Applemacpunk

Episode 69

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:11:23 -0600

A fun episode... number 69!

Episode 68

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:14:02 -0600

Episode 68 of the bi-weekly podcast. More Mac-centric rants and rambling.

Episode 67

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:43:01 -0500

NEW MacBooks and MacBook Pros!

Episode 66

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:49:04 -0500

The next episode in the series... and rumors abound.

Episode 65

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:19:16 -0500

Special Event wrap up, iTunes genius, and more!!!

Podcast 64

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:20:16 -0500

Rumors about the upcoming special event and Apple's pending lawsuit.

Episode 63

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:03:05 -0500

MobileMe woes continue and the iMac turns 10!

Episode 62

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:57:18 -0500

Mike's shiny new iPhone!

Podcast 61

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:36:42 -0500

Episode 61 of the bi-weekly podcast.

Episode 60

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:07:16 -0500

60 episodes and still geekin' on Macs.

Episode 59

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:39:40 -0500

The WWDC 08 wrap up.

Episode 58

Tue, 20 May 2008 22:15:56 -0500

What makes Apple fans so loyal?

Episode 57

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:01:58 -0500

Are the clones coming back?

Episode 56

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:51:41 -0500

More ranting about Microsoft.

Episode 55

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:24:36 -0500

The next wonderful episode of our fun filled podcast.

Episode 54

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:40:14 -0500

Early WWDC predictions.

Episode 53

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:39:20 -0600

The next episode of the AMP podcast for your listening pleasure.

Episode 52

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:43:02 -0600

We're at 52 episodes and still going. :-)

Podcast 51

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:22:13 -0600

The latest episode of our bi-weekly podcast. We discuss the MacBook Air bechmarks and review.

Cool Factor: iPod Touch

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:12:36 -0600

Back in September Apple introduced us to the one of their newest inventions in the iPod line, the iPod Touch. Well, for Christmas I picked one up for myself. After using it for a month, I have been able to use all it’s features and test its durability. I have a lot of good things (and some bad) to say about this cool slick iPod, so lets get started!

Episode 50

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:31:43 -0600

50 episodes and going strong. What's coming in 2008?

Macworld Countdown Widget 2009

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:48:29 -0600

Time to start the countdown to MWSF 2009.

MWSF 08 Concludes

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:08:17 -0600

The Macworld Expo has concluded and we start the countdown to next year.

Special Episode 49

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:07:10 -0600

Apple released a lot of new stuff today at MWSF, here is the wrap up.

Episode 48

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:36:57 -0600

The Macworld Pre-game Show!

MWSF 08 Top 10 Rumors

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:02:21 -0600

With MWSF starting next week, and new Mac Pros released this past week... the rumor mills are churning. Here's a recap of the top 10.

8 Cores and More!

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:31:28 -0600

Apple released new Mac Pros and Xserves!

Episode 47

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:11:51 -0600

Ultraportable rumors and RIAA bashing.

Happy Holidays from AMP

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:13:09 -0600

Best wishes to you and yours this holiday season.

Episode 46

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:17:32 -0600

Thanks for being a member of the AMP community.

Episode 45

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:18:06 -0600

MWSF is right around the corner!

The Hackintosh!

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:30:59 -0600

One Mac zealot decided to build his own Intel Mac. While this violates Apple's EULA... it is pretty cool.

Episode 44

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

44 episodes and still going strong.

File Vault: What is it and why do I need it?

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:32:52 -0600

This article was originally published in the October issue of MacCompanion.

10.5 Reviewed!

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:27:45 -0600

Two weeks with my favorite big cat.

New Forums Online!

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:08:39 -0600

Check them out at http://www.applemacpunk.com/community.

Forums Temporarily Closed

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:43:31 -0500

AMP may be undergoing some changes.

Episode 43

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Episode 43. Big numbers and news for Mac fans!

Leopard For The Masses

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:57:50 -0500

Today marks the release of Mac OS X 10.5!

2,000,000 Macs... No joke!

