http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/mondays_mac_gadget/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fget_down_with_your_optical_discs_and_burn_with_disco%2F&seed_title=Get+Down+with+Your+Optical+Discs+%26amp%3B+Burn+with+Disco http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/get_down_with_your_optical_discs_and_burn_with_disco/ In this installment of Monday’s Mac Gadget, John F. Braun explores Disco, a full-featured program for dealing with optical media and disk images. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:38:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmap_your_wi-fi_coverage_with_netspot%2F&seed_title=Map+Your+Wi-Fi+Coverage+with+NetSpot http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/map_your_wi-fi_coverage_with_netspot/ John F. Braun checks out NetSpot, a utility to let you create a site survey of your Wi-Fi coverage. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:05:58 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Flexar_echo_mx_backup_drive_is_a_full-featured_gadget%2F&seed_title=Lexar+Echo+MX+Backup+Drive+is+a+Full-Featured+Gadget http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lexar_echo_mx_backup_drive_is_a_full-featured_gadget/ Lexar’s Echo MX Backup Drive is a full-featured USB thumb drive for your Mac or PC, and it offers faster data speeds than many other offerings. John F. Braun put the Echo MX Backup Drive through its paces in today’s Monday Mac Gadget. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:20:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Frubbernet_shows_whos_hogging_your_bandwidth%2F&seed_title=Rubbernet+Shows+Who%26%238217%3Bs+Hogging+Your+Bandwidth http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/rubbernet_shows_whos_hogging_your_bandwidth/ John F. Braun checks out Rubbernet, a network utility to show who’s using your network’s bandwidth. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:29:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fbrowse_files_on_your_idevice_with_iphone_explorer%2F&seed_title=Browse+Files+on+Your+iDevice+with+iPhone+Explorer http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/browse_files_on_your_idevice_with_iphone_explorer/ Just because you can’t easily see files and folders on your iPhone doesn’t mean there isn’t a way to find and view the contents. John F. Braun checks out iPhone Explorer, a utility that allows you to browse files on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch without requiring hacks or command line skills. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget, iObserver, iPhone Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:26:34 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmonitor_airport_bandwidth_with_snmp_status%2F&seed_title=Monitor+AirPort+Bandwidth+with+SNMP+Status http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/monitor_airport_bandwidth_with_snmp_status/ Keeping track of how much network bandwidth individual Macs are using on your network is a fairly simple task, but keeping tabs on every computer on your network takes a little more effort. That’s why TMO’s John F. Braun decided to take a look at SNMP Status, a tool that lets you monitor both current and cumulative network usage. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Tue, 31 May 2011 10:25:31 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdiagnose_a_sick_battery_with_battery_health_monitor%2F&seed_title=Diagnose+a+Sick+Battery+with+Battery+Health+Monitor http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/diagnose_a_sick_battery_with_battery_health_monitor/ Portable Macs rely on their built-in battery for power when electrical outlets aren’t available, but Apple’s own monitoring tools don’t offer much detail about their health. John F. Braun examines Battery Health Monitor, a tool to give you the big picture when it comes to your battery, or help diagnose a battery you think is sick. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:17:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmonitor_more_on_your_mac_with_atmonitor%2F&seed_title=Monitor+More+on+Your+Mac+with+atMonitor http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/monitor_more_on_your_mac_with_atmonitor/ John F. Braun is always on the hunt for applications, utilities and gadgets that make your tech life easier to manage. This time he checks out atMonitor, a monitoring utility that will tell you everything that’s happening on your Mac. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:05:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffind_out_whos_messing_with_your_drive_with_fseventer%2F&seed_title=Find+Out+Who%26%238217%3Bs+Messing+with+Your+Drive+with+fseventer http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/find_out_whos_messing_with_your_drive_with_fseventer/ Keeping track of what’s really happening on your Mac’s hard drive can be a daunting task. Apple’s own utilities can help some, but there’s still more to see, so The Mac Observer’s John F. Braun checks out fseventer: a utility that shows who is messing with your drive. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:42:53 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fanonymize_your_internet_connections_with_anonym%2F&seed_title=Anonymize+Your+Internet+Connections+with+Anonym http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/anonymize_your_internet_connections_with_anonym/ Tracking your Web surfing habits is an easy task, and in some cases you many not even realize it’s happening. For those of you that want to keep  your Web activity to yourself, John F. Braun explores Anonym, a tool to help anonymize your Internet connections. