Tuesday, March 20, 2007

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  • 15 Nifty command line tricks to set various options

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    UK website MacOSXTips has put together a list of 15 of their favorite command line preferences tricks. The tricks, which all use the defaults command, range from deactivating Dashboard, to showing hidden files in the Finder, to displaying all mail as plain text. I had a blast rediscovering some old preferences tricks and learning some new ones.
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  • Apple Store to open in Rome

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    Website MacScoop discovered that Apple will open a store in Rome later this month, the 31st of March at 9:00 AM. The first 1000 visitors will receive a free Apple T-Shirt because you know those Italians, they're really big on wearing free T-Shirts...not! Even though Italian society continues to change, as far as I can tell from a sampling of relatives, the Buon' affare-ness of the free offer will almost certainly be offset by their complete disdain for the brutto figuro of the T-Shirts. Remember: It's more important to look good than to feel good!

    Apple Store Roma Est aprirà sabato 31 marzo alle 9:00. Prendete parte ai festeggiamenti per l'apertura di Apple Store, Roma Est. Partecipate all'inaugurazione e, se sarete fra i primi 1000 visitatori, ricevete gratuitamente una T-shirt Apple.

    Oh by the way, if you're looking for a job? Apple Roma is hiring.

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  • HOWTO: Connect Your Mac Mini to a TV

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    Sure there's that new gadget that's supposed to debut any second--what is it again? Apple Radio? Banana TV? Something like that--but why fork out three hundred clams[1] when you could attach your Mac Mini directly to your TV and watch your iVideos without any further fuss or muss? Think about it. Full connectivity, full compatibility--Xvid, DivX, whatever format pleases your fancy. Here's a quick how-to.

    [1] That is, of course, three hundred US clams, which comes to about two hundred and twentyfive euroclams or a hundred and fifty four Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowens or equivalent sea-briton.

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  • Twitter from TextMate

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    I'm a big fan of Twitter, and not just because I am on the top 100 Twitter user list (though that doesn't hurt). It is just plain old fun. I also enjoy the heck out of TextMate, which is also fun to use, though in a different way. Twitter and TextMate are two great tastes that, one would imagine, taste great together. Enter Muffin Research Labs (I never thought I would be writing that) with a new Twitter bundle for TextMate.

    Bundles, you'll recall, are sets of files which extend TextMate's functionality. As you might have guessed the Twitter bundle allows one to Twitter from within TextMate. Once you have the Twitter bundle installed you simply select some text, hit ALT T, and off it posts to Twitter. Keep in mind that this bundle is a little rough around the edges, and it requires that you have PHP installed on your Mac.

    So, what are you doing?
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  • Wired offers up 5 reasons Apple TV rules, and sucks

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    Now that the Apple TV is shipping lots of people have opinions about it (imagine the amount of opinions we'll hear once people get to use it!). Wired's Rob Beschizza has compiled 5 reasons why he thinks the Apple TV will rule, and 5 reasons it'll suck.

    This list of 10 things nicely sums up the current zeitgeist about the Apple TV. Most tech types think it'll fail because it doesn't do enough (OMG! NO DVR!), while most analysts seem to think it'll do OK (thanks to that iTunes lock in we all know and love).

    It is an interesting product, no doubt, but I'm waiting for Apple TV 2.0. How about you? Have you ordered an Apple TV? If not, why not? Sound off in the comments.
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  • Clarification on the MacBook Wi-Fi hack 'conspiracy'

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    Many say that 'perception is everything,' and this unwritten rule holds true in both journalism and the blogosphere. While I, having no formal journalistic training, will be the first to clarify that I am unarguably a member of the latter, it has come time for me to clarify a few things concerning my coverage of, and pseudo-involvement with, this MacBook Wi-Fi hack drama.

