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How to Create .ZIP Files without a __MACOSX Folder
The problem: I want to send a folder full of files from my Mac to my friend’s PC. When I right-click on the folder and choose the archive option, the resulting .ZIP file includes a folder called __MACOSX, along with several files that begin with a dot. The solution: Use YemuZip, which has a PC-specific […]
EasyEnvelopes Does It
February 17, 2007
I found myself many times wanting to print an envelope, but do not want to spend the effort to do so. Who would want to fire up an application, fill out the return and mailing addresses, position them so they appear just right, then change the page layout, then print. Enters a free utility that […]
Personal Backup X4′s Synchronization Features Disappointed
February 10, 2007
I have wrote about this software in my previous post and did not like the experience. Now, as I drill deeper into one specific area: file and folder synchronization; I was disappointed one more time. The synchronization process lacks intelligence and does not automatically synchronize files based on the time stamp. Background: I have a […]
ADVC 110 and EyeTV 250
January 19, 2007
In my quest to convert my old analog tapes to DVD, I employed two different tools: the Canopus ADVC 110 and Elgato EyeTV 250. Elgato EyeTV 250 Pros: Easy to use, simple process Works with Toast, iDVD, and other burning applications Also records from cable and other sources Smaller files Cons: Quality of the resulting […]
Apple iPhone: How to Improve It
January 12, 2007
As of this moment, I am sure you have heard about Apple’s iPhone, which is an amazing product. since many people have focused on what they like about the iPhone, and I agree with most of them, I would like to focus on areas that need improvement. Before I begin, I would like to clarify […]
AudioBook Builder Simplifies Your Life
January 5, 2007
For the past few days, I have been looking for a way to simplify the process of importing audiobook from CDs to iTunes. Today, I found the solution, while not free ($10), it works very well: AudioBook Builder from Plasm Software. Before discussing AudioBook Builder, let discuss the process of importing audiobooks from CDs. Say, […]
Easy Backup with SuperDuper
December 24, 2006
A couple of months ago, my 300GB external hard drive decided to bite the dust without a proper 30-day warning. I considered myself lucky since I have copied most of my family iMovie videos and photos to DVD discs prior to the incident. However, I still lost a good deal of files that I wish […]
Neat Desktop: MenuShade
December 22, 2006
Once again, I would like to thank Merlin Mann for his pointer to this gem. MenuShade hides the menu to remove one more distracting piece of information from the user’s desktop. The user can choose various degree of shading, from completely invisible to visible. For my MacBook, I choose to turn it completely dark so […]
Neat Desktop: Desktopple
December 22, 2006
Continue with my neat desktop theme, I also found another cool application: Desktopple. This little gem hides the icons on the desktop to give the user a cluster-free desktop. As a matter of personal preference, I choose a near-black background for my desktop when hiding the icons. Others might opt for a different color, or […]
Neat Desktop: Spirited Away
December 22, 2006
I just discovered this cool little application today and love it so far. Credit of the discovery should go to Merlin Mann who showed it on the MacBreak video podcast. Here is my one-line description: Spirited Away hides inactive applications after a predetermined time. Often, when I am working on an application, or even web-surfing, […]
July 15, 2007
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