My MacBook Pro got Laser Etched
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I got my MacBook Pro Laser etched today with the TMUP logo. I shot video of the whole thing which I will release later, but for now here are some photos of the process.
April 18, 2008
April 16, 2008
Doozla released by Plasq
Plasq software is one of my favorite software companies. They get it right and they make everything they do functional and with lots of iCandy. Today they released Doozla which I showed you guys during the macworld videos.
Doozla is a full screen children’s drawing application, featuring simple free-hand drawing and color tools, webcam & tablet support, entertaining color-in templates and inspiring background images. Doozla requires Mac OS X 10.4.6 or above and costs USD$24.95. Check it out, try and and see for yourselves.
April 15, 2008
TMUP 125: System Preferences Part 3, and SkullCandy Review
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Un-Boxing of Blue’s SnowFlake Mic
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Dr.Bott http://drbott.com/ sent me a Blue SnowFlake which I saw during Macworld. Here I Un-box it. If you want to listen to a first recording of it go to http://tinyurl.com/6dzgud
April 14, 2008
Buy 1Password at 42% off Today only
Today on my RSS feeds I noticed that you can get 1Password for 42% off. Wow go check out this link with all the details. I love 1Password and at this price it’s hard to pass up.
April 13, 2008
TMUP Live 74: Elsie, Podcasting, Yoga and balance
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Tonight Elsie Escobar from Wizzard Media, YoGeek Workout
Mudra Moments Podcast and Elsie’s Yoga Class: Live and Unplugged Podcast (Free Online Yoga Classes) joins me for an information filed show about new media, podcast production and more.
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Podcasting Equipment links
Headset: Plantronics audio-650-usb-multimedia-stereo-headset
Do you even need a mixing board?
Well I think in many cases no. You can get an excellent audio interfacxe that will provide you with excellent quality.
Microphones
Mics are a very personsal thing so go over to your local music store and try some out. Let me give you three that I think rock
Heil PR 20 US $150.00: elsie has been using this one for a while
Heil PR 40 US $350. This is the mic I use today , the mic Leo Laporte and many other podcasters use
Shure SM7B US $350.00 This is another industry standard that has been around for about 30 years It’s Flat, wide-range frequency response for exceptionally clean and natural reproduction of both music and speech. If you heard Paul Figgiani the other day on the show reviewing the Peak Pro 6 software he uses an SM7
Mixing Boards:
Again there are lots of choices here and if you are going to be someone that has enough time dedication and dollars to go into this level of podcasting don’t skimp you very much get what you pay for. That being said I’m excited about the following mixers today.
On the lower end of price but not quality there is the new Mackie 402VLZ3 $99.00 Mackie outfitted the 402-VLZ3 with two phenomenal mic preamps, and switchable Hi-Z instrument inputs – ideal for the podcaster who wants a mixer but does not need any bells and whistles. No Auxialary channels here so you wont’ be doing any Mix Minus Skype recording with this baby.
Middle of my choice the new 802 VLZ3 This is an 8 channel version (3 of those channels are mics) of the 402VLZ3 US $199.00
USB Mixers:
I’m excited (but have not tried) The new Alesis iMultimix 9R US$199.00 The Alesis iMultiMix 9R gives you a rackmountable, premium-quality solution for direct playback from the iPod. In addition to turning your iPod into a full-on multimedia tool via audio and video outputs, the iMultiMix 9R gives you five mic/line inputs with inserts to process incoming channels or assign to iPod playback. This handy unit also gives you a 2-band-per-channel EQ for easy tone-shaping, and smooth faders make level adjustments a snap on the Alesis iMultiMix 9R.
Bottom line on Recording Skype from Doug Kay and Paul Figgiani
April 8, 2008
TMUP 124: System Preferences Part 2, and more.
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Vaja custom iphone case is here
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Today I finally got my Vaja custom iPhone case. This guys is about $100.00 U.S. and it took 30 days to make by hand.
It is very well constructed, has good stitching, the clip seems to be rugged, and the fit is very good so far. The real test will be if it holds up. I’ll keep you informed.
April 6, 2008
TMUP Live 73: Life Hacking with Steve Stanger
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Tonight Steve Stanger from The MacAttack and I cover what to do when your Mac Dies.
Show Notes
Merlin Mann’s InBox Zero Series on 43 Folders
ZenHabits ZDT Productivity System
ZenHabits how to get things done on your Mac
The Bad Email Habits that Make People want to kill you
April 2, 2008
Adobe release Lightroom 2.0 beta free trial
Adobe today announced Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 beta, The are doing a public preview
of the improved functionality to be delivered in the next major release.
Apparently Lightroom 2.0 beta will provide more functions for people with dual-monitors, as well as localized dodge and burn correction. I’ll talk more about this in a future show.
Perhaps even more promissing it will be the first Adobe application to support 64-bit for
Mac OS X 10.5 Intel Macs. There is also a free beta trial being offered.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 beta is available as a 30-day trial for
free download on Macintosh and Windows platforms at
http://www.labs.adobe.com/downloads. Existing Lightroom 1.0 customers
will be able to test the beta for an extended period until Aug. 31, 2008
and can invite friends to take part in this trial period. Recommended
system requirements are Macintosh OSX 10.4, 10.5 1 GHz PowerPC G4 or G5
or Intel-based processor, or Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista
Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise, Intel Pentium 4
processor, 1 GBRAM and a 1024×768 resolution screen.
