The Next Web:
Adobe has launched the beta version of Air 2.0 – and it’s pointing to a very interesting future…It’s hard to believe that it’s less than two years since version 1.0 of Adobe’s Air platform launched. Since that launch in January 2008 it’s become invaluable for many Twitter users thanks to its use as the basis of apps like Tw (Read More)
Submitted by Pink Lisa
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Reader Diego sent this in: “This at a restaurant in New York last week,” he says. “No words needed.”. (Read More)
The Apple Blog:
If you’re planning your holiday shopping but want to get a good grasp of the budget available to you in advance, it helps to know what kind of deals you’re going to get. Luckily, Apple’s Black Friday discounts have been leaked early, so you can factor in those price reductions while you’re figuring out how pinched you’re go (Read More)
Barkings!:
A friend recently asked if it was possible to change the default color of highlighted text in OS X. He is working on a research project, and frequently needs to highlight text, especially in Safari. The standard basic grey color of highlighted text in OS X made it difficult to find highlighted text on the screen. Fortunate (Read More)
Submitted by Esjay
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At the office, you've got a sluggish computer running aging software, and the email system routinely badgers you to delete messages after you blow through the storage limits set by your IT department. Searching your company's internal Web site feels like being teleported back to the pre-Google era of irrelevant search resul (Read More)
Submitted by Magitam
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With capital scarce, venture capital and private equity firms are increasingly turning to the federal government’s Small Business Investment Co. (SBIC) program as a source of funding.In fact, this may be one of the best times to apply for SBIC funding, since the economic stimulus bill increased the maximum amount of combine (Read More)
Submitted by Esjay
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[Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe sits down with our own Leigh Alexander to discuss the evolution of the game industry, his new iPhone app, CyberJoke 3000, and why old-school adventure games won't see a resurgence.]Sierra-era veteran Al Lowe has effectively retired from the game industry, but was intrigued enough by the o (Read More)
The Apple Blog:
This past Friday, your future ability to upgrade your Mac may have been significantly restricted. Psystar, the company that tried to create “open” Macs by running OS X on non-Apple hardware, suffered a quick defeat in its effort against Apple’s OS license restrictions.No question this was a long shot and Psystar was going f (Read More)
Appletell:
Section: iPod + iTunes, iPod Accessories, Docks & Speakers, iPhone, iPhone Accessories, ReviewsProvides: iPod cradleDeveloper: KonnetMinimum Requirements: iPod or iPhone and USB cablePrice: $34.99Availability: NowIs your iPhone or iPod’s USB cable leaving you with a frown on your face? It’s just not as supportive as you mig (Read More)
Submitted by Mogston
from blog:
In a crushing defeat for the clone Mac maker, Psystar was on the losing end of a crucial court decision in the company's ongoing legal battle with Apple. (Read More)
Submitted by Mogston
from blog:
Ah, the sad times we live in. Apple, veritable giant in a number of computing sectors, has crushed the clone maker Psystar in court. It was not close.
Not that this is a great surprise. After all, when you compare the legal budgets of the two companies, the balance is a bit to one side. But [...]. (Read More)
Submitted by Mogston
from blog:
When Psystar first started to sell Mac clones, nobody thought that they would be able to win against Apple, and it looks like everybody was right. After a rather. (Read More)
Macworld:
A U.S. District Court judge granted Apple's request for a summary judgment, ruling that clone-maker Psystar had violated the company's copyright when it sold PCs with Mac OS X pre-installed.
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Submitted by Todd
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Text snippet apps like TextExpander or TypeIt4Me or Typinator can boost your productivity enormously, saving time and wear-and-tear on fingers. After Mail Act-on , TextEpander is the most valuable tool I use in order to Get Things Done fast.Not many people know that Snow Leopard now offers a system-wide “text substituti (Read More)