image One of the things I miss when using my laptop Macs in actual hands-on laptop mode, as opposed to with the external keyboard I use at my normal workstation, is a Forward Delete key. It's something I've gotten used to having, and it's an annoyance not to have it available. However, there are ways....

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image It's arguable that Apple has never done better in the market competitively, but there are still a few holes in its lineup that need plugging, such as a mid-range desktop and a "netbook." Nevertheless, a 10 percent plus share and beyond now seems easily within Apple's reach, even in a bad economy
Thursday, July 24, 2008

Forward Delete Key On Apple Notebooks - OS X Odyssey 9757

image One of the things I miss when using my laptop Macs in actual hands-on laptop mode, as opposed to with the external keyboard I use at my normal workstation, is a Forward Delete key. It's something I've gotten used to having, and it's an annoyance not to have it available. However, there are ways....


Applelinks Tech Web Reader - Thursday, July 24, 20088

• Ubuntu Man Challenges Open Source To Out-pretty Apple
• Shuttleworth: Make Desktop Linux Better than Apple
• Ubuntu's Shuttleworth wants Linux to "out-pretty" Apple desktop
• Talk of Chief's Health Weighs on Apple's Share Price
• Time to Stand Up for Steve Jobs
• Spotlight On Apple Chief's Health
• 6 Reasons Why Steve Jobs' Health Is Not A 'Private Matter'
• Apple May Be Moving The Macbook To Sub-$1000 Territory
• Rumor: Apple to Launch MacBook touch?
• A Mac tablet? Not Just Yes, But 'Heck Yes'
• A Mac tablet? Not just no, but 'heck no'
• Second firm tests Apple's legal resolve with Mac OS X-ready PCs
• Why Apple and China are Simply Incompatible
• On Keyboards
• Toward a Better Computer Keyboard
• Malware Authors Take Aim At Growing Number Of Macs
• Why the iPod touch is still a viable product in Canada
• The Mac Night Owl: The MobileMe Wrecking Ball


Applelinks iPhone News Reader - Thursday, July 24, 200810

• Tangible Keyboard For iPhone In The Works
• AT&T developing voice-controlled iPhone apps
• Dow Jones Allows iPhones with Limited Support
• Apple: Dow Jones OKs iPhone Use; Support Limited
• Apple's iPhone Contracts Leave Developers Speechless
• AT&T Delivers Solid Second-Quarter Results Highlighted by Strong Wireless Growth, Double-Digit Increase in IP Data


Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Bling! It 1.0.7 Image Enhancement Program For Web Auctions Released18

image Bling! It is specifically-focused image enhancement program that gives you the power to easily create professional-looking image layouts of items or products for publishing on the Web or on online auction sites like eBay and Craigslist



Vista Adoption Stymied Despite Service Pack 121

New Survey Finds Apple Benefits From "Vista Avoidance" as Heterogeneous Environments Become Increasingly Common


Top Athletes Win with Gilty Couture before ESPY Awards15

image Gilty Couture Honored Top Players in Their Field with Its Luxurious Collection of Accoutrements for the Apple iPhone 3G and iPod before the ESPY Awards at the Playboy Mansion


Gadget Wrap Launches Nano Case Value Pak for iPod Nano10

image Gadget Wrap has announced the release of the Nano Case Value Pak, the next product in its new line of high quality, superior product offerings. Designed for today's busy on-the-go lifestyle, the Nano Case Value Pak is constructed from durable silicone to ensure it provides exceptional protection, a tailor-made fit, and lots of extra goodies


Yougetitback.com Launches in North America; Offers Protection for Lost or Stolen Phones, Laptops15

'Mobile Superhero' is first comprehensive, peace-of-mind solution to help people quickly resolve loss or theft of electronic devices



Houdah Software Releases HoudahSpot 2.215

Houdah Software announces the release of HoudahSpot 2.2, their popular search utility for Mac OS X Leopard. HoudahSpot 2.2 revamps the BlitzSearch feature. BlitzSearch combines the simplicity of Spotlight with the power of HoudahSpot. Additionally HoudahSpot 2.2 improves AppleScript support as well as integration with third party tools PathFinder, LaunchBar and QuickSilver. This is a recommended update for all Leopard users


