MacTech Live

MacTech Live 87: Sneak Peek at Microsoft Office 2011

the JoshMeister — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:59:56 +0000

Kurt Schmucker, Senior Evangelist for Microsoft’s Mac Business Unit, talks with Josh about some of the features in the upcoming Office 2011 suite for Macintosh, including the replacement of Entourage with Outlook (now with better Exchange, Time Machine, and Spotlight support), Information Rights Management (IRM), new image editing functionality (including background removal and color correction), document co-authoring with multiple editors at the same time, “Sparklines” in Excel, online templates, and more!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNp9iRaFIwo

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MacTech Live 86: Macworld 2010 - Verbatim

the JoshMeister — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:44:56 +0000

Karen McGuire-Marshall demos Verbatim’s MediaShare home NAS server, InSight portable USB hard drive with a display showing the drive’s name and free space remaining, and TUFF-’N'-TINY USB flash drives.

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MacTech Live 85: Macworld 2010 - Camera Plus Pro

the JoshMeister — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:13:07 +0000

Guruprasad Kamath from Global Delight shows off some features of Camera Plus Pro, the professional photo and video capture app for iPhone that even lets you record videos on the iPhone 3G.

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MacTech Live 84: MacTech Conference Sessions Sneak Peek

the JoshMeister — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:50:36 +0000

Ed Marczak and the JoshMeister preview the session format and offer a sneak peek at what to expect from speakers at the upcoming MacTech Conference.

Monday, August 9, 2010 is the final day for early bird registration pricing (subject to availability), but if you miss the date, don’t worry; there are still a limited number of openings for attendees, so register soon.

MacTech Conference runs from Wednesday, November 3, through Friday, November 5, 2010 in Los Angeles. To get all the details and to register, visit:
http://www.mactech.com/conference

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MacTech Live 83: AppleJack

the JoshMeister — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:06:09 +0000

the JoshMeister talks with AppleJack creator and lead developer Kristofer Widholm about his Mac repair utility, which has finally been updated for Snow Leopard compatibility. AppleJack is a free and open-source command line utility for Mac OS X’s single-user mode that lets users repair disks and permissions, clean caches, test memory, and more.

You can download AppleJack 1.6 from http://sourceforge.net/projects/applejack/

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MacTech Live is sponsored by Code 42, maker of CrashPlan. Only CrashPlan offers local and online backup that’s automatic, secure and cross-platform. For a few computers at home or thousands at the office, visit crashplan.com and start backing up today!

MacTech Live 82: iPad, Verizon MiFi Style

the JoshMeister — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:59:31 +0000

the JoshMeister interviews Jordan Bunnell, whose iPad mod recently made headlines. Jordan modded his 3G iPad by replacing the AT&T guts with a Verizon MiFi card.

Jordan’s page with full details and photos of the iPad MiFi conversion:
http://dishtvhdstore.com/ipad-mifi-conversion-for-verizon/

See also Jordan’s previous Apple mod, which put EVDO connectivity inside the original MacBook Air:
http://www.listedfirst.com/Business_Resources.html

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MacTech Live 81: MacTech Conference Details and Early Bird Registration

the JoshMeister — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:59:53 +0000

Neil Ticktin talks with the JoshMeister all about the upcoming MacTech Conference, including the locale and the all-inclusive learning and networking experience, great food, and outstanding entertainment in store for attendees.

Early bird registration runs from now through next Thursday, July 22, 2010, subject to availability. (NOTE: Early bird registration has been extended to Monday, August 9, 2010, subject to availability.) The conference runs from Wednesday, November 3, through Friday, November 5, 2010 in Los Angeles.

To get all the details about MacTech Conference and to register, visit:
http://www.mactech.com/conference

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MacTech Live 80: Macworld 2010 - OWC’s SSD vs HDD Shootout

the JoshMeister — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:59:28 +0000

Other World Computing’s Grant Dahlke demonstrates the significant speed gains obtained by booting a MacBook Pro from an OWC solid-state drive as compared to a factory-installed hard disk drive.

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MacTech Live 79: WWDC, iPhone 4, and MacTech Conference

the JoshMeister — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:59:10 +0000

the JoshMeister and Neil Ticktin talk about WWDC 2010 including the iPhone 4 and AT&T dropping the unlimited data plan for iPhone and iPad. Neil also announces a few details about the first-ever MacTech Conference which is coming up in November.

For more information about MacTech Conference, visit http://www.mactech.com/conference

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MacTech Live is sponsored by LogMeIn. The days of being separated from your Mac are over. With LogMeIn Free for Mac you get free remote access to all your files and all your applications. Visit www.LogMeIn.com

MacTech Live 78: Macworld 2010 - Microsoft Bing iPhone App

the JoshMeister — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:46:17 +0000

Microsoft’s Florian Voss shows off the inventive design and engineering of the Bing app for iPhone.

Stay tuned for more great Macworld 2010 video coverage! If you haven’t already subscribed to the MacTech Live podcast, subscribe now (iTunes, RSS) for more great video and audio episodes, and be sure to follow us on Twitter @MacTechLive.

MacTech Live 77: Macworld 2010 - FastMac Impact Gel

the JoshMeister — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:10:09 +0000

Ky Truong demonstrates the Impact Gel technology that FastMac uses in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook sleeves.

