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Posted on August 21, 2007

HandBrake VS MacTheRipper

There’s some slight confusion when some users ask how it’s the best way to rip their DVD collection on the Mac. When asked, there’s mainly two apps that pop to their minds immediately: HandBrake and MacTheRipper. Each is a different ripping app from the other, so here’s a quick intro to each app. Just remember: [...]

Posted on August 16, 2007

Guest Post :: Numbers Review

This guest post was written by Arjun Muralidharan, the mind behind Cup of Chai.

As most of you will know, Apple announced a new application last Tuesday called “Numbers”, which will fill in the gap of a spreadsheet application in the iWork suite.
I’ve been toying around with it for a few days, and here are my [...]

Posted on August 15, 2007

BackRow for the Mac

BackRow is the piece of software that powers every Apple TV out there — and since Apple TVs are basically slimmed-down Macs, you figure you may simulate one in them. Now, if you’ve got a spare (Intel) Mac in your house, you can now easily convert it to an Apple TV. All you’ve got to [...]

Posted on August 13, 2007

Five essential apps for the Mac student

Classes are starting — if they haven’t already started — all over the world. And there’s no denying that the Macs have become one of the most popular options for students. Now that you’re armed for classes with that trusty Mac, you’re probably wondering from which software out there you’ll benefit the most. Here’s a [...]

Posted on August 10, 2007

Want to try out Mailplane?