Classic. Life got busy...
The urge to get back to posting has struck and also the urge to link to a primary location from the disparate places my various interests have landed in the digital world. So what can you (if there's anyone out there still happening upon this ancient blog) expect now? Variety, opinion, and perhaps something that will strike your fancy to delve deeper into as a topic here-and-there.
I don't seem to be one of those people who can stay focused a single, consuming interest, but a few have emerged over time as true core passions. Resurrecting a long dormant blog seemed the best way to pull these together and capture them.
To be sure, there will be tangents, but the tangents always seem to enrich the core interests I have.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Friday, October 25, 2013
Pick what works for you and leave the rest of us alone (PLEASE?!)
I have been accused of being an Apple "fanboy" (yes, you don't have to be male to be accused of that ;).
This hit an RSS feed and I ran across it in tech news a couple of places I frequent to keep up with things.
Microsoft exec savages Apple's 'struggling, lightweight' tools
Wow, that's a huge surprise, right?
...let the Micrsoft vs. Apple nasty reader comments ensue... Again, huge surprise, huh?
My take, in reality is (regardless of what those around me who know I'm steeped in Apple devices and software may think):
Do you work someplace that is 99.9% Windows based (accountants and who knows who else these days)? Do you NEED the things that are available in Excel or Word? Then by all means, get Office. Do you PREFER the way they work and are comfortable with them from long-time use. Go for it, buy Microsoft software.
On the other hand, do you just want to write some letters to family, friends, even business letters in a small or single proprietor business with no huge IT budget and no need for all the bells and whistles? Then maybe the "struggling, lightweight" tools that Pages & Numbers offer is enough. If that's the case then, go ahead - upgrade to Mavericks and get some quite functional software in the process, for (gasp) free. Nothing is really free of course. You did have to buy something Apple to begin with to get the software. :)
I'm not aware of anyone in a consumer situation being forced to buy one set of software or the other against their will (or phones, or tablets, or laptops for that matter). Don't like they way Pages works? DON'T USE IT. Maybe Numbers isn't quite as powerful as what you want or need in a spreadsheet? Then get Excel.
It's true, I prefer Mac. I like the look, feel and logic of it. Even when they change things, it's mostly familiar to me from long-time use. I'm more productive. It is most assuredly not for everyone. But Marketing has to try to convince you otherwise (for any product). That's their job.
It's kind of amusing that top executives can be so easily goaded into being defensive and territorial - publicly. It's less amusing that people feel the need to do the perpetual comment dance of "you suck... -- NO you suck" on every one of these articles. Buy what works for you and leave the rest of us alone to make our choices based on actual product features.
Dear Microsoft exec... some of us don't want or need all the stuff your Office suite can do and don't really need to spend the money on it. Keep working on those enterprise sales, okay?
(don't even get me started on subscription software for the individual consumer... Yes Adobe, I'm looking at you too on that one!)
This hit an RSS feed and I ran across it in tech news a couple of places I frequent to keep up with things.
Microsoft exec savages Apple's 'struggling, lightweight' tools
Wow, that's a huge surprise, right?
...let the Micrsoft vs. Apple nasty reader comments ensue... Again, huge surprise, huh?
My take, in reality is (regardless of what those around me who know I'm steeped in Apple devices and software may think):
Do you work someplace that is 99.9% Windows based (accountants and who knows who else these days)? Do you NEED the things that are available in Excel or Word? Then by all means, get Office. Do you PREFER the way they work and are comfortable with them from long-time use. Go for it, buy Microsoft software.
On the other hand, do you just want to write some letters to family, friends, even business letters in a small or single proprietor business with no huge IT budget and no need for all the bells and whistles? Then maybe the "struggling, lightweight" tools that Pages & Numbers offer is enough. If that's the case then, go ahead - upgrade to Mavericks and get some quite functional software in the process, for (gasp) free. Nothing is really free of course. You did have to buy something Apple to begin with to get the software. :)
I'm not aware of anyone in a consumer situation being forced to buy one set of software or the other against their will (or phones, or tablets, or laptops for that matter). Don't like they way Pages works? DON'T USE IT. Maybe Numbers isn't quite as powerful as what you want or need in a spreadsheet? Then get Excel.
