Software

  • An iTunes subscription model? Yes please!

    Ars Technica reports rumours of an iTunes subscription model: A report by the Financial Times (registration required) cites unnamed executives who say that Apple is in talks with record labels to offer access to the entire iTunes music library for a lump sum price. The fee would be added as a premium option on an [...]

  • Things 0.9 adds recurring tasks

    Getting Things Done application Things has been updated to version 0.9, with recurring tasks now implemented. The Mac software, which is in beta testing, is designed to help you manage your everyday tasks. I’ve written about it before and along with iCal, use it to keep track of everything I need to do. As well [...]

  • iPhone apps are coming

    Anyone with an iPhone or iPod Touch is sitting very comfortably after today’s announcements. Apple revealed its software developer kit (SDK) and showed off demos of enterprise software and videogames which had been built in only two weeks. There are two sides to this – the developers’ and the users’ – but both perspectives look [...]

  • Pixelmator – close, but no cigar

    If you work with images, chances are that you use Photoshop. When it comes to photo editing and digital art work, there really is very little competition for Adobe’s product. Sure, for basic touching up and resizing, Picasa, iPhoto and co will do a fine job, but for creative professionals there really is only one [...]

  • We’re all busy people; how do you manage?

    I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only one with a hectic lifestyle. I have university work to do, Thunderbolt to run and write for, Clan Recruiter to rebuild, a magazine to help design and manage, a social life and various other commitments. With all this stuff going on, learning how to keep it all [...]

  • Distraction free writing

    I find that I’m frequently distracted when writing and I’m sure other people must feel the same. Fortunately, there are applications here to help us! WriteRoom (OS X) is a full screen text editor which is very simple and great for just concentrating on what you’re meant to be working on. Dark Room is a [...]