• 2009 Macworld Gear Guide
  • Free (and some not free) live music
  • How to improve your photos without spending a dime
2009 Macworld Gear Guide

2009 Macworld Gear Guide

We’ve all seen the headlines. Times are tough. Budgets are tight. Money isn’t exactly raining from the skies these days. Fortunately that doesn’t mean great tech gear for your Mac, iPhone, and iPod is out of reach this holiday season. We’ve scoured the store shelves (both physical and virtual) to find impressive gadgetry that doesn’t put a hurt on your bank.

Free (and some not free) live music

Free (and some not free) live music

Many bands allow people to tape their concerts, sell live recordings of shows, or both. If you crave the sounds of a slightly out-of-tune guitar or the banter between a singer and the woman in the front row yelling out a request for “Free Bird,” here are some great places to find free and paid live music.

How to improve your photos without spending a dime

How to improve your photos without spending a dime

As a photographer, it’s easy to get preoccupied with questions about gear. While such concerns are certainly warranted, there is something photographers need more than any piece of gear: good light. Photographer Ben Long explains what qualifies as "good light" and how to find it.

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