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When it comes to my Macintosh, I primarily operate in one of two modes. I’m either writing software for work, or I using software for either work or play but I’ve always noticed that regardless of the mode that I’m currently operating in, there is a direct correlation between my level of happiness and my [...]

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 29th, 2006

Here is the list of prizes that we’re giving away on the MacReviewCast podcast. The Give-Away is for the macCompanion’s 4th anniversary. Robert Pritchett’s online Mac magazine gives you reviews and articles each month and every week Robert joins us on the MacReviewCast for previews of some of the reviews coming in the next issue.

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Jeff Powell/Surfbits on June 28th, 2006

Anyone who frequently visits Surfbits or listens to the MacReviewCast knows that I’m a big fan of using OS X’s built in Keychain as an ideal place to store all kinds of sensitive information. For items ranging from password, application serial numbers, bank account information, etc – this built in utility provides a handy way [...]

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 26th, 2006

Call Recorder normally $14.95, currently $12.95 is one of those product that does exactly what you want it to do, in a simple clean way.

As they say on their web site, “Call Recorder is an add-on…

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Apple(R) today announced that CEO Steve Jobs will headline a team of Apple executives, including Philip Schiller, senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing; Bertrand Serlet, senior vice pre…

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 25th, 2006

I did a review of VodooPad a little while ago and mentioned that I was having difficulty getting it to transfer properly to my iPod. Well it seems that I am not alone, and that it is a known “error” that maybe you can all help with.

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 25th, 2006

Episode #61 Enhanced is now available. Subscribe to it from the link below in iTunes, or download, or listen to it direct from this link.
http://www.macreviewcast.com/podcasts/enhanced/MacReviewCast61e.m4a

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 24th, 2006

Welcome to episode 61 of the MacReviewCast. I’m Tim and I want to thank you for downloading and listening. We’re the podcast that looks at software, hardware and websites that make using your Mac special. But of late, I think we’re the podcast that gives away more prizes then any other podcast. Why you ask, well let me tell you about another big give-away that we’re doing on the MacReviewcast.

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Jeff Powell/Surfbits on June 24th, 2006

It seems like just yesterday when Detroit Free Press technology columnist Mike Wendland publically declared that he was going to try switching to a Macintosh for 30 days and record his results daily at the MacMike blog. Predictably, Mike quickly took to the Mac and he became a full time switcher. Mike has recently published [...]

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 23rd, 2006

As a reminder, today is the Friday Sale at Amazon. Save yourself the hassle of fighting the crowds in retail stores, have Amazon deliver it to your door. They have some great deals on Tech and Amazon Friday SaleElectronics along with pages of other specials. I also want you to know that if you visit Amazon via the link below, I receive a small percent of the sales. It helps to keep the website up and running, and I really do appreciate it.

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 21st, 2006

I know you all remember that just a few months ago the MacReviewCast celebrated it’s first birthday. We celebrated it in style with the biggest prize give-a-way that we could line up. We gave away books, and software, but that wasn’t enough.

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 21st, 2006

We welcome back our European Correspondent from Spain, Chris. It has taken me a long time to review the latest version of MindManager – Mindjet MindManager 6 Mac . This isn’t because it’s a difficult application to either learn or use, as it isn’t, but because I couldn’t decide if I found it useful or [...]

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Jeff Powell/Surfbits on June 20th, 2006

Big news for fans of Apple’s Automator application from the amazing minds over at Automated Workflows which was written up today at Automator World. Essentially these newly released scripting packs for some of the most popular applications on the Mac allow you to easily perform quite a large number of tasks in each application by [...]

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 19th, 2006

After many months of neglect and Dis-association, the Surfbits News and Link Blog is now back online at a new and updated URL. You can find the blog at http://surfbits.wordpress.com . It’s a place for…

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Tim (Surfbits) on June 17th, 2006

Here is the 60th episode of The MacReviewCast. Remember to send feedback and suggestions to surfbits at gmail dot com. Please go to www.macreviewcast.com for shownotes and information on the podcast. Also, my podcast script is now found in the lyrics portion of the podcast in iTunes. Try our New Enhanced Podcast!

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