MacTech Live 76: Macworld 2010 - MacSpeech Scribe

the JoshMeister — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:31:13 +0000

Jay Gonzales from MacSpeech shows off MacSpeech Scribe, the personal transcription solution that takes an audio file recorded on a Mac, iPhone, or other device and transcribes the file’s speech into text.

MacTech Live 75: Macworld 2010 - Casper Suite

the JoshMeister — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:59:54 +0000

Ben Graham from JAMF Software shows off Casper Suite, a powerful client management solution for Mac network administrators.

MacTech Live 74: Macworld 2010 - CrossOver Mac

the JoshMeister — Fri, 21 May 2010 06:14:23 +0000

Jack Phinney from CodeWeavers demonstrates CrossOver Mac, which allows Mac users to run Windows apps (such as Internet Explorer or Microsoft Outlook) without having to install Windows.

MacTech Live 73: Macworld 2010 - CrashPlan

the JoshMeister — Thu, 13 May 2010 10:15:23 +0000

Matthew Dornquast from Code 42 Software demonstrates CrashPlan, a local and online backup solution for both consumers and enterprise customers that’s automatic, secure, and cross-platform. You can visit crashplan.com to download a free copy of the software.

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MacTech Live 72: Macworld 2010 - Blue Microphones

the JoshMeister — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:26:30 +0000

William Merchan shows off the wide selection of microphones from Blue including Mikey for iPhone and iPod touch, the Eyeball HD webcam, the Snowball, and the brand new Yeti, the first ever THX certified microphone, which the JoshMeister uses to record the audio episodes of this podcast.

Stay tuned for more great Macworld video coverage coming soon! If you haven’t already subscribed to the MacTech Live podcast, subscribe now (iTunes, RSS) for more great video and audio episodes, and be sure to follow us on Twitter @MacTechLive.

MacTech Live 71: Project Jarvis

the JoshMeister — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:37:31 +0000

the JoshMeister interviews Chad Barraford about Project Jarvis, his “digital life assistant” powered by speech recognition and command interpretation technology running on a Mac mini. Jarvis can do a wide range of tasks and integrates with Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, BitTorrent, banking sites, and more. Project Jarvis was recently featured by the Boston Globe.

For more information on Project Jarvis, visit http://projectjarvis.com

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MacTech Live 70: Charlie Miller on Mac Security and Fuzzing

the JoshMeister — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:48:00 +0000

the JoshMeister chats with special guest Charlie Miller about Mac security, including how “fuzzing” can be used to find vulnerabilities. Charlie recently hacked and won the Mac prize at CanSecWest’s Pwn2Own contest for the third year in a row.

Download Charlie’s slideshow presentation on fuzzing from CanSecWest 2010:
http://securityevaluators.com/files/slides/cmiller_CSW_2010.ppt

Follow Charlie on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/0xcharlie

Buy Charlie’s books:
Fuzzing for Software Security Testing and Quality Assurance
The Mac Hacker’s Handbook

Subscribe to the MacTech Live podcast (iTunes, RSS) for more great interviews like this one, and be sure to follow us on Twitter @MacTechLive.

This podcast is sponsored by Code 42, maker of CrashPlan. Only CrashPlan offers local and online backup that’s automatic, secure and cross-platform. For a few computers at home or thousands at the office, visit crashplan.com and start backing up today!

MacTech Live 69: Snow Leopard on a 1984 Mac

the JoshMeister — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:28:44 +0000

the JoshMeister talks with Jake Howe, a hardware modder who got Snow Leopard running on a 1984 Mac… sort of. Jake’s skillfully built Hackintosh was recently featured on Instructables and The Unofficial Apple Weblog.

How to: Get your 1984 Mac running Snow Leopard:
http://www.tuaw.com/2010/03/08/how-to-get-your-1984-mac-running-snow-leopard/

gmjhowe’s Instructables page:
http://www.instructables.com/member/gmjhowe/

MacTech Live 68: Macworld 2010 - CarMD

the JoshMeister — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:10:07 +0000

Richard Amador demonstrates how any ordinary person can use CarMD to diagnose the cause of a check engine light just like professional mechanics do, but with no training required.

MacTech Live 67: Graphics in Virtualization - VMware Fusion vs. Parallels Desktop

the JoshMeister — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:20:06 +0000

Neil Ticktin, MacTech Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief/Publisher, shows a side-by-side comparison of graphics benchmarks in VMware Fusion 3 and Parallels Desktop 5 with multiple examples of speed, smoothness, compatibility with graphics standards, and issues you may face.

You can share, embed, and watch a higher quality version on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxGEKkMrhA0

See also MacTech’s recent article with tons more information including comprehensive benchmark test results:
http://macte.ch/vmbench1002

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MacTech Live 66: Macworld 2010 - RichardSolo

the JoshMeister — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:07:56 +0000

Richard Thalheimer shows off the RichardSolo 1800 external battery and its accessories for iPhone and iPod touch, and offers MacTech readers and viewers $20 off with a special coupon code.

MacTech Live 65: iJustine at Macworld 2010

the JoshMeister — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:46 +0000

the JoshMeister interviews Justine Ezarik (ijustine.com) and Karen Nguyen (karenism.com) about their favorite tech products at Macworld 2010.

