It's has become too difficult to write this blog so I will stop writing post here.
I usually wrote the posts in spanish and then translate them to english, within my possibilities. You can always find some answers in the spanish version of this blog, I'm going to add a Google Translate button to make it easier for the few but loyal english readers this blog have. Of course, I know automated translations are awful, but will give you a hint on what we're saying.
Bye and thanks.
Friday, 11 July 2008
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
My HP All-in-one and Photoshop CS (and iPhoto)
I have a HP Deskjet F380 All-in-one (Scanner, Printer and Photocopier). Well, the drivers for Mac, from the disk of installation and configuration that comes with the HP, they bring a plugin for Photoshop, but I never knew that until my husband asked me why the scanner did not appear in the import menu of Photoshop (I had not had the need to use it, so, never noticed).
So, it is supposed that this plugin should be copied to the folder of Plugins of Photoshop:
But when I restarted Photoshop, never appeared:
The reason, then I came to know, is that the plugin of HP is not compatible with the Adobe CS (Creative Suite). It was hard to find the answer but Google always helps me. Anyway, provided that you want to scan directly to Photoshop from the HP All-in-one, you can open the HP Scan Pro (directly) or the Devices Administrator and select "Scan an image", and then in the window that appears after that, select "Tiff to Photoshop" (to have open Photoshop or not, works anyway).
Then, being in Photoshop, you can save the image in the format that's more convenient for you, and in a different location to the default location of the scanner.
And a tip for the ones that want to scan their photos directly to iPhoto from the HP Scan Pro (Jpeg to iPhoto): you should have iPhoto open (idle) so that the importing can occur. If iPhoto is closed, it opens, but the scanned photo never appears.
Friday, 30 May 2008
Measuring Cup, keeping cooking recipes in your Mac
Some time ago I tried this application called Measuring Cup, from Shallow Patch. I liked it a lot, just the inconvenience (at that time) of being only versions in english and german. Although the very good impression I got, that reason (I prefer to keep my recipes in spanish) made me forget it for some time.
Later, I had some free time, so I offered to help with the traslation to spanish (just the trans, i'm no way a developer). I emailed Miffy at Shallow Patch and she sent the file I should have translated. But I never got the time, because in less than a week, she emailes me saying someone just made his own traslation and sent it to her.
The next image is from the first window, the recipes database (sorry, it's in spanish - but english version it's just as great).
Later, I had some free time, so I offered to help with the traslation to spanish (just the trans, i'm no way a developer). I emailed Miffy at Shallow Patch and she sent the file I should have translated. But I never got the time, because in less than a week, she emailes me saying someone just made his own traslation and sent it to her.
The next image is from the first window, the recipes database (sorry, it's in spanish - but english version it's just as great).
When you open a recipe, new or saved, you can see the next window. And you have the possibility of having sub-recipes (recipes inside a principal one), as the image shows.
Now that I've tried the spanish version, I can say I like the application even more. And there's also an italian version. Must be said that the software is freeware, but Miffy will thanks you all for your donations.
Now I only have to find a way to import my recipes to Measuring Cup.
Team Viewer, for remote assitance or presentations
I was so excited that I couldn't wait to tell you how it went with Team Viewer, that I wrote before in a previous post.
Yesterday my mom (who uses a PC with Windows XP) told she was having problems with the Windows Internet Explorer and to help her, I decided to test the application.
Here you have the Downloads page. If you're helping someone, you must download Team Viewer (complete version for Mac and Win) And for the person you're about to help, you have to send a link to the Team Viewer QuickSupport (client module for Mac and Win).
The window you'll see after intalling and opening the application:
Yesterday my mom (who uses a PC with Windows XP) told she was having problems with the Windows Internet Explorer and to help her, I decided to test the application.
Here you have the Downloads page. If you're helping someone, you must download Team Viewer (complete version for Mac and Win) And for the person you're about to help, you have to send a link to the Team Viewer QuickSupport (client module for Mac and Win).
The window you'll see after intalling and opening the application:
When the client runs the module, they see an ID and a password, that you're about to write in the field to the right. Then, when you're connected, you'll see this:
So you can see the whole Desktop of your client or relative, the one we aregoing to help. We can "Request full remote control access" and this way, we can manage our client's mouse pointer.
I didn't have the chance to test all its tools (Actions, Views, Extras) but in comparison to Windows Live Messenger Remote Assistance, I must say this Team Viewer is a lot faster and with the great advantage of not having to reboot the iMac in Win XP and of functioning in any way: Mac to Mac, Mac to Win, Win to Mac, Win to Win.
Hope this is as useful to you as it is for me.
