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TextExpander 2.5 adds Date and Time Math Snippets
TextExpander 2.5 is free for registered users of 1.x and 2.x. For new users the application costs $29.95.
SmileOnMyMac released an update on Thursday for TextExpander, bringing the current version to 2.5.
Among the changes in the new version is date math. This allows users to create snippets to automatically add or subtract years, months, and days from the current date. The company also added time math allowing users to add or subtract hours, minutes or seconds from the current time.
An Internet Productivity snippet group has been added to TextExpander that contains AppleScripts that automatically shorten URLs using online services such as TinyURL and others.
Discounts on TextExpander and 1Password
You get discounts on two great apps!
SmileOnMyMac, developers of TextExpander, and Agile Web Solutions, developers of 1Password, have announced a joint marketing promotion.
Clarifi
Don't forget to use ITWEETGRIFFIN code when you purchase your Clarifi and you'll save 20%!
Clarifi is no ordinary polycarbonate case.
That's because, when the details matter, Clarifi's built-in lens gives your iPhone a boost in camera resolution.
Slide the Clarifi lens into place over the built-in lens of your iPhone. Your macro and close-up shots are instantly finer in detail, more accurate in color. With Clarifi's lens, your iPhone can image an entire business card with astounding clarity. Slide the lens aside for normal photography. WIthout Clarifi, iPhone requires about 18 inches to focus properly. Slide Clarifi's lens into place and you can move in to 4 inches for crisp detail and great pictures.
And, of course, Clarifi is also a super-protective case, constructed of durable polycarbonate, with cutaways for access to power switch, headphone jack, volume controls, and dock connector. For use with Apple Universal Dock wells, Clarifi features Griffin's trademark EasyDock™ design: the bottom third of the case slides down and off to fit in standard dock wells.
TextExpander 2.3 gets Accented Word Library
SmileOnMyMac announced the immediate availability of TextExpander 2.3. The update for the typing shortcut application added a predefined set of accented foreign words that are commonly used in English.
Version 2.3 also improved the TextExpander Preference Pane interface to fit Leopard's wider System Preferences window, fixed an issue with filtering abbreviations and snippets, fixed Tiger-related case sensitivity issues, and more.
TextExpander 2.3 is priced at US$29.95 and is available for download at the SmileOnMyMac Web site. The update is free for all users.
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Celebrate SmileOnMyMac's 5th Birthday!
Celebrate SmileOnMyMac's 5th Birthday with Your Mac Life!
Purchase any SmileOnMyMac application with 20% discount. Offer expires August 15, 2008.
And don't forget you can still be part of their newest Your Mac Life commercials!
Call the SmileOnMyMac hotline at 503-608-7622, and record your answer to the question: "What Makes You Smile On YOUR Mac?"
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TextExpander 2.1 improves Performance
Software utility-maker SmileOnMyMac on Tuesday released an update for its typing shortcut tool, TextExpander, bringing the current version to 2.1.
The new version improves performance and reliability for fast typists; allows single character abbreviations; remembers open groups in Preference pane; preserves format when creating snippets from selection or Clipboard; and fixes problem expanding when there are multiple nested snippets.
TextExpander allows you to insert commonly used text or other snippets using abbreviations instead of typing the entire snippet each time.
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SmileOnMyMac was a Featured Developer in the MacSanta Promotion
SmileOnMyMac was a featured developer in the MacSanta promotion, offering 10% off through December 31st. MacSanta offers one-day 20% discounts and extended 10% discounts on Mac OS X software.
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Signed Evolve!
Thanks to Griffin Technology, we are giving away a one of a kind signed Evolve Wireless Sound System on Wednesday evening's show!
All you have to do to win is tell us the name of Griffin Technology's J Curtis' wife. Send your guess in the Subject Line to "contest at yourmaclifeshow.com" and then listen for your name to be called on Wednesday evening's show!
