Michael E. Cohen has added to the Take Control library with Take Control of TextExpander. Michael describes his transition from an author on a project to a TextExpander fan, then covers some of the features that make TextExpander appropriate for users of all levels, needs big and small. Able to handle not just text, but graphics, AppleScripts, Unix command line scrips and more, TextExpander can help you get your work done faster. Michael steers us through some real-world examples, talks about the iDevice version of the program, TextExpander touch, and what readers can expect to get from the book.
MacNotables #1111: Ted Landau On the Post-PC Age, iCloud, More Touch in the Interface and More
Ted Landau has his head in the iCloud, discussing the challenges of the Mac file system for novices and how iCloud may be the solution. Even if it isn’t, iCloud promises to make moving files to and from your iDevice a whole lot easier than it is now. Ted talks about why this will be such a boon, the move in the direction of a more complete touch interface, and how this may make our tech tools more like appliances.
MacJury #1104: The MacJury Judges The WWDC 2011 Keynote Announcements
The WWDC 2011 announcements were many, varied, and all important. The MacJury convened to analyze the information and provide insight into everything Steve Jobs and company unveiled. Some of the topics discussed include the focus on touch, iMessage’s kill feature, Lion Server, the presence of Twitter and absence of Facebook, Game Center, the Reader feature in Safari, the many aspects of iCloud, issues surrounding bandwidth use and caps, Photo Stream, and why one panel member considers iTunes Match “freakin’ awesome.” Delivering all that and more are Peter Cohen, Mark Fuccio, Dave Hamilton, Don McAllister and host Chuck Joiner.