2005 February

Tangelo is a brand new software package from bradrhine.com. It allows you to create your online presence with a simple twist. Tangelo lets you to create your website or blog right on your computer rather then server-side.

In case I confused you, let me elaborate. Most blogging software needs to be installed on your website host […]

I know many Mac users will be sad to learn of the first Mac creator has
died. Jef Raskin joined Apple in 1978 when it was still a young
company. He was behind the creation of Apple’s groundbreaking Macintosh.
I know he will be sorely missed by all the fans of the Mac computer.
From Macworld:

What is Internet video aggregation? It’s the process of gathering and listing videos posted on several specific (such as usenet) locations on the Internet. Eastbay Technologies have released iTube for Mac, (and a Windows version), that does this and more. I can best describe iTube as a “Fun” application.

iTube is a simple to install, simple […]

Today, Apple announced updates to their iPod mini line which includes a storage bump of 2GB, while the iPod photo line gets a smaller 30GB version which makes it a little more affordable for the rest of us.

If you’ve read Surf-Bits at all over the last few years, you know that one of the main reasons I love the Mac is the amazing software written for OS X. The software is unique, specific, and attractive. It does its job with amazing grace and functionality. Well this weekend I found another great example […]

Dave, I was talking with my ISP and he suggested that I use an “ssh tunnnel” when I use my e-mail program, Microsoft Entourage, on any public wireless networks to avoid exposing my account and password to anyone who might be sniffing the Wi-Fi network. Problem is, I have no idea what he’s talking about, […]

Emeril Lagasse’s Web site is more than just PR about his TV shows or his restaurants. The well-known chef has a great online presence. The Web site has desktop screensavers, T-shirt iron-ons, games, and greeting cards. The best idea they came up with was just announced and it has to do with iPods. No, Emeril […]

Well today is Valentine’s Day and, of course, cupid has been spreading his love to everyone. For me, today marks not only one holiday, but two: It’s my birthday, so I get double the cards and presents! I have been receiving e-cards all day, and I have noticed a few friends are sending me iCards. […]

While I was at MacWorld Expo, I was able to visit with the Prosoft folks and get a new product they had called Drive Genius. I gave it a test drive last weekend and although I ran it through the list of analyzing, repairing, testing, benchmarking and data checking functions, the true test would be […]

We all know about blogging and we are becoming more familiar with the term podcasting. But here’s another buzzword that is slowly saturating itself throughout the Net: It’s called Vlogging. Video blogging, or Vlogging, was first brought to my attention by Jay Curtis at Your Mac Life. I subsequently found some great vlogs when the […]

Looking at the typical that Apple keyboard one would assume that there is no print screen function in OS X. Well, I got some news and it might be a shocker. OS X has more robust print screen functionality than Windows XP.

Dublin, Republic of Ireland -­ February 1, 2005 ­ Today, Lismore Software
Systems announced the release of Guest PC
1.0 new x86 emulation software for Mac OS X.
Guest PC is a Mac OS X application that allows you to easily create and
manage virtual x86 computer on your Mac. You can install Windows operating
system and access applications available […]