Magic Mouse: First impressions
I’ve been using the new Apple Magic Mouse for a couple of weeks now. That isn’t long enough to fully judge the product, but I know what I like, and I like the Magic Mouse.
It isn’t perfect, but after using Apple’s previous attempt at a wireless mouse, the Magic Mouse is a huge improvement.
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Review: MindNode Pro
Planning your next project? Throwing out feature ideas for your next web app or planning the plot for a future bestseller?
If you prefer visual, non-linear note taking like me, you’ve probably given mind maps a try. If this involves pulling out your Sharpies and scribbling away on paper, next time you might want to consider reaching for your Mac.
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Want to see my Dock? Sure you do!
The Dock is special. No menus to navigate, just click the icon and go. In Snow Leopard, the Dock becomes very special indeed thanks to its improved exposé features.
I’ve seen a few of these posts recently, but most are just basic lists. That’s no good. I want to let you know what I use and also why I use it.
Video podcasts for web designers
No matter how experienced you are (or think you are), there are always new things to learn when it comes to producing great content for the web. Video podcasts are one of my favourite methods of keeping up to date with emerging technologies and learning new skills. Unlike audio podcasts, video podcasts tend to focus on how-tos, demos and tutorials, making them perfect for anyone looking to improve their knowledge.
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Mac web development made easy
Producing websites on a Mac is wonderful. There is no alternative as far as many are concerned, myself included.
There are masses of tools and applications to make a web developer’s life easier, but without the basics, you’re going nowhere.
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“How hard can it be?”
No, not stretching a Fiat Panda to fit Chris Moyles in the back or lapping the Nürburgring in a van, but maintaining a blog.
I may be late to the blogging party – I think I saw people leaving as I arrived – but I never had the time or the drive before now. Things have changed for me recently, allowing me more time to commit to something like this.
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