Graphic and photographic design trends come and go. Because it’s just so easy to day, we see ever more designs and ads in black and white with a splash of color to highlight the product. Is there an app for that? Click To Add Color Splashes If there’s another trend I like it’s the inexpensive … Read More »

I love iTunes and have thousands of rock ‘n roll tracks to pump through a couple of health speakers and a powerful amplifier. But not while I’m working. Maybe I get into the music too much, but I find iTunes to be too distracting. What I really like is White Noise. It Is What You … Read More »

This is a no brainer. How do you create rubber band audio on your Mac? With a rubber band audio processor. Conveniently, the app that does that is called Rubber Band Audio Processor. To avoid repetitive stress injury, let’s call it RBAP. What it does is change the tempo and pitch of an audio file. … Read More »

What is it with time? Do a search on the Mac App Store for timer and you’ll get a huge list of timer apps (almost 90). First on the list, with the most positive review ratings, is Caffeine which isn’t really a timer at all. Many of the timers are free. Many cost between 99-cents … Read More »

Apple revolutionized online application purchases with the iTunes App Store for iPhone. The Mac App Store is similar. Apps for the Mac. One location. Easy purchase and downloads. Easy updates. And, generally speaking, lower prices for Mac apps. Let The Disappointment Begin Apple has become famous for launching simple apps and adding complexity over time. … Read More »

Remember coloring books? That was the first tool a child used to learn to behave. Stay in the lines! That was the challenge. It’s still a challenge for kids, even in the digital age. With second generation toddlers roaming the halls, we’re looking for more tools to keep them occupied and educated. The Mac As … Read More »