I didn't have the chance to test all its tools (Actions, Views, Extras) but in comparison to Windows Live Messenger Remote Assistance, I must say this Team Viewer is a lot faster and with the great advantage of not having to reboot the iMac in Win XP and of functioning in any way: Mac to Mac, Mac to Win, Win to Mac, Win to Win.
Hope this is as useful to you as it is for me.
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Introducing Snap Shots from Snap.com
I just installed a nice little tool on this site called Snap Shots that enhances links with visual previews of the destination site, interactive excerpts of Wikipedia articles, IMDb profiles and Amazon products, display inline videos, RSS, MP3s, photos, stock charts and more.
Sometimes Snap Shots bring you the information you need, without your having to leave the site, while other times it lets you "look ahead," before deciding if you want to follow a link or not.
Should you decide this is not for you, just click the Options icon in the upper right corner of the Snap Shot and opt-out.
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Quinn & Otis, for those who like simple games
If you like to fool around with simple games, I can recommend Quinn by Simon Härtel. I have a lot fun with it, although I haven't played much lately, too much keyboard use is hurting my wrist. But besides being a very classic game, it's visually great and if you have internet conection you can see and be in the online scores.
Another game I like a lot is Otis. Basically, you have to make dissapear groups of squares of the same colour. The more squares in a group dissapearing, the more points you'll get.
Both are freeware. Hope you like them. Have fun.
Another game I like a lot is Otis. Basically, you have to make dissapear groups of squares of the same colour. The more squares in a group dissapearing, the more points you'll get.
Both are freeware. Hope you like them. Have fun.
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Task Management in Mac OS X
Usually known as GTD apps (Getting Things Done, from the book and concept by David Allen), these apps are useful once you get used to them.
Using the concept developed by Allen, most of these digital managers is based on Tasks Lists. Having these list, it's unnecessary to remember them, allowing you to focus on the finishing of those tasks.
There are a lot of apps with diverse functions, for all tastes. Some are multi-platform, others are platform specific. Some are focused on a single and specific user, others are focused in group collaboration.
From what I've seen (and tried some of them) I leave you here 3 lists. One with the apps that are only for Mac, the other with the multi-platform apps, and another one with all the online apps. Hope they're useful to you.
Tasks Managers for Mac OS X
Tasks Managers and Personal Information Managers for Multi-platform
Online applications
Using the concept developed by Allen, most of these digital managers is based on Tasks Lists. Having these list, it's unnecessary to remember them, allowing you to focus on the finishing of those tasks.
There are a lot of apps with diverse functions, for all tastes. Some are multi-platform, others are platform specific. Some are focused on a single and specific user, others are focused in group collaboration.
From what I've seen (and tried some of them) I leave you here 3 lists. One with the apps that are only for Mac, the other with the multi-platform apps, and another one with all the online apps. Hope they're useful to you.
Tasks Managers for Mac OS X
- Things based on tags, pretty simple, seems easy to learn. Beta. Release price $49 (€31)
- iGTD integration with Mail, iCal, .Mac and good use of tags. Integrated calendar. Donationware.
- Midnight Inbox interesting, but at least for me, it wasn't easy to get used to the system. Trial Version 14 days. License $35 (€22).
- OmniFocus very inspired in GTD by David Allen. License $79.95 (€50.61)
- TaskPaper $18.95 release price.
- TimeOut Free, still in Beta.
- Life Shaker Trial version 14 days, license price $29,99.
- Actiontastic
- Ready-Set-Do!
- What ToDo Trial version. License price $29.
- Easy Project Manager
- meinKOPP
- iSTK portable app, fits in any USB drive.
- Recherche GTD applied to investigation and research.
- Dejumble
- ToDo X
- GhostAction
- Anxiety
- Frictionless
- Backboard interface for Backpack
- Check Off
- Etretask
Tasks Managers and Personal Information Managers for Multi-platform
- Chandler collaborative task and personal information manager, with calendar and integration with email, allows to share the information via web (easiest using the Chandler Hub service, provided by the project) or via internal server (Chandler Server). Chandler ins't as intuitive as other programs but appears to be very useful for small workgroups.
- Cooper for what I read in the website, it's similar to Chandler. Buying a licencse allows to download the software to the computer, but you can also pay monthly for a hosted account in their server.
- ThinkingRock
- Easy Task Manager Mac and Windows.
Online applications
- Vitalist
- Chandler Hub
- Basecamp and Backpack
- Joyent Connector
- GDTgmail extension for Firefox.
- Remember The Milk
- Todoist
Monday, 26 May 2008
More VoIP for less money 2
Just an update about VoIP providers nonoh and lowratevoip both from Betamax. This company, Betamax, seems to be an octopuss of VoIP communications, as it has different web sites to provide the same service with small differences on prices and destinations.
