The latest version of the Mac’s flagship database FileMaker 12 hits the streets today along with new versions of the popular FileMaker Go iOS apps. The newest release optimizes performance, makes it easy to create attractive interfaces and simplifies integrating mobile devices for data gathering and display. On the Go The biggest game-changer in FileMaker 12 is the greatly improved integration with the iPhone and iPad via FileMaker Go 12. New design templates enable touch-based features and simplify converting desktop data entry and reporting screens to either the phone or tablet’s display. iOS devices also benefit from some of ...

Though Macworld|iWorld seemed to be focused on the latest in software and accessories for your personal iDevice, the Expo also serves as a gathering place for another group of Apple product customers. It’s a segment that may be growing more quietly, but no less dramatically. These are the system administrators, IT managers and technicians responsible for deploying and maintaining the Mac and iOS devices in business, government and education. Where most of us are concerned with keeping our personal Mac or iOS device happy, they need to think in terms of hundreds or thousands of them. While the majority of Expo-goers were reveling in the ...

When a new version of Microsoft Office is announced, the news is almost always greeted with a mixture of both hope and dread. The new features always sound so great, absolutely brilliant in some cases; but along with them comes the fear of bugs and, as has often been the case, dreadful performance of the initial (and sometimes subsequent) releases of a given version. So the two biggest surprises in Office:Mac 2011 are the facts that it runs extraordinarily well and it’s quite possibly the fastest version of Office that Mac users have seen in years. What’s even more amazing is that this is combined with innumerable feature enhancements ...

At Macworld 2011, it was obviously the year of the iPad. They were in nearly all the exhibit booths, in the hands of attendees (notability those frantically taking notes at the conference sessions), and even on stage at the Cirque du Mac party serving as song lists and lyric cheat sheets for the band (give them a break--they only get to jam together once a year). But to a greater degree than any other product that Apple has fielded, the iPad is being recognized as a powerful enterprise tool whose success is skyrocketing. Since iOS4, Apple has provided much of the hidden infrastructure to make the iPad (and iPhone) enterprise friendly. ...

Everyone knows what it’s like to try and organize pictures and graphics in this current digital age. From social networking to blog sites to cellphones to PowerPoint presentations, the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words has never been more true than it is today. Then there is the issue that Mac users have. With its advanced capability and well-deserved reputation for being the creative person’s PC, presentations, graphics and web pages created on a Mac are expected to be impressive. Fortunately for all of us, particularly the graphically challenged, WonderShare Software Company Limited has created a brand new Web Gallery ...

In 2003, MKS Software and Show.kit Team joined arms and formed Eltima Software. At the beginning, the company was led by a group of students studying IT. One of them was Serge Sementsov who today is the CEO at Eltima. It was in 2001-02 when they started selling their first licenses for shareware products. In fact, their first client was won in 2001 by MKS Software. Their Virtual Serial Port solutions were successful back then, and are still mainstream technologies developed by the company today. Eltima provides a wide range of software solutions for both Mac and PC users and developers. Some of Eltima’s software solutions for Mac ...

There have been several different companies that have been successful offering bundles of applications, and now there is another one on the market that is taking a slightly different approach. MacBundles is inviting its users to pick and choose whatever apps they want in their bundle at $5.95 a piece if you buy between 5 and 9 apps, or $4.95 if you by ten or more. The full bundle is available with all 12 for $50, but if you really don't need all the applications, this could be a great solution for you. Their current offerings are BookMacster, Clean Text, HoudahSpot, IconBox, iMedia Converter, MenuEverywhere, PrintMagic, RingTone Studio, ...

Acrobat X - First Look When Adobe Acrobat first appeared in 1993, there was a good deal of doubt (even within Adobe) that such a product would be profitable or even useful. Its debut release was Mac-only but was quickly migrated to Windows (3.1) and DOS. Soon after, the reader became freeware, the Internet became popular and the PDF became ubiquitous. With the release of Acrobat X (“ten”), the PDF is poised to move into new territory with a new look and a number of new tools for Acrobat Pro and even some new capabilities for Adobe Reader. Though it was just officially announced today and may not be on retailers’ shelves for a while, ...

Apple has released updated for Keynote, Numbers, and Pages for the iPad. These updates offer bug fixes as is the norm, but also introduce some new features as well. It would be way too long and drawn out if I were to write everything, so here is a simple and concise list. Keynote - Export presentations to Microsoft PowerPoint (.PPT) format. - Copy presentations between Keynote and your MobileMe iDisk or a WebDAV service. - Support for audio in builds when importing Keynote '09 presentations. - Ability to group and ungroup objects. - Add animated builds to grouped objects. - Lens Flare, Spin and Wipe build animations. - Revolving Door, ...