It's true, I prefer Mac. I like the look, feel and logic of it. Even when they change things, it's mostly familiar to me from long-time use. I'm more productive. It is most assuredly not for everyone. But Marketing has to try to convince you otherwise (for any product). That's their job.
It's kind of amusing that top executives can be so easily goaded into being defensive and territorial - publicly. It's less amusing that people feel the need to do the perpetual comment dance of "you suck... -- NO you suck" on every one of these articles. Buy what works for you and leave the rest of us alone to make our choices based on actual product features.
Dear Microsoft exec... some of us don't want or need all the stuff your Office suite can do and don't really need to spend the money on it. Keep working on those enterprise sales, okay?
(don't even get me started on subscription software for the individual consumer... Yes Adobe, I'm looking at you too on that one!)
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Andrew and crew are at it again. HMS has a raffle running with 4 pretty wonderful ukes...
Get in on the raffle and start accumulating your points: HMS Uke Raffle
Friday, March 15, 2013
Luthiers are fascinating people!
Pretty sure it's somewhere in this wonderful video interviewing luthier Rick Turner that he comments on finding Apple Macintosh computer as a tool.. I'll have to watch it again and note the minute mark.
Chock full of so much wonderful history about guitars, ukes and luthiers!
Chock full of so much wonderful history about guitars, ukes and luthiers!
Entitled to an opinion, but so sadly misinformed... the wonders of the ukulele
What a shame that people choose to voice opinion based on little experience and less fact. Perhaps he's just out to be inflammatory and I shouldn't even bring attention to him (to all 5? of my readers ;).
I mean, he does start his posts with "Grumpy Young Man", after all. But, since it's not possible to leave comments on his post (at least for me is wasn't), I thought I'd just go ahead and say here what I would have left in a comment.
"You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but are sadly misinformed and should back up your lambasting with some actual facts. Please do some research before you bash something you appear to be barely familiar with."
Grumpy Young Man: Keep the ukulele inside the classroom - Columnists - Views & Blogs from @examiner
The ukulele was indeed created in Hawaii, by Portuguese luthiers who adapted their native instruments to this new form. It is based on their reworking of the machete, a small guitar-like instrument similar to the cavaquinho, braguinha and the rajao.
And if this sounds like a child's toy... Mr. Himelfield must be around some pretty astounding children:
Perhaps Mr. Himelfield is familiar with a guitarist named Carlos Santana?
Mr. Himelfield states: "It has all the resonance of an asthmatic flea blowing into a pillow and the clarity of a secret service document with all the verbs redacted."
Mr. Santana seems to be enjoying some pretty resonant, clear and well played ukulele in the clip above! Brittni Paiva is but one of the amazing young uke players out there these days.
Is it easier to learn to play than guitar? Ohhhh yes. There are two less strings to deal with. Is it any less valid as a musical instrument? NO WAY. Sorry, Mr. Himelfield is fond of quotation marks... the "uke" is as much an "instrument" as a "guitar" or "violin" or... pick your widely accepted orchestral "instrument" or band "instrument".
Because you can't stand egotistical bass players who ALSO get to use just 4 strings, don't lay that baggage on a wonderful, full sounding, versatile instrument like the "uke" because it also has "just 4 strings".
And here are some ideas just what techniques and sounds you can get out of these supposed "toys" (warning - it's a full fledged lesson video - 24+ min):
Jake Shimabukuro's uke isn't resonant at all, is it? :P
Did I say it was easier than guitar? Well, it is easier to learn for many... it may not be quite so easy to aspire to the level of the Jake Shimabukuros, James Hills or Brittni Paivas of of the world.
Sorry you were subjected to the horrors of attempting to play a plastic recorder in school (my son went through that in elementary school as well). There are far better instruments for teaching music to young children, but schools are pretty limited on just about ANY funding for the arts (much to our cultural shame).