Now you can charge your nonoh account using credit cards (Visa, Visa Electron with security code, Mastercard) apart from the other options like moneybookers or clickandpay, and vouchers. In Portugal, you also have the MBNet payment option.
nonoh configuration in appropiate software (like ExpressTalk, Xmeeting, etc.) is as follows:
In lowratevoip, now you can pay with bank transfer directly (apart from vouchers). And configuration is as follows:
I've seen also that Gizmo Project has launched Gizmo5 Mobile. In case you're interested.
Till next post.
Now you can charge your nonoh account using credit cards (Visa, Visa Electron with security code, Mastercard) apart from the other options like moneybookers or clickandpay, and vouchers. In Portugal, you also have the MBNet payment option.
nonoh configuration in appropiate software (like ExpressTalk, Xmeeting, etc.) is as follows:
In lowratevoip, now you can pay with bank transfer directly (apart from vouchers). And configuration is as follows:
I've seen also that Gizmo Project has launched Gizmo5 Mobile. In case you're interested.
Till next post.
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
ADIUM on a Windows or Linux PC? You have PIDGIN
If you're a Windows or Linux user and you're looking into something like ADIUM, some kind of instant messenger that can include all your accounts in one, you can try PIDGIN, which is also open-source with a GNU GPL license.
They support these protocols: AIM,Bonjour,Gadu-Gadu,Google Talk, Groupwise, ICQ, IRC, MSN, MySpaceIM, QQ, SILC, SIMPLE, Sametime, XMPP, Yahoo!, and Zephyr.
Let me know if this works for you.
They support these protocols: AIM,Bonjour,Gadu-Gadu,Google Talk, Groupwise, ICQ, IRC, MSN, MySpaceIM, QQ, SILC, SIMPLE, Sametime, XMPP, Yahoo!, and Zephyr.
Let me know if this works for you.
Monday, 21 April 2008
Kids (toddlers) and Mac: MiniKidsGames
MiniKidsGames is an "open-source" app thought for toddlers and parents who want to keep their Macs "safe" from them. It's in english but there's a link that explains the "internationalization". Works at fullscrenn, from where you can only leave using keys Command+Q. You can also view it in windowed mode (Control+W, but not recommended). It has its page in Sourceforge.net.
It has 4 options:
It has 4 options:
- Alphabet (alphabet pass as you can hear each letter's sound, and yu can backwards on letters)
- Words And Images (in alphabet order, it shows words with its respective image and sound)
- Typin' Toddler (for toddlers to play with the keyboard, showing letters, numbers and geometric figures)
- ShortGames (little games for training synchronization and skill)
My little girl is about 2 years old and love the "game", as she calls it. Her favorite is Typin' Toddler. Here there are some screenshots (windowed mode, but app always opens in fullscreen safe mode).
Alphabet
Words And Images
Typin' Toddler
ShortGames
Alphabet
Words And Images
Typin' Toddler
ShortGames
Yahoo, MSN, Gtalk, Jabber, all-in-one: ADIUM
There are so many sites with free accounts of e-mail, and at the same time they offer instant messaging, ending up in not knowing what to do with so many "messengers" that imply "x" windows in the desktop.
I was a little tired of that, above all because the functionalities of the messenger of MSN for Mac very are limited. My brother kept telling me to test Adium. Before that I tested other messengers for Mac but they did not convince me. And although having Yahoo IIM allowed videochat, was not the best solution, because the friends that used Yahoo were not the ones that I was going to use the video with.
Determined that the webcam serves only with the family and closest people, I have limited it to Skype. And for all my other accounts of messaging, I have finally switched to Adium.
It lets you to configure accounts of Gtalk (Google), of Yahoo, of AOL, of. Mac, of MSN, of Jabber, Zephir, ICQ, and even a SIP/SIMPLE account (I suppose it should function with a SIP or VoIP server but him I have not tested it).
It has many extras, as different formats for the chat window (mine is now Modern Bubbling) and even for the Contact List (here using Decay).
I was a little tired of that, above all because the functionalities of the messenger of MSN for Mac very are limited. My brother kept telling me to test Adium. Before that I tested other messengers for Mac but they did not convince me. And although having Yahoo IIM allowed videochat, was not the best solution, because the friends that used Yahoo were not the ones that I was going to use the video with.
Determined that the webcam serves only with the family and closest people, I have limited it to Skype. And for all my other accounts of messaging, I have finally switched to Adium.