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:22:12 -0500

Apple released some astounding numbers yesterday!

Episode 42

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Episode 42, when is Leopard coming?

Episode 41

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Episode 41, an interview with a legendary Mac developer.

Episode 40

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

40 episodes and still going strong.

New iPods!!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:51:33 -0500

Apple updated the entire iPod line at this morning's special event.

Episode 39

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Our first repeat guest. :-)

Episode 38

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

New Macs... FINALLY!

New iMacs... Finally!

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:14:44 -0500

It's August of 2007 and finally we have our first new Mac of the year.

Best Mac Quarter Ever... Again!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:35:07 -0500

Apple released their quarterly results today... yet another record breaking quarter.

Episode 37

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Episode #37... more meanderings and musing from the Mac masters.

Episode 36

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This is the next bi-weekly episode of the AMP podcast.

Episode 35

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This is the next episode of our bi-weekly podcast... with a special interview.

10.4.10 Update Released

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:10:06 -0500

Normally I don't blog about the incremental updates... but this one is a milestone for Mac OS X.

BootPicker: Let Anyone Dual Boot

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:22 -0500

Bombich Software's BootPicker is a great little application for managing multi-boot Macs.

Special Episode 34

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This is special episode 34, the WWDC wrap up.

WWDC Wrap Up

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:16:41 -0500

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference kicked off this morning with Steve Jobs' Keynote... here's is the wrap up.

Episode 33

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This is episode #33 recorded on the eve of WWDC.

MacBook Pros Updated!

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:01:15 -0500

Apple has updated the MacBook Pro line... and before WWDC!

Protected Airspace: Securing Your Home Wireless, Part II

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:24:29 -0500

This article was originally published in the May issue of MacCompanion. This is the second of a two-part series.

Episode 32

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This is the 32nd episode of our bi-weekly podcast!

Protected Airspace: Securing Your Home Wireless, Part I

Mon, 28 May 2007 19:11:03 -0500

This article was originally published in the April issue of MacCompanion. This is the first of a two-part series.

New Macbooks... Sort Of

Tue, 15 May 2007 19:29:23 -0500

Apple released new MacBooks today... well... they released updated MacBooks today.

Episode 31

Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Episode #31 of our bi-weekly podcast... and Happy Mother's Day from AMP.

Episode 30

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500

30 episodes... we made it one full year!!!

The MacPack

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:36:49 -0500

One clever Mac enthusiast has turned his vintage Mac into a backpack.

Episode 29

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Episode #29... almost to thirty and sill goin' strong.

NAB Releases

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:57:23 -0500

Apple released some new stuff today at the National Association of Broadcasters convention.

Firewall Alternatives: 5 Firewall Utilities for Mac OS X

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:01:32 -0500

This article was originally featured on MacCompanion.

Holy 8 Cores!!!

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:38:59 -0500

The first new Mac of 2007 was finally released today... the 8-core Mac Pro is now shipping!

Episode 28

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This is episode #28 of the Applemacpunk Podcast.

Episode 27

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

27 episode and still going strong.

Apple TV Ships... Finally!

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:29:58 -0500

As of today, 71 days after the product was announced, the AppleTV is shipping to consumers.

Install Those DST Patches

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:14:56 -0600

Don't forget to patch your Mac for Daylight Savings Time!

Episode 26

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Episode 26 of the bi-weekly podcast... and still no new Macs.

Episode 25

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Episode 25 of the bi-weekly podcast.

Where Are the New Macs?

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:00:54 -0600

No new Macs at MWSF, no new Macs in January, no new Macs so far in February... where are they?

2007 in Mac Security, 10 Predictions

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:09:31 -0600

This article was originally published in the January issue of MacCompanion.

Episode 24

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Woo hoo... we made it to two dozen and still goin' strong.

Episode 23

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600

We had a special guest for the 23rd episode of the podcast.

Macworld 2008 Countdown Widget

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:00:14 -0600

Start counting down the days until Macworld 2008. This is the follow up to last year's widget.