I have no problem with people not liking a certain instrument, it's sound, the type of music it may be used to create. That's no reason to malign and debase it as a valid musical instrument.
There are indeed horrible sounding plastic ukes... that is a fact. Not all ukes out in the world are plastic. Expand your horizons a bit Mr. Himelfield and perhaps strive to write informed and informative columns in the future. Ah, but then maybe you'd be less grumpy and have to change that header for your diatribes.
I mean, he does start his posts with "Grumpy Young Man", after all. But, since it's not possible to leave comments on his post (at least for me is wasn't), I thought I'd just go ahead and say here what I would have left in a comment.
"You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but are sadly misinformed and should back up your lambasting with some actual facts. Please do some research before you bash something you appear to be barely familiar with."
Grumpy Young Man: Keep the ukulele inside the classroom - Columnists - Views & Blogs from @examiner
The ukulele was indeed created in Hawaii, by Portuguese luthiers who adapted their native instruments to this new form. It is based on their reworking of the machete, a small guitar-like instrument similar to the cavaquinho, braguinha and the rajao.
And if this sounds like a child's toy... Mr. Himelfield must be around some pretty astounding children:
Perhaps Mr. Himelfield is familiar with a guitarist named Carlos Santana?
Mr. Himelfield states: "It has all the resonance of an asthmatic flea blowing into a pillow and the clarity of a secret service document with all the verbs redacted."
Mr. Santana seems to be enjoying some pretty resonant, clear and well played ukulele in the clip above! Brittni Paiva is but one of the amazing young uke players out there these days.
Is it easier to learn to play than guitar? Ohhhh yes. There are two less strings to deal with. Is it any less valid as a musical instrument? NO WAY. Sorry, Mr. Himelfield is fond of quotation marks... the "uke" is as much an "instrument" as a "guitar" or "violin" or... pick your widely accepted orchestral "instrument" or band "instrument".
Because you can't stand egotistical bass players who ALSO get to use just 4 strings, don't lay that baggage on a wonderful, full sounding, versatile instrument like the "uke" because it also has "just 4 strings".
And here are some ideas just what techniques and sounds you can get out of these supposed "toys" (warning - it's a full fledged lesson video - 24+ min):
Did I say it was easier than guitar? Well, it is easier to learn for many... it may not be quite so easy to aspire to the level of the Jake Shimabukuros, James Hills or Brittni Paivas of of the world.
Sorry you were subjected to the horrors of attempting to play a plastic recorder in school (my son went through that in elementary school as well). There are far better instruments for teaching music to young children, but schools are pretty limited on just about ANY funding for the arts (much to our cultural shame).
I have no problem with people not liking a certain instrument, it's sound, the type of music it may be used to create. That's no reason to malign and debase it as a valid musical instrument.
There are indeed horrible sounding plastic ukes... that is a fact. Not all ukes out in the world are plastic. Expand your horizons a bit Mr. Himelfield and perhaps strive to write informed and informative columns in the future. Ah, but then maybe you'd be less grumpy and have to change that header for your diatribes.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wanna win an ukulele?
Music has been part of my life since I was little. I'd not taken time to play and enjoy it much in recent years. Thankfully, that changed.
Thanks to a wonderful person, I have discovered the ukulele. If you don't know what this humble (but sometimes insanely flashy) little instrument can do, just take a listen to this:
Don't have one of your own? The amazing folks over at Hawaii Music Supply have a contest going right now to win one of 4 lovely ukuleles. Give the trivia contest a shot. :)
Having come from a guitar background, the ukulele is quite a bit easier to play (especially the nylon/fluorocarbon vs. steel strings). Check one out the next time you are wandering through your local musical instrument store... They don't have one? Ask them to get a couple in for people to try!
