MacBites

In this episode we discuss the new Microsoft App Store, tell you about our Internet woes, Elaine spoils for a fight and we update you on our Snow Leopard experiences BackBites Calibrate BusyCal iCal iStat Menus ChatBites TextExpander for iPhone Windows Mobile, version 6.5 & Microsoft's App Store O2 Data Outage Mike's nested inbox Software Review Snow Leopard Elgato EyeTV Quick Look for zip files D...

In this episode, Parallels woos Apple cult converts, Microsoft in Photoshop gaffe and we deep-dive into Snow Leopard. BackBites Dictionary backup - /Users/User Name/Library/Spelling Dictionary inconsistencies Address Book privacy ChatBites iPhones not suitable for business use Parallels woos Apple cult converts Camtasia for Mac Microsoft's Photoshop gaffe Software Review Snow Leopard Purchase and...

In this episode, after Net News Wire's sad decline, we look at RSS app replacements, we also look at a free alternative to MobileMe and, with Snow Leopard on the horizon, we give you some top tips to help you prepare for the upgrade. BackBites Evernote Address Book to have Social networking integration? LogMeIn iFooty notifications iPhone photo fiasco ChatBites MailRaider Fruux Organizing Apps on...

In this episode Outlook comes to the Mac, shelving comes to the iMac, we take an indepth look at the OSX address book. And we announce the winner of our Voila competition BackBites LogMeIn (Anthony uses Rescue for break fix and Remote for servers) Screen sharing in Skype Exploding iPods iFooty InfoPanel in BusyCal ChatBites BackPack for iMacs Outlook for the Mac Snow Leopard nearing release? iPhon...

In this episode we look at Summer software bundles, exploding iPods and we take an in-depth look at a new application called BusyCal BackBites Refreshing the LaunchServices database with Onyx Cord - Remote Desktop Application Microsoft fix Office 2008 ChatBites Summer Software Bundles The Mac Sale MacBundles MacBundleBox Bodega Exploding iPods Script Timer X iFooty Software Review BusyCal Feedback...

In this episode we'll be discussing some of the key news stories that affect Mac users, laughing at Microsoft (again) and completing our 3-part series on supercharging the Finder BackBites LogMeIn Phoneview Forklift ChatBites Microsoft 'update' breaks Office for Mac iDisk iPhone app NetNewsWire NewsFire Vienna 1Password Free iPhone apps Software Review Expandrive DropZone Launch Services Main Menu...

In this episode we'll be looking at toys of an adult nature, an iPhone camera problem and faxing from the iPhone. We'll also be taking an in-depth look at some Finder alternatives. BackBites Zip Quick Look Plugin (mentioned by StargateJohn) Logmein (mentioned by Chris Dodds) ChatBites iPhone Faxing Microsoft airbrushes anti-Apple ad Palm Pre v. Apple Redux No photos on iPhone Phoneview Amazon and...

In this episode we have a PC acting as a Mac, an email rant, retrieving lost Tweets and we take a look at how to supercharge the Finder BackBites Thanks to Annette for pointing out Jing for screen capture Another tip from Annette is TeamViewer for screen sharing Mike's blog post on Outlook/iCal integration Mike's email problems Delicious Library removed from App Store - iPhoneTalk Delicious Librar...

In this episode we'll be looking at routers, Gmail & screensharing. But it's not all technical - we review a great little converter application and Growl's on the Prowl BackBites Update on Mike's Calibrate problem Disabling conflict warnings during MobileMe synchronisation A QuickSilver User Guide ChatBites NWMUG Accessing Gmail via Apple Mail Accessing Gmail via Apple Mail iChat Screensharing Bac...

In this episode we discuss iPhone apps, router problems and take a look at iCal and other calendar-related applications that we use BackBites Grab - built into OSX - via Applications > Utilities folder ZapGrab Voila The Vista Snipping Tool ChatBites iChm Papertoss Microsoft's sick advert Dead router Airport Express Subscribe to the MacBites Live events Switcher's Corner and Software Review Side...

In this episode we discuss the latest apps that we've installed on our iPhones (and some that we haven't) and take a look at a number of screen-capturing applications that we use. BackBites iPhone backup Find My Phone and Remote Wipe Mobile Allowance (iTunes link) ChatBites Documents To Go 1PasswordPro Flashdrive Air Sharing FileMagnet Actprinter (Jane73's review) Delicious Library Agendus Control...

In this episode we discuss the iPhone 3 software update. How did the update go? What features do we like? We also discuss the new iPhone 3GS - even though we didn't buy, we still got our hands on one. Plus we have a good laugh at Microsoft's expense! BackBites Mike admits to checking his email and overnight Tweets as soon as he wakes up Elaine avoids needing to use Terminal to fix Safari Microsoft...