Portraits and Prints: Your Own Personal Print Shop

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:01:45 -0600

Portraits and Prints is a fun little $30 piece of shareware from Econ Technologies.

MWSF 2007 Concludes... and No New Macs from Apple

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:59:53 -0600

The 2007 Macworld Expo concluded today, and the big announcements of the week were the iPhone and the AppleTV.

Special Episode 22

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600

This is the MWSF 07 wrap-up episode.

Episode 21

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600

This is the 21st episode of the AMP podcast, recorded on the eve of MWSF 07.

Free MacWorld 2006 Demonstrations

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:26:45 -0600

I received another email from our friends at PeachPit. They want to make sure all AMP readers are aware of the free demonstrations they'll be providing at MWSF. Make sure you check these out if you're going.

Top 10 Mac Security Tools

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:52:41 -0600

This article was originally published in the December issue of MacCompanion.

Episode 20

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

We made it to 20 episodes and still going strong.

Sync Safari Bookmarks to Other Browsers (and Other Macs)

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:50:02 -0600

If you’re like me, you have a mess of bookmarks across several browsers. I’ve been looking for an easy way to keep all my bookmarks in sync. Using SBC and SBE… this process is a lot easier than you think.

2006: The year in Mac

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 07:36:31 -0600

Here’s a quick look back at the Mac news during 2006.

Free MWSF Passes for AMP Readers!!!

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:50:24 -0600

I received this email from our friends at Peachpit Press.

Season's Greetings from AMP

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 02:25:51 -0600

Applemacpunk.com would like to say Happy Holidays to all Mac users far and wide.

ImageCaster: Instant Webcam Site

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:22:37 -0600

Econ Technologies ImageCaster makes setting up a webcam site easier and faster than ever before. All you need is an iSight, a webserver, and $30.

Episode 19

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

This is the next episode of the bi-weekly podcast.

Podcast Blooper Reel

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Here's your chance to hear some of the stuff we cut out.

PowerBook to MP3 Jukebox Mod

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 11:11:39 -0600

I just had to post this one... it's way too cool.

The Tablet Mac Arrives... Sort Of

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:44:14 -0600

As the rumors go around about the possibility of a Tablet Mac being released at MWSF 07... Florian Maurer took matters into his own hands.

Macworld 2007 Rumor Roundup

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:27:16 -0600

Macworld SF 2007 is 34 days away, and already the rumors are flying... here are the most popular ones.

Cyberduck: FTP for Average Joes

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:12:44 -0600

If you are a casual Mac user, you may never need FTP... but if you ever do... you'll be glad you downloaded Cyberduck.

Episode 18

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

This is the 18th episode of our bi-weekly podcast.

Why Do I Need Anti-virus: What You Should Know

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 12:35:26 -0600

This article was originally printed in the November issue of MacCompanion.

Flyer Contest Winners

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:27:41 -0600

Here are the winner and runner up in the AMP Flyer Contest.

AMP Turns 2!

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:03:54 -0600

This site went online 2 years ago today.

Apple Offers Free Replacements for iMac G5 and PowerMac G5 Power Supplies

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:54:35 -0600

Appleman76 brought this to my attention. Thanks.

Episode 17

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

This is the 17th Episode of the bi-weekly podcast for all you Apple addicts out there.

Entire Laptop Line Updated to 64-bit

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:11:29 -0600

The MacBook line was updated to a 64-bit architecture this past week.

Hardware Firewalls: A (very) Basic Overview

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 13:03:15 -0600

This article was originally published in the October issue of MacCompanion.

Episode 16

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

This is a special birthday episode of the podcast, in honor of Ron's birthday.

Applemacpunk Flyer Contest

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:05:16 -0500

Time for another contest. This time you'll be designing a flyer to be distributed at Macworld SF 2007.

Episode 15

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Episode number 15 of the bi-weekly podcast.

