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Ping on iTunes – Not So Hot

Last Updated on Thursday, 2 September 2010 04:56 Written by Ngọc Ánh Thursday, 2 September 2010 04:56

Apple's big overhaul of iTunes, announced Wednesday, turns the media management software into a fledgling social network thanks to a newly introduced feature called Ping. I would have expected more from Apple with this first attempt at building a community around iTunes. It's not all bad, but if Ping doesn't improve soon this music-oriented social network will bomb faster than an American Idol wannabe. Click to zoom in on image and explore what's new with the iTunes 10. Of course iTunes... Detailt »»

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Apple Announces ITunes 10

Last Updated on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 09:07 Written by Ngôi Sao Wednesday, 1 September 2010 09:07

Apple on Wednesday announced iTunes 10, a major upgrade to its music jukebox and media management software. Leading the changes in this version is a social networking component aimed at helping users discover new music. Apple CEO Steve Jobs described that featured--called Ping--as "Facebook and Twitter meet iTunes." A major new social component of the iTunes Store, Ping is an opt-in social network that lets customers follow their favorite artists, and be followed by friends. Artists can also interact... Detailt »»

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Plex Media Center Software Updates, Adds IOS App

Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 11:37 Written by Ngôi Sao Tuesday, 31 August 2010 11:37

Media mavens will be pleased to see that a substantial update to Plex , the media center software for Mac OS X, has arrived as of Tuesday. Dubbed Plex/Nine, the program now incorporates a separate media manager application to help you organize and catalog your movies, TV shows, music, and more. In addition, Plex has released a companion app for the iPhone and the iPad. The new Plex Media Manager takes functions that used to be baked into Plex itself and spins them off into a more Mac-like separate... Detailt »»

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Plex Media Center Software Updates, Adds IOS App

Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 11:37 Written by Ngôi Sao Tuesday, 31 August 2010 11:37

Media mavens will be pleased to see that a substantial update to Plex , the media center software for Mac OS X, has arrived as of Tuesday. Dubbed Plex/Nine, the program now incorporates a separate media manager application to help you organize and catalog your movies, TV shows, music, and more. In addition, Plex has released a companion app for the iPhone and the iPad. The new Plex Media Manager takes functions that used to be baked into Plex itself and spins them off into a more Mac-like separate... Detailt »»

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Resize Images With Automator

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 11:12 Written by Phương Thùy Monday, 30 August 2010 11:12

Last week I told you how to use Automator to convert a bunch of iPhoto images to black and white. This prompted similar questions from forum visitors Macnutjohn and Matthew Bushey. Wrote Macnutjohn: I wonder if this could be used to resize images using ColorSync? To which I would reply, not using ColorSync but rather a different Automator action. It goes like this: As I explained in the original entry you can choose images in iPhoto and then copy them to a folder on your Desktop by using Automator's... Detailt »»

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Resize Images With Automator

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 11:12 Written by Phương Thùy Monday, 30 August 2010 11:12

Last week I told you how to use Automator to convert a bunch of iPhoto images to black and white. This prompted similar questions from forum visitors Macnutjohn and Matthew Bushey. Wrote Macnutjohn: I wonder if this could be used to resize images using ColorSync? To which I would reply, not using ColorSync but rather a different Automator action. It goes like this: As I explained in the original entry you can choose images in iPhoto and then copy them to a folder on your Desktop by using Automator's... Detailt »»

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Frequently Asked Photo Questions for August

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 11:12 Written by admin Monday, 30 August 2010 11:12

Have a question about digital photography? Send it to me . I reply to as many as I can--though given the quantity of e-mails that I get, I can't promise a personal reply to each one. I round up the most interesting questions about once a month here in Digital Focus. For more frequently asked questions, read my newsletters from May , June , and July . Making Free HDR Photos My Panasonic ZS3 has a setting that allows me to auto-bracket a series of three shots with +1, 0 and -1EV. I'd love to... Detailt »»

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Frequently Asked Photo Questions for August

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 11:12 Written by Mai Chi Monday, 30 August 2010 11:12

Have a question about digital photography? Send it to me . I reply to as many as I can--though given the quantity of e-mails that I get, I can't promise a personal reply to each one. I round up the most interesting questions about once a month here in Digital Focus. For more frequently asked questions, read my newsletters from May , June , and July . Making Free HDR Photos My Panasonic ZS3 has a setting that allows me to auto-bracket a series of three shots with +1, 0 and -1EV. I'd love to... Detailt »»

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Why Oracle is Right to Sue Google

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 07:41 Written by admin Monday, 30 August 2010 07:41

The tech industry loves a good vendor slugfest, and the upcoming legal battle between Google and Oracle has all the makings of a truly spectacular one. At issue is Dalvik, the unique, Java-based runtime at the heart of Google's Android smartphone OS. Oracle, which gained stewardship of the Java platform when it bought Sun Microsystems in 2009, claims Dalvik knowingly, willfully, and deliberately infringes on Java intellectual property. According to a complaint filed with the U.S. District... Detailt »»

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Video Mémoires 1.0

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 07:41 Written by Ngọc Ánh Monday, 30 August 2010 07:41

Editor's note: The following review is part of Macworld's GemFest 2010 series. Every day from mid July through August, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems blog to briefly cover a favorite free or low-cost program. Visit the Mac Gems homepage for a list of past Mac Gems. Coding Robots' Video M... Detailt »»

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