You can also share, embed, and watch a higher quality version on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km0WgXSHguc

MacTech Live 64: Macworld 2010 Video Mashup

the JoshMeister — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:11:15 +0000

MacTech Magazine brings you video coverage of Macworld Conference and Expo 2010! From the David Pogue keynote to the show floor to Paul Kent and the Houserockers rocking the Macworld BLAST party, here are some of the highlights of Macworld 2010. Featuring appearances from LeVar Burton, iJustine, Merlin Mann, and more.

You can also share, embed, and watch a higher quality version on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIu6sYsLgmQ

MacTech Live 63: Has Apple Become Anti-Tinkerer?

the JoshMeister — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:42:01 +0000

Special guest Mark Dalrymple and the JoshMeister discuss Mark Pilgrim’s recent article “Tinkerer’s Sunset”. Pilgrim posits that Apple is losing the tinkerer’s spirit and making it difficult for would-be hackers to dig into their own systems, learn how the machine works, and get into programming and development, particularly when it comes to Apple’s mobile platforms (iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch). In this episode of the podcast, we get advanced Mac developer Mark Dalrymple’s thoughts on the subject.

Mark Pilgrim’s article (warning: contains colorful language):
http://diveintomark.org/archives/2010/01/29/tinkerers-sunset

Mark Dalrymple’s site:
http://borkware.com

MacTech Live 62: Apple iPad, the Tablet for the Rest of Us

the JoshMeister — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:48:12 +0000

the JoshMeister and Neil Ticktin discuss the newly-announced Apple tablet/e-book reader/netbook killer, the iPad.

MacTech Live 61: CES 2010 Video

the JoshMeister — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:14:46 +0000

Awesome video coverage from CES 2010 showcasing many of the cool products and technologies from ZAGG, TJM Innovations (no relation), OrigAudio, Liquid Image, and many others! Featuring appearances from the JoshMeister, his wife, and a cameo from actor-comedian Sinbad.

Embed this video or share it with your friends! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvex2ng3nmY

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MacTech Live 60: 2010 Precise Predictions… or Specious Speculations?

the JoshMeister — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:49:45 +0000

the JoshMeister talks 2010 predictions with Adam Christianson from The MacCast, Michael T. Rose from The Unofficial Apple Weblog, and Jeff Phillips and Ty Hayes from Mactechedu (not affiliated with MacTech Magazine, but we like their Macs in education podcast).

In this show we discuss everything from the rumored Apple tablet to the end of AT&T’s U.S. iPhone exclusivity (and will Verizon be next?) to Apple’s plans for Lala and the Apple TV.

MacTech Live 59: Anecdotes of Apple Affairs in 2009

the JoshMeister — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:57:52 +0000

the JoshMeister and Ed Marczak reminisce about major Apple news and products of 2009.

LIVE: Episode 58 - Parallels Desktop 5 and VMware Fusion 3

the JoshMeister — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:30:02 +0000

the JoshMeister talks with Neil Ticktin about improvements in VMWare Fusion 3 vs. 2 and Parallels Desktop 5 vs. 4 and whether the new versions are worth the upgrade.

For more information, read the full MacTech articles:
http://macte.ch/vmware3
http://macte.ch/parallels5

LIVE: Episode 57 - OS Xbox Pro Creator, Will Urbina

the JoshMeister — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:16:04 +0000

the JoshMeister interviews Will Urbina, creator of the OS Xbox Pro—a triple-booting Hackintosh inside a customized Xbox dev kit case. Will talks with Josh about making the OS Xbox Pro, and they also discuss a couple of Will’s other creations, videography, and how to get companies to sponsor mods.

Watch the YouTube video of the build process (WARNING: some of the music may not be safe for work or around children):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TggHtINGIyc

For more details on the OS Xbox Pro, see:
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/2022-os-xbox-pro
http://www.willudesign.com/osxboxproTop.html

Don’t forget to vote for the OS Xbox Pro in the Intel Core i7 Custom Challenge before December 7th:
http://www.intelcorechallenge.com/moreinfo.cfm?submissionid=5E655F68-0772-4984-B87C-2240B2E81628

LIVE: Episode 56 - Neil Explains It All

the JoshMeister — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:26:43 +0000

Neil Ticktin talks with Chuck Joiner about the current state of Mac and iPhone modding. Neil mentions one of his own Mac mods, explains how upgrading to more power-efficient Macs pays for itself, and goes into greater detail about why MacTech decided to acquire MacMod.

For the full interview—including more about MacTech’s history, the magazine’s 25th anniversary issue, why readers of MacTech Magazine have asked for more ads, the advantages of print magazines over Web content, and even a discussion about technology in education—download all 34 minutes from MacVoices:

http://www.macvoices.com/wordpress/macvoices-9119-neil-ticktin-of-mactech-magazine-discusses-their-macmod-acquisition-and-their-25th-anniversary-issue/

LIVE: Episode 55 - MacHeist and iPhone Development

the JoshMeister — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:16:35 +0000

the JoshMeister talks with Jon Frisby of MrJoy about Hordes of Orcs on MacHeist and iPhone vs. Mac platform development.