It lets you to configure accounts of Gtalk (Google), of Yahoo, of AOL, of. Mac, of MSN, of Jabber, Zephir, ICQ, and even a SIP/SIMPLE account (I suppose it should function with a SIP or VoIP server but him I have not tested it).
It has many extras, as different formats for the chat window (mine is now Modern Bubbling) and even for the Contact List (here using Decay).
VoIP on the Mac
There are many providers of VoIP calls. Here at home, we use Freecall, a service of Betamax. It is one of the cheapest (also of Betamax exists Lowratevoip and nonoh, cheaper and with more free destinies but without the possibility to buy credit using credit card, for now).
We had been using Express Talk for Mac 2.04 to configure our VoIP in Mac OS X but 2 months ago that we have problems of sound, when we call the tone is heard, the bearing and the sound of the call, but when they answer they don't hear us neither we hear nothing. We even update to the version 3.04 but the problem was not solved.
I tried to configure the new one iSoftphone of call4mac but in spite of being the third intent with the different versions (in demo version) I did not manage to make it work with my Freecall server. Finally searching through the internet, I found a project of sourceforge called Xmeeting.
And although the interface of Xmeeting is more prepared for videoconferences by internet, if one chooses to use the SIP, and configures the account of its VoIP supplier, functions very well. And it lets you to keep different locating, very useful for whom uses a portable computer and different connections of internet.
We had been using Express Talk for Mac 2.04 to configure our VoIP in Mac OS X but 2 months ago that we have problems of sound, when we call the tone is heard, the bearing and the sound of the call, but when they answer they don't hear us neither we hear nothing. We even update to the version 3.04 but the problem was not solved.
I tried to configure the new one iSoftphone of call4mac but in spite of being the third intent with the different versions (in demo version) I did not manage to make it work with my Freecall server. Finally searching through the internet, I found a project of sourceforge called Xmeeting.
And although the interface of Xmeeting is more prepared for videoconferences by internet, if one chooses to use the SIP, and configures the account of its VoIP supplier, functions very well. And it lets you to keep different locating, very useful for whom uses a portable computer and different connections of internet.
Friday, 4 April 2008
Remote Assistance, or sharing your desktop at a distance
Telling the truth, I am not an expert in computers, but I am quite curious and when I have had problems, (so much with my old PC Win, as now with the Mac), I have done all the possible to resolve the problems without having to contact technicians. At times the aid arrived from my brother, a lot more "geek" and always expert of the last technological advances and of the fashions in this field. Other times, I have strolled over the internet in all the languages that know (Spanish, English, Portuguese) in search of a solution to "x" problems.
At present, I do all possible in my hands to help my mom and my sister with their computers, but, given the distance that separates us, we have to do it using internet, which leaves us with limited possibilities if, for example, we use the email. Neither my mom nor my sister are very given to understand these new technologies, they are the type of user that only uses what's in front of them and if it's damaged, they call the technician. Or in this case, to me. Therefore, an email explanation does not work for them. I have even tried to guide them using instant messegers (IM), but doesn't function either. And our last and better resource, has been to use the tool of Remote Assistance of the MSN Live Messenger, that gives me the possibility to take control of their computers.
The matter is that, since I switched to Mac is a little more complicated to use it, since the version of the MSN Messenger for Mac doesn't has this tool. And seen that only functions in Windows, it forces me to:
a. Resume the Mac in Windows.
b. Install some emulating/virtualPC to be able to run the Live Mensseger inside the Mac OS.
It is true that there are many options for this type of remote assistance for the Mac, but is not easy at all. In my case, my Mac with OS X 10.4, doesn't have the Remote Desktop, that is an aplicacion that costs at least $299/€299 (version that lets to manage up to 10 systems).
If you only want to share your screen, you can test Bosco' s Screen Share. Personally, I have not tested it, because it wouldn't work for me as I can't get control of the computers of my mom and my sister.
There is also Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac (Microsoft). The PC with Windows XP Home Edition can only be "clients" or "remote". The PC with XP Professional, NT Server and the majority of Win 2000 come with services of Remote Desktop from origin, and they can be "hosts". Only the remote clients can take control of the hosts. Meaning that I would not be able to take control of the PCs of my mom and my sister as they can't be "hosts".
We can also test the service offered by Yugma for Mac, Linux and Win. It is an application based on Java. To use the service, is necessary to be registered. The personal account is free and permits to have until 10 guests (clients) but after the 15 days of test, no longer permits to share the control of the computer, only the viewing of the desks. The Professional account has versions of 10, 30, 100 and 500 "clients" with various prices. And has a plug-in for Skype.
You can see a comparison of Remote Desk applications (Remote Desktop) in this link to Wikipedia.