WebIS introduces Note2Self 1.0 for iPhone15

WebIS introduces Note2Self 1.0, their simple and easy-to-use audio recorder for Apple iPhone. Designed from the ground up to take advantage of the iPhone's unique abilities and interface, Note2Self is an incredibly simple application to keep track of task items via the email inbox. It allows anyone to quickly record a voice note, save it in a Saved Notes list and automatically send it to any email address, all without pushing a single button. Instant, hands free voice mail


FontXChange for Macintosh Version 1.5.016

FontXChange can easily convert fonts to OpenType (PS), PostScript Type 1, and TrueType for both Macintosh or Windows


washingtonpost.com Launches First iPhone Native Application14

City Guide app provides on-the-go info for D.C.-area hot spots - GPS-enabled search plus reviews on restaurants, bars & clubs



Applelinks Tech Web Reader - Wednesday, July 23, 200830

• Vendor touts PC's Mac OS X compatibility
• Open Tech Offers A Different Twist On The Apple Clone
• Apple Hints at Lower Prices: iPod, Notebook Refresh on Tap
• Snow Leopard And Newly Announced Intel Chips Should Make A Sweet Combo
• Rumor: MacBook touch Coming in October
• Apple May Be Eying Sub-$1000 Notebook Market
• What's Apple's Big Mystery Product?
• Apple 'Product Transition' Chatter Sparks Web Speculation
• Analyst: Strong Mac Growth Driving Apple
• Apple's Rising Costs Won't Slow Future Product Launches
• Is the Secret Product Going to Be the New Macintosh?
• Five Key Quotes from Apple's Conference Cal
• Apple Is Worth More than Steve Jobs
• Is it Time for Steve to Step Down?
• The Real Issue About Steve's Health
• Microsoft offers first hints at anti-Apple marketing blitz for Vista
• First Hints Of Microsoft's "Fight Back" Ads Appear
• The Role Of Apple Marketing In My Switch
• Apple's MobileMe Problems Mount
• Apple's MobileMe could be a headache for IT managers
• Remember typewriters?
• The Mac Night Owl: Apple's Financials: Finding a Way to Turn Good News to Bad


Applelinks iPhone News Reader - Wednesday, July 23, 200821

• Dow Jones Mulls The iPhone
• Jailbreaking iPhone 2.0 works (but…)
• 'Endgadget': Apple over-hyping iPhone 3G's success
• Sketchy site offers iPhone apps 'at a price that's a steal'
• Canadian Wireless Spectrum Auction over and Telus and Bell to GSM?


Open Tech Computer “OS X Capable” Line 1.0 Anounced25

imageOpen Tech has announced a desktop lineup that are fully capable of running many operating systems including Windows XP, Windows Vista, OS X Leopard, and Ubuntu 8.04. The Open Tech Home and Open Tech XT are meant to be open, you can choose want you want it to run


Kensington ShareCentral Easy USB Networking For Home Computing Shared Tasks38

image Innovative device lets families share projects among computers and USB peripherals with the press of a button



iSkin Debuts New DuoBand Armband+Protector17

image DuoBand for iPod nano 3G complements the active lifestyles of today’s iPod nano users


Tuesday, July 22, 2008

MacSword 2 0.1 Bible Research/Study Tool266

MacSword is a free & open-source application for research and study developed specifically for Mac OS X, and is localised in French, English, German and Swedish


Speck’s ‘PixelSkin’ for iPhone 3G Now Available in North America, Europe and Australia24

image Plug Your Personality Into Pixelskin - Fancy Flavors from Sherbet Pink to Spearmint Green


“Beats by Dr. Dre” High Definition Headphones Exclusively Available at Apple and Best Buy32

image The Most Advanced Headphones Ever Developed, Monster's "Beats By Dr. Dre" Let Consumers Hear What They've Been Missing – Music the Way the Artist Intended