SEO Tool software, iWeb users can finally achieve the same, or better, search engine rankings that other websites have enjoyed for years. Agile Web Solutions has announced 1Password 3.0.4 , an update to its award-winning password and identity manager for the Mac. 1Password is a highly secure database to keep track of web site logins, secure notes, identities, credit cards, bank accounts, and software registration information. This deceptively minor update adds over 60 new features, changes, and fixes, and is available free to registered users. 1Password 3 is compatible with Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard. Mien Software has released MediaEdit 3.1.8 for the Mac, a consumer-level video editing tool which supports standard painting tools and multiple layers. Designed specifically for moviemakers, amateur photographers and new creative artists, MediaEdit 3 can edit virtually all QuickTime compatible formats. This update improves stability and support for Snow Leopard. Built completely from the ground up with the latest video editing technologies.

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Macintosh/iPhone software update roundup – January 22, 2010

From marking its first year this past summer, to boasting over 100,000 applications in its catalog, the App Store has been great for many developers on the iPhone platform this past year. With 2010 right around the corner, we wanted to take a look back at the 100 greatest iPhone apps of 2009. These applications were nominated by Mac|Life readers. All of these apps have something in common: They’ve helped make the iPhone better over the past year.    MobileMe iDisk (free) This little iPhone app lets MobileMe users browse through files stored on their iDisk with ease. The app also lets you view files like PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Image files, and iWork files. In addition, you can share files right from your iPhone.   Evernote (free) Evernote is the free online service/application that lets you store notes and images in notebooks for later use. The iPhone application really comes in handy, especially since it syncs with the cloud. Coupled with the new offline viewing for premium users, Evernote has to be one the best iPhone apps, hands down.    Facebook (free) It seems like all of our friends are on Facebook these days, so why shouldn’t Facebook be everywhere? Well, with their iPhone application it can definitely seem like that. This application allows you to manage all of your friends, posts, messages, uploads, and otherwise use Facebook without being inside of a browser.

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100 Greatest iPhone Apps of 2009

OK, so you maybe you were a tad bit naughty this year and Santa didn’t bring you a new Mac or that iPhone you’ve had your eye on. But he did bring you a new iPod, so you must have done something right! And with a little help from the MacLife.com elves, we’ll get you up & running in no time. 5 Things To Do First With Your New Toy 1. Install iTunes If you’re a first-time iPod owner, you might also be new to iTunes — so that should be your first stop. Head over to www.apple.com/itunes to download it if you don’t have it already (it’s available for both Mac and Windows). Upon first launch, iTunes will ask if you want to import any existing music files it finds, which is a good idea at this early stage. You don’t have to even wait for your new iPod to land under the Christmas tree — you can do this one right away! And if you’ve already got iTunes installed, it’s worth a visit to Software Update to make sure you have the latest version available. Now is also the best time to start a free account with the iTunes Store if you don’t already have one, which you’ll need to purchase more music and even movies & TV shows. 2. Say hello to your little friend A new iPod by itself doesn’t do much — it’s up to you to make it yours and fill it up with your content. So once you’re done swooning and fawning over your new pal, unwrap that dock cable, plug it into an available USB port on your computer and fire up iTunes. Plug in your iPod and iTunes will ask to register your new gift and you can even give it a distinctive name, too. 3. Update your firmware Even if your iPod is of the shuffle, nano or classic variety rather than the iPod touch, it’s worth plugging in your new friend and firing up iTunes to make sure it’s empowered with the latest & greatest firmware from Apple (by pressing the “Update” button if you don’t get a message first)

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Setting Up Your New iPod: The First 25 Things You Need To Do

It’s that time of year again folks. Last December, we asked you to nominate your favorite new apps of 2008. Popular choices back then included Evernote, Dropbox, 1Password and Things. But what new stuff has grabbed your attention during 2009? Remember, this is new apps we’re talking about. Perhaps one of those myriad Twitter clients has floated

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What Were The Best New Apps Of 2009?