A wide-ranging conversation with Jim Dalrymple covers a change in his status, his album project and how it has evolved, and what’s coming next from Apple. Jim provides his thoughts on the latest wave of Apple commercials, the netbook market and where the MacBook Air fits into the mix, and more.
MacNotables #912: Jim Dalrymple Announces A Change of Status, Reviews His Album Progress and More
MacVoices #969: Steve Sande is Back In Control of iWeb ’09
Steve Sande has been spending some time working with iWeb ’09, and believes it has a well-earned place in the mid-level web publishing market. In his new Take Control of iWeb ’09, Steve discusses the enhanced ftp options that make it possible to publish to any web host, some of the new functionality widgets add to the mix, and how it all rolls up into an impressive Mac tool for web authoring.
MacVoices #968: Jay Nelson On 200 Issues of Design Tools Monthly, The State of Desktop Publishing and the HOW Conference
Desktop publishing and design expert Jay Nelson celebrates the 200th edition of Design Tools Monthly by talking about how his craft has evolved into something that melds various creative disciplines and requires constant attention, and how his publication strives to serve that need. Jay discusses how his coverage of the space has expanded, the price of pro-level software, and why now is the time to invest in yourself and your expertise. Jay also updates us on his current projects, including an appearance at the upcoming HOW Conference and a new QuarkXpress Training Video.
MacNotables #911: Ted Landau Discusses Online Backup Services and Analyzes Apple and Microsoft Advertising
Mac troubleshooting legend Ted Landau and host Chuck Joiner engage in an admittedly gratuitous discussion of the sparring going on in Apple and Microsoft advertising before moving on to their personal experiences, good and not always good, with online backup services. If you don’t have an off-site backup as part of your strategy, you need to hear about their experiences and what to look for and look out for when making your choice.
MacVoices #967: Jeff Tolbert Updates His Control of Recording and Making Music with GarageBand
Jeff Tolbert has updated his Take Control companion books, Take Control of Recording with GarageBand ’09 and Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand ’09 with new and updated information, and talks about the additions to both topics. Jeff discusses the addition of guitar amps, why that’s a big deal, and how they can be used for more than just guitar tracks. Jeff also talks about Magic GarageBand and how to customize the songs to make them your own, the addition of artist lessons and more.