LIVE: Episode 54 - MacTech Announcement

the JoshMeister — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:56:25 +0000

the JoshMeister and Neil Ticktin discuss MacTech Magazine’s acquisition of MacMod.

See also the press release at MacMod.com

LIVE: Episode 53 - Firefox Add-on Hacking

the JoshMeister — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:59:45 +0000

In this video tutorial, the JoshMeister demonstrates how to hack Firefox add-ons to work with the latest version of Firefox.

If you haven’t already subscribed to the MacMod:LIVE podcast, subscribe now for more great stuff like this!

LIVE: Episode 52 - Wood and No Dust Bunnies

the JoshMeister — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:53:16 +0000

Big-O and the JoshMeister discuss a couple of wooden casemods (a PC and an iPod mini) and a mod to keep the dust bunnies out, plus Josh reports on his hands-on experience with Apple’s new iPhone 3GS.

The Logputer
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/1994-maybe-the-most-eco-friendly-case-ever-the-logputer

Lifehacker’s Top Freebies of 2009
http://www.macmod.com/other/1998-lifehackers-top-freebies-of-2009
Our faves: Dropbox, VLC, The Unarchiver, Adium, and Firefox

Wooden iPod mini Mod
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/1999-wooden-ipod-mini-mod

Modding Front Row
http://www.macmod.com/how-to/2004-change-the-glow-of-front-row

Anti-Dust Bunny Mod
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/2005-effective-yet-ugly-mod

LIVE: Episode 51 - Phone Wars and Browser Hacks

admin — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:33:52 +0000

In this episode of the MacMod:LIVE podcast we recap WWDC, cover the latest modding news, Big-O gives his first impressions of iPhone OS 3.0, and the JoshMeister gives his first impressions of the Palm Pre.

Custom Vase Case Prototype
http://www.macmod.com/other/1985-custom-vase-case-prototype

The iBed, your bedtop computer
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/1989-the-ibed-your-bedtop-computer

TinkerTool ready for Safari 4
http://www.macmod.com/reviews/1987-tinker-tool-ready-for-safari-4

Multiple tab home pages in Safari
http://www.macmod.com/how-to/1990-multiple-tab-home-pages
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/About:_URI_scheme

iPhone OS on Mac Pro (it’s fake)
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/1991-iphone-os-on-mac-pro

Tether your iPhone without jailbreaking
http://www.macmod.com/how-to/1993-tether-your-iphone-without-jailbraking

Opera Unite: Run a Web/chat/file/photo/music/video server from your browser
http://unite.opera.com/

LIVE: Episode 50 - Fiddy!

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:57:40 +0000

Big-O and the JoshMeister discuss the latest news on the fiftieth episode of Macmod:LIVE!

Hulu Desktop
http://www.hulu.com/labs/hulu-desktop
From the EULA: “You may not download, install or use the Hulu Software on any device other than a Personal Computer including without limitation digital media receiver devices (such as Apple TV), mobile devices (such as a cell phone device, mobile handheld device or a PDA), network devices or CE devices (collectively ‚’Prohibited Devices’).”

Add a welcome message to your Mac
http://www.macmod.com/how-to/1979-add-a-welcome-message-to-your-mac#comments
http://osx411.com/wp-content/dsc_2912_s.jpg

iScion carputer
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/1978-iscion
2009 Scion XB with a Mac mini, touch screen, uses Coverflow to select albums

Psystar files voluntary bankruptcy
http://www.macmod.com/apple/1980-psystar-files-voluntary-bankruptcy

MacUpdate bundle
http://www.mupromo.com/
$49.99
includes TechTool Pro 5, Parallels Desktop 4, NetBarrier X5

Power Mac G4 Cube Transformer Robot
http://www.tuaw.com/2009/05/29/found-footage-power-mac-g4-cube-transformer-robot

Apple Plans $1 Billion iDataCenter
http://apple.slashdot.org/story/09/05/26/1815244/Apple-Plans-1-Billion-iDataCenter

Palm Pre syncs with iTunes on a Mac just like an iPhone
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/28/palm_pre_syncs_with_itunes_on_a_mac_just_like_an_iphone.html

LIVE: Episode 49 - Less Than Fiddy

admin — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:43:24 +0000

Big-O and the JoshMeister are back for another MacMod podcast! Big-O talks about the beginning of his journey into iPhone development, and we talk about these great news stories:

iPhone-controlled R2-D2
http://www.tuaw.com/2009/05/12/iphone-controlled-r2d2/

Fly an RC plane with an iPhone
http://myauntishot.com/2009/full-scale-airplanes/rc-planes/how-to-use-an-iphone-to-fly-rc-airplanes-and-helicopters

DIY cardboard laptop stand
http://greenupgrader.com/7603/diy-cardboard-laptop-stand/

Mac OS X Leopard installed on another PowerMac 9600
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/1971-macmod-challenge-winner-spurs-leopard-on-9600-mod

Apple hires One Laptop Per Child security expert
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/13/apple_hires_one_laptop_per_child_security_expert_and_noted_critic.html

(Oh, and we mentioned our LOST podcasts on the show. If you’re into the TV show LOST, be sure to check those out, too: the JoshMeister’s LOST Blog and Podcast and Big-O’s Cranky Fanatic Podcast.)

