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MAR
11

Mac Tablet Computing

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Axiotron ModBook

Axiotron Modbook is a tablet Mac which is retrieved by modifying MacBook. The ModBook is not designed for the masses, but that’s precisely why Apple hasn’t made a tablet Mac. Axiotron is authorized Apple solution provider. Apple is approving, even though it's not actually supporting. Maybe sooner or later, Apple will take part in the good market share for this kind of niche product solution, who knows?. You can read the forum to find out more about this cool device.

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MAR
02

Skype - Get Hidden Emoticons

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Playing around with Skype recently drawing out my curiosity to discover more and more of its emoticons.

Visible Emoticons

At first, I think Skype's emoticons are limited only to 72 default emoticons. Who knows that Skype actually has more hidden in depth.

Shown above : 72 Skype default visible emoticons.

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JAN
19

Everyday in your working days, you probably need to check all the same e-mail, news, website or maybe favorite blog site. You should try using Fluid.

Distinguishable Icons

With Fluid, you can convert all of them into each separate applications, which are easily distinguishable. And you will find that you won't need to cycle all your opened web browser tabs in order to find particular site. The icon is customizable and you can put it on your Dock.

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JAN
05

Productivity Tricks : Open Files

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As far as I know, there are five effective ways to open our files with an application.

Open from Application

This way is usually used by not only Mac users but also Mac switchers where it helps you focusing on what you're aiming for and what kind of files you're going to process instead of pushing you down with pile of choices. Keystrokes used for this action is O by default (yes, you can set it. Feel free to refer back here for reviewing on "How to Edit Existing Application Shortcuts").

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JAN
03

Talking about Screen Sharing, the reflection of iChat shouldn't be far away from your mind. Actually, the Screen Sharing itself is provided in your Finder.

Screen Sharing Whereabouts

Just now I told you that Screen Sharing is separated from iChat. To prove that, you could go to Mac HD ▸ System ▸ Library ▸ CoreServices which Mac HD is your hard drive name. Inside there, you will definitely find Screen Sharing.

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DEC
21

Even though the released of Leopard has killed many 3rd party apps, we still got many of the survivals which have their own specialties.

Note : Clicking the title will refer you to the specified app's homepage.

Instant Messengers

Adium
Free instant messaging application for your Leopard which provides the connection to most of the messenger types, such as MSN, AIM, GTalk, etc.

MSN Messenger
Free messenger application for Mac that can connect you with your friends. It runs on Intel Macs.

SEP
27

Recently I notice that by cleaning unused application preference, I can make my Mac run faster. It's very beneficial to me (or even you) as the step to perform this cleaning so easy (that I can do it while chatting with my friends).

Clean the Mac preference

  • Go to System Preference Pane, QuickSilver's word is syspref
  • Clck one of the Applications' icon below Other category
  • Click to remove that application

SEP
18

Watch Video with VLC

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I think that this VLC media player is well known amongst Mac user. In that case, I will try to share what I know about this Application.

VLC can be used to show various audio and video formats, such as MPEG-1, mp3, wmv, and for detailed features, click here.

Where to get this VLC thing?

This Application is shared by www.videolan.org and you can download it via its website here.

Let's look inside this VLC

While not in full screen mode, two parts of VLC media player, i.e. one controller and one screen, can be easily spotted. While in full screen mode F, the controller can be seen only when we move our mouse.

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SEP
17

Introduction

OpenTerminalHere, one of the toolbar script for Mac OS X, is created to help Terminal user to instantly jump to current opened directory in its Terminal. It's a time saver as we don't need to type in many cds to go to preferred directory.

This application, or AppleScript to be more specific, can be downloaded at OpenTerminalHere AppleScript Projects.

Let's discuss about attaching and removing this Application to and from Finder toolbar.

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JUL
15

Software Paradise - Mac It

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Mac Firework - Let's Party

People like party. People also like firework's party. So in conclusion, people will also like this mouse trail. It is called Startrail.

Now, you can watch such wonderful firework party with your parents, your girlfriend, or even with your gramps instantly from your Mac.

Mac the Great Chef - Yummy!

YummySoup! provides you with all delicious, yummy foods' recipes to make you easier to catch your stomach's attention.

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JUL
12

Tasty Reminder - Mac iCal

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Now you do not have to fear of your boss. You will always come on time, either to your office or to some extremely important meetings. iCal makes sure you to alert you of those things. iCal also provide you to look for specific time. You can make schedule for month, week, and even a day. You can group your event into categories, like for work purpose or for home needs. And also you can label your categories with colors.

Monthly Schedule

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JUL
10

Mac 10 Web Browsers

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Safari

This silver-based browser interface looks very simple. Its pleasing view make it match the simplicity of your Mac. Have high rate performance, built-in finder, built-in artificial intelligence to help you fill in forms, good security, easy to access RSS Feedback and flexible text field. I simply love the layout.

Safari Webpage

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