Thanks to a wonderful person, I have discovered the ukulele. If you don't know what this humble (but sometimes insanely flashy) little instrument can do, just take a listen to this:
Don't have one of your own? The amazing folks over at Hawaii Music Supply have a contest going right now to win one of 4 lovely ukuleles. Give the trivia contest a shot. :)
Having come from a guitar background, the ukulele is quite a bit easier to play (especially the nylon/fluorocarbon vs. steel strings). Check one out the next time you are wandering through your local musical instrument store... They don't have one? Ask them to get a couple in for people to try!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Humans are odd creatures...
Monday, November 19, 2012
A Couple of Bundles with Quality Apps
It's been a while since I've bothered to list any of the app bundles that crop up from time-to-time. There are a number of sites that track app bundles much more consistently than I do. (notably: http://www.squidoo.com/current-mac-bundles)There are a couple out right now that are well worth mentioning though. They have a reasonably good mix of apps and the prices are great for what is included.
ProductiveMacs bundle is 9 Apps for $29.99.
It's a nice bundle that fit the site's name/intent quite well with an assortment to enhance your productivity. As of this post you have 11 days to pick this one up. It includes:
- Concealer
- DesktopShelves
- DiskAid
- iDocument
- Optimal Layout
- Path Finder
- TaskPaper
- TextExpander
MacLegion just gathered up a bundle of apps that you might fine useful too. Their Holiday Bundle has quite the line-up of 10 apps (with an 11th app - Koingo's Alarm Clock Pro - for the first 5000 buyers).This bundle, more geared to web design & music runs $49.99.
The MacLegion Holiday Bundle has 18 days to go and includes:
- Beamer
- Capo
- Code Collector Pro
- CopyPaste Pro
- djay
- Fantastical
- Freeway Pro
- iRip
- Ripit
- TechTool Pro
- Alarm Clock Pro (for the first 5000 customers)
These two bundles cover a fair amount of territory and have no overlap in functionality (which is great since a lot of times bundles have had quite similar types of apps).
Friday, August 26, 2011
Time flies...
Wow, nearly a year has gone by since I last posted here. That's a bit too long!
It's been a rather momentous 10 months overall. Lot's going on at the day job, at home, travel, buying an iPad app and now watching the shifting role of Steve Jobs.
So, buying an iPad app. I don't mean that in the sense that I just added another to my ever growing collection of apps that I need to organize on the iPad in addition to the hundreds on my iPhone.
My partner, Dan, and I bought... the entire app... and are now selling it in the App Store. If you get a moment go check out Agendas. Our up-and-coming business app that is very sleek, straightforward and just poised for us to add some great features to push it forward in the business space.
I've got outlines sitting waiting to go onto Macappgem.com as well. And I'm still blogging a few other places as time and inclination permits. That is, when I'm not mowing the lawn or trying to get the rest of the frame siding painted these days.
Oh, right, Steve Jobs. There was a bit of news about him recently. The wild speculation from both the doomsayers and the intense Kool-Aid drinkers just has me shaking my head and waiting for the furor to die down. :P
Do people really think he doesn't remember AT ALL what happened when he left Apple all those years ago? Do people really think that no-one else on the planet has any vision for cool and innovative?
I agree with many — yes Jobs absolutely is a visionary and an amazing CEO and took Apple to insane heights. He's not the only person on this planet who is capable of things like that.
I've been using Macs since 1985, I'm a shareholder and now I'm an Apple Developer as well. I've enjoyed a fair amount of that Kool-Aid myself. But I have no fear that the company whose computing products and software I prefer is going to be doing anything but keeping it's customers happy and ensconced in intuitive software and sleek wonderful engineering for years to come.
It's been a rather momentous 10 months overall. Lot's going on at the day job, at home, travel, buying an iPad app and now watching the shifting role of Steve Jobs.
So, buying an iPad app. I don't mean that in the sense that I just added another to my ever growing collection of apps that I need to organize on the iPad in addition to the hundreds on my iPhone.
My partner, Dan, and I bought... the entire app... and are now selling it in the App Store. If you get a moment go check out Agendas. Our up-and-coming business app that is very sleek, straightforward and just poised for us to add some great features to push it forward in the business space.