LIVE: Episode 48 - Braaains!

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:42:26 +0000

Our show has been invaded by zombies this week, and our iPods are turning purple!

iBotnet: Researchers find signs of zombie Macs
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=3157

“Apple Tax” Report Backfires on Microsoft
http://apple.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/04/16/1228256

Apple responds to Microsoft ads: “a PC is no bargain”
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/16/apple_responds_to_microsoft_ads_a_pc_is_no_bargain.html

Purple Prince iPod touch - not $1999??!
http://www.macmod.com/other/1961-i-love-purple-but-2100-is-pricey

iTunes Store about to hit 1 billion app downloads
http://www.apple.com/itunes/billion-app-countdown/

Big-O’s app review: Puzzle Quest Free
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=304641991&mt=8

LIVE: Episode 47 - Flat Tire

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:24:35 +0000

Short show this week. Big-O had to take off early to fix a flat tire, but the JoshMeister did an excellent job covering!

Show notes:

LIVE: Episode 46 - No More Woz

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:59:46 +0000

The JoshMeister hosts this week and is joined by Big-O to discuss the latest news.

Sudden Motion Sensor apps:
http://www.dailyhack.net/2009/03/macbook-sms-hacks-11-bad-ass-cool.html

Microsoft’s Lauren ad (and our April Fools Day spoof):
http://www.macmod.com/other/1951-microsoft-lauren-sues-microsoft-a-best-buy

Snow White MacBook:
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/1948-so-thats-the-apple-they-were-talking-about-

Step-by-Step R2-D2 case:
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/1943-step-by-step-r2-d2

Driver’s seat in your living room:
http://www.macmod.com/featured-mods/1945-for-those-who-love-to-drive

Woz no longer on DWTS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR3Jcf4_SO0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrC-5ofwbMU

MacHeist added Cro-Mag Rally for free, added a way to get Delicious Library 2 and Multiwinia:
http://www.macheist.com

Pangea now developing for iPhone and iPod touch exclusively:
http://www.tuaw.com/2009/03/15/tuaw-sxsw-interview-pangea-software-ceo-brian-greenstone/

LIVE: Episode 45 - MacHeist and Trojans

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:25:19 +0000

On this episode of the MacMod:LIVE podcast, Big-O and the JoshMeister talk about the pros and cons of the MacHeist bundle, and also dive into a discussion about OS X security and the latest Trojan to hit the streets.

Links:

MacHeist - Get a bunch of useful Mac apps in a bundle for $39
New Mac Trojan: RSPlug-F / OSX/Puper.a - Plus, Mac hacker Charlie Miller’s views on Mac security
Pwn2Own contest winner: Macs are safer than Windows - Miller’s different perspective on Mac safety

Join us LIVE every Thursday at 10 PM Eastern (7 PM Pacific) for more fun and excitement!

LIVE: Episode 44 - Apple Logo Hacks and Safari Pwnage

the JoshMeister — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:25:55 +0000

Big-O, the JoshMeister, and news editor Chris Tangora talk with special guests Mike and Daniel from iColours.ca about their Apple logo inserts, EdsJunk’s brilliant Apple logo LCD display MacBook mod, this year’s CanSecWest Pwn2Own contest results, and much more!

Links:

iColours.ca - Designs and colors to insert into the Apple logo on your Mac notebook
Apple logo converted to second monitor! - for sale on eBay (again)
Really maximize your windows with Right Zoom
Browser pwnage - Safari gets hacked first, but Firefox and IE8 fall shortly thereafter

Join us LIVE next Thursday for more fun and excitement!

LIVE: Episode 43 - Stoopid Shuffle

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:12:15 +0000

On tonight’s MacMod:LIVE podcast, Big-O and the JoshMeister talk about Woz’s broken bones, the lame new shuffle, terabyte Mac minis and much more! Be sure to join us live next Thursday as well.

Links:

Woz “Dancing With The Stars” Facebook Group - behind-the-scenes updates from Woz himself!
TUAW: iTunes not quite as ‘updated’ as we thought
Apple - iPod shuffle
Dual 500 GB (1 TB) Mac mini update kit from iFixit

LIVE: Episode 42 - IndiSoftDev Part 2: Jeff Vogel Interview

the JoshMeister — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:58:03 +0000

In this special edition of MacMod:LIVE, the JoshMeister talks with Jeff Vogel, founder of Spiderweb Software and indie developer of numerous Mac roleplaying games (RPGs). Jeff talks about self-publishing and marketing, game development in a recession, his new game Geneforge V: Overthrow, and more!

Download a free demo of Spiderweb Software’s fun and enthralling games at www.spiderwebsoftware.com or read Jeff’s insightful and humorous new blog at jeff-vogel.blogspot.com. (You can also read Josh’s review of Blades of Exile from 8 years ago!)

LIVE: Episode 41 - Indi Software Development

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:09:51 +0000

This week Big-O and The JoshMeister are joined by Jon Frisby, owner of Mr. Joy Software, and developer of my favorite tower defense game, Hordes of Orcs. We talk about the latest mods, Apple’s new hardware releases, The Great Dancing Woz, and what it’s like to be an Apple software developer. Be sure to join us next week!

