Mac 101: Option-select those columns

by Michael Rose (Feb 3rd 2015 12:00PM)

It's fitting that this is my last Mac 101 tip for TUAW, because it's one of the first "whoa, how did you do that?" tricks I learned as a desktop publishing newbie way, way back in the day. Like, Word and PageMaker on System 5, 1988-vintage back in th...

The Week in Review: news and features you don't want to miss

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 31st 2015 4:00PM)

Last week was a busy one with your favorite TUAW writers posting some excellent How-To guides, commentary and other informative news articles. Here's a quick roundup of our recent feature worthy posts you may have missed: News Apple R&D spe...

Apple R&D spending reached record levels last quarter

by Yoni Heisler (Jan 29th 2015 1:00PM)

To say that Apple had a stellar holiday quarter would be an understatement. For the quarter gone by, Apple recorded just over $18 billion in profits, enough to make it the most profitable quarter in corporate history. But lest anyone think App...

Daily Deals for January 28, 2015, Get 11 TB Of Military Grade Storage & Backup For 79% Off

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 28th 2015 5:00PM)

It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring exclusive TUAW Deals, a handy list from Dealnews and our own handpicked iOS and OS X selections. All prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly....

Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 27th 2015 10:00PM)

Here are some of the best free apps, app updates and new apps that have landed in the App Store recently. All app prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly, so grab them while you can. Apps Now Free Don't Shoot Yourself!...

Daily Deals for January 27, 2015, Save 25% On The NFC Compatible IconQ Speaker

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 27th 2015 9:00PM)

Pzizz, now free and on the iPad, helps you get to sleep

by Andy J. Williams Affleck (Jan 27th 2015 5:30PM)

Pzizz is an app designed to help you get in a good power nap or get to sleep. For years, it's actually been two apps, one called Energizer (for power naps) and one for Sleep (for, well I think you can guess). The apps use a combination of a sooth...

Alfred Remote is here and it's interesting

by TJ Luoma (Jan 27th 2015 10:00AM)

Alfred Remote (US$5) is here, it's really well-designed, easy to use, and I'm not sure how I'm going to use it yet. I can't even remember how long ago I first spotted the "Remote" icon in Alfred 2, but it has been there for so long I've kind of grow...

Daily Deals for January 26, 2015, Best Deals Of The Week: 90% Off The Master Java Course Bundle & 50% Off The 2-in-1 6 Foot Cable

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 26th 2015 8:00PM)

Twelve South ParcSlope stand for MacBook provides style and comfort

by Steven Sande (Jan 26th 2015 7:00PM)

One of our favorite accessory design shops here at TUAW is Twelve South, and they're our heroes for a couple of reasons. First, they design and manufacture useful and stylish accessories for Apple products only. The second reason? Everything they...

Crazy good Loop Attachment Straitjacket case now available for iPhone 6

by Steven Sande (Jan 26th 2015 5:00PM)

Chicago-based Loop Attachment is back on our radar again, now that the company has released its unique Straitjacket Case for iPhone 6 ($US34.95). While nothing has changed in this TUAW 3.5-star rated iPhone case in terms of design, materials, or...

Location-sharing Waldo takes different approach from Swarm

by George Tinari (Jan 26th 2015 3:30PM)

Many have tried pushing location-sharing services to the mainstream and pretty much all attempts have failed. Almost on the brink of true success, Foursquare and Swarm arguably has yet to capture the interest of the masses. Even Apple tried with F...

Apple is as "boring" as it's always been

by Yoni Heisler (Jan 26th 2015 2:00PM)

Microsoft last week surprised the tech masses when the company unveiled a futuristic holographic headset called a HoloLens. The device is a prototype for the time being, but nonetheless got many folks in the tech world excited. Microsoft's own we...

The iPhone case that might get you killed

by Mike Wehner (Jan 26th 2015 1:00PM)

You've already seen an iPhone case that could get you arrested -- and if not, feel free to check it out -- but there's an even more potentially hazardous smartphone cover out there. This "Gun Grip Case" is about as extreme as it gets if you're look...

A roundup of recent hardware reviews on TUAW

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 25th 2015 8:00PM)

Last week, we reviewed a variety of hardware and accessories that'll complement your favorite iOS or OS X devices. Here's a quick roundup of recent hardware reviews that you may have missed: RAVPower 15W Solar Charger, Savior battery pack ke...