    If you need a refresher: back in early August of 2006, Brian Krebs wrote an article for The Washington Post titled Hijacking a Macbook in 60 Seconds or Less (product misspelling maintained in the name of accuracy). In this video, David Maynor of SecureWorks demonstrated his ability to wirelessly hack into an Intel-based MacBook that was using a 3rd party wireless card. At the beginning of this video and again at the end, Maynor plainly states that he's using a 3rd party card and it is that card's flawed drivers - not Apple's - which allowed him to maliciously take control of Mac OS X. Naturally, some furious debates erupted across the net over just about every imaginable angle one could take on this demonstration.

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  • Is it cheaper to fake a battery repair than to buy new?

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    Notebook batteries aren't cheap these days, and our own Conrad Quilty-Harper from across the pond (of both TUAW and Engadget fame) blogged a little experiment to give his MacBook some new mobile legs. With a total of 11 parts replaced in six months (which is far more than required to put a machine to sleep for good), he decided it was time Apple threw him a bone and called support for a battery replacement. The Apple rep told him that if he didn't return his old 'n busted battery upon receiving the shiny new one, they would charge him £71 (~$138 USD). Fair enough, but a trip to the UK Apple Store online revealed that new batteries off the shelf cost £99 (~$192) - and that's quite a difference in price no matter where you hang your hat.


    Now we aren't sure if the math works the same way in other countries or even the US, and we don't exactly condone calling Apple for no good reason to score or even swap out for a new battery, especially since Apple could very well charge you anyway for making a bogus call and sending them a perfectly functioning battery (i.e. - pull this stunt at your own risk). This might be useful, however, if you're truly experiencing power issues whilst untethered and saving every penny on a replacement counts.
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  • Apple NAB event confirmed

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    Remember that special event Apple was rumored to be having on April 15th at NAB (National Associate of Broadcasters)? Well, AppleInsider got their digital hands on one of the media invites, so it looks like it is.

    Since NAB is all about the video it is wise to suspect that Apple will be unveiling a new version of Final Cut Studio. Some think that 8 core Mac Pros might make their debut, and I wouldn't be shocked to see new MacBook Pros. This is all, of course, speculation.

    We here at TUAW will keep our ears to the ground, and report back any findings to you, our loyal readers.
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  • AppleTV Podcast Showcase

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    When your AppleTV arrives, what are you planning to watch? If your iTunes library is cruising at a content-lite state, Apple suggests you check out this showcase of free AppleTV-friendly video podcasts that range from edgy cartoons to comic stand-up routines to wildlife documentaries. If you haven't had a lot of exposure to iTunes' video podcasts, it's a great place to start watching even if you don't plan to purchase AppleTV.


    Thanks, Ryan Humphreys.

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  • Decompression done right with Unarchiver 1.6
    Even though OS X includes a handy contextual menu for zipping and unzipping files, the decompression chores (handled by the BOMArchiveHelper.app tool, originally built for expanding components during software installs) aren't always managed as cleanly as one might like. The default behavior of the expander is to leave the original files intact after processing, leading to a phenomenon termed "zip litter" by a colleague. Blech.

    If you're seeking a zipless desktop, check out The Unarchiver by Dag Ågren, just updated to version 1.6. Built from the bones of an ancient Amiga decompression library, this Swiss Army knife can handle almost any format you can think of and probably a few you can't -- I'm personally very excited to crack open some DiskDoubler files that have been languishing on my old Bernoulli media. With the exception of the proprietary SITX archives, where you'll still need an instance of Stuffit Expander, this free tool can handle everything else.

    Thanks, Jeff!
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  • VMware Fusion Beta 2 now available

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    VMware, the top banana in the virtualization market though relative new comer to the Mac, has just released Fusion Beta 2, their Mac virtualization client. Fusion, much like Parallels, allows you to run Windows (and many other operating systems) on your Mac just like you would any other application.