LIVE: Episode 40 - Office Suites

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:09:54 +0000

On this episode on the Macmod:LIVE podcast, Big-O and the JoshMeister team up to discuss the latest news, as well as our favorite text editors. Along the way we mange to install Safari 4, rant about title bars, and insult Open Office. Enjoy the show, and be sure to join us live next Thursday!

LIVE: Episode 39 - Bargain Bin: Does Apple Need a Netbook?

the JoshMeister — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:53:53 +0000

the JoshMeister and Brenn Hill discuss Apple’s neglect of the Mac mini, which was last updated over 1.5 years ago and is priced too high for some potential buyers. Meanwhile, inexpensive “netbook” PCs are rapidly gaining market share while Apple’s least expensive laptop starts at nearly $1000. Is it in Apple’s best interest to release a Mac netbook soon?

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LIVE: Episode 38 - Macworld After Hours

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:00:59 +0000

This is the last of the video coverage of Macworld 2009. The JoshMeister documented some of the fun stuff the MacMod crew did at Macworld Expo 2009 in San Francisco. Included in this video are clips from parties, Antonio singing at a pub, a panoramic tour of San Francisco from Antonio’s roof, and lots more!

LIVE: Episode 37 - Backups

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:30:26 +0000

Ahh backups. That pesky little chore that we all need, but seldom get around to. This week the MacMod crew dives in weigh some different backup options, some of which are cheaper than you might think! Big-O also gives a glowing review to the Mercury On The Go portable hard drive by OWC.

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LIVE: Episode 36 - What’s a Mod?

admin — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:22:34 +0000

In this group discussion the Macmod crew covers some recent news stories, and also answer the question “What is a Mod?”

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LIVE: Episode 35 - Software Mod, Word 2008

admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:05:54 +0000

In this video tutorial, Big-O shows you how to modify your copy of Word 2008 to have a more…personal…touch.

LIVE: Episode 34 - Macworld Expo 2009 Griffin Interview Clips

admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:41:01 +0000

This special video episode includes clips recorded by the JoshMeister during the Day 3 podcast at Macworld Expo 2009, featuring Jennifer from Griffin Technology, Tim from MyMac, Aaron Adams from the Apple switch ads, Anthony, and Josh’s voice.

LIVE: Episode 33 - Nothing But News

admin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:13:49 +0000

Join the Macmod crew as we discuss this weeks news items. We cover everything from hackintoshes to viruses. Our next live show will be next Thursday, be sure to join us!

LIVE: Episode 32 - The Rise of Tim Cook

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:38:14 +0000

Unless you’ve been living under an electrically shielded rock, you’ve heard the news that broke today about Steve Jobs stepping down for a medical leave, to be replaced (at least until June) by Tim Cook. Join in as the Macmod crew discusses this, as well as the winners of the Mod Challenge 2008!

LIVE: Episode 31 - Macworld Expo Day 5 Wrapup

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:33:38 +0000

Well, all great conferences must come to an end eventually, and so it is with Macworld Expo 2009. Josh and Adam share some final news, along with some speculations on why Apple is pulling out of the Expo. We also announce the winner of our twitter booq swag givaway.

LIVE: Episode 30 - Macworld Expo 2009 Day 4

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:13:25 +0000

Josh and Anthony recap day 4 and talk about the Macworld after hours goings on including Cirqe de Mac, podcast meetups and much more! Don’t forget to join us tomorrow at 4:30 for the last live show of Macworld 2009.

LIVE: Episode 29 - Macworld Expo 2009 Day 3

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:29:38 +0000

Josh and Anthony are joined by Jennifer Fisher from Griffin, by Aaron Adams (known for his Apple switcher ad), and by special guest podcaster Tim Robertson from MyMac.com as they recap what happened on day three of Macworld 2009. We’ll be broadcasting live every day at 4:30 PM PST this whole week, so join in!

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LIVE: Episode 28 - Macworld Expo 2009 Keynote Talk

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:23:52 +0000

On day two of Macworld Expo 2009 Big-O, Josh, Anthony, (and briefly Antonio) react to the keynote, and recap the other events so far. We’ll be broadcasting every day at 4:30 PM PST this whole week, so join in! Also, follow us on Twitter for a chance to win some awesome prizes (listen to this episode for more specific instructions).

LIVE: Episode 27 - Macworld Expo 2009 Preshow

the JoshMeister — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:15:06 +0000

Join Big-O, Josh, Anthony, and other MacMod community members to discuss the latest news and rumors from Macworld Expo. We’ll be broadcasting every day at 4:30 PM PST this whole week, so join in! Also, follow us on Twitter for a chance to win some awesome prizes (listen to this episode for more specific instructions).

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LIVE: Episode 26 - Happy New Year!

admin — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:09:21 +0000

Wow there’s a lot of new stuff going on! We’ve got a new site, MacMod.com got hacked and has relaunched with new features, and there is a new voice on the podcast! Listen in to get the full scoop, and be sure to check out all the new stuff at MacMod.com!

LIVE: Episode 25 - We’re BACK!