Adobe Photoshop CS2: Classroom In A Book

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:37:26 -0500

Reviewed by: AMPAuthor: Adobe Creative TeamPublisher: PeachPit Presshttp://www.peachpit.comBooksite:http://www.peachpit.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=0321321847&rl=1Cost: $49.99 USDPublished: May 2005Pages: 496ISBN: 0-321-32184-7Requirements: An interest in Photoshop, your own copy of Adobe Photoshop CS2Strengths: A lot of tips and tricks, a good way to learn the basics or brush up on your currentWeaknesses: No trail version of Photoshop included, you have to own the software

Apple's Stock Continues to Climb

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:35:30 -0500

Apple released their Q4 results this week, reporting $546,000,000 profit.

My Macs (and other stuff)

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:11:30 -0500

I decided to do an update to this entry... just to keep things on track.

Episode 14

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Number 14... the next episode of our bi-weekly podcast.

Connecting To The Internet: Put a Router Between Your Mac and the World

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:32:35 -0500

This article was originally printed in the September issue of MacCompanion.

Episode 13

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500

We made it to 13... the unlucky number. Thanks for the support so far guys.

Special Episode 12

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500

This is the Special Event wrap up episode.

Episode 11

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Episode 11 of the Applemacpunk Podcast.

Macs Do Windows: Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop for Mac, and Crossover Mac

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:24:14 -0500

How do the emulators stack up?

Apple Expands iMac Line

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:54:33 -0500

Today Apple added a third model to it's line of Intel-based iMacs.

Secure Email: Encryption Basics

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:35:07 -0500

This article was originally published in the August issue of MacCompanion.

Cool Factor: The Fifth Avenue Apple Store

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:54:44 -0500

Most of us have been to an Apple store, and been fascinated by the metal walls and glass counters that these stores have to offer. Most of the Apple stores that we see are regular buildings above ground, but who knew that in May of 2006, a whole new kind of store would open to the Apple world.

Logo Contest Winners

Sat, 19 Aug 2006 18:20:44 -0500

Here are the winner and runner up from the AMP Logo Contest.

Episode 10

Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500

This is the tenth episode of the Applemacpunk podcast... we made it to double digits.

Shopping Cart Online

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:12:10 -0500

Since i received the stickers... I had to come with a way to sell them.

Intel All the Way Baby!

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 17:57:31 -0500

At WWDC this morning, Apple completed the Intel transition.

Special Episode 9

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The WWDC wrap-up!

Fixing Windows XP Annoyances

Sun, 06 Aug 2006 13:24:17 -0500

Reviewed by: AMPAuthor: David A. KarpPublisher: O’Reilly Bookshttp://www.oreilly.comBooksite:http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/windowsxpannoy/Cost: $19.99 USDPublished: March 2006Pages: 239ISBN: 0-596-10053-1Requirements: An interest in Windows XPStrengths: Lots of tips and tricks for fixing WindowsWeaknesses: It’s about Windows

Episode 8

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Episode 8 of the Applemacpunk Podcast. Dedicated to WWDC Rumors.

Nintendo Shuffle

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:19:21 -0500

Okay... I thought this hack was cool enough to post on the main page.

Applemacpunk Logo Contest

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 12:15:10 -0500

I need a logo for Applemacpunk. Submit your desgins.

Mac OS X Server Essentials

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:53:46 -0500

Reviewd by: AMPAuthor: Schoun ReganPublisher: Peachpit PressWebsite: www.peachpit.comBooksite:http://www.peachpit.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=0321357582&rl=1Cost: $54.99Published: Aug 17, 2005Pages: 560ISBN: 0-321-35758-2Strengths: Comprehensive, Apple approved, Lots of screenshotsWeaknesses: Requires a pretty in-depth knowledge of Mac OS X to start with

Episode 7

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Episode 7 of the Applemacpunk Podcast, with a special guest.

iPod Hi-Fi: Lookin' Good... Soundin' Better

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:27:04 -0500

This is the first submission from Appleman76. A review of the iPod Hi-Fi.

iClipLite: A Widget with a Lot of Potential

Sat, 15 Jul 2006 22:16:41 -0500

I am a clipboard junkie, so I am always looking for a good clipboard manager. IClip Lite is a widget that does the job… and does it well.

