Glenn Fleishman, the author of the new Take Control book, Take Control of Sharing Files in Snow Leopard, helps you get a handle on some of the new features (and issues) with sharing files in the latest version of the Mac OS. The new Wake on Demand feature has lots of potential, but only if you understand it and have the hardware and software that supports it; Glenn reviews what you need and how to get it working, then covers the loss of AppleTalk in Snow Leopard and whether it is relevant and debates the benefits of legacy hardware. iTunes 9 has introduced some powerful new file sharing features, and Glenn outlines how they affect your music and video use before sharing his favorite small but mighty file sharing features in Snow Leopard.
MacVoices #9107: Michael Cohen’s ‘Take Control of Syncing Data in Leopard’ Includes iPhone 3.0 and iTunes 9
The new Take Control book, Take Control of Syncing Data in Leopard, is out, but not without some last-minute changes. Michael Cohen explains why this book (and this interview) had to be revised because of Apple’s early release of Snow Leopard, the release of iPhone 3.0, and even iTunes 9. Each of these both enhanced and complicated the task of syncing your data, and Michael proves himself a master of analogies in explaining each so that any user can make sense of them. Michael reviews the concepts of managed and unmanaged data in Snow Leopard, touches on Exchange support, and why he chose to cover third-party syncing utilities in the book. Bet you didn’t know that film star Hedy Lamarr is responsible for some of the technology in your Mac and iPhone, did you? Michael reveals what it is, how it got there, and what it has to do with the topic of syncing.
MacNotables #943: Ted Landau on The Dangers of the Guest Account Bug, The Return of Typestyler, and iPhone Jailbreaking
Mac expert Ted Landau has been watching the Guest Account Bug situation with great interest, and shares his insight into what’s going on and how you can keep from being bitten. Ted also discusses the return of TypeStyler, the venerable Mac graphics program that has been out of action for years, and the challenges it faces in today’s software market. Also known as the MacNotables resident iPhone expert, Ted provides us with an update on the jailbreaking community and why it just may not matter any more.
MacNotables #942: Dennis Sellers Reviews SuperSync and Explains Why You’re Not As Connected As You Think
Dennis Sellers recently posted a message on Macsimum News asking for readers help in finding a missing staffer. Dennis updates us on some of the challenges that have been going on behind the scenes at Macsimum News, what he’s learned from the experience, and some things you should be aware of as you live your digital life. Think you’re fully connected? Dennis discusses why that may not be the case. Then, Dennis talks about how to go beyond iTunes 9’s new Home Sharing capabilities with SuperSync. Streaming is fine, but Dennis explains why there are times it makes sense to move media files from one device to another and why SuperSync is a top choice to accomplish the task.
MacVoices #9106: Patrick Nugent of Roxio Serves Up Popcorn 4
Patrick Nugent, the Mac Product Manager for Roxio, explains the benefits video enthusiasts will enjoy with their new Popcorn 4. Popcorn 4 is a DVD copy and video conversion utility that will move almost any video from one format to another. Patrick explains how the Popcorn interface utilizes a series of presents for commonly used devices, but also offers all the customization an expert could ask for. With support for even more video formats, direct publishing to YouTube, Flash conversion, Turbo.264 HD support among the new features, Popcorn 4 is fast becoming the swiss army knife of video utilities. Patrick discusses other new capabilities such as enhanced TiVoToGo support for the Mac, streaming video options, and more.