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:15:17 +0000

Welcome to episode 25 of the LIVE modcast! We’ve ben on a bit of a summer hiatus, but we are BACK! Big changes are afoot that are going to bring you even more great modding related content. We’ve got more great news segments, some new product giveaways and all new product review videos. Listen in to find out more!

LIVE: Episode 24 - Maker Faire Rubber Ducks

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:11:35 +0000

Welcome to video coverage of Maker Faire 2008 from the team that brings you the the “LIVE” modcast! This coverage features Orien Colmer (Big-O), Josh Long (the JoshMeister), and Antonio. In this episode we bring you Microsoft Popfly, flying robots, and some unique music instruments.

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Big-O’s Photo Stream
the JoshMeister’s Photo Stream
First Day Video
Second Video

LIVE: Episode 23 - Maker Faire Tesla Coil

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:06:21 +0000

Welcome to video coverage of Maker Faire 2008 from the team that brings you the the “LIVE” modcast! This coverage features Orien Colmer (Big-O), Josh Long (the JoshMeister), and Antonio. In this episode the guys summarize some of the great things they saw including a giant tesla coil!.

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Big-O’s Photo Stream
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First Day Video

LIVE: Episode 22 - Maker Faire Day 1

admin — Sat, 03 May 2008 07:02:32 +0000

Welcome to episode 22 of the “LIVE” modcast! In this episode Big-O, Antonio, and Josh sit down at the end of the first day of the Maker Faire. We talk about the things we saw including our run-in with blogger Robert Scoble.

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LIVE: Episode 21 - Maker Faire Intro

admin — Sat, 03 May 2008 07:00:30 +0000

Welcome to video coverage of Maker Faire 2008 from the team that brings you the the “LIVE” modcast! This coverage features Orien Colmer (Big-O), Josh Long (the JoshMeister), and Antonio. In this episode the guys talk about what they are looking forward to at the Faire. Don’t miss our new intro which is a major improvement over our Macworld Expo coverage!

LIVE: Episode 20 - Meet Ben Heck

admin — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:52:42 +0000

Welcome to episode 20 of the “LIVE” modcast! Today we are joined by special guest Ben Heckendorn . Ben has some amazing mods including anApple ][gs laptop! You can share your thoughts about the interview or his mods in the official forum topic here .

Be sure to listen in to the end where we kick off our first contest!

LIVE: Episode 19 - Hackintoshes

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:50:06 +0000

Welcome to episode 19 of the “LIVE” modcast! Today we talk about hackentoshes with our special guest Jon Fullmer, author of the book “Foundry Networks Certified Network Engineer - Official Study Guide ”. We share thoughts about the practice in general, and give our response to the recent Psystar hackintosh story. You can share your thoughts in the official forum topic here .

Be sure to listen in to the end where we kick off our first contest!

LIVE: Episode 18 - Creative Driver Hacking

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:48:30 +0000

Welcome to episode 18 of the “LIVE” modcast! Today we have a special guest host for the news segment, then Big-O, Josh, and Antonio talk about the recent PR nightmare Creative caused by threatening legal action against someone modding their drivers. You can share your thoughts on this topic in the forum post for this episode, here .

LIVE: Episode 17 - Hecho en China!

admin — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:45:03 +0000

Welcome to episode 17 of the “LIVE” modcast! Today Big-O, Josh, and Antonio talk about China and how it relates to manufacturing and piracy. You can share your thoughts on this topic in the forum post for this episode, here .

LIVE: Episode 16 - iPhone SDK

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:40:46 +0000

Welcome to episode 16 of the “LIVE” modcast! Today Big-O, Josh, and Antonio talk about the newly released iPhone SDK. You can share your thoughts on this topic in the forum post for this episode, here .

LIVE: Episode 15 - Mac Culture, Part 2

admin — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:37:40 +0000

Welcome to episode 15 of the “LIVE” modcast! Today is part 2 of our discussion about Macintosh culture. We lead with a news segment from Josh, and finish up with a great interview with Aaron Adams, former MacMod Challenge judge, and one time star of an Apple Switch commercial. You can share your thoughts on this topic in the forum post for this episode, found here .

LIVE: Episode 14 - Mac Culture, Part 1

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:33:57 +0000

Welcome to episode 14 of the “LIVE” modcast! Today we break the show into three segments with Josh at the news desk, Antonio at the modding workshop, and finish with part 1 of our discussion about Macintosh culture with Ilene Hoffman, reviews editor at MacNN.com. You can share your thoughts on this topic in the forum post for this episode, found here .

LIVE: Episode 13 - DRM and Double Twist

admin — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:28:55 +0000

Welcome to episode 13 of the “LIVE” modcast! Today we break the show into three segments with Josh at the news desk, Antonio at the modding workshop, and a final group discussion about DRM and the new Double Twist application by DVD Jon. You can share your thoughts on this topic in the forum post for this episode, found here.

LIVE: Episode 12 - Podcasting, is Apple doing enough?

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:21:23 +0000

Welcome to episode 12 of the “LIVE” modcast! Today we are answering the question “Podcasting - Should Apple Be Doing More?”. Listen in as Big-O, Josh, and Antonio share their thoughts, as well as some emails on the topic from podcasters, Victor Cajiao , Todd Cochrane , and Paul Muller. Be sure to add your thoughts on the subject to our forum post for this topic!