Applemacpunk RSS Widget

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:31:09 -0500

Woo hoo... my second widget. This widget displays the RSS feed for Applemacpunk.

Episode 6

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The sixth bi-weekly episode of the AMP Podcast... dedicated to recent Mac news.

Xsan Quick-Reference Guide, Second Edition

Sat, 08 Jul 2006 20:40:58 -0500

Reviewed by: Mike ChuteAuthors: Adam Green and Matthew GellerPublisher: Peachpit PressWebsite: www.peachpit.comBooksite: http://www.peachpit.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=0321432320&rl=1 Cost: $29.99Published: Feb 10, 2006Pages: 160ISBN: 0-321-43232-0Strengths: Superior graphics, well organized, comprehensiveWeaknesses: fairly technical

Smart Web Browsing: Use More Than Common Sense

Sat, 08 Jul 2006 13:03:45 -0500

This article was featured in the June issue of MacCompanion.

Sticker Contest Runners Up

Sat, 08 Jul 2006 12:29:45 -0500

Here are the top 3 runners up for the sticker contest.... like I said... I had a hard time deciding. You can vote for your favorite HERE.

Applemacpunk Sticker Challenge Winner

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:45:58 -0500

I had a hard time picking a contest winner... but after a lot of debating... I decided on one.

eMac Replacement = $899 iMac

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:09:32 -0500

Today, Apple released a special $899 version of the Intel iMac, targeted specifically at the education market.

Wire Tap Pro: The Podcaster’s Friend

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 10:38:20 -0500

When we started doing the Applemacpunk Podcast… I needed a recording application. I did some searching and found Wire Tap Pro. I’m really glad I found it.

Episode 5

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The next bi-weekly episode of the Applemacpunk Podcast.

Don’t Forget The Screen Saver: Security Where You Least Expect It

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:23:27 -0500

This article was featured in the May issue of MacCompanion.

Mac OS X Unix 101 Byte Sized Projects

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 16:21:00 -0500

Reviewed by: Mike ChuteAuthor: Adrian MayoPublisher: Peachpit PressWebsite: www.peachpit.comBooksite:http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321374118 Cost: $24.49Published: Dec 14, 2005Pages: 632ISBN: 0-321-37411-8Strengths: Not overwhelming, easy to follow along, great referenceWeaknesses: Not for the serious Unix geek

Modding Mac OS X

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 16:14:43 -0500

Reviewed by: Mike ChuteAuthor: Erica SadunPublisher: O’Reilly MediaWebsite: www.oreilly.comBooksite:http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/modmacosx/ Cost: $24.95Published: Sept. 2004Pages: 276ISBN: 0-596-00709-4Strengths: Easy read, tips well explained, lots of pictures, sidebars, projects rated individuallyWeaknesses: Not updated for Tiger, for the beginner to intermediate user not power users

Learning Unix for Mac OS X Tiger

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 22:45:30 -0500

Reviewed by: AMPAuthor: Dave TaylorPublisher: O'Reilly Bookshttp://www.oreilly.comBooksite:http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/ltigerunix/Released June 2005Pages: 280$19.95 USDISBN: 0-596-00915-1Strengths: Good for basic and power users, easy to followWeaknesses: Not for experienced Unix geeks

Episode 4

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The next episode of the podcast... dedicated to new hardware.

Applemacpunk Sticker Challenge

Fri, 26 May 2006 20:43:58 -0500

After the great entries I received in the last contest, I decided to do another one.

Episode 3

Sun, 21 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500

A special episode of the Applemacpunk Podcast.

Intel Line Grows Stronger

Fri, 19 May 2006 21:38:52 -0500

On Tuesday May 16, 2006 Apple released the new MacBooks.

