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Friday, 03 July 2009

MobileMe service updated

Apple have updated the web applications of the MobileMe service. Mail now let's you see your unread message count in your Inbox and folders, and forwarding or replying to HTML (rich text) messages now maintains the messages' original formatting. More information can be found here.
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iPhoto update 8.0.4

Apple have released an update (approx 103 Mb) for iPhoto '09 that appears to address issues caused by the last update. On their support page (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2797) they indicate the fix is to stop iPhoto from crashing after the last update caused issues. The update can be downloaded here or from the software updates for those with the appropriate version of iPhoto installed.
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Podcast 29 - iPhone 3GS

Andrew, David, Darryn, Darryn, Darryn, Darryn, Darryn (we had to call him a lot as he kept being disconnected) and Philip discuss the latest news about the iPhone 3.0 OS update for the iPhone and iPod Touch, the iPhone 3GS, the announced date for the iPhone 3GS to go on sale in New Zealand, as well as Vodafone's announcement of handset prices. We also take time to offer you some iPhone and iPod Touch picks.
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iPhone 3GS - July 10

Vodafone have tonight quietly announced that the iPhone 3GS will be on sale from Friday, July 10. Few details are available from the Vodafone site, but the site does state that the "Handset only" price will be $1,179.00 for the 16GB model and $1,379.00 for the 32GB model. Plan pricing and handset subsidies will be available closer to launch date. See (http://www.vodafone.co.nz/iphone/) to sign up to be notified.
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Confirmed - Jobs had liver transplant

Methodist University Hospital in Tennessee have confirmed that Steve Jobs received a liver transplant. In a press release issued by the Hospital (PDF available here), they state "He received a liver transplant because he was the patient with the highest MELD score (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease) of his blood type and, therefore, the sickest patient on the waiting list at the time a donor organ became available. Mr. Jobs is now recovering well and has an...
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Recent News

Apple sells over one million iPhone 3GS models

Apple today announced that it has sold over one million iPhone 3GS models through Sunday, 21 June, the third day after its initial launch*. In addition, six million customers have downloaded the new iPhone 3.0 software in the first five ...

Bento Template Exchange - real-world uses and downloada

FileMaker, Inc. today unveiled the Bento Template Exchange, where Mac users can post and browse many real-world uses of Bento, the personal database from FileMaker that's as easy to use as a Mac. People interested in Bento can even download ...

Latest Blog Posts

Irony makes the best tool

As a computer technician my job mostly requires working on Windows machines. Macs are now starting to show up but due to their reliability most of the Macs we deal with will be generally nothing more than software issues. One of the greatest tools for my ability to fix Windows machines is iro ...
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Evolution of the iPhone

The following has also been published as an audio podcast as part of the NZMac.com podcast series. Click here to subscribe in iTunes, and here to access the RSS feed. It seems strange to view a presentation suggesting cut and paste or MMS (multimedia messaging) will only appear after two years and i ...
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ChronoSync 4

Written by Philip Roy
Friday, 19 June 2009 13:47
It's a hard road finding the perfect backup routine...particularly when you're as fussy as I am. But over recent weeks, as I've tried various options, I've found myself wanting...still. Thanks to the makers of ChronoSync, who provided me with a copy of Version 4 of their product, I may be getting closer to the ideal solution...maybe. Read more Comment (0)

Linksys Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway

Written by Philip Roy

Thursday, 14 May 2009 22:11

There's no denying we live in a PC-dominated world. Luckily, a lot of the gear available to PC users works fine for a Mac user....but it's disappointing to see PC companies not acknowledge Mac compatibility. In recent discussions in the forum, as I neared a decision to purchase a new modem/router, I was pleased to see the Linksys WAG160N have a "Mac" compatible sticker on the website. But after getting the gateway, I'm more than pleased...I'm thoroughly impressed with just how Mac-friendly the whole process was. It's the best experience I've had with hardware like this so far.

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Mac OS X Leopard - The Missing Manual

Written by Trog
Monday, 27 April 2009 22:35
One of the "Missing Manual" titles from Pogue Press, and arguably the next best purchase after your Mac computer. Although it may seem quite expensive, at nearly nine hundred pages, it is a weighty tome indeed, but with not a page wasted, as it navigates the purchaser through clearly defined chapters, from introducing Leopard to tech support and newsletters. Read more Comment (1)