LIVE: Episode 11 - Solio Solar Charger

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:18:47 +0000

Welcome to video coverage of MacWorld 2008 Expo from the team that brings you the the “LIVE” modcast! This is our continuing coverage featuring Orien Colmer (Big-O) and Anthony King. Orien meets the founder of Better Energy Systems, maker of the Solio. Two new Solio products were announced at the show, including the new Solio Magnesium model which features a larger internal battery and iGo tip compatibility. With the solio you’re never too far from a renewable energy source. Check out more on the Solio website .

LIVE: Episode 10 - Booq

admin — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:16:13 +0000

Welcome to video coverage of MacWorld 2008 Expo from the team that brings you the the “LIVE” modcast! This is our continuing coverage featuring Orien Colmer (Big-O) and Anthony King. In this episode Orien talks with our good friend Jennifer Hinton from Booq about what makes their bags so uniquely popular with Mac users. One neat feature of their products is Terralinq, which can help you retrieve your bag in the event that it is lost.

Don’t miss our podcast recount of the wild and crazy times we had with Booq during Macworld

LIVE: Episode 9 - Realbasic

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:03:08 +0000

Welcome to video coverage of MacWorld 2008 Expo from the team that brings you the the “LIVE” modcast! This is our continuing coverage featuring Orien Colmer (Big-O) and Anthony King. In this episode Orien meets one of the developers of Realbasic for a quick introduction into the world of custom application creation. Realbasic, from Real Software, is designed as an easy to learn program that can create full featured applications relatively quickly. In this demo, we’ll be creating a very simple web browser that uses the safari technology built into Mac OS X. Realbasic is available at http://www.realbasic.com.

LIVE: Episode 8 - Axiotron Modbook

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:59:53 +0000

Welcome to video coverage of MacWorld 2008 Expo from the team that brings you the the “LIVE” modcast! This is our continuing coverage featuring Orien Colmer (Big-O) and Anthony King. Today we get our hands on the Axiotron Modbook. We covered it last year during the 2007 Expo where it won MacWorld Best of Show, but it didn’t start shipping until December 2007. Some things have changed during that time. It now features GPS standard and supports more levels of touch sensitivity. Axiotron’s production woes aside, this product is stil as revolutionary today as it was a year ago. Axiotron Modbooks are available through Other World Computing at http://www.macsales.com.

LIVE: Episode 7 - FastMac iV iPhone

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:52:33 +0000

Welcome to video coverage of MacWorld 2008 Expo from the team that brings you the the “LIVE” modcast! This is our continuing coverage featuring Orien Colmer (Big-O) and Anthony King. Today we meet Michael Lowdermilk of FastMac and get our hands on a prototype for their forthcoming iphone “case,” the I-V. The FastMac I-V allows the iPhone to gain a few new features such as LED lighting for photos, USB out for charging other devices, and battery backup power for recharging the iPhones internal battery.

LIVE: Episode 6 - Hordes of Orcs

admin — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:34:44 +0000

Welcome to video coverage of MacWorld 2008 Expo from the team that brings you the the “LIVE” modcast! This is our continuing coverage featuring Orien Colmer (Big-O) and Anthony King. Today we meet the creator of a new tower defense game called “Hordes of Orcs”. It’s an addicting game that you can jump right into and start playing with no experience. The game is available at http://www.freeverse.com. Pricing at this time is $25 with a free demo available online.

LIVE: Episode 5 - Macworld 2008

admin — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:31:17 +0000

Welcome to episode 5 of the “LIVE” modcast! This is our last audio coverage of Macworld 2008. Big-O, Anthony, and Antonio sit down and reflect on their experiances over the week and answer the question: “What was your favorite experiance of Macworld 2008?”

LIVE: Episode 4 - Macworld 2008

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:19:26 +0000

Welcome to episode 4 of the “LIVE” modcast! The social scene is heating up at Macworld, and Big-O, Antonio, and Anthony talk about a Transvestite bar singer, shots with the crew from booq, and registering a domain to serve stalkers of Cali Lewis.

Big-O with Cali Lewis

Anthony with Cali Lewis

Anthony with Nikki from Foley’s

LIVE: Episode 3 - Macworld 2008

admin — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:11:49 +0000

Welcome to episode 3 of the “LIVE” modcast! We are getting more and more video coverage of Macworld, so on this episode, Big-O and Antonio kick back after a long day of Macworld and talk about what they’ve done. Listen in to hear some great stories, and get an idea what the culture is like surrounding this great events.

LIVE: Episode 2 - Macworld 2008

admin — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:07:21 +0000

Welcome to episode 2 of the “LIVE” modcast! In this episode, Big-O andAntonio talk about what they saw at their first day at Macworld Expo 2008! Everything from the new Macbook Air, to backstage passes at a Devo concert.

Big-O with Devo: http://tinyurl.com/28ocj2
Antonio with Devo: http://tinyurl.com/2eeemh

LIVE: Episode 1 - Introduction

admin — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:02:22 +0000

Welcome to episode 1 of the “LIVE” modcast! In this episode, hosts Big-O and the JoshMeister introduce themselves, sharing a bit about their modding experience and what they hope to offer to the MacMod community through this podcast.