Episode 2

Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The next bi-weekly episode of the Applemacpunk Podcast.

Google Importer: Get More Out of Spotlight

Mon, 15 May 2006 19:25:05 -0500

This week I'd like to talk about a neat little preference pane called Google Importer (get it before Google shuts down). Google Importer basically has one function... to search Google.

PTH Pasteboard: Still One of the Best Clipboard Apps

Sun, 14 May 2006 00:35:08 -0500

Hey all time for another review. Sorry for the time off... I was vacationing in Venice with my wife and 14 kids. Great Pasta. Great Sheep. ;)

Desktop Picture Runners Up

Thu, 11 May 2006 20:41:19 -0500

Here are the contest entries that didn't win... all are downloadable.

The NEW Applemacpunk Desktop Picture

Tue, 09 May 2006 20:21:17 -0500

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest. I had a hard time deciding on a winner. The winner is posted below... I will post the runners up later this week.

Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac (eBook)

Sat, 06 May 2006 12:39:02 -0500

Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac (e-book)Reviewed by: AMPAuthor: Joe KisselPublisher: TidBITS Electronic Publishinghttp://www.tidbits.com/Booksite:http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/maintaining-mac.html?14!pt=TRK-0032-TCNEWSReleased March 2006Pages: 86$10 USDISBN: 1-933-67110-6Strengths: Easy to read, informative, inexpensive, useful, maintenance checklist included, coupons included.Weaknesses: None to speak of.

Episode 1

Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500

This is the next episode of the Applemacpunk Podcast

Secure Building Blocks: Creating A Complex Password

Mon, 01 May 2006 21:11:00 -0500

This article was originally published in the April Issue of the MacCompanion.

Mac OS X Tiger Killer Tips

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 09:43:08 -0500

Mac OS X Tiger Killer TipsReviewed by: AMPAuthor: Scott KelbyPublisher: New Ridershttp://www.newriders.com/ Booksite:http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321290542 Cost: $29.99 USDPublished: August 2005Pages: 370ISBN: 0-321-29054-2Strengths: Easy to read, lots of pictures, useful, well organizedWeaknesses: Nothing for the Unix geeks

Episode 0

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500

This is the pilot episode for the Applemacpunk Podcast

17" MacBook Pro Debuts

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:13:28 -0500

Today, Apple added another Intel Mac to their lineup. One more PowerPC Mac bites the dust.

Make Safari Your Default Browser... Yet Again!

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:21:27 -0500

Add a few plugins to Safari... and you'll like it better than all the others.

SuperDuper: Easy Recovery 101

Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:14:04 -0500

SuperDuper is my backup program of choice. Pair it with a Firewire hard drive for easy system recovery and a little peace of mind.

YellowMug: The Best iTunes and Address Book Extensions... Period.

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 21:28:09 -0500

This weeks pick is a little different. I normally pick my favorite freeware app and then talk about it. This week I'd like to talk about a company and two of there products which are fantastic and free (amazingly).

Virtual PC is Slower Than You Think

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 11:49:39 -0500

There's been a lot of videos circulating lately of Windows XP booting on the new Intel Macs... for a comparison... I thought I'd post a video of Virtual PC booting Windows XP on my G5.

Applemacpunk Desktop Challenge

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 22:56:18 -0500

Do you have design skills? Put them to work and win a book!

Tofu: The Other Reader

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 18:11:58 -0500

You know those "read me" files you don't read... you'll want to with this.

I'm on Cloud Nine

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:55:35 -0500

After weeks of anticipation... tonight I met Steve Wozniak... what an amazing man.

Happy Birthday Apple

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 08:10:32 -0600

Thanks for 30 years of great products... here's to 30 more

DTV: IPTV Done Right

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:58:53 -0600

Hey all... this week I'm gonna be talking about DTV, which is now known as the "Democracy Player".

Mac OS X Turns 5

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:56:42 -0600

This past weekend, Mac OS X celebrated it's fifth birthday. Let's take a quick look at how things have changed in 5 years.

