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Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with audio in August

The first batch of Mini DisplayPort to HDMI video adapters for unibody MacBooks started popping up earlier this year, but there was one glaring flaw: None of them supported audio. A new product slated for August will fix that. Apogee Inc., a manufacturer…

Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with audio in August
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iPhone drama: True AT&T gripes vs. uninformed chatter, Part 2

The popular thing to do nowadays is relentlessly bash AT&T, but not all of it is warranted. In the followup to MacYourself’s first iPhone drama analysis, more sensitive subjects are addressed and brought to the forefront. Continuing the discussion…

iPhone drama: True AT&T gripes vs. uninformed chatter, Part 2
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iPhone drama: AT&T does not deserve (most of) the hate, Part 1

It’s become common practice for Apple loyalists, technology gurus, and the American media to bash AT&T and their iPhone exclusivity. When you really look at what they’ve done, don’t they deserve just a tiny bit of credit? Just like anything else…

iPhone drama: AT&T does not deserve (most of) the hate, Part 1
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Why does Apple use AAC for iTunes music instead of MP3?

There are a ton of misconceptions floating around about Apple’s use of the AAC audio codec in the iTunes Store instead of the more widely known MP3 format. A closer look reveals they’re making the right move. The biggest myth out there regarding…

Why does Apple use AAC for iTunes music instead of MP3?
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How to pair & unpair an Apple Remote w/ your Mac or Apple TV

The small and simple Apple Remote is great for navigating Front Row menus on a Mac and browsing the contents of an Apple TV, but anyone with more than one of these floating around might want to pair each remote with a device. Here’s a real life…

How to pair & unpair an Apple Remote w/ your Mac or Apple TV
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Keep your Mac safe from snoopers on public WiFi networks

Any time I travel and bring my MacBook Pro along there are a few things I do to keep my personal information safe from hackers. Connecting to public WiFi networks is risky, so knowing how to fend off snoopers is extremely important. Free…

Keep your Mac safe from snoopers on public WiFi networks
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Nifty Dock tricks: Add spacers, temporary magnification, shortcuts

The Mac OS X Dock is already extremely useful, but it seems there’s always something new to learn about it. Find out how to add spacers between Dock icons, temporarily reverse magnification settings, and more. The Dock needs no introduction…

Nifty Dock tricks: Add spacers, temporary magnification, shortcuts
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Back up your copy-protected DVDs for safe keeping w/ Fairmount

The problem with optical media is how fragile the discs really are. Movies on DVD can be easily scratched or damaged beyond repair, so strip away that copy protection and back them up with Fairmount! Let’s get the big disclaimer out of the way…

Back up your copy-protected DVDs for safe keeping w/ Fairmount
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3 iPhone games I can’t stop playing: NineGaps, Paper Toss, LOTL

Although I’m not the world’s most dedicated hardcore gamer, I still enjoy a little fun on my iPhone. Lately there have been 3 games I just can’t put down. Take them for a spin yourself and get addicted! Gaming has somewhat surprisingly…

3 iPhone games I can't stop playing: NineGaps, Paper Toss, LOTL
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9 of the coolest lesser-known features of iPhone OS 3.0 update

Yesterday was the long-awaited launch of the new iPhone 3GS and just a few days ago Apple released the iPhone OS 3.0 update into the wild for older devices. As expected, there are some really nifty gifties! A while back MacYourself published a compilation…

9 of the coolest lesser-known features of iPhone OS 3.0 update
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Photo Booth tips which make it easier to take pics and get goofy

One of the first things many new Mac users do is fire up Photo Booth and snap some funny looking shots of themselves. Sure… it gets old eventually, but it can still fun. Rekindle your love for Photo Booth with these tips & tricks. Just as a preliminary…

Photo Booth tips which make it easier to take pics and get goofy
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Free Giveaway! Clean up your iTunes library with TuneUp

I keep my iTunes music library very organized, but I have seen other peoples’ that are complete messes. Song titles, artists, albums, and a whole slew of other metadata is missing. TuneUp for Mac can fix that. Are you plagued by the infamous “Unknown…

Free Giveaway! Clean up your iTunes library with TuneUp
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