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:10:31 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fconfigure_your_macs_ipfw_firewall_with_waterroof%2F&seed_title=Configure+Your+Mac%26%238217%3Bs+Firewall+with+WaterRoof http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/configure_your_macs_ipfw_firewall_with_waterroof/ John F. Braun checks out WaterRoof, a GUI to configure your Mac’s ipfw firewall, and more.  Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:50:26 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_more_info_on_your_macs_bandwidth_check_out_streamwatcher%2F&seed_title=StreamWatcher%3A+More+Info+on+Your+Mac%26%238217%3Bs+Bandwidth http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_more_info_on_your_macs_bandwidth_check_out_streamwatcher/ John F. Braun explores StreamWatcher, a utility that shows who your Mac is talking to, and how much bandwidth is being used. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:00:52 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_speed_up_your_surfing_check_out_namebench%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Speed+Up+Your+Surfing%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+namebench%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_speed_up_your_surfing_check_out_namebench/ John F. Braun checks out namebench, a utility to help find the best DNS server in your area. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:35:27 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_finder_with_tabs_check_out_totalfinder%2F&seed_title=Want+Finder+with+Tabs%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+TotalFinder%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_finder_with_tabs_check_out_totalfinder/ John F. Braun explores TotalFinder, an add-on that gives you Finder with Tabs! Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:28:50 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_get_the_most_out_of_your_remote_check_out_remote_buddy%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Get+the+Most+Out+of+Your+Remote%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+Remote+Buddy%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_get_the_most_out_of_your_remote_check_out_remote_buddy/ John F. Braun checks out Remote Buddy, an application that gives you full remote control of your Mac. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 24 May 2010 10:45:35 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_get_more_disk_space_check_out_omnidisksweeper%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Get+More+Disk+Space%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+OmniDiskSweeper%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_get_more_disk_space_check_out_omnidisksweeper/ John F. Braun revisits OmniDiskSweeper, a utility to help identify and remove items taking up space on your hard drive. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:30:24 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_know_what_your_applications_are_up_to_check_out_growl%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Know+What+Your+Applications+Are+Up+To%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+Growl%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_know_what_your_applications_are_up_to_check_out_growl/ John F. Braun check out Growl, a notification manager that lets you know what your applications are up to. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:45:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_talk_to_your_macs_serial_port_check_out_coolterm%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Talk+to+Your+Mac%26%238217%3Bs+Serial+Port%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+CoolTerm%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_talk_to_your_macs_serial_port_check_out_coolterm/ John F. Braun checks out CoolTerm, a terminal program that lets you talk to your Mac's serial ports. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:50:56 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_secure_your_data_across_platforms_check_out_truecrypt%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Secure+Your+Data+Across+Platforms%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+TrueCrypt%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_secure_your_data_across_platforms_check_out_truecrypt/ John F. Braun checks out TrueCrypt, a cross-platform solution for encrypting and securing your data. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:30:37 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_see_whats_on_your_tcp_ip_network_check_out_ip_scanner%2F&seed_title=Want+to+See+What%26%238217%3Bs+on+Your+TCP%2FIP+Network%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+IP+Scanner%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_see_whats_on_your_tcp_ip_network_check_out_ip_scanner/ John F. Braun check out IP Scanner, a utility to show you devices on your TCP/IP network. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:11:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_avoid_losing_your_work_better_check_out_foreversave_lite%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Avoid+Losing+Your+Work%3F%26nbsp%3B+Better+Check+Out+ForeverSave+Lite%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_avoid_losing_your_work_better_check_out_foreversave_lite/ John F. Braun takes a look at ForeverSave Lite, an application that remembers to save your documents when you forget. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:29:18 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_stream_your_content_check_out_darwin_streaming_server%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Stream+Your+Content%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+Darwin+Streaming+Server%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_stream_your_content_check_out_darwin_streaming_server/ John F. Braun check out Darwin Streaming Server, an Open Source version of the same media streaming technology used in Mac OS X Server. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:45:04 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_keep_your_mac_cool_check_out_smcfancontrol%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Keep+Your+Mac+Cool%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+smcFanControl%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_keep_your_mac_cool_check_out_smcfancontrol/ John F. Braun checks out smcFanControl, a utility that lets you control your fans and keep your Mac running cool. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:23:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_twain_support_time_to_check_out_twain_sane%2F&seed_title=Want+TWAIN+Support%3F%26nbsp%3B+Time+to+Check+Out+TWAIN+SANE%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_twain_support_time_to_check_out_twain_sane/ John F. Braun check out TWAIN SANE, a system to add TWAIN support to devices that don't normally offer it. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:34:33 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_keep_your_files_in_order_check_out_hazel%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Keep+Your+Files+in+Order%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+Hazel%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_keep_your_files_in_order_check_out_hazel/ John F. Braun checks out Hazel, a prefpane that will help keep your files in order. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 18 May 2009 08:32:21 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_sync_files_between_computers_and_platforms_check_out_dropbox%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Sync+Files+Between+Computers+and+Platforms%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+Dropbox%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_sync_files_between_computers_and_platforms_check_out_dropbox/ John F. Braun checks out Dropbox, a service that help you sync files across computers and across platforms. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:24:54 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_full_ntfs_support_on_your_mac_check_out_macfuse_and_ntfs-3g%2F&seed_title=Want+Full+NTFS+Support+on+Your+Mac%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+MacFUSE+and+NTFS-3G%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_full_ntfs_support_on_your_mac_check_out_macfuse_and_ntfs-3g/ John F. Braun checks out MacFUSE and NTFS-3G, a combination that allows reading and writing of NTFS on your Mac. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:30:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_clean_up_after_your_applications_check_out_appzapper%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Clean+Up+After+Your+Applications%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+AppZapper%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_clean_up_after_your_applications_check_out_appzapper/ John F. Braun checks out AppZapper, an application that keeps your system clean by making sure you delete all parts of an application. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:20:12 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_see_what_your_hid_devices_are_saying_to_your_mac_check_out_ihid%2F&seed_title=Want+to+See+What+Your+HID+Devices+Are+Saying+to+Your+Mac%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+iHID%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_see_what_your_hid_devices_are_saying_to_your_mac_check_out_ihid/ John F. Braun checks out iHID, a utility that lets you view the details of what your HID devices are saying to your Mac. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:40:18 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_check_out_open_source_virtualization_check_out_virtualbox%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Check+Out+Open+Source+Virtualization%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+VirtualBox%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_check_out_open_source_virtualization_check_out_virtualbox/ John F. Braun take a look at VirtualBox, and Open Source virtualization environment that rivals some commercial offerings. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:25:33 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_experience_mac_history_check_out_mactracker%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Experience+Mac+History%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+Mactracker%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_experience_mac_history_check_out_mactracker/ With Macworld Expo coming up, you may want to take a peek at Apple history.  