APPLEMATTERS REVIEWS

Setting Up Mail for Mac

Introduction The latest release of Mail, available on Mac OS X ‘Tiger’, is one of the simplest yet effective e-mail clients I’ve come across. E-Mail …(read more)

Microsoft Vista: Another Reason to Switch to Apple

In 1984, Apple Computer ran a still-talked about Super Bowl ad. It is often credited for starting the annual competition for best ads during the …(read more)

ER 6i from Etymotic Research - I can’t hear you! No, really, I can’t hear you!!

The digital music revolution means for me that I can carry everything I might ever want to listen to with me everywhere I go. More …(read more)

iWeb: A First Look

A few days ago I purchased the new iLife Suite. It arrived and I have spent the weekend exploring some of the new features in …(read more)

A Dozen Mac Gems Unearthed In 2005

What where your favorite applications you found for the Mac in 2005? Everyone does a “top ten favorites of the year” and I’m no different …(read more)

6 Great Bags for Your iBook or Powerbook

Whether you are a commuter, a hiker, or a world-traveler, owning an iBook or Powerbook means owning a bag. I have tried out over 10 …(read more)

The Applications You Really Need

A coworker recently started taking an interest in the PowerBook that I bring to work each day. After asking me several questions about it I …(read more)

Product Review: Solitaire Till Dawn X

What with today being MondayI thought we could all do with something to relax us. To that end I am going to recommend a nifty …(read more)

Exploring the Utilities Folder, Part One: The Terminal

Anyone who has ever gone poking around in Applications might have come across the Utilities folder. If you take a look inside you will find …(read more)

Is it time to ditch Safari?

Apple is very good at making streamlined simple-to-use-software. There are many Apple products that are among my favorites - iCal, Pages, Keynote, GarageBand to name …(read more)

Fall in Love with Your iPod All Over Again: The 6i Isolator Earphones

This is the 5th time that I have tried to start writing this review. I typically try to use the product while I am writing …(read more)

Unleashing the Writer: Jer’s Novel Writer

As a writer, one good piece of advice is to “Just write!” There are many others, but this one is foundational. Last week I discussed …(read more)