Eye Candy 6For many years, Alien Skin's Eye Candy has been one of the most used plugins for creating eye-catching effects for image design enhancement. This current version continues to build on previous versions to provide even more effects and greater variety to make your designs "work." The catch is that working with Eye Candy is at its best if you have Photoshop CS4. If you have Photoshop CS3, it's good. If you have Fireworks CS4 or Photoshop Elements, it's okay. This is partly due to the fact that the amount of features has fully passed the inharent user-interface design limitations.

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imageApple today announced that its magical and revolutionary iPad will be available in the US on Saturday, April 3, for Wi-Fi models and in late April for Wi-Fi + 3G models. In addition, all models of iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April. Beginning a week from today, on March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple's online store ( http://www.apple.com ) or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store
Tuesday, May 10, 2005

ExtremeZ-IP file server software Tiger compatible368

Group Logic, developer of best-selling network workflow software, today announced the release of ExtremeZ-IP File and Print Server 4.0.4, a product update that delivers compatibility with Apple's new Tiger platform (Mac OS X 10.4). This release highlights Group Logic's ongoing commitment to actively maintain compatibility with the latest Macintosh operating platforms. ExtremeZ-IP is the only Windows-based Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) software on the market that supports the new Mac Tiger platform and integrates Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 with Windows 2003/2000, Windows 2003 Storage Server and Windows XP Professional.



RHEM 2 to ship July 14th292

Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced a July 14, 2005 release date for the North American release of RHEM 2, an intricate pure-puzzle first person adventure game, and the sequel to the popular RHEM. Made for PC and Mac, RHEM 2 rejoins Zetais and Kales as they now explore a hidden city in underground caves far beneath the earth's surface. Set as a direct sequel in story and gameplay to its predecessor, RHEM 2 features non-linear gameplay, a non-violent story and mind-bending puzzles. The game will retail for $29.99 (USD).



Waterproof case for iPod487

After an overwhelming response to the original OtterBox for iPod protective case, Otter Products, LLC. extends its interactive, waterproof line to include two redesigned cases for 20G and 30/40/60G Apple iPods.



iTunes store opens in 4 more countries472

Now Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Switzerland and enjoy the iTunes Music Store and begin suing them for unfair business practices.




iTunes 4.8 selling videos391

The new version of the iTunes music store is making music videos available with the purchase of some albums.



Moore’s MailBag - Tuesday, May 10, 2005370

• Epson Perfection 4870 Photo with OSX Tiger
• iListen 1.6.8 for Mac OS 10.4 Tiger
• Tiger Dictionary
• Finally!
• New Powermacs ATI 9600 max dual resolutions
• Spinning Web pages
• Why Stuffit Must Die



New on The Road Warrior -The WallStreet PowerBook Turns Seven399

The most expandable PowerBook ever



Moore’s News Roundup Digest - Tuesday, May 10, 2005616

• Newer Technology NuPower High Capacity 12" Aluminum PowerBook Battery Reviewed
• iTunes Music Store Launches in Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Switzerland
• Give Apple Some Time To Properly Tame Tiger
• Windows users spotlight Tiger
• Study Finds Technology Can Lower IQ More Than Pot
• Notebook Computer Battery Is Relatively Universal
• eWeek: How Long Can You Fly Under the Malware Radar?
• eWeek: Google Outage Dims OS X Tiger Debut
• eWeek: Tiger Trips Up Some Creative Apps
• Mac Night Owl: The Tiger Report: Apple's Secret Operating System
• eWeek: Apple Xsan Review
• Publish: Bigger Can Be Better With Downloadable PDFs
• The Tech Night Owl: Motorola V710 Bluetooth Phone: Can You Hear Me Now?
• eWeek: Linux Gets Hawaii's House in Order




Shareware Beat - Tuesday, May 10, 2005722

• ClamAV GPL Virus Scanner
• clamXav Free Virus Checker For Mac OS X
• Apple iTunes 4.8 Audio Player, Encoder, Burner & Music Store [OS 10.2.8 up]
• Baseballz Screensaver 1.0.1 Screensaver Tribute To Baseball [OS 10.2 up]
• cocoAspell 2.0.1 Configurable Spell Check Service, Multi-language [OS X 10.3 up]
• VirtualKeyboard X 2.4.2 On-screen Keyboard; Point & Click Typing [OS 10.2 up]
• httpmail plugin 1.44 Hotmail email in Mail.app [OS X 10.4 up]
• xSkyDesk 1.3.1 Simulates Day/Night Sky For Your Location [OS X 10.3 up]
• TimeDisc 0.3.5 Desktop Clock
• Thucydides 1.2 Presents Safari's History File As A Sortable, Searchable Table [OS X 10.3 up]
• Unsanity Releases Menu Master 1.3
• ShutterBug Version 1.1 Takes Web Site Creation to New Levels With Over 50 New Enhancements
• XgridLite
• Highlight Spotlight Index Import Tool [OS X 10.4 up]
• Yummy FTP Maintenance Update Released [OS X 10.3 up]



