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Need to Free Some Disk Space? Check out Xslimmer! - 12:00 PM
Monday's Mac Gadget
When Apple moved from PowerPC to Intel, many were concerned about how their existing PowerPC applications would run on the Intel processor. Fortunately, there are two compatability paths. One is to run an existing PowerPC application under Rosetta, which translates PowerPC code to Intel. The other option to use a Universal Binary, a Mac application that contains both PowerPC and Intel code. But do you really want to waste disk space by storing code for a processor you don't have? Enter Xslimmer.
Best Buy Now Selling Apple's iPhone 3G - 11:15 AM
iPodObserver
Best BuyThe number of places hopeful iPhone 3G buyers could score a combination iPod and smartphone increased on Sunday when Best Buy began selling Apple's handheld. The big box retailer can handle iPhone sales along with the AT&T activation process, so customers that aren't near an Apple retail store can still make their purchase and walk out the door with a working phone.
Apple's Missing Take Down Notices - 10:25 AM
Hot Forum Topic
Apple will be hosting a special media event on Tuesday called "Let's Rock." While images of a newly redesigned iPod nano, presumably to be released tomorrow, have been floating around the Web, TMO readers have been questioning why Apple's legal team haven't been issuing take down notices.
OmniGrowl 3.4 Improves RSS Support, More - 9:55 AM
Wooden Brain Concepts released OmniGrowl 3.4 on Monday. The update for the Growl notification add-on improved RSS feed support, and added notification coalescing so new same-type notifications can replace old notifications if they are still on screen.
Microsoft to Copy Apple's Geniuses with Gurus - 9:05 AM
Microsoft Microsoft is prepping to insert its own version of the Apple Genius, dubbed Microsoft Gurus, in stores like Best Buy and Circuit City, but unlike the Genuis Bar staff, Microsoft's pros will only help with pre-sale questions. 23 Comments.
Apple Tapped Media Player Inventor in Burst Case - 8:15 AM
iPodObserver
iPhone 3GWhen Apple settled a lawsuit with Burst over patents used in the iPhone it enlisted the help of Kane Kramer, a Brit that patented a portable media player concept nearly 30 years ago. While Mr. Kramer's name isn't well known, the products that eventually grew from his idea -- including the iPod -- are.
iPhone: Preview URLs in Mobile Safari - 7:30 AM
iPO Quick Tip
Quick TipNavigating with URLs in Web pages is easy in Mobile Safari on the iPhone or iPod touch: just tap a link on a Web page. If you want to see where that link is going to take you before you tap and go, that's easy, too.
Case-Mate Signature Leather Case for iPhone 3G - 6:00 AM
iPO Review
Signature Leather case for iPhone 3G The Case-Mate Signature Leather Case for iPhone 3G is one of the most beautiful and elegant cases I've tested so far. It's sturdy and stylish, and provides good (but not great) protection for your iPhone 3G. Handcrafted of soft Italian Napa leather layered over a stiff shell, it comes in either black or red and it looks great in both.
 

Headlines - Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Mac Geek Gab #167: Drive Issues, Shortcuts, Remote Administration, and The Option Key Explained - 9:50 PM
Podcast
Mac Geek Gab John's back from vacation, and he and Dave use this Sunday evening show to share some geeky tips, answer your questions, and solve your (technical :-) problems. Topics include new camera and memory cards that John used, remote administration of other machines, annotating your pictures, and yes... John and Dave (with a little help from their listeners) explain exactly what that option key symbol means. Don't miss it!
 

Headlines - Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Samurai Girl, Sonny Chiba, Tim and More - 3:45 PM
iPO Free on iTunes
Vern Seward offers his tour of this week's free offerings on iTunes, including Samurai Girl, Empire Shaolin Kung Fu Classic Films, The Life and Times of Tim, the Democratic and Republican National Convention highlights, and much more.
 

