We’re living in a world where we can record our favorite TV shows to watch later or even pause live TV with the push of a button thanks to the DVR. With the proliferation of online audio streaming there was a need for a similar technology, one that allows users to pause the audio stream and play again at their convenience. Enter Intermission by Rogue Amoeba, an ambitious Mac utility that resides in the system’s menu bar and monitors all streaming audio you happen to be listening to.
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Boom! Amp up your Mac’s Sound
If you own a MacBook Air or iMac, like I do, you may have noticed that the sound quality either system provides leaves a lot to be desired. There are ways to get better sound be it through external speakers, headphones, or tweaking the sound settings yourself. But an even easier way to get awesome sound is with a great app called Boom.
August 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
More than an Apple a Day
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The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. I’m an Apple fan. There, I said it. I was thinking back through the years of all the Apple products I’ve purchased and I can easily make the case that I’ve done my part to support the folks at One Infinite Loop in Cupertino, CA. Read on for my list of products and why I’m such a fan.
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Trickster is a Magical Utility that Enhances your Mac Productivity
I am a big fan of apps that enhance my productivity or bring some sort of value to my life be it on my phone or on my computer. I recently started using Apparent Software’s Trickster and have wondered how I managed to function without it. Trickster is a Mac utility that resides in the menu bar and keeps track of every file, app, or folder that you open or use on your Mac.
Apple’s Bold Move
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On October 22, 2013, Apple had a new product introduction where they introduced the iPad Air as well as some other products. They also used the stage to announce the availability of their new operating system, Mavericks, which is now available.
The most striking thing about the announcement was the fact that the operating system upgrade was going to be free for existing Mac users dating back to 2007 machines, regardless of the OS they’re currently running. In addition, Apple’s suite of productivity/creativity tools (iLife and iWork) will also be free with the purchase of a new device.
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