Question of the day!
Do you sketch out your ideas or designs with a pen/pencil first?
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How do you go about transferring pencil sketches to your computer?
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usually it's pencil than i goes to ps.RT @taneushka
think it through and get it out.... RT @abselam
I use pen & paper, scan, then either illustrator or PS to trace... OR just draw with my Bamboo pen.RT @sungoddess
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- Apple vs. Google: Now Apple bans the word 'Android' from App Store
Apple has apparently forbidden a developer from using the word "Android" in his App Store description
- Be.ez intros Apple iPad protection sleeves
Available in Moka, Black, Color and Red Kiss
- Researcher: iPhone apps could spy on you
Black Hat: Apple security claims are "exaggerated"
- X2 intros iTablet, no relation to Apple iPad (honest)
Device will run Windows 7
- Pixart.it intros new Komori offset printing solutions
Pixart.it specialises in the on-line supply of printing services
- Vodafone: We want the Apple iPad
Vodafone notched up 100,000 iPhone sales up in just over a week
- Former Apple exec: iPad too big, 'smarted out'
Maker of Frankenstein-esque 'Modbook' Mac tablet dishes on Apple's iPad
- Rumour: Pegatron to produce Apple iPhone 4G
Company would join Foxconn in producing the iPhone
- Most iMac users say software update fixes flickering screen woes
But some say 27-inch screen issues remain
- Adobe: Tell Apple, Steve Jobs we're not lazy
Adobe reacts to Steve Jobs claims the company is "lazy"
- Apple adds iPhone app previews via browser based iTunes Preview
But clicking on link is required to open and download in iTunes
- Are iPad sceptics as wrong as iPhone naysayers were?
A massive rush to iPad judgment is already underway
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Blogs
>> Fri, 05 Feb 2010
iPad verses the iPhone
So, it’s finally here. Well almost. Apple has announced the iPad and it’s set to change the world.
Q&A - Philippe Briere, Adobe on 'Trust Your Source' anti-piracy campaign
Adobe Systems and Computers Unlimited have recently united to publicise how important it is for customers to be aware of the value of legitimate software.
>> Thu, 04 Feb 2010
FileMaker profiles - BusinessMan management system from Computech
The newly launched BusinessMan management system from Computech is built on the Apple owned award-winning FileMaker data base software. Available in two versions, BusinessMan Pro and BusinessMan Enterprise, the software allows companies to manage all aspects of their business from prospect first contact to invoice.
Apple offering £200 deal to owners of faulty 27-inch iMacs?
Apple is offering an additional 15 per cent to those who return faulty 27-inch iMacs according to a UK based Apple Authorised Service Provider/Reseller.
Reviews
GoodNight review
Michael Hawelka's GoodNight puts your Mac to sleep when downloads are done.
Yours, Vincent for iPhone review
Van Gogh museum's first iPhone application.
Asphalt 5 for iPhone review
Mobile racing game Asphalt 5 is a fun filled-adrenaline rush.
Be.ez LE Rush laptop bag review
For those travelling light, the Be.ez LE Rush is an excellent offering.
Super Monkey Ball 2 for iPhone review
Sequel to monkey-rolling game surpasses original in every way.
Minim for iPhone review
Clever atomic/number puzzle game Minim is a great find on the iTunes App Store.
Mac game player's advice
If you like to play games on your Mac and are interested in poker, why not try to play it online at the many rooms that offers poker for Mac. For a complete list of the Mac poker rooms, please visit PokerListings.com and check out the many different game types.
Spotlights
Mac
- Apple offering £200 deal to owners of faulty 27-inch iMacs?
Payouts from £206 and £245 for unhappy Apple customers? - Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server
Complete hardware and software server package proves to be an excellent value
Mac software
- MacFriendly intros 3rd bargain software bundle for Mac users
12 applications for Mac users promise over 85% in savings - Amadeus Pro 1.4.5 review
We compare Amadeus Pro to its open-source rival Audacity and find that free isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
iPod/iPhone
- Apple vs. Google: Now Apple bans the word 'Android' from App Store
Apple has apparently forbidden a developer from using the word "Android" in his App Store description - Yours, Vincent for iPhone review
Great primer on the life and work of the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter
ProCreative
- Royalty free stock photography site StockXpert to close
StockXpert members will have the opportunity to transfer their remaining credits to iStockphoto - Xerox Phaser 7500 review
A very capable A3 printer for both office users and creatives who want quality colour prints
Digital Lifestyle
- Be.ez intros Apple iPad protection sleeves
Available in Moka, Black, Color and Red Kiss - GoodNight review
Just start your download, or upload and go to bed
Business
- Vodafone looks to Apple iPhone, smartphones for increased revenue
Vodafone thinks up to 40 percent of phones sold will soon be smartphones - FreshBooks review
Online bookkeeping software can be used for support and issue tracking
Education
- Rosetta Stone offers new language-learning levels in French, Italian, German, Spanish
Rosetta Stone insists it has responded to strong demand for more advanced content - Typing Genius for iPhone review
Improve your iPhone typing skills
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Question of the day!
Mark Hattersley
Editor in Chief
Do you sketch out your ideas or designs with a pen/pencil first?