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Thwarting Spam

By Brandon Schlenker ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Spam, spam, and more spam. It seems as if every time I open Mail thats what I’m greeted with. However, many people don’t realize you can fight spam right inside Apple’s Mail.

Homework Management on the Mac

By Steven Coburn ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

I, like most of the contributing writers here at MacFocus, are teens and students, and everyone that I know integrates, in one form or another, school and technology. Whether it be simply using a word processor to type up a paper, or utilizing the internet as the valuable information resource it can be, it is definitely an asset.

Picturesque 2.0 Now Available; Sports New UI

By Chris Thomson ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Acqualia Software released version 2.0 of the amazing Picturesque image tweaking application. Version 2.0 includes many new features, and a stunning new interface.

Ability to switch between 3G and EDGE?

By Truman Kain ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

A rumored screenshot has surfaced that shows, with the upcoming firmware, the iPhone will have the ability to switch between 3G and EDGE for data transfer. If true, this is great news for the road warrior.

Review: iPod Shuffle

By Chris G ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

As some of you may know, I have given my mom a shiny new Purple iPod Shuffle! So I figured I could do a quick Review on it from her view.

iPhone to Be Distributed in Asia, Australia

By Katherine Fellows ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Apple Inc. has recently signed an agreement with Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., Bharti Airtel Ltd., Globe Telecom Inc., and Optus (a Singapore Telecommunications subsidary) to offer iPhone distribution throughout Asia and Australia later in the year, confirming suspicions of further agreements following Vodafone’s announcement of a deal last week. Vodafone–in addition to Optus–has plans to offer the iPhone in Australia, while SingTel, Barti Airtel Ltd., and Globe Telecom Inc. have plans for distribution throughout Asia.

Apple Opens Boston Store

By Katherine Fellows ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Apple recently opened its retail store in Boston, which is currently Apple’s largest store to date at a whopping 21,350 square feet. The store, which was opened for the public on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 pm, is three stories tall and employs 165 people, with the first floor containing computers, the second containing iPods, [...]

MacFocus Freeware Pick: Tetris for the Mac

By Jordan Drake ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

This week’s pick will help you pass the time!

What do you expect to be announced at WWDC?

By Josh Holat ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

With all the hype around the iPhone for the past year, there is no doubt in my mind that WWDC this year is going to be full of, to say the least, interesting announcements. The obvious of these announcements being a 3G iPhone along with statement about its SDK and new software are going to be talked about for quite a while. However, my question for you is what else do you think will be announced, if anything at all? Will there be new iPods or Macs? Or maybe even just some larger software updates? Your guess is as good as mine.

Mini Review: MarsEdit

By Zach Flauaus ⋅ May 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

For those of you who are into blogging as a “profession” or something more than a hobby, blogging clients are the absolute way to go. On the road? Write a post and submit it for later when you’re back online. No internet connection? Same there. Tired of WordPress’ visual editor? Use a visual client. Well, [...]

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