Now, I am going to test Team Viewer for Mac (Beta) and Windows. The TV (module Supporter) permits to control the PC of the "clients", to transfer files, to make our computer a "host" to remote access, etc. The TV QuickSupport (module Customer) is simple, it is executed automatically in the computers of the clients. The TV Manager is an extra tool that lets you to manage associates, contacts or clients and it's included in the Premium licenses. The cost of TV has variety, beginning with being free for not commercial use, and has some limitations of configuration, performance and backup. I'm still about to test it (waiting my mom or my sister -or some of my friends- they may need me) but is the one that more advantages offers, it seems very easy to use and is free without cutting the option of remote controlling the computers that wants to be attended.
At present, I do all possible in my hands to help my mom and my sister with their computers, but, given the distance that separates us, we have to do it using internet, which leaves us with limited possibilities if, for example, we use the email. Neither my mom nor my sister are very given to understand these new technologies, they are the type of user that only uses what's in front of them and if it's damaged, they call the technician. Or in this case, to me. Therefore, an email explanation does not work for them. I have even tried to guide them using instant messegers (IM), but doesn't function either. And our last and better resource, has been to use the tool of Remote Assistance of the MSN Live Messenger, that gives me the possibility to take control of their computers.
The matter is that, since I switched to Mac is a little more complicated to use it, since the version of the MSN Messenger for Mac doesn't has this tool. And seen that only functions in Windows, it forces me to:
a. Resume the Mac in Windows.
b. Install some emulating/virtualPC to be able to run the Live Mensseger inside the Mac OS.
It is true that there are many options for this type of remote assistance for the Mac, but is not easy at all. In my case, my Mac with OS X 10.4, doesn't have the Remote Desktop, that is an aplicacion that costs at least $299/€299 (version that lets to manage up to 10 systems).
If you only want to share your screen, you can test Bosco' s Screen Share. Personally, I have not tested it, because it wouldn't work for me as I can't get control of the computers of my mom and my sister.
There is also Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac (Microsoft). The PC with Windows XP Home Edition can only be "clients" or "remote". The PC with XP Professional, NT Server and the majority of Win 2000 come with services of Remote Desktop from origin, and they can be "hosts". Only the remote clients can take control of the hosts. Meaning that I would not be able to take control of the PCs of my mom and my sister as they can't be "hosts".
We can also test the service offered by Yugma for Mac, Linux and Win. It is an application based on Java. To use the service, is necessary to be registered. The personal account is free and permits to have until 10 guests (clients) but after the 15 days of test, no longer permits to share the control of the computer, only the viewing of the desks. The Professional account has versions of 10, 30, 100 and 500 "clients" with various prices. And has a plug-in for Skype.
You can see a comparison of Remote Desk applications (Remote Desktop) in this link to Wikipedia.
Now, I am going to test Team Viewer for Mac (Beta) and Windows. The TV (module Supporter) permits to control the PC of the "clients", to transfer files, to make our computer a "host" to remote access, etc. The TV QuickSupport (module Customer) is simple, it is executed automatically in the computers of the clients. The TV Manager is an extra tool that lets you to manage associates, contacts or clients and it's included in the Premium licenses. The cost of TV has variety, beginning with being free for not commercial use, and has some limitations of configuration, performance and backup. I'm still about to test it (waiting my mom or my sister -or some of my friends- they may need me) but is the one that more advantages offers, it seems very easy to use and is free without cutting the option of remote controlling the computers that wants to be attended.
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Sending VERY BIG files from your Mac
If you are the kind of user that need to send VERY BIG files and your email does not let you do it, you can try this apps:
SendSpace: this application is multi-platform. Works on Win, Mac and Linux. So no problem if you're sending a BIG file to a friend or partner with a Win or Linux OS. They can install their own version. Up to 300 Mb per file, but you have to register to track files and have unlimited downloads. You can also try the service without any installation, via the web interface.
DropSend: This application works on Win and Mac if you choose to use the uploader tool. Up to 1 Gb per file, and you can use only the web interface. Also works as a storage service for your files.
Filechute: This is a Mac only application. It works either with a .Mac account or with any FTP or WebDAV server (requires the set up of the server). It compresses and archives the file in the server and generates a link that you can email to anyone or post in any page. Free trial, then cost is $17.95 (€ 11.50).
Pando: This is the one I use. Installation works on Win and Mac. It packages your file(s) and allow you to send a "pando package" which contains a link for a download of the real file. You can share it via email, instant messenger or a webpage. In order to make the download, the receiver has to install the Pando app. Free account let you send files up to 1 Gb and they store it for 7 days (email and IM) and 30 days (webpages). Pro account allows 3Gb files with 2x time limit for storage and costs $25/year (€16/year).
