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Timebar: Turn your menu bar into a countdown timer

by Erica Sadun (Apr 22nd, 2013)

Timebar ($2.99) has got to be one of the wackier utilities I've come across but it's one that may deserve to find a loyal audience. It works like this: You pull down the menu, set a stop time and an optional audio alert. Click "Start" and boom, the menu bar at the top of your screen ...

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X - April 22 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 22nd, 2013)

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X - April 22 edition. It has been busy in the App Store with a handful of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout apps from the past few weeks! iOS Apps Chew It Well - loose weight with fun [iPhone; ...

Extract App Resource Icons with AppleScript

by Ben Waldie (Apr 22nd, 2013)

Whether I'm preparing for a demo or writing an article, blog post, book, or technical documentation, I often find myself performing the same set of repetitive steps. I need to navigate into an app's packaged resources folder, find one or more icon files, occasionally convert them to PNG and scale ...

Five apps for App.net users

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 19th, 2013)

App.net is a growing social network that promises to be the home for users who want control over their data. Its format is very similar to Twitter, but it is more open and friendlier for developers. To help you get started using App.net, here is a list of five iOS clients and a few desktop ...

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X, April 17 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 17th, 2013)

It has been busy in the App Store with a handful of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout apps from the past few weeks (all prices are USD)! iOS Apps Currency - Made Simple [iPhone; Category: Travel; $0.99] Currency is a simple converter for ...

Slew of updates include Java, Safari, iPhoto and Aperture

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Apr 16th, 2013)

Apple decided to push a lot of updates this afternoon, most of them related to a Java update that disables the Java SE 6 applet plug-in. By disabling the plug-in, Apple is allowing consumers to re-enable it on a case-by-case basis. Apple has provided a full guide to the new plug-in ...

Fotor Photo Editor for Mac is capable and free if you act quickly

by Mel Martin (Apr 13th, 2013)

Photo editing on a Mac presents a dilemma for budget-conscious consumers. Photoshop is high-end and expensive. iPhoto is affordable, but its editing tools are rudimentary. There are still plenty other apps to choose from, including Pixelmator and Acorn. Another good title to add to your list of ...

Code in OS X 10.8.4 beta suggests upcoming Macs will feature Gigabit 802.11ac WiFi

by Yoni Heisler (Apr 10th, 2013)

9to5Mac on Tuesday reported that data strings found within the recently released developer seed of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.4 suggest that upcoming Macs may feature ultra-fast 802.11ac WiFi. Indeed, news of Apple's interest in 802.11ac WiFi isn't new. You might remember that Apple, back in ...

Lesser-known OS X tricks

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 8th, 2013)

Operating systems are so vast and complex it's virtually impossible to find any one person who knows all the tips and tricks an OS offers. OS X is no exception. Whether you're a new user or a long-time OS X user, Macworld has posted a list of seven tricks you might not be aware of. My favorite ...

DevJuice: WebCode premieres, generates JavaScript+Canvas

by Erica Sadun (Apr 4th, 2013)

As I've been working on a new book on iOS Quartz Drawing, I've been using PixelCut's PaintCode app pretty heavily. Today, a new PixelCut tool just hit the Mac App Store. WebCode (US$49.99) generates JavaScript+Canvas, CSS+HTML or SVG code on your behalf. If you've used PaintCode, WebCode will ...

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X - April 4 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 4th, 2013)

It has been busy in the App Store with a handful of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout apps from the past week! iOS Apps Curved - Text that Curves [iOS Universal, Category: Photography & Video, Now free, down from $1.99] Curved helps ...

Security Researcher Brian Krebs outs the man behind the Flashback malware

by Yoni Heisler (Apr 3rd, 2013)

In April 2012, security researchers discovered a new piece of malware targeting OS X users. The malware was dubbed "Flashback" and reportedly infected more than 600,000 Mac users, including about 200 machines on Apple's Cupertino campus. The malware was able to infect so many machines because ...

A look at the original Apple II disk operating system documents

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 3rd, 2013)

A collection of documents detailing Apple's work on its first disk-based operating system recently surfaced at the DigiBarn computer museum, and CNET got a first-hand look at the compilation. The documents date back to the late 1970s and include contracts signed by Steve Jobs and Steve ...

DevJuice: Preview of Fasten dev utility

by Erica Sadun (Mar 31st, 2013)

Today, I got a peek at a little utility that converts iTunes URLs to more readable App Store versions. From developer Moshe Berman, Fasten automates the process Apple described in QA 1633. I found the app easy to use and a great timesaver. Berman tells me that it's in the review queue as I ...

Apple dumps 'highest-resolution notebook ever' tagline thanks to Chromebook Pixel

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 26th, 2013)

Apple's 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro was advertised as the world's second-highest resolution notebook, sitting right behind the company's 15-inch Retina model. That coveted position changed hands when Google introduced its Chromebook Pixel and grabbed that number two spot. As noted by 9to5Mac, ...