PageSender 4.1 offers Leopard Compatibility
From MacMinure
SmileOnMyMac has released PageSender 4.1, an update to its fax software for Mac OS X. The update features compatibility with Mac OS X Leopard and improved printing speed and reliability. PageSender users who are planning to upgrade to the new Leopard operating system must have version 4, as previous versions will not run under Leopard.
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Last Day for "How Does Your Mac Make You Smile?"
How does your Mac make you smile? The answer to this question could win you one of five new iPod nanos.
SmileOnMyMac, developers of productivity software for Mac OS X, have announced a contest for the best answers to "How Does Your Mac Make You Smile?" The contest entry form and rules can be found at http://www.smileonmymac.com/contest. The deadline for entering is November 6, 2007.
Answers can be short or long. The best answers will be judged by Shawn King and Lesa Snider King, co-hosts of Your Mac Life. The winners will be announced on the show November 7, 2007.
SmileOnMyMac will award up to five new 8GB iPod nanos. The number of prizes will increase as the number of entries increases. For every 250 entries, SmileOnMyMac will add another iPod nano. All contestants will be entered into a random drawing for 5 copies of TextExpander, the typing shortcut utility.
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.8 Update Posted
From MacMinute
Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit today released Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.8 Update. The company says this update: "fixes a vulnerability in Word 2004 that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code." The update applies to Office 2004 Standard Edition, Office 2004 Student and Teacher Edition, Office 2004 Professional Edition, Word 2004.
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Microsoft previews Office 2008
From MacBU
Microsoft has posted a flash-based site previewing Office 2008 for Mac OS X.
DiscLabel 39% off Today Only
From MacMinute
Today's featured promo on MacUpdate offers DiscLabel 4.4 for US$19.95 (39% off, retail $32.95). "With DiscLabel you can create, print, & share CD labels, jewel case inserts, and DVD covers that look truly professional." DiscLabel 4.4 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Mac BU debuts 'Art of Office'
From Microsoft
Microsoft’s Mac Business Unit (Mac BU) has launched Art of Office, a new Web site that showcases the creativity of Microsoft Office users.
MacBU describes Art of Office as “a user-generated community site” where users can send artistic or useful content created using Office for Mac applications. Users can share, rate, remix and discuss content with other Office for Mac users.
SmileOnMyMac Offers 40% Discount for Students, Teachers
From SmileOnMyMac
SmileOnMyMac, developer of award-winning productivity software for Mac OS X, has announced a special Back-To-School discount. Students and faculty receive a 40% discount on purchases made at the online SmileOnMyMac Education Store through September 4, 2007.
"Our software can really enhance academic productivity," said Jean MacDonald, SmileOnMyMac's marketing director. "We want to encourage Mac-using students and teachers to start the new school year off right by offering an extra discount during the Back-To-School season."
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PDFpen 3.3 Adds Enhanced Annotation Display
From MacMinute
SmileOnMyMac has released PDFpen 3.3, the latest version of its PDF editing and form-filling tool for Mac OS X. The update adds greater compatibility with Adobe Acrobat mark-up by displaying additional drawn annotations, including stamps. It also features a new preference to lock large images automatically. All the new features of PDFpen 3.3 have also been added to PDFpenPro 3.3, the Pro version that has the ability create fillable PDF forms in addition to all the features of PDFpen.
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BrowseBack 1.4 offers Faster Performance, Flock Support
From MacMinute
SmileOnMyMac has updated BrowseBack, a Web history visualization and search tool that stores a PDF of every Web page visited and makes the pages accessible through an interface that allows the user to browse thumbnails of the pages. Version 1.4 adds support for Flock web browser; improved performance and reduced resource usage; and more. BrowseBack requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later, and is priced at US$29.95.
