Opinion
Scott McNulty
Scott McNulty is the author of many technology books, a Kindle enthusiast, and all an around righteous dude.
iOS Central
Kindle app update adds Real page numbers
Kindle app update adds real page number support, progress indicator, and in-app Google/Wikipedia lookups.
Mac Gems
TimePreserver 1.0
TimePreserver does just one thing: It creates a fully restorable copy of each Time Machine backup stored on a Time Capsule. But it performs that task well.
Playlist
Amazon launches beta of Kindle for the Web
Kindle for the Web allows you to preview and share Kindle samples in your browser of choice.
MacUser
App launcher Alfred is ready to help
Alfred, a new quick app launcher, has just entered beta.
iOS Central
eBay-toting iPhone users like to Buy It Now
eBay's free iPhone app has translated into big bucks for the online retail giant.
Playlist
The iPod turns eight years old
Apple announced the iPod on October 23rd, 2001. On this, its eight birthday, we take a look back at the way iPods were.
iOS Central
XShot iPhone case helps steady your snapshots
The XShot iPhone case claims to be the first to include a tripod mount that lets you take steadier pictures with your iPhone.
Playlist
Meet Nook, Barnes & Noble’s e-book reader
Barnes and Noble enters the e-book reader fray with the nook, which includes 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, and an expansion slot.
iOS Central
AT&T plans for iPhone MMS to arrive Friday
AT&T will release the multimedia-messaging hounds on Friday, when a new settings file enables MMS on iPhones in the U.S.
Playlist
iTunes 9: the stuff that dreams are made of?
Scott McNulty revisits his iTunes 9 wishlist. Does it include all of his desired features or does he have to keep pining for iTunes 10?
MacUser
Check Off 4 adds new interface, Snow Leopard compatibility
The latest version Second Gear's task-managing program, Check Off 4, is now ready for Snow Leopard, and it has a spiffy new look.
Creative Notes
Kodak runs out of ideas, turns to you
Kodak has launched a contest to help name its next pocket-sized camcorder, the successor to the Zi6 and Zi8 models.
Playlist
iTunes 9: A wish list
It seems like a safe bet we'll see iTunes 9 unveiled some time in September. Scott McNulty weighs in on some rumored additions, and a few features he'd like to see.
MacUser
Final release of Safari 4 tweaks interface from beta version
The full release version of Safari 4 differs in some noticeable way from the Safari 4 Public Beta that we saw earlier this year.
Mac Gems
Wx: Powerful weather-tracking program
Wx is a meteorological program that is for anyone who’s serious about the weather.
Reviews
iAntiVirus 1.0
If you're more concerned about Mac-specific threats on your personal Mac than with passing along Windows viruses to your friends, iAntiVirus is worth installing. It is free (for personal use), scans many files quickly, and isn't resource intensive.
Reviews
Time Capsule
Apple's latest Time Capsules are what any good networking and backup devices should be: easy to set up, manage, and forget about. If you're replacing an older base station and want to use Time Machine to back up multiple Macs, the new Time Capsule is well worth it.
Reviews
AirPort Extreme Base Station
The 2009 version of the AirPort Extreme Base Station packs in a ton of features, as well as speed, into a small, reasonably priced package. If you’re looking to replace your current Wi-Fi router, you can’t go wrong with the AirPort Extreme. If you’re running a small business, the new guest network feature alone might be worth the $179 price tag.
MacUser