Even though Apple wasn’t there to reveal new products, a number of Mac vendors chose Macworld 2010 to make their announcements. One of the more important was Microsoft’s Mac Business Unit (MacBU) revealing more details (and the official name) of their flagship desktop suite. Office for Mac 2011 will begin shipping in time for the holiday season of 2010 with a number of new features that reveal new directions for the venerable package. Topping the list will be a number of new collaboration features that work in conjunction with platform-agnostic web versions of the suite. These will allow several individuals to work on different ...

During the MacWorld Expo, Microsoft officially announced that it is working on its Office Sweet for sale by the holiday season of 2010. Features promised include cleaner, more Mac-like interface, better compatibility, better collaboration, and is bringing back Visual Basic, a feature formerly available on the Mac (PPC) architecture in Office 2004. Also noted is that Microsoft will be taking advantage of its online function using SharePoint, SkyDrive, and Office Web Apps. Entourage is gone as well, bringing back the Outlook that some love and some dread, although hopefully this release will be better. Many features have also been added ...

FileMaker, Inc. today announced the Bento 3 Contact and Customer Manager, a customized set of three new templates that make it easy for Mac users to organize all their contacts and customer details in one place – the perfect solution to a very popular New Year’s resolution. The Bento 3 Contact and Customer Manager includes a free 30-day trial of the popular Bento 3 personal database for Mac, plus three professionally designed, ready-to-use templates including customer and client contacts, sales receipts, and sales opportunities. The Bento 3 Contact and Customer Manager also works with Bento for iPhone and iPod touch, so customers can ...

App4mac has announced updates to its project management app, Projector, as well as the online backup utility, Twin. Projector provides tools for keeping track of tasks and calculating project costs. The latest version has been completely rewritten in Objective C 2.0 for improved performance and enhanced 64-bit support. The update also features a redesigned user interface and a new engine optimized for both small and large projects. Projctor 2 offers improvements to the process management and resource management features, while allowing users to integrate to-do lists. New options have been added for managing hours, days and global cost, ...

To help U.S college and graduate students dealing with heavy educational-based costs, Microsoft's MacBU has announced a special deal for the Office 2008 for Mac, dropping the price by over 70 percent. Office 2008 Business Edition provides a series of different applications to help support all areas of education, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Entourage 2008, and Document Connection for Mac with SharePoint support. iFixit has released 241 repair guides covering all Mac mini’s and most iMacs developed after 2004, providing in-depth disassembly guides, model identification tips, trouble shooting techniques and upgrade information. With ...

FileMaker, Inc. announced a special, limited-time offer on FileMaker Pro 10 database software. Customers who purchase 10 FileMaker Pro 10 licenses will receive FileMaker Server 10, a $879 value, for free. This discounted package includes a year of upgrade Maintenance and is available only until Dec. 22, 2009. Full offer details are here. "This special offer is a great way for our customers to get their teams collaborating more effectively and securely sharing information better than ever before," said Ryan Rosenberg, vice president, marketing and services, FileMaker, Inc. "It’s our way of offering customers a smarter way to do business ...

Even though the Magic Mouse has been deservedly grabbing all the headlines, one of the less lauded additions announced by Apple on Tuesday could have a tremendous impact on an oft-forgotten target market: the enterprise. The Mac mini has never been one of Apple’s best sellers. The iMac’s gorgeous displays and one-piece design make it an ideal Mac OS platform for home, school and office. In fact, the mini’s backpack/coat pocket-friendly form factor can present a security issue in some environments. But its most important asset, significant processing power in a very insignificant amount of space, has had rather limited appeal. Until ...

Intuit has introduced Quickbooks for Mac 2010 with new features. QuickBooks helps businesses organize finances, create invoices, pay bills, and manage expenses and much more. Pre-Order Note: 2010 CDs will begin shipping 10/19/09 for $199.95. Download orders will be available starting 10/19/09. Benefits and New Features: Accept credit and debit cards Set up QuickBooks in MInutes with the New Company Set up Assistant Improved track employee time and track job costs Improved live community help to obtain answers quickly Gain insight into your business with over 100 reports Access key data fast with Customer and Vendor Centers Easy to learn ...