http://www.macworld.com en-us Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:00:35 -0800 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:00:35 -0800 http://www.macworld.com/article/138006/2009/01/autodesk.html?lsrc=rss_main Toxik, Mudbox, and ImageModeler join Autodesk's Mac product lineup. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:42:00 -0800 Peter Cohen http://www.macworld.com/article/138006/2009/01/autodesk.html http://www.macworld.com/article/138003/2009/01/expo_surf_across_google_earth.html?lsrc=rss_main A hack from Google lets you experience the planet in a new way. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:37:00 -0800 Derik DeLong http://www.macworld.com/article/138003/2009/01/expo_surf_across_google_earth.html http://www.macworld.com/article/138005/2009/01/expo_keynote_remote_now_available.html?lsrc=rss_main Apple's newest iPhone app, Keynote Remote, is now available for purchase on the App Store. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:30:00 -0800 Scott McNulty http://www.macworld.com/article/138005/2009/01/expo_keynote_remote_now_available.html http://www.macworld.com/article/138008/2009/01/isimple.html?lsrc=rss_main Plug and play peripheral turns your car into an iPod accessory Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:19:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/138008/2009/01/isimple.html http://www.macworld.com/article/138000/2009/01/drm_faq.html?lsrc=rss_main Apple announced it would drop digital rights managements from all iTunes Store music—here's what you need to know to make sense of the news. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:16:00 -0800 Macworld Staff http://www.macworld.com/article/138000/2009/01/drm_faq.html http://www.macworld.com/article/138004/2009/01/mainstage_protools.html?lsrc=rss_main Three new tutorials from MacProVideo.com help you learns how to use MainStage and Pro Tools. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:36:00 -0800 Peter Cohen http://www.macworld.com/article/138004/2009/01/mainstage_protools.html http://www.macworld.com/article/138001/2009/01/slotz.html?lsrc=rss_main SlotZ Racer is a new slot car racing game from Freeverse for the iPhone and iPod touch. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:20:00 -0800 Peter Cohen http://www.macworld.com/article/138001/2009/01/slotz.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137999/2009/01/notes.html?lsrc=rss_main IBM updated the Mac version of its Lotus Notes software at Macworld Expo, as well as introduced a beta of its Lotus Symphony productivity software. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:42:00 -0800 Peter Cohen http://www.macworld.com/article/137999/2009/01/notes.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137998/2009/01/greentech.html?lsrc=rss_main Sixty-five percent of consumers think some companies overstate their green credentials to sell more products. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:23:00 -0800 Mikael Ricknäs http://www.macworld.com/article/137998/2009/01/greentech.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137986/2009/01/numbers09fl.html?lsrc=rss_main Rob Griffiths takes a quick look at some of the key new features in Numbers ’09, the spreadsheet component of iWork ’09. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:52:00 -0800 Rob Griffiths http://www.macworld.com/article/137986/2009/01/numbers09fl.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137997/2009/01/verbatim.html?lsrc=rss_main Verbatim announced the ExpressCard SSD, available in capacities ranging from 16 to 64GB. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:39:00 -0800 Melissa J. Perenson http://www.macworld.com/article/137997/2009/01/verbatim.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137927/2009/01/wtmoverview.html?lsrc=rss_main Rob Griffiths takes a look at Welcome to Macintosh, a feature-length film that examines the history of the Apple and the Mac by talking to those who were there. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:08:00 -0800 Rob Griffiths http://www.macworld.com/article/137927/2009/01/wtmoverview.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137996/2009/01/expo_download_the_philnote_from_the_itunes_store_now.html?lsrc=rss_main The Macworld ’09 keynote can now be streamed in HD and downloaded off the iTunes Store. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:06:00 -0800 Aayush Arya http://www.macworld.com/article/137996/2009/01/expo_download_the_philnote_from_the_itunes_store_now.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137995/2009/01/kensington.html?lsrc=rss_main The peripherals maker has around a dozen new items that it’s released in time for Macworld Expo as well as the Consumer Electronics Show. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:00:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137995/2009/01/kensington.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137994/2009/01/beatles.html?lsrc=rss_main Norway’s public broadcaster has stopped offering a downloadable podcast with songs from the Beatles, citing legal problems. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:25:00 -0800 Jeremy Kirk http://www.macworld.com/article/137994/2009/01/beatles.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137993/2009/01/realserver2009.html?lsrc=rss_main The cross-platform, multi-user database server offers new features and increased performance and scalability, according to REAL Software. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:01:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137993/2009/01/realserver2009.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137882/2009/01/byline.html?lsrc=rss_main Subway commuters and frequent flyers will rejoice at Byline’s convenience in the absence of connectivity, as the newsreader app syncs with Google’s RSS reader and lets you read your favorite feeds offline. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:48:00 -0800 Ben Boychuk http://www.macworld.com/article/137882/2009/01/byline.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137992/2009/01/mwpodcast141.html?lsrc=rss_main We wrap up Keynote Day at Macworld Expo with a discussion that picks apart every announcement Apple made during Tuesday’s kickoff to the annual Mac trade show. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:45:00 -0800 Christopher Breen http://www.macworld.com/article/137992/2009/01/mwpodcast141.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137933/2009/01/howto_build_a_hackintosh_on_the_cheap.html?lsrc=rss_main While potentially sweet (and legally dubious), as always, caveat builder. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:06:00 -0800 Cyrus Farivar http://www.macworld.com/article/137933/2009/01/howto_build_a_hackintosh_on_the_cheap.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137991/2009/01/houdahgeo.html?lsrc=rss_main HoudahGeo 2.0 sports a refreshed interface and a laundry-list of feature enhancements, including the ability to to access and write to master images managed by Aperture. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:01:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137991/2009/01/houdahgeo.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137985/2009/01/nohwexpo.html?lsrc=rss_main Rob Griffiths laments the lack of any cool new hardware revelations in the Macworld Expo 2009 keynote. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:42:00 -0800 Rob Griffiths http://www.macworld.com/article/137985/2009/01/nohwexpo.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137990/2009/01/homedesignstudio.html?lsrc=rss_main Home and Landscape Design Studio for Mac is a completely new product from Punch Software with many features such as a QuickStart system to help a user to build a home quickly. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:28:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137990/2009/01/homedesignstudio.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137982/2009/01/expo_tune_blocker_saves_you_from_yourself.html?lsrc=rss_main Matias introduces Tune Blocker, a cable that lets you sync your iPod or iPhone without fear. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:52:00 -0800 Scott McNulty http://www.macworld.com/article/137982/2009/01/expo_tune_blocker_saves_you_from_yourself.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137984/2009/01/checkoutserver.html?lsrc=rss_main Checkout Server is a dedicated server app for the company’s Checkout point-of-sale application. The company also announced Checkout 2.3, a minor update to the software. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:50:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137984/2009/01/checkoutserver.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137977/2009/01/mwvodcast87.html?lsrc=rss_main If you weren’t able to attend the keynote, Roman Loyola provides a brief summary of Apple’s new products in this video. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:34:00 -0800 Roman Loyola http://www.macworld.com/article/137977/2009/01/mwvodcast87.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137983/2009/01/lacieharddiskmax.html?lsrc=rss_main LaCie’s Hard Disk Max, a high-capacity storage system, weds advanced RAID features with consumer-level ease of use and style. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:33:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137983/2009/01/lacieharddiskmax.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137981/2009/01/chronosync.html?lsrc=rss_main Not only did Econ Technologies update ChronoSync to version 4, it added ChronoAgent—a brand new utility that communicates directly with the automated synchronization and backup software. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:07:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137981/2009/01/chronosync.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137980/2009/01/mwpodcast140.html?lsrc=rss_main A disparate pair of Mac notables stop by the Macworld Podcast Loft in this special Expo edition of the Macworld Podcast. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:58:00 -0800 Rob Griffiths http://www.macworld.com/article/137980/2009/01/mwpodcast140.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137979/2009/01/expo_17inch_macbook_pros_battery_replacement_will_cost_179.html?lsrc=rss_main According to an Apple spokesperson at the Macworld Expo, the battery in the 17-inch MacBook Pro can be replaced for $179. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:48:00 -0800 Aayush Arya http://www.macworld.com/article/137979/2009/01/expo_17inch_macbook_pros_battery_replacement_will_cost_179.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137974/2009/01/expo_smartshare_usb.html?lsrc=rss_main Only have one USB port to spare? Make it two with Griffin's new SmartShare USB Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:25:00 -0800 Scott McNulty http://www.macworld.com/article/137974/2009/01/expo_smartshare_usb.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137978/2009/01/akg_headphones.html?lsrc=rss_main Harman International’s AKG brand has made a name for itself in the professional audio market. Now the audio specialist is bringing more than a dozen consumer-oriented headphones to the U.S. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:15:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137978/2009/01/akg_headphones.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137970/2009/01/expo_ilife_09_guided_tours.html?lsrc=rss_main Apple posts two videos showcasing the new features in iMovie '09 and iPhoto '09. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:15:00 -0800 Scott McNulty http://www.macworld.com/article/137970/2009/01/expo_ilife_09_guided_tours.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137975/2009/01/expo_the_final_macworld_keynote_is_now_streaming.html?lsrc=rss_main Apple has made available a streaming video of the Macworld ’09 keynote delivered by Phil Schiller. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:51:00 -0800 Aayush Arya http://www.macworld.com/article/137975/2009/01/expo_the_final_macworld_keynote_is_now_streaming.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137972/2009/01/expo_soundclip_for_iphone.html?lsrc=rss_main SoundClip is a low-tech add-on to your iPhone that makes sure you won’t miss one sound. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:28:00 -0800 Scott McNulty http://www.macworld.com/article/137972/2009/01/expo_soundclip_for_iphone.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137973/2009/01/jblduet.html?lsrc=rss_main JBL announced its Duet II and Duet III speaker systems which are both designed to provide a clear, powerful sound while maintaining a small footprint. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:12:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137973/2009/01/jblduet.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137875/2009/01/imaginationland.html?lsrc=rss_main This game, based on the Emmy-winning episode of the long-running TV series, is enjoyable fun, but there’s a hit or miss factor. South Park fans may love the game while others will probably look elsewhere for their fill of fun. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:01:00 -0800 Chris Barylick http://www.macworld.com/article/137875/2009/01/imaginationland.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137969/2009/01/expo09keynote.html?lsrc=rss_main Images from 2009's Macworld Expo keynote address. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:59:00 -0800 Macworld Staff http://www.macworld.com/article/137969/2009/01/expo09keynote.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137968/2009/01/itunes_edge.html?lsrc=rss_main Apple quietly adds EDGE along with 3G for purchasing music from the iPhone. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:52:00 -0800 Jonathan Seff http://www.macworld.com/article/137968/2009/01/itunes_edge.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137971/2009/01/iluvimm183.html?lsrc=rss_main The iMM183 Hi-Fi Dual Dock Alarm Clock with Weather Brand Radio features docks for charging two devices at once, including any iPod with a dock connector and the iPhone 3G. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:37:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137971/2009/01/iluvimm183.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137965/2009/01/expo_apple_posts_two_17_inch_macbook_pro_videos.html?lsrc=rss_main Apple posted the new 17-inch MacBook Pro television ad and a video featuring the new battery technology. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:30:00 -0800 Scott McNulty http://www.macworld.com/article/137965/2009/01/expo_apple_posts_two_17_inch_macbook_pro_videos.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137966/2009/01/expo_back_to_the_delorean.html?lsrc=rss_main If you're a fan of going back in time, the vehicle you need resides at Moscone. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:25:00 -0800 Derik DeLong http://www.macworld.com/article/137966/2009/01/expo_back_to_the_delorean.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137964/2009/01/itunesplus.html?lsrc=rss_main Excited about Tuesday’s news that all the tracks in the iTunes Store will soon be DRM-free? It would be more exciting if upgrading your existing library to DRM-free tracks wasn’t such a hassle, Kirk McElhearn contends. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:08:00 -0800 Kirk McElhearn http://www.macworld.com/article/137964/2009/01/itunesplus.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137952/2009/01/bestbuy_refurb.html?lsrc=rss_main Retailer Best Buy said it has begun selling refurbished iPhones for a discounted price. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:37:00 -0800 Nancy Gohring http://www.macworld.com/article/137952/2009/01/bestbuy_refurb.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137942/2009/01/skype_28_beta_for_mac_released.html?lsrc=rss_main New version adds Skype credit for Boingo Wi-Fi and screen sharing. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:34:00 -0800 Cyrus Farivar http://www.macworld.com/article/137942/2009/01/skype_28_beta_for_mac_released.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137878/2009/01/mwvodcast86.html?lsrc=rss_main Axiotron, makers of the Modbook tablet Mac, announced at Macworld Expo the new Modbook Pro, based on a 2.8GHz MacBook Pro. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:17:00 -0800 Roman Loyola http://www.macworld.com/article/137878/2009/01/mwvodcast86.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137951/2009/01/slimbladetrackball.html?lsrc=rss_main Kensington’s $130 SlimBlade Trackball routes all control through trackball rotation. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:12:00 -0800 Dale Roe http://www.macworld.com/article/137951/2009/01/slimbladetrackball.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137950/2009/01/officeupdates.html?lsrc=rss_main Microsoft plans a pair of updates for Office 2008 that will give Entourage an under-the-hood makeover while enhancing collaboration and sharing among users of its office suite. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:01:00 -0800 Jim Dalrymple http://www.macworld.com/article/137950/2009/01/officeupdates.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137949/2009/01/keynote_summary.html?lsrc=rss_main In what Apple said would be its final Macworld Expo keynote, the company announced updates to iLife and iWork while unveiling a 17-inch MacBook Pro with a unibody enclosure. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:40:00 -0800 Philip Michaels http://www.macworld.com/article/137949/2009/01/keynote_summary.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137948/2009/01/iphone_expo.html?lsrc=rss_main The iPhone was largely absent from Phil Schiller’s Macworld Expo keynote, save for a new Keynote presentation control app and the news that you can now buy iTunes tracks over 3G as well as Wi-Fi networks. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:13:00 -0800 Philip Michaels http://www.macworld.com/article/137948/2009/01/iphone_expo.html http://www.macworld.com/article/137947/2009/01/17inchmacbookpro.html?lsrc=rss_main In addition to sporting the same enclosure as the rest of the MacBook Pro line, the new model also gets a faster 2.66GHz processor and a new type of battery. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:01:00 -0800 Chris Holt http://www.macworld.com/article/137947/2009/01/17inchmacbookpro.html