In this episode we provide the fastest ever roundup of WWDC, discuss the position of tabs in Safari 4 and Google's new Quick Search Box. We take an in-depth look at a number of Clipboard extenders and even give Windows a couple of mentions! BackBites Thanks to LucieC for the comment about Big Ben . Does it bong on the hour? You'll have to listen to find out! MacBites Live - Big thanks all who join...

Boo!! Rumours of our podcasting retirement were greatly exaggerated and yet again we're back ... see you can't get rid of us that easily. In this episode we let you know where we've been hiding as well as discussing Apple's changes to the One2One training programme, software prices, AppleCare, iPhone apps and headless chickens(!) Where have we been? Elaine's tech-enabled nightie Elaine on IMP iMac...

In this episode we discussed Twitter, Macs, iPhones and Google Chrome, as well as looking forward to this weeks Apple event. It's your last chance to enter our competition to win some fantastic new software. BackBites Backup Disabler Big Clock FileMagnet "low on memory" message iPlayer/Adobe TV Router Issues ChatBites The Great Twitter Follower Fight Twitter explained by Jane Griffiths ScreenCasts...

Mike was in London, Elaine was at home, but we still managed to get an episode recorded. In this episode Elaine talks about Cro-Mag Rally and other iPhone games whilst Mike at last uses his iPhone for more than Monkey Ball. Elaine rants again, this time about iPlayer and we have some fantastic new software to give away - for FREE. BackBites Mike's scanner - Fujitsu S510M The continuing saga of the...

Another Apple Store opening, more iPhone app reviews and how Elaine's digital world came crashing down. Plus Mike's new scanner and a great time-saving tip for iCal users and a money-saving tip from Elaine. The Opening of the Liverpool Apple Store MacBites were there! Getting up at 5:45 on a Saturday is not our idea of fun - but when a new Apple Store opens and a free T-shirt is on offer, well, yo...

iPhone iPhone iPhone - well having both bought 16GB iPhones, what else could we talk about in this episode? Join us as we relive our experiences of both the days leading up to the launch day and the launch day itself. Why did half the staff of a Chinese restaurant congregate around our table? Hear our rants (yes more rants) about getting a PAC number. Plus, we discuss apps and provide you with som...

In this episode, we discuss all things audio and Elaine rants about software activation. We also discuss Evernote, anti-virus software for the Mac and iPhone (iPhone iPhone) BackBites Quicksilver - Dave Verwer's solution to re-indexing problem - use Cmd + R to refresh the Quicksilver catalog ChatBites Mike swaps his envelope for Evernote Mikes photograph saga Super Monkey Ball AdobeTV crashed our...

In this episode, we review the new version of Firefox and Mike reveals how Bill Gates crashed his computer. We also discuss how to keep your Mac up to date and how to make sure your documents can be read in years to come. BackBites Spotlight as an application launcher Spotlight as a calculator Mike's Dock goes minimal ChatBites Firefox 3 creates a world record for downloads. Features include Perso...

In this episode we reviewed the major announcements from the WWDC and discussed Application Management and App Switching ChatBites WWDC 2008 iPhone Snow Leopard OmniFocus GTD MobileMe BusySync Elaine's blog post on MobileMe Switchers Corner and Software Review QuickSilver Launchbar LiteSwitch Witch Elaine's blog post on app switching Events NWAG - Mission Control - Lightroom and Bridge

Surprise!! We're back will a shiny new design for our shownotes and lots of good stuff coming your way ;-) In this short ’getting back into the groove’ episode we discuss what we've been doing while missing in action from MacBites and the imminent WWDC, together with details of several exciting tech related local events coming in the next few weeks. ChatBites Munich58.co.uk Dun...

ChatBites MacBook Back to my Mac VMWare Fusion VMWare Disk Driver Private browsing Trackpad settings Toolbar Toggle MacBites Shortcuts Demise of Navigator Switchers Corner/Software Review PaintShopPro Portfolio iPhoto Adobe - Bridge, Elements, Lightroom Aperture FotoMagico Mike's FotoMagico Demo Slideshow Calendar Sharing BusySync Elaine's how-to for sharing calendars on a single Mac Screen Captur...

ChatBites iCal Exchange Web Snapper SWF & FLV Player BusySync Adding Calendar Content to your Application Switchers Corner/Software Review Notepad WordPad NoteTabPro EditPadPro Acetext Powergrep RegExBuddy TextEdit TextWrangler BBEdit TextMate Screen Spanning Screen Spanning Doctor Bundles MacHeist MacSanta Order Tracking Tracking online orders

iPhone Special Experience the launch at The Trafford Centre Activation Synchronizing contacts and calendar iTunes - managing with only 8mg Making calls - sound quality Messaging using the keyboard Email Camera - verdict on the lowly spec'd camera Web apps directory Web Apps Directory UK Traffic News Connection speedtest Translation tool Talking phrasebook Jivetalk enables use of ichat and other ch...