Safely Organize your Passwords in Numbers
The last time I checked, I was up to 197 usernames and passwords for various websites and services. I don’t think I have to tell you that keeping all of those logins safe and organized is one of the most common hassles any computer user can run into. However, iWork (or at least Numbers) users have an option to keep them safe in an easy and secure way. Most of my students and people in...
Read MoreFarewell Steve
Today, we lost an exceptional human being. The details can be found on any news or technology site on the web. I’d merely like to send my condolences to his family. Here’s to you...
Read MoreHow to backup your MobileMe Data before the iCloud launch.
You’re walking down the street, you see a crowd of people staring up and pointing and you wonder what could possibly be so fascinating. You reach the group and stare into the same direction to see… The iCloud approaches. As we get closer and closer to the official launch of iCloud, Apple’s overhaul of their MobileMe service, users of their current syncing service need to hope for...
Read MoreBreaking the Technology Addiction
It has been said (many many times) that the iPhone is a revolutionary device. This is undeniably true even if you’re not a fan of Apple or their mobile products. However, with anything great, comes a price. This article applies not only to the iPhone, but to technology (especially mobile) in general. We see it everyday: Parents at their child’s soccer game with their eyes pointed down...
Read MoreLike with Like: Organizing your Mac & your Life
One of the most common questions I get from students is how to be more organized with their files and media. I always start by looking around at their surroundings for indications of how organized they are in life. I don’t judge, I simply observe. I do this because more often than not, people organize their computers and lives in much the same way. This is great news for people who’ve...
Read MoreNew Year, New Pricing
It was just over a year ago on August 7th of 2010 that MacBlend officially came on the market as a new answer to Apple Training and since then has helped over 100 students with their Mac questions as well as created a wonderful Twitter & Facebook following that I couldn’t be more proud of. On top of it all, it’s still growing! I want to start by thanking absolutely everyone from...
Read MoreA Review of “Things” by CulturedCode
When David Allen wrote “Getting Things Done,” I have to wonder if he expected the onslaught of software that would attempt to bring his system into the digital age. If you haven’t read “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity” (iBooks Link) (Kindle Link)I couldn’t recommend it more. However, this review is not about David Allen’s book,...
Read MoreHow Not to Blog
This post could have also been titled “How to Not Blog” in that it’s sort of a warning “slash” apology for my tardiness or shall we say absence from the blog world. Imagine if all of our news & literature came from independent sources like blogs. Some might say that would be a dream. The only downside to an entirely independent media system is that there could be...
Read MoreMac OS X Lion. A MacBlend Review.
Yesterday, Apple let the newest cat out of the bag and people all over the world began purring at the latest release of Mac OS X. Although it’s quite a beautiful upgrade, it’s not without a few idiosyncrasy’s that Apple is more likely to expect the general public will adapt to instead of following the consumer’s wishes. Don’t get me wrong. I believe Apple knows what...
Read More900 Follower Mug Contest
So it looks like I completely missed the fact that I’ve passed 900 followers! Oh well, better late than never to hold my “every-100-follower-retweet-to-win-a-mug” contest, right? So here’s the deal: You could win a MacBlend Coffee Mug, one of my awesome brand new vinyl die-cut stickers, free copies of both of my digital ebooks (20 Easy Ways to Save Time on Your Mac &...
Read MoreFinal Cut Pro X: First Impressions
The day Apple announced a new version of Final Cut Pro, I immediately started searching for any information I could find. The initial pictures had me quite worried that this would be the “dumbing down” of some of Apple’s best software into a sort of “iMovie Pro.” As video emerged and I was able to see Final Cut Pro X in action, my fears went away as I watched the...
Read MoreThe Dark side of iPhone
It’s easy to say that the iPhone is an amazing device. Even if you own a different type of smart phone, you have to admit that what the iPhone did for mobile technology was revolutionary. However, most people don’t notice or really talk about the iPhone’s not-so-secret dark side. Auto Correct <insert ominous music here> We’ve all experienced it. We go to type in...
Read MoreMacBlend Mugs for Charity (St. Jude)
Last month, I placed a MacBlend coffee mug on eBay for auction. Using eBay’s “Giving Works” charitable listing feature, we were able to raise $35.99 for the American Red Cross. The auction was won by Jay Svatos, a friend of MacBlend on Twitter who was kind enough to share his “MugShot” with us and even used the pic as his Twitter avatar for a few days! This month,...
Read MorePick-a-Sticker. :-)
Hey MacBlend friends, I’m currently partnering with Studio3Signs here in Seattle for a special MacBlend sticker to be made for my car. I drive around so much, it might as well help get the word out right? :-) So I need your opinion on what I should choose between the two options listed below. One is closer to my logo and one is more bold. Which would you pick? Leave your comments here or on...
Read MoreSteve Jobs Presents to the Cupertino City Council (6/7/11)
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Email from MobileMe Regarding iCloud
On June 6th, MobileMe members received this email from Apple explaining the recent changes to it’s service and it’s transition to iCloud. Here is the email as a reference. Important information for MobileMe members. Dear MobileMe member, We’d like to share some exciting news with you about iCloud — Apple’s upcoming cloud service, which stores your content and wirelessly...
Read MoreThe Death of TextExpander for iPhone
One of my favorite Apps for iPhone/iPad and also for Mac is a little utility called TextExpander. It’s purpose is simple and easy and saves a tremendous amount of time and energy by allowing you to create short text codes that are automatically replaced by long chunks of text that you type frequently. To give you an example, at the end of every Mac Tip I send out on Twitter, I include a...
Read MoreOne question no one is asking about iOS 5 and iCloud
Today was a landmark day for Apple and the incredible announcements they brought to the table. Between Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5, and iCloud, Apple Fanboys like myself and others around the world watched Apple devices get a software makeover. There is one question, however, that no one seems to be asking at this point when it comes to the iPhone and it’s new cloud capabilities…...
Read MoreTake your best shot!
The MacBlend coffee mug has become a favorite of both students and fans and it’s no secret that their tricky to acquire. Normally, they’re only available by winning one of our little contests or purchasing one in our “Mugs for Charity” eBay auctions. That being said, it’s time for another one of our contests. This is a new one we haven’t tried before so...
Read MoreA Review of “The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs”
About a year ago, while walking around the Seattle Center, I stumbled across a poster for a new play that would be included in the Seattle Repertory Theater’s next season. As soon as I saw the title, I immediately put the dates into my calendar. The show was to be called “The Agony & Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.” At the time, there wasn’t much information about what the show...
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