If you look after for more "web-based" services you can try the following:
You send it - http://www.yousendit.com/
Send this file - http://www.sendthisfile.com/info/sendthisfile.jsp
Mail big file - http://www.mailbigfile.com/
Large files ASAP - http://www.largefilesasap.com/
Transfer big files - http://www.transferbigfiles.com/
Pipe bytes - http://www.pipebytes.com/
Hot share - http://hotshare.net/
Driveway - http://www.driveway.com/driveway/online-file-sharing-feature.htm
zUpload - http://www.zupload.com/
Megaload - http://www.megaupload.com/
Dropload - http://www.dropload.com/
Filemail - http://www.filemail.com/
Disk D - http://www.diskd.com/
Bolt File - http://www.boltfile.com/
Sendshack - http://sendshack.com/
Aruna Send - http://send.arunalabs.com/
Exfile - https://exfile.net/media/en
Send to person - https://www.sendtoperson.com/Default.aspx
Senduit - http://www.senduit.com/
SendSpace: this application is multi-platform. Works on Win, Mac and Linux. So no problem if you're sending a BIG file to a friend or partner with a Win or Linux OS. They can install their own version. Up to 300 Mb per file, but you have to register to track files and have unlimited downloads. You can also try the service without any installation, via the web interface.
DropSend: This application works on Win and Mac if you choose to use the uploader tool. Up to 1 Gb per file, and you can use only the web interface. Also works as a storage service for your files.
Filechute: This is a Mac only application. It works either with a .Mac account or with any FTP or WebDAV server (requires the set up of the server). It compresses and archives the file in the server and generates a link that you can email to anyone or post in any page. Free trial, then cost is $17.95 (€ 11.50).
Pando: This is the one I use. Installation works on Win and Mac. It packages your file(s) and allow you to send a "pando package" which contains a link for a download of the real file. You can share it via email, instant messenger or a webpage. In order to make the download, the receiver has to install the Pando app. Free account let you send files up to 1 Gb and they store it for 7 days (email and IM) and 30 days (webpages). Pro account allows 3Gb files with 2x time limit for storage and costs $25/year (€16/year).
If you look after for more "web-based" services you can try the following:
You send it - http://www.yousendit.com/
Send this file - http://www.sendthisfile.com/info/sendthisfile.jsp
Mail big file - http://www.mailbigfile.com/
Large files ASAP - http://www.largefilesasap.com/
Transfer big files - http://www.transferbigfiles.com/
Pipe bytes - http://www.pipebytes.com/
Hot share - http://hotshare.net/
Driveway - http://www.driveway.com/driveway/online-file-sharing-feature.htm
zUpload - http://www.zupload.com/
Megaload - http://www.megaupload.com/
Dropload - http://www.dropload.com/
Filemail - http://www.filemail.com/
Disk D - http://www.diskd.com/
Bolt File - http://www.boltfile.com/
Sendshack - http://sendshack.com/
Aruna Send - http://send.arunalabs.com/
Exfile - https://exfile.net/media/en
Send to person - https://www.sendtoperson.com/Default.aspx
Senduit - http://www.senduit.com/
Monday, 17 March 2008
Finances apps for your mac
The truth is that, as soon as restart working, I want to carry account of my expenses and for that I have been seeking applications that function in my Mac. For someone that to stopped working about 3 years ago, is important not to spend a lot at the beginning, to save for emergencies, and later knowing how much is left for small extravagances and small luxuries.
For now I am only going to give you a list of the applications that are free, open-source, donation-ware, shareware, more economic. And then when it have tested some, I will place here my impressions.
Mini$ (Mac & Win) freeware.
Moneydance (Mac, Win & Linux) $29.99, trial version available.
FinancesOSX (Mac) freeware.
iCompta (Mac) donation ware.
iFinance (Mac) shareware $20.
iBudget (Mac) still in development costs €4. The version 1 will rise its price to €15.
Buddi (Mac, Win & Linux) GNU GPL. Various languages. Donation ware.
I hope these are useful to you. Greetings.
For now I am only going to give you a list of the applications that are free, open-source, donation-ware, shareware, more economic. And then when it have tested some, I will place here my impressions.
Mini$ (Mac & Win) freeware.
Moneydance (Mac, Win & Linux) $29.99, trial version available.
FinancesOSX (Mac) freeware.
iCompta (Mac) donation ware.
iFinance (Mac) shareware $20.
iBudget (Mac) still in development costs €4. The version 1 will rise its price to €15.
Buddi (Mac, Win & Linux) GNU GPL. Various languages. Donation ware.