I've got outlines sitting waiting to go onto Macappgem.com as well. And I'm still blogging a few other places as time and inclination permits. That is, when I'm not mowing the lawn or trying to get the rest of the frame siding painted these days.
Oh, right, Steve Jobs. There was a bit of news about him recently. The wild speculation from both the doomsayers and the intense Kool-Aid drinkers just has me shaking my head and waiting for the furor to die down. :P
Do people really think he doesn't remember AT ALL what happened when he left Apple all those years ago? Do people really think that no-one else on the planet has any vision for cool and innovative?
I agree with many — yes Jobs absolutely is a visionary and an amazing CEO and took Apple to insane heights. He's not the only person on this planet who is capable of things like that.
I've been using Macs since 1985, I'm a shareholder and now I'm an Apple Developer as well. I've enjoyed a fair amount of that Kool-Aid myself. But I have no fear that the company whose computing products and software I prefer is going to be doing anything but keeping it's customers happy and ensconced in intuitive software and sleek wonderful engineering for years to come.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Texting... Really? Stop Already! - Update
So, I contacted ShopKick via their feedback and they do have a workaround for those who choose not to text. However, the drawback is, it appears you need to contact them via their feedback to know this (or maybe it's on their web site?).
Communication with your target consumer is a good thing. Give me pop-ups and info about things so I'm not ranting about your app to the whole world when I'm frustrated and annoyed using it.
I also learned via their feedback that the bonus points for walking into a given store are only good in a few markets right now. But I only learned that after I was frustratingly clicking away on those bonuses I thought I should have been getting at stores I went to specifically to test it out.
I do see that the markets are defined in the About section now. More in-your-face when you are clicking madly would be good though. It will also cut down on some of the repetitive "Hey, this didn't work right" emails to feedback. ;)
If I have an iPhone in my hand, assume I want nearly 100% of my information about your app... in my hand. Don't assume that I'm going to go to your web pages, your blog and read little details like... it doesn't work where I am right now. Oh, a lot of us won't read the About either most likely.
I do give them kudos for quick and informative responses when you do send questions or suggestions though. Bravo.
Communication with your target consumer is a good thing. Give me pop-ups and info about things so I'm not ranting about your app to the whole world when I'm frustrated and annoyed using it.
I also learned via their feedback that the bonus points for walking into a given store are only good in a few markets right now. But I only learned that after I was frustratingly clicking away on those bonuses I thought I should have been getting at stores I went to specifically to test it out.
I do see that the markets are defined in the About section now. More in-your-face when you are clicking madly would be good though. It will also cut down on some of the repetitive "Hey, this didn't work right" emails to feedback. ;)
If I have an iPhone in my hand, assume I want nearly 100% of my information about your app... in my hand. Don't assume that I'm going to go to your web pages, your blog and read little details like... it doesn't work where I am right now. Oh, a lot of us won't read the About either most likely.
I do give them kudos for quick and informative responses when you do send questions or suggestions though. Bravo.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tired of the standard bundle? How about Build Your Own?
I mentioned TheMacBundles in a previous post, but only gave the link to their main page.
Here's a bit more info if you are tired of all the bundles that shove together a bunch of stuff you'll never make use of. The build your own bundle (BYOB) might get you a reasonable discount on a group of apps you really could use. Their preset bundle is done for September but you can still choose your own.
They give you the option to pick 5 or pick 10 apps to bundle at a discount.
Pick from:
A-Dock X
CallitADay
Compress Files
Divvy
Duplicate Annihilator
File Juicer
maComfort
MoofMenu
MyTunesRSS
OmniGrowl
Print It!
Prospects
Slink
Super Flexible File Synchronizer Pro
WhatSize
Here's a bit more info if you are tired of all the bundles that shove together a bunch of stuff you'll never make use of. The build your own bundle (BYOB) might get you a reasonable discount on a group of apps you really could use. Their preset bundle is done for September but you can still choose your own.