Headlines - Friday, September 5th, 2008

Particle Debris And No Soup For Microsoft (Week of Sep 1) - 5:30 PM
StrangeCharm
Microsoft gets no soup, no respect, and an ad about nothing in their new advertising campaign which launched during Thursday Night Football. I formed a theory a while back that the ad would mirror Microsoft?s corporate culture, and I think my prediction was fulfilled.
Best Buy Polishes its Apple - 5:20 PM
User Friendly Blog by Ted Landau
If you?re like me (or more correctly, like I used to be), you may be saying: "Huh? Best Buy? Who would want to go there to buy Apple products?" Indeed, over the years, my opinion of Best Buy had sunk so low that you'd have to open a storm drain to even hope to find it. But times change.
Why Chrome? Think Apple - 5:05 PM
iPO The Back Page
John C. Dvorak and some others have been asking why in the hell Google would bother releasing a new browser in this day and age. When it comes to Google, the super short answer is, "Why not?" For a longer answer, we have only to look at the lessons that Apple has provided. 4 Comments.
Nokia Warns of Weaker Q3, Global Economy and iPhone are Factors - 4:10 PM
iPodObserver
Nokia is citing stiff competition, sluggish growth due to the global economy and a production glitch as contributors to a weaker third quarter. The company also announced that it would lose market share, and the news sent Nokia's stock tumbling 9 percent lower.
Call of Duty 4 Embarks for Macs on September 15 - 3:30 PM
Apple Gaming News
Aspyr Media announced on Friday that its game "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" will ship for Intel Macs on September 15. The game was originally scheduled to be released earlier in the year.
Some iPhone Users Experiencing Syncing Problems via USB 2 Hub - 2:30 PM
iPodObserver
AppleSome iPhone users are experiencing syncing problems or slow performance when connected to the Mac via a USB 2 hub.
TUNEWEAR Announces Clear Cases for iPhone 3G - 1:45 PM
iPodObserver
TUNEWEAR announced the immediate availability of a line of clear, polycarbonate and silicone shell cases for the iPhone 3G on Friday. Clear, protective films are also available.
MTS, Largest Russian Wireless Carrier, Lands iPhone Deal - 1:10 PM
iPodObserver
MTS, Russia's largest mobile phone operator, has announced that they will carry the Apple iPhone, according to the Associated Press on Friday. Previously, Vimpelcom and Megafon in Russia made similar announcements.
ATR: Low Expectations for Apple September 9 Event - 12:00 PM
American Technology Research's Shaw Wu published a note to investors on Friday and outlined his low expectations for a break-through announcement by Apple at the September 9 event. The focus is likely to be iPod specific, and new notebooks aren't expected to be introduced. However, there are some potential wildcards. 5 Comments.
Reader Reactions: Seinfeld Microsoft Ad - 10:10 AM
Hot Forum Topic
Microsoft's first commercial featuring comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates aired last night, and today TMO readers are sharing their take on the ad.
OpenDNS: Managing Your Internet Access - 9:15 AM
TMO Quick Tip
Quick TipMost people never think about the Domain Name Servers their ISP provides, and for the most part they probably handle their part in serving up Web pages just fine. If you want more control over content the Internet feeds you, however, your service provider's DNS services may well fall short. That's where OpenDNS comes in. 3 Comments.
CamSpinner 2 Improves FTP, AppleScript Support - 8:40 AM
CamSpinner Optima System announced the immediate availability of CamSpinner 2.0 on Friday. The new version of the webcam image publishing application offers faster FTP uploads, and can schedule webcam actions in iCal with AppleScript.
First Seinfeld Microsoft Ad Airs, Thin on Content - 8:05 AM
Seinfeld Ad Microsoft aired the first of its pro-Windows commercials featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Thursday evening, although there was no mention of Microsoft's operating system in the ad. Instead, the ad focused on the interaction between Seinfeld and Gates in a discount shoe store. 57 Comments.

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Signature Leather case for iPhone 3G The Case-Mate Signature Leather Case for iPhone 3G is one of the most beautiful and elegant cases I've tested so far. It's sturdy and stylish, and provides good (but not great) protection for your iPhone 3G. Handcrafted of soft Italian Napa leather layered over a stiff shell, it comes in either black or red and it looks great in both.

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Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #167: Drive Issues, Shortcuts, Remote Administration, and The Option Key Explained
by Dave Hamilton & John F. Braun
Mac Geek Gab John's back from vacation, and he and Dave use this Sunday evening show to share some geeky tips, answer your questions, and solve your (technical :-) problems. Topics include new camera and memory cards that John used, remote administration of other machines, annotating your pictures, and yes... John and Dave (with a little help from their listeners) explain exactly what that option key symbol means. Don't miss it!

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Particle Debris And No Soup For Microsoft (Week of Sep 1)
StrangeCharm
Microsoft gets no soup, no respect, and an ad about nothing in their new advertising campaign which launched during Thursday Night Football. I formed a theory a while back that the ad would mirror Microsoft?s corporate culture, and I think my prediction was fulfilled.
Best Buy Polishes its Apple
User Friendly Blog by Ted Landau
If you?re like me (or more correctly, like I used to be), you may be saying: "Huh? Best Buy? Who would want to go there to buy Apple products?" Indeed, over the years, my opinion of Best Buy had sunk so low that you'd have to open a storm drain to even hope to find it. But times change.
iPO The Back Page - Why Chrome? Think Apple
by Bryan Chaffin
John C. Dvorak and some others have been asking why in the hell Google would bother releasing a new browser in this day and age. When it comes to Google, the super short answer is, "Why not?" For a longer answer, we have only to look at the lessons that Apple has provided.
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