I hope these are useful to you. Greetings.
Friday, 14 March 2008
More VoIP for less money
Since last time I reviewed the Express Talk for Mac software for using VoIP services, I just found 3 more sites offering better deals in calls around the world. In that review I said I was using Freecall, but now you can look at Nonoh, LowRateVoip and 12Voip for great deals.
Any of them can be configured into the Express Talk for Mac, even all of them as the software have configuration for 6 lines.
Hope this info is useful for you.
Any of them can be configured into the Express Talk for Mac, even all of them as the software have configuration for 6 lines.
Hope this info is useful for you.
Videos in the Mac - Miro player
For those who like podcasts or simply seeing and saving videos in their Mac, I would recommend to giva a try to Miro (called before Democracy player). Apart from being translated into various languages, it has versions for Windows, Mac, Linux and others. I like it a lot and it's easy to use.
You can search videos directly from Youtube, and from another services from the web, including Miro Guide of channels.
You can search videos directly from Youtube, and from another services from the web, including Miro Guide of channels.
Then you can see the selected downloads going on.
The videos are kept in our library (works in same way as iTunes library) and here wwe can select if we keep them saved or if they will be erased in a few days.
It also has playlists! In my case, I made one with videos of Pocoyo for my little girl.
And finally, you can see the videos within Miro or in fullscreen (with transparency layer of buttons) For me, it's great.
Friday, 29 February 2008
Wishlist additions
(The truth is that I should be doing another thing instead of writing this post, but that another thing would be easier to do if had one of the apps what I am going to write about).
I have been seeing so much the screencasts of the different functionalities of Mac OS X Leopard, that I know want it so much. The integration of Mail with iCal and with Address Book is interesting, besides other nice things. Cost in euros: €129.
The other thing that right now would serve me a lot. MacSpeech Dictate (or final version of iListen - 1.8) with the Spanish LanguagePak. I have to create a speech of 45 minutes and I don't want to write it all again, for which I would love to be able to dictate it to the Mac. Thus also could help to stop the hand pain of typing. After writing 150 pages for a thesis, one gets tired. But in short, the date of release of Dictate according to the site was 15 of February, but only for the ones that upgraded to iListen 1.8 and registered.
Price of iListen1.7 + Audio/Microphone Plantronics in the Store Apple UK: £130.
Price of iListen1.7 in the Store Apple US: $150.
Well then. Lets begin to work in which I must to.
I have been seeing so much the screencasts of the different functionalities of Mac OS X Leopard, that I know want it so much. The integration of Mail with iCal and with Address Book is interesting, besides other nice things. Cost in euros: €129.
The other thing that right now would serve me a lot. MacSpeech Dictate (or final version of iListen - 1.8) with the Spanish LanguagePak. I have to create a speech of 45 minutes and I don't want to write it all again, for which I would love to be able to dictate it to the Mac. Thus also could help to stop the hand pain of typing. After writing 150 pages for a thesis, one gets tired. But in short, the date of release of Dictate according to the site was 15 of February, but only for the ones that upgraded to iListen 1.8 and registered.
Price of iListen1.7 + Audio/Microphone Plantronics in the Store Apple UK: £130.
Price of iListen1.7 in the Store Apple US: $150.
Well then. Lets begin to work in which I must to.
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
Google alternatives to .mac
Since I wrote this past entry, I was trying to get the most from all what my iMac and Google can give users. Since then, I found two useful things I wanted to share.
One of them is the Spanning Sync app, that allow users to sync iCal calendars with Google calendars (one account). You can make changes in iCal and they will show in Google, and all the way round, too! I think this is one of the useful things someone without a Macbook can use. Just don't agree with the price ($25/year or one time payment of $65 - €17/year or one time payment €45). I guess the one time payment is a better option than a yearly payment. Anyway, it's a very nice useful app and you can try the demo for 15 days.
There's also gSync, having it's main difference to Spanning in being capable of managing multiple Google accounts. They have a commercial demo and the price is £10 ($20 - €13.50). It looks very nice and has also been Staff's Pick at the Apple Downloads site.
But if you still want something open-source, you can give a try to GCALDaemon. I gave it a try but it's just to difficult for me, because I'm not into terminal language. So if you are that kind of terminal Mac user, go on.
Another things I just found, Google Notebook. Now you can make notes in your online notebook and have access to them anywhere you are. It also has a Firefox and IE extension. You can even have bookmarks as notes. And best of all, it's free.