They give you the option to pick 5 or pick 10 apps to bundle at a discount.
Pick from:
A-Dock X
CallitADay
Compress Files
Divvy
Duplicate Annihilator
File Juicer
maComfort
MoofMenu
MyTunesRSS
OmniGrowl
Print It!
Prospects
Slink
Super Flexible File Synchronizer Pro
WhatSize
Texting... Really? Stop Already!
Okay, I get it. SMS is a big thing. It's probably a great money maker for the cell companies too. But, I don't use it. I don't have it on my plan. I have it turned off for everything but the free messages from my carrier. You may well ask... WHY? Everyone uses SMS, partakes of texting.
Because I have...
...to list a few.
Why the heck would I pay more than my data plan when I have all these other methods of communication?
Now the frustration kicks in a bit when apps I used on my iPhone want to text me instead of using any of the various other methods of communication already available via my device and data plan.
Having it as an option for those who don't have the devices with more capabilities is just fine, but making it the ONLY option? Hey, devs, consider what you are programming for and take advantage of the capabilities of the device. Don't just cater to the lowest common denominator... PLEASE?
(I might just be referring to ShopKick and Starbucks here) ;)
Because I have...
- Games that have chat
- Apps that specifically do chat
...to list a few.
Why the heck would I pay more than my data plan when I have all these other methods of communication?
Now the frustration kicks in a bit when apps I used on my iPhone want to text me instead of using any of the various other methods of communication already available via my device and data plan.
Having it as an option for those who don't have the devices with more capabilities is just fine, but making it the ONLY option? Hey, devs, consider what you are programming for and take advantage of the capabilities of the device. Don't just cater to the lowest common denominator... PLEASE?
(I might just be referring to ShopKick and Starbucks here) ;)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The bundles keep going...
There's another that was brought to my attention... MonthBundle. The September bundle is, no surprise, available through September 30th.
There are a couple in there I don't actually have. But for the bundle price I'm not sure it's worth it if you only want one of the apps. If 3 or more appeal to you it might be worth checking this one out.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
About those shoes...
A few months ago I got back into wearing heels... in a rather big way. I had been primarily wearing Crocs and Teva sandals. I still do wear both of those, but I'm increasingly wearing heels to work every day.It started innocently enough. I'd lost some weight, started clearing out the wardrobe and decided to give skirts a try again but I had exactly one pair of shoes that might work. I still have them, they fit fine. They are a black velvet, low heel Mary Jane style. What you might see on a low-key ballroom dancer.
So, when I was out shopping for something entirely different — tools — I wandered into the shoe department and found low heel snakeskin pumps, on sale of course. They were a bit pointier than the velvet Mary Janes, but still a low heel and very inexpensive. I wore them quite a lot for a bit.
Little-by-little, I ended up in front of sale racks of shoes, matching a new wardrobe as inexpensively as I could manage. The height of the heel kept increasing too. Then... I found I needed a shoe rack (well, 2 really but I haven't found a place to actually put a second rack yet).
So, after an amusing conversation with a very dear friend — who hasn't learned yet not to joke about these things with me (you know who you are and I hope you never stop joking, btw!) — we determined I have a bit to say about shoes... and it's not terribly Mac related. So I've started theshoegeek.com. ;)
Friday, September 10, 2010
Revival of a blog... and yes, there are more bundles for Mac users
It's been quite a year since I posted about that bundle way back in February of 2010. In the intervening time I have managed to acquire quite an array of shoes (more to come on that later), enjoyed watching two people in my household embrace and thoroughly enjoy the use of an iPad and traveled a great deal.
There are still more bundles out there. For switchers or the "new to Mac" crowd they might be a reasonable thing to check out. Some of us longtime users are getting a bit indifferent to bundles. Nevertheless, you can check out a few at these URLs:
https://www.mupromo.com/
http://bundleecious.com/
http://themacbundles.com/
http://www.popcap.com/promos/completemac/
Oh and... MacHeist, where art thou? Hmmm?