Desktop Manager: Lots of Real Estate

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 22:23:31 -0600

Hey everyone My name is RJ, and I'll be writing the Software Reviews column for Applemacpunk. This week, I'd like to talk about a sweet little app called Desktop Manager.

PathFinder: Ditch the Finder

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 21:38:50 -0600

Sick of the Finder in Mac OS X? Replace it with a different file manager.

Front Row on any Mac... Legally

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:29:11 -0600

Last November, I hacked FrontRow to get it running on my G5. Since then, there's been several developers that have stepped up.

Are Mac Users Smarter?

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 12:33:35 -0600

I hear people say that Mac users are not capable of using Windows, and that the Mac is made for stupid people. I strongly disagree.

Intel Line Grows to 3 Strong

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 22:44:36 -0600

On Febrauary 28, 2006, Apple released the third Mac to be powered by an Intel processor.

Battle Of The Browsers

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 16:05:13 -0600

I tested the top 5 free browsers on the Mac… here are the results.

I Have A Chance to Meet Steve Wozniak!!!

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:00:25 -0600

Steve Wozniak will be in my hometown in April... I may get the chance to meet him.

5 Pieces of Freeware EVERY Mac User Needs (...and 10 more you should think about)

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:14:44 -0600

If you don't have these 5 pieces of freeware already... download them now!

Applemacpunk is Looking for Contributors

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:38:27 -0600

Are you an Apple Addict with a voice? I want to hear from you.

How Often Should I Shut Down My Mac?

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:43:17 -0600

This is a common question... here's my answer.

The Forums are Online

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 17:48:39 -0600

I recently added Forums to Applemacpunk.com.

Apple Sued Over Hearing Loss

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 12:21:19 -0600

It's not very often that I go off on a rant, but c'mon... the iPod causes hearing loss? GIVE ME A BREAK!

Applemacpunk.com Will Be Undergoing a Domain Transfer

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 22:42:17 -0600

Over the next week, Applemacpunk.com will be undergoing a domain transfer. During this time there may be short outages.

Dual Booting Windows on a Mac... No Way!

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 19:48:08 -0600

A lot has been said lately about running Windows on a new Intel-based Mac. This is my opinion.

Happy Birthday Macintosh

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 07:24:00 -0600

The Mac turns 22 today

Macworld 2007 Countdown Widget

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 11:33:25 -0600

Updated version of the previous widget.

My Reaction to 2006 Keynote

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:54:07 -0600

The Macworld Expo kicked off this morning with Steve Jobs infamous keynote. Here's a quick recap.

The Mac Year in Review

Mon, 02 Jan 2006 20:30:36 -0600

2005 turned out to be a huge year for Apple. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights.

Mac-based Web Hosts

Sat, 17 Dec 2005 19:20:02 -0600

Wanna host your site on Mac OS X Server? Here's some hosting providers who use Mac servers.

My Predictions for Macworld 2006

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 16:51:39 -0600

I'm predicting a repeat of last year's keynote. I sat in the audience at MWSF 05 when Steve Jobs presented the Mac mini and the iPod shuffle, I think we'll see updates to both lines in January. This year may also bring an update to the iBook.

The Applemacpunk Screen Saver

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:49:09 -0600

Download the AMP screen saver.

Seven steps to a safer Mac: Part II

Sun, 13 Nov 2005 11:27:33 -0600

This is part two of the series.Please read Part I before continuing on to Part II.

Seven steps to a safer Mac: Part I

Sat, 12 Nov 2005 18:34:28 -0600

7 things you can do to make your Mac more secure.

Front Row on a PowerMac G5

Fri, 04 Nov 2005 22:17:31 -0600

I've seen videos of other people running Front Row on non-iMac systems. Well, curiosity got the best of me and I had to try it. I guess I got tried of waiting.

Viruses and Mac OS X - The Truth

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 11:44:58 -0600

A lot has been said about viruses being developed specifically for Mac OS X . Here's my take...