John F. Braun checks out Mactracker, which has information about both old and new Mac hardware and software. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:21:46 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_your_mac_to_sleep_smart_better_get_smartsleep%2F&seed_title=Want+Your+Mac+to+Sleep+Smart%3F%26nbsp%3B+Better+Get+SmartSleep%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_your_mac_to_sleep_smart_better_get_smartsleep/   The most recent batch of portable Macs introduced a new feature called hibernate, a mode that saves the contents of RAM to your hard drive. If you totally lose power, you'll be able to restore the state of your machine by reading the contents of RAM from your hard drive. Today's Monday's Mac Gadget looks at SmartSleep, a utility that lets you fine-tune this behavior to your liking.   Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:50:22 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwant_to_learn_about_keyboard_shortcuts_check_out_keycue%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Learn+About+Keyboard+Shortcuts%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+KeyCue%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/want_to_learn_about_keyboard_shortcuts_check_out_keycue/ John F. Braun checks out KeyCue, a handy utility that help you learn about keyboard shortcuts. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:45:34 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FWant_to_Learn_About_Keyboard_Shortcuts_Check_Out_KeyCue2%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Learn+About+Keyboard+Shortcuts%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+KeyCue%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Want_to_Learn_About_Keyboard_Shortcuts_Check_Out_KeyCue2/ John F. Braun checks out KeyCue, a handy utility that help you learn about keyboard shortcuts. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:00:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FWant_to_Automatically_Maintain_Your_Mac_Check_Out_Macaroni%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Automatically+Maintain+Your+Mac%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+Macaroni%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Want_to_Automatically_Maintain_Your_Mac_Check_Out_Macaroni/ John F. Braun take a look at Macaroni, a utility that helps automate the maintenance of your Mac. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:00:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FWant_to_Design_and_Analyze_Basic_Circuits_Check_Out_Solve_Elec%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Design+and+Analyze+Basic+Circuits%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+Solve+Elec%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Want_to_Design_and_Analyze_Basic_Circuits_Check_Out_Solve_Elec/ John F. Braun takes a look at Solve Elec, a program that lets you design and analyze both DC and AC circuits. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FWant_Full_Remote_Control_Action_Check_Out_Mira%2F&seed_title=Want+Full+Remote+Control+Action%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+Out+Mira%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Want_Full_Remote_Control_Action_Check_Out_Mira/ John F. Braun checks out Mira, a preference pane that allows you to take full advantage of your Apple Remote. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FWant_to_See_the_Wireless_World_Around_You_Check_out_AirRadar%2F&seed_title=Want+to+See+the+Wireless+World+Around+You%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+AirRadar%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Want_to_See_the_Wireless_World_Around_You_Check_out_AirRadar/ In this installment of Monday's Mac Gadget, John F. Braun checks out AirRadar, a wireless network scanner that will tell you everything you need to know about the base stations available to your Mac. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FNeed_to_Free_Some_Disk_Space_Check_out_Xslimmer%2F&seed_title=Need+to+Free+Some+Disk+Space%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+Xslimmer%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Need_to_Free_Some_Disk_Space_Check_out_Xslimmer/ When Apple moved from PowerPC to Intel, many were concerned about how their existing PowerPC applications would run on the Intel processor. Fortunately, there are two compatability paths. One is to run an existing PowerPC application under Rosetta, which translates PowerPC code to Intel. The other option to use a Universal Binary, a Mac application that contains both PowerPC and Intel code. But do you really want to waste disk space by storing code for a processor you don't have? Enter Xslimmer. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FWant_to_Start_Tweeting_with_Twitter_Check_out_twhirl%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Start+Tweeting+with+Twitter%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+twhirl%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Want_to_Start_Tweeting_with_Twitter_Check_out_twhirl/ Becoming a recent Twitter junkie, John F. Braun decides to check out twhirl, a client for the popular micro-blogging platform. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FWant_to_View_Your_Processes_Check_out_Peek-a-Boo%2F&seed_title=Want+to+View+Your+Processes%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+Peek-a-Boo%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Want_to_View_Your_Processes_Check_out_Peek-a-Boo/ if your Mac is acting up and you need to do some troubleshooting, or are just curious, there are a few ways you can look behind the scenes and see what your Mac is doing. Sure, you can use some built-in tools, like "top" via the Terminal, or Activity Monitor, but their view of what is going on is somewhat boring. Enter Peek-a-Boo... Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FWant_to_Prevent_a_Mac_Meltdown_Better_Get_Temperature_Monitor%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Prevent+a+Mac+Meltdown%3F%26nbsp%3B+Better+Get+Temperature+Monitor%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Want_to_Prevent_a_Mac_Meltdown_Better_Get_Temperature_Monitor/ John F. Braun take a look at Temperature Monitor, a tool that can help you monitor the temperature of the wealth of temperature sensors that exist in your Mac. But it doesn't stop there, letting you view detailed information about your processor, memory and more... Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FNeed_Security_Privacy_Check_out_Vidalia_Tor%2F&seed_title=Need+Security+%26amp%3B+Privacy%3F%26nbsp%3B+Check+out+Vidalia+%26amp%3B+Tor%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Need_Security_Privacy_Check_out_Vidalia_Tor/ John F. Braun checks out Vidalia and Tor, a system that can provide security and privacy for your Internet activities. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FAre_You_Running_the_Latest_Mac_Software_Make_Sure_with_AppFresh%2F&seed_title=Are+You+Running+the+Latest+Mac+Software%3F+Make+Sure+with+AppFresh%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Are_You_Running_the_Latest_Mac_Software_Make_Sure_with_AppFresh/ John F. Braun takes a look at AppFresh, a handy utility that integrates with the iusethis service to make sure that all of your applications, Apple and otherwise, are up-to-date. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FSqueeze_the_Most_From_Your_Files_with_File_Juicer%2F&seed_title=Squeeze+the+Most+From+Your+Files+with+File+Juicer http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Squeeze_the_Most_From_Your_Files_with_File_Juicer/ John F. Braun takes a look at File Juicer, a utility that aims to squeeze the most from your files. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FDo_Something_Different_with_Your_Wireless_Connections_and_Home_Zone%2F&seed_title=Do+Something+Different+with+Your+Wireless+Connections+and+Home+Zone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Do_Something_Different_with_Your_Wireless_Connections_and_Home_Zone/ Computer connectivity has certainly come a long way since the first PowerBook. It's hard to believe that there was a time when all of your network and device connections had to be made using physical cables. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FNeed_Small_Secure_Storage_Check_Out_JumpDrive_Mercury%2F&seed_title=Need+Small%2C+Secure+Storage%3F+Check+Out+JumpDrive+Mercury%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Need_Small_Secure_Storage_Check_Out_JumpDrive_Mercury/ John F. Braun had recently been using a 1GB iPod Shuffle for a flash drive, but after putting it through the wash, decided it was time to get something new. Fortunately, said John, the state of the art has progressed nicely, with the JumpDrive Mercury offering some of the latest features. Columns and Opinions, Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 05 Nov 2006 14:00:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2FWant_to_Supercharge_Your_Dock_Check_Out_Todos%2F&seed_title=Want+to+Supercharge+Your+Dock%3F+Check+Out+Todos%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/Want_to_Supercharge_Your_Dock_Check_Out_Todos/ The OS X Dock is a pretty handy way to organize your applications, but unfortunately, it can only handle a certain number of applications before the icons become too small to be useful. Wouldn't it be great if there was an application that was like the Dock, but allowed you to access all of your applications? Enter Todos... Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:00:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2FWorried_About_Your_Mac_Getting_Jacked_Get_JackSMS%2F&seed_title=Worried+About+Your+Mac+Getting+Jacked%3F+Get+JackSMS http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/Worried_About_Your_Mac_Getting_Jacked_Get_JackSMS/ One of more interesting features of the latest round of portable Macs is something called the SMS, or Sudden Motion Sensor. In addition to being able to detect acceleration, the SMS can also provide the Macs orientation in 3D space. If you were thinking that this ability would be a great way to detect if someone is messing with your Mac, then you'd be right. Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:00:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmondays_mac_gadget&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2FWant_iChat_with_Tabs_Try_Chax%2F&seed_title=Want+iChat+with+Tabs%3F+Try+Chax%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/Want_iChat_with_Tabs_Try_Chax/ Apple's iChat has come a long way since its introduction, but there are those who may want even more features, such as a tabbed interface to chat with multiple users. Chax offers this, and a whole lot more. Monday's Mac Gadget Sun, 02 Apr 2006 15:00:00 -0400