Beyond HandBrake’s defaults
HandBrake is a terrific tool for easily ripping DVDs but there may come times when you want to go beyond its preset settings. Here’s a look beneath the surface for doing just that. More: continued here
Month: August 2009
New Extra-large Hardcover Photo Book Available with iPhoto 8.1
iPhoto 8.1, the latest update to iPhoto ’09, introduces an extra-large version of the popular hardcover photo book. The new 13 x 10-inch size book — nearly 40% bigger than the traditional large book — features the same full-cover dust jacket and a new satin finish on the photo wrap cover. It makes a perfect gift or coffee table addition. Also included in this update are new travel book and holiday card themes.
How to redownload purchased apps from the App Store
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iPhone/iPod touch: Resolving duplicates and removing all contacts/calendars/bookmarks with MobileMe or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Release date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:17:00 GMT
Mac OS X 10.5.8 Update
The 10.5.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard version 10.5.7 and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. More: continued here
An Insider On the Apple Tablet – apple tablet – Gizmodo
Despite the rumors, I never fully believed the apple tablet was real, until I heard these words over my phone: Hey, its [redacted]. I may or may not have sat in some Apple meetings for the tablet. More: continued here
Apple’s annual music media event rumored for early September
Citing “multiple music industry sources,” MediaMemo reports that Apple is planning an iPod-centric keynote event for the week of Sept. 7, consistent with the timing of previous years’ events. More: continued here
Apple, AT&T sued for lack of MMS capability
A class action started in a Louisana district court alleging that Apple and AT&T touted the iPhone as supporting MMS (multimedia messaging service) but have not as yet provided the service. More: continued here
Mac News Briefs: TLA updates Mac version of PCalc
The Mac version of the scientific calculator adds many of the features developer TLA Systems has recently added to PCalc for the iPhone. Also on Thursday, Opera put out the latest beta of its Web browser, Delicious Monster updated Delicious Library, and U&I Software launched MetaSynth 5. More: continued here
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. More: continued here
Mac OS X 10.5.8 Combo Update
The 10.5.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard version 10.5 to 10.5.7, and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. More: continued here
iTunes for Windows: Gathering iPod and iPhone diagnostics
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iPhone: Troubleshooting Internet Tethering
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iPhone OS 3.0 lists all ‘From’ mail aliases defined for Exchange accounts
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iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
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