    Fusion Beta 2 adds some interesting features:
    • Support for DirectX8.1 on Windows XP virtual machines (DirectX is Microsoft's APIs for multimedia applications, i.e. games that use graphics acceleration).
    • Snapshots of virtual machines: take a snapshot of one of your virtual machines, and you can always recover to that point in time.
    • Support for Vista (both 32 and 64-bit flavors)
    • Much better networking: including seamless switching between Airport networks and support for up to 10 virtual network interfaces (very cool, if you ask me)
    All in all, Fusion is shaping up to be very nice, though they are still missing Coherence mode which is Parallels killer feature. The Fusion Beta 2 is free (while it is in beta).

    Update: It is true that Fusion Beta 2 is available now, but it was also available a few weeks ago! I am the victim of a poor memory and a tardy PR email. However, now is a good chance to check Fusion if you haven't (see how I saved this post from irrelevance? That's the mark of a pro blogger).
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  • Apple posts WWDC 2007 sessions

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    Apple's World Wide Developer Conference is just around the corner (June 11 through June 15 in San Francisco) and you know what that means! A chance for us rabid Mac users to paw through the session descriptions, which have just been posted, to see if we can glean any info about the forthcoming update to OS X, Leopard.

    Apple has also posted details about a Scientific Development Poster Session that will be happening during WWDC. They are looking for folks who have solved a scientific problem using Apple technology to show off their stuff during WWDC. Abstracts must be submitted by May 11th.
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  • iTunes: Free Tuesday

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    Welcome to this week's edition of iTunes Free Tuesday. Every week, TUAW visits iTunes stores from around the globe to collect all the latest free music and videos for your downloading enjoyment. This week, we're happy to bring you a fresh selection of US and International downloads. All you need is an in-country iTunes account. You can establish one most easily--and without a credit card--by purchasing an iTunes gift card from that country.

    US Music

    US: Kiss the Sky by Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra feat. Nino Moschella
    Anyone expecting an array of bouncing ping-pong balls mic'ed up and put through an auto-tuner is liable to be disappointed by our free Single of the Week. That said, if you're more interested in funky breaks and innovative loops set to smoky soul tunes - you're in the right place. Taking inspiration from '70s film scores, classic hip-hop, and gritty old soul, Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra rocks the house.

    US: Sultanas de Merkaillo by Ojos de Brujo
    This Barcelona group has a sound that draws heavily from the rich history of flamenco. The quick, fluid, slightly Afro-Cuban tempo of "Sultanas de Merkaillo" works with the traditional acoustic guitar rhythms. The group also integrates elements of hip-hop, adding in a DJ who's quick to add scratches and samples. The result is a seamless blend of the new and the old. It's also our free Single of the Week.

    More great freebies after the jump...

    Continue reading iTunes: Free Tuesday

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  • Papers: Scientific Papers PDF Manager

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    Papers appears to be an interesting application for those in the scientific community who need to read and manage a large number of papers as PDFs. It integrates with the online NIH database PubMed for searching and downloading. It allows you to organize articles not only by title but by author and journal. It even includes a full screen reading mode. There is nice review over at Infinite Loop by Jonathan Gitlin discussing how Papers has improved his own researching workflow.

    The idea behind Papers, basically an iTunes or iPhoto for PDF journal articles, is a really good one, but I really wish it could be expanded in several areas. First of all, it clearly needs to support more online bibliographic databases and journal archives. As a humanist, for instance, I'd love a front end for JSTOR and the Philosophers Index (though perhaps I should not hold my breath since the developer calls Papers: "your personal library of science"). Secondly, and more importantly, I'd like to see Papers or a similar application offer a robust system for highlighting, comments, annotations, cross-linking etc. That's what I really need: a good tool to help me read articles (including and especially saving my notes), not just allow me to organize them.

    In any case, if you need to manage professional journal articles Papers looks like a good start, though I did run into some bugs. It is presently available as a "Public Preview" and can be downloaded from mekentosj.com. It will eventually sell for €19 (~$25).

    Thanks Tim!
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