One of them is the Spanning Sync app, that allow users to sync iCal calendars with Google calendars (one account). You can make changes in iCal and they will show in Google, and all the way round, too! I think this is one of the useful things someone without a Macbook can use. Just don't agree with the price ($25/year or one time payment of $65 - €17/year or one time payment €45). I guess the one time payment is a better option than a yearly payment. Anyway, it's a very nice useful app and you can try the demo for 15 days.
There's also gSync, having it's main difference to Spanning in being capable of managing multiple Google accounts. They have a commercial demo and the price is £10 ($20 - €13.50). It looks very nice and has also been Staff's Pick at the Apple Downloads site.
But if you still want something open-source, you can give a try to GCALDaemon. I gave it a try but it's just to difficult for me, because I'm not into terminal language. So if you are that kind of terminal Mac user, go on.
Another things I just found, Google Notebook. Now you can make notes in your online notebook and have access to them anywhere you are. It also has a Firefox and IE extension. You can even have bookmarks as notes. And best of all, it's free.
Monday, 28 January 2008
Wishlist of Mac apps
WISHLIST of Mac apps that I found very useful and good stuff but that are commercial:
iComment $9,95 (€6.75)
Blogo $25 (€16.95)
myNotes $14.59 (€10)
iShowU $20 (€13.55) (demo works fine but the green letters saying demo are distracting)
Audio Hijack Pro $32 (€21.68)
Giggles for mac (3) $19.99 each (€13.55)
Parallels Desktop for mac €79.99
Mac OS Leopard €129
Adobe CS Design
-premium €2420
-standard €1540 (still a high price)
Cepstral Voices (Spanish: Marta) $29.99 (This one I've already bought but don't know why it sounds cutted like a bad connection call)
iSoftphone €35 (still can't make the demo to work with my VoIP provider)
Friday, 11 January 2008
Using Pages and Keynote
What can I say about this two pearls? I'm impressed.
Not only because they are nicer, easier and more friendly than MS Office Suite, but all the templates are good looking and simple at the same time. And one very important thing: both Pages and Keynote open very quickl, even when opening big *.doc format documents.
I didn't give a try to iWork when I bought my Mac, I had too many *.doc documents, and received so many (very annoying and wasting-time) powerpoint slides, that I didn't even considered the Apple's app.
Then, 2 or 3 months ago, I needed to redesign my portfolio and my CV. So I turned my eyes to iWork and started from scratch. Using a template in Keynote, I was able to finish my portfolio in 3 hours (I'm a 8-year experienced architect and have a lot of images of work). And then again, using another template in Pages, I was able to complete the CV in less than 30 minutes.
And there was more!!! A month ago, I needed my portfolio again, but has to be short one, the best projects, no more than 12 pages. I grabbed my last portfolio from Keynote, but really looking at it, I didn't like the theme, so I tried and changed it to a more sober and white theme. Almost everything was kept in place (I did some tweaking at the basic slides) and I only selected the pages I wanted to delete. Finished in no more than 20 minutes.
Now I find myself quickly opening all the *.docs in the clean interface of Pages, and avoiding the slow opening of Word and it's cluttered interface. I'm seriously thinking to unistall Office. Pages can export to *.doc, and other formats as well. I suposse Numbers can export to Excel format (although I have no need for it right now), and I guess that Keynote can open all those powerpoints that I never see.
See you.
Not only because they are nicer, easier and more friendly than MS Office Suite, but all the templates are good looking and simple at the same time. And one very important thing: both Pages and Keynote open very quickl, even when opening big *.doc format documents.
I didn't give a try to iWork when I bought my Mac, I had too many *.doc documents, and received so many (very annoying and wasting-time) powerpoint slides, that I didn't even considered the Apple's app.
Then, 2 or 3 months ago, I needed to redesign my portfolio and my CV. So I turned my eyes to iWork and started from scratch. Using a template in Keynote, I was able to finish my portfolio in 3 hours (I'm a 8-year experienced architect and have a lot of images of work). And then again, using another template in Pages, I was able to complete the CV in less than 30 minutes.
And there was more!!! A month ago, I needed my portfolio again, but has to be short one, the best projects, no more than 12 pages. I grabbed my last portfolio from Keynote, but really looking at it, I didn't like the theme, so I tried and changed it to a more sober and white theme. Almost everything was kept in place (I did some tweaking at the basic slides) and I only selected the pages I wanted to delete. Finished in no more than 20 minutes.
Now I find myself quickly opening all the *.docs in the clean interface of Pages, and avoiding the slow opening of Word and it's cluttered interface. I'm seriously thinking to unistall Office. Pages can export to *.doc, and other formats as well. I suposse Numbers can export to Excel format (although I have no need for it right now), and I guess that Keynote can open all those powerpoints that I never see.
See you.
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