There are still more bundles out there. For switchers or the "new to Mac" crowd they might be a reasonable thing to check out. Some of us longtime users are getting a bit indifferent to bundles. Nevertheless, you can check out a few at these URLs:
https://www.mupromo.com/
http://themacbundles.com/
http://www.popcap.com/promos/completemac/
Oh and... MacHeist, where art thou? Hmmm?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Better late than never... another Mac application bundle
This only has 4 days and a few hours remaining but switchers and longtime users alike might find something useful in this bundle.
TheMacBundles
TheMacBundles
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Check out the nanoBundle from MacHeist
6 Applications are available for free — right now.
5 are available for download at MacHeist.com and a sixth, Virus Barrier is available once you share the news with your FaceBook friends. A seventh application — Mariner Write — will be unlocked when 500,000 free bundles have been downloaded.
Have at it folks. Download the free nanoBundle.
P.S. Be aware... Hordes of Orcs can potentially be addictive. ;)
5 are available for download at MacHeist.com and a sixth, Virus Barrier is available once you share the news with your FaceBook friends. A seventh application — Mariner Write — will be unlocked when 500,000 free bundles have been downloaded.
Have at it folks. Download the free nanoBundle.
P.S. Be aware... Hordes of Orcs can potentially be addictive. ;)
Sunday, November 01, 2009
MacHeist stirring up the Macosphere again
If you haven't been seeing a fleeting tweet or two in your twitter stream and you are an avid Mac user... you've still got time to play.
Take a look at MacHeist.com and do some sleuthing. You'll be rewarded with a copy of DaisyDisk.
Take a look at MacHeist.com and do some sleuthing. You'll be rewarded with a copy of DaisyDisk.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Productivity and archiving with your scanner
David Pogue has found a useful tool for his workflow and his recent column, A Better Way to Manage Receipts for Business Travel, is all about how he makes use of the NeatReceipts scanner and NeatWorks software.
I have no experience with that particular scanner but the NeatWorks software looks tempting. I have the ScanSnap S300M, which is a wonderful scanner with duplexing capabilities. It too can handle the small receipts up to legal sized paper. I was pleasantly surprised to see the NeatWorks is listed as compatible with my scanner.
So, if you have a scanner already, check it against their list to see if the software is compatible before sinking the cash into another scanner just to get the capabilities demonstrated by their software.
I have no experience with that particular scanner but the NeatWorks software looks tempting. I have the ScanSnap S300M, which is a wonderful scanner with duplexing capabilities. It too can handle the small receipts up to legal sized paper. I was pleasantly surprised to see the NeatWorks is listed as compatible with my scanner.
So, if you have a scanner already, check it against their list to see if the software is compatible before sinking the cash into another scanner just to get the capabilities demonstrated by their software.
Monday, August 17, 2009
The Mac App Bundles continue with three to choose from
I'm late to the game with this one. The Mac Sale has been going on for a bit apparently but I just heard about it when I checked my MacZot emails. The Zot for 5% off the $49.99 price runs, as I type this, for 3 more hours.
10 apps included:
You have a little more time to decide on TheMacBundles current offer. This one has 6 days to go.
9 apps (plus 1 bonus) included:
10 apps included:
You have a little more time to decide on TheMacBundles current offer. This one has 6 days to go.
9 apps (plus 1 bonus) included:
- A Better Finder Rename
- BluePhoneElite
- Keyboard Maestro
- Letter Opener
- Math Magic
- Print It!
- TaskTime
- ViewIt
- Web Confidential
The remaining available bonus app is CosmoPod
And there's also the MacBundleBox with 12 apps:
If, like me, you've bought a fare number of previous bundles you may have some of these already. If you don't have the pricier apps it might be worth a jump for a bundle and then see if any other apps find their way into your regular stable.
Otherwise, perhaps you will find something you didn't know was out there and, if the price for one app directly from the dev is reasonable their marketing has succeeded in getting the word out for the devs involved.
Happy shopping.
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