Mac mini Muse - Tuesday, May 10, 2005468

• MiniView Micro USB PLUS KVM Switch
• Another View: Mac mini Eye for the Linux-Windows Guy
• A Dock For Your Mac mini
• Review: A look at Plasticsmith's Mac mini accessories
• Belkin Hubs for the Mac Mini
• Review: ColorWare PC and Mac mini
• Small space & Mac mini fits
• Some Type & Class of the Mac mini
• The energy miser Mac mini
• ISP-In-A-Box: The $500 Mac mini (Upgrading to Tiger = No-Brainer)
• An embedded view of the Mac mini, Part 3: Rapidly prototype an embedded application



Notable New Product News - Tuesday, May 10, 2005626

• KMremoteControl
• XT-Stand Folding Laptop Stand
• LapCop 3.0 Helps Recover Your Stolen Mac
• Snowbound Software Releases RasterMaster 14.0 For Windows, .NET, UNIX, and Macintosh Platforms
• VueScan 8.2.12 Scanner Software For Flatbed & Film Scanners
• Konica Minolta Introduces New 5 Megapixel DiMAGE X60 Digital Camera
• iKey 2.1b1 Automates Repetitive Tasks Via Shortcuts For Greater Productivity
• Creative Manager Pro Adds New Features and Support for Mac OS X Tiger



Monday, May 09, 2005

MacSoft finds gold in Tropico 2: Pirate Cove660

Destineer's MacSoft unit announced today that Mac users are able to set sail on the high seas with Tropico 2: Pirate Cove. The sequel to the best-selling Caribbean simulation Tropico title will be on shelves May 19th.




Garden Golf479

There's apparently an unwritten law amongst computer game developers that all miniature golf games must begin with G. I've played Gnarly Golf, Goofy Golf, Gopher Golf and...uh...(g)Zany Golf, and now we're up to Garden Golf. Garden Golf doesn't actually take place in a garden, although that might've been a decent visual theme. Instead, I'm assuming "garden" was chosen because, well, it begins with G. Grass Golf or Green Golf would've been more accurate, but perhaps not wise do to the marijuana and money connotations.



iTunes 4.8 available517

Apple updates its popular music software... with the ability to import Quicktime movies. Update: iTunes 4.8 also includes security enhancements.



Free Email Suite users with 4-Sight FAX purchase578

Soft Solutions is providing free Email Suite users for all new 4-Sight FAX version 6 license purchases through June 15th, 2005. Any customers purchasing a new 4-Sight FAX license will automatically receive the equivalent number of Email Suite users. Current customers can also purchase Email suite licenses and support options at 50% off during this same period.



Widget vulnerabillity in Tiger?645

Two "evil" Widgets have been created for Tiger's Dashboard feature. Auto-installing themselves after visiting a web page, they perform, well, pretty much like spyware.




OS X Odyssey 742 - When Will The iBook and Mac mini get Core Image Upgrades?424

Plus OS X Odyssey Widget Watch



New Road Warrior Mailbag on MacOpinion554

• Tiger and Backup
• iBook from Warsaw again
• Painted letters coming off
• Apple IMC Poland, SAD Ltd. - not Apple.PL
• Apple in Poland
• Toyotas and Macs
• French cars
• Good News!



Shareware Beat - Monday, May 9, 2005660

• Tex-Edit Plus 4.9.2b3 Scriptable Text Editor [OS X 10.1 up]
• LaCie SilverKeeper 1.1.3 Backup Utility, Makes Bootable Backups [OS 9.2.2 up/ supports Tiger]
• Quicksilver 1.0b41 Launcher & Data Manipulator [OS X 10.4 up]
• HyperSpell 1.3 Menu Bar Access To OS X's Built-in Spellchecker [OS 10.2 up]
• ImportServer 1.0.1 Email Import Utility [OS 10.2.6 up]
• EarthDesk 3.0.1 Desktop Pic; Changing Sun Shaded World Maps [OS 10.2 up]
• DarwinPorts 1.0 Installs Various Open-source Software On Darwin OS family
• Moon Lander 1.2.1 Tests Your Flight Skills On Different Planets [Mac OS 9.x /OS 10.2 up]
• Baseball Statbook 0.2.0 Baseball Statistics Tracking Software [OS 8 up/OS X]
• TalaPhoto 2.6 Photo Printing, Web Publishing & Slideshow Utility [OS X]
• Hebrew Spelling Service 1.3.1 Spell Checker Based On Hspell [OS 10.2 up]



iPod Muse - Monday, May 9, 2005591

• Taking Advantage of the iPod Experience
• ExtremeiPod: iPod Shuffle Hits Number One Spot
• ExtremeiPod: Dutch Mull Over iPod Tax
• Nowhere to go but down - Wall Street Bets Music Phones Will Knock iPod off Its Pedestal
• 4GB iPod Mini: Still the People's Choice
• The Search For The Perfect iPod Bag
• iPod Gizmos For The Car
• iPod shuffle Gets A Speaker System
• Moshi/Aevoe iPouch
• Skin Tight for iPod Shuffle - Review
• Macally BlueWave Bluetooth Stereo and Streaming Headset
• Action Jacket protects shuffle in neoprene
• iPod shuffle Clones Strike Back: LuxPro EZ Tangent, Top Tangent
• VoodooPad - 2.1b3 Hypertext/Wiki Note Pad; iPod Notes Export...
• iPod vending machine!



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