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Griffin Releases TunePrompter
From iLounge
Griffin Technology has released its iKaraoke TunePrompter software. TunePrompter lets users of the company’s iKaraoke accessory make their own karaoke videos using any song they own. The software works by loading a song, letting TunePrompter find the lyrics (you can also type them in yourself), and then tapping your spacebar to the beat to teach TunePrompter. In celebration of this release, Griffin is giving away an Ultimate Griffin Prize Pack worth over $800 to one lucky user who submits feedback through the software.
PageSender 4.0.3 Update offers Improved Printing
From Macworld
SmileOnMyMac has released PageSender 4.0.3, a new version of its fax software for Mac OS X. This update features improved support for printing faxes as well as other enhancements and bug fixes. PageSender 4 is priced at US$39.95 ($20 upgrade), and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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StationFinder helps iTrip Users find FM Stations
Griffin Technology’s StationFinder is a new Web tool optimized for the iPhone that lets users find an open FM frequency in their area, for use with an iTrip or another FM transmitter for the iPod. You can find it at GoiTrip.com. SmartScan StationFinder is a free Web site that helps you identify open FM frequencies in your area that you can use to get good reception from your iTrip You identify what state you’re in and what city is closest, and the software returns a list of open FM frequencies in that area.
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Griffin Unveils Streamline Armband for iPod, nano
From iLounge
Griffin Technology has introduced its Streamline armband for iPod and iPod nano. Hailed by the company as the “ultimate sport armband,” the Streamline features a slim, low-profile design, a clear, full-face screen protector, reflective trim for safety, and a washable, two-way adjustable band. Currently available in black only — colors are planned for a follow-up release — the Griffin Streamline for iPod and iPod nano are both priced at $30.
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Griffin introduces Case Collection for iPhone
From MacMinute
Griffin Technology today introduced its new line of protective cases for iPhone. The collection offers a mix of protection, style, and convenience for the important task of keeping your iPhone safe and secure, and includes Griffin's new iPhone-centric lineup of Elan cases, as well as new versions of Griffin's popular Streamline and iClear cases redesigned for iPhone. In all, the following were released today: Elan Snap-In for iPhone; Elan Holster for iPhone; Elan Sleeve for iPhone; iClear for iPhone; and Streamline for iPhone.
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Griffin Offers PowerJolt Charger for iPhone
From Macworld
Griffin Technology introduced its PowerJolt for iPhone, a car charger designed to work with the new iPhone. It costs $19.99. The PowerJolt lets you charge your iPhone’s battery using your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or accessory power socket. It enables you to work with the iPhone even while you’re using it.
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Radtech Intros ClearCal, Gelz for iPhone
From iLounge
Radtech has introduced two new accessories for iPhone, as well as a list of iPhone-compatible legacy products. ClearCal for iPhone is a optically-correct protective film that completely covers the device’s display screen. It uses a siliconized adhesive to attach to the phone’s surface, and can be removed, washed, and reapplied. It is available now, and sells for $10. Gelz for iPhone are low-tack silicone cases with a form-fitting design. Available now in six different colors, they are priced at $9 each.
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DiscLabel 4.3 Improves iDVD Support
From MacObserver
SmileOnMyMac announced the immediate availability of DiscLabel 4.3 on Tuesday. The updated version of the CD and DVD label design application added the ability to import images from iDVD themes for use in DiscLabel layouts. The new version also enhanced the image effects features, and improved printing. DiscLabel 4.3 is priced at US$49.95, and is available for download at the SmileOnMyMac Web site. The update is free for version 4 users.
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MacTruck Laptop Case Strong enough to Drive a Truck Over
From MacLaunches
RadTech has unveiled an aluminium and graphite laptop case for 17-inch MacBook Pro and PowerBook notebooks thats strong enough " to drive a truck over". The company claims you can fully access it (including ports and drives) while its safely cradled in MacTruck's high-density poly padding.
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iKaraoke
From iPodObserver
Do you sing in the shower or in your car? If so you'll probably enjoy iKaraoke from Griffin Technologies, a clever but ultimately flawed device that combines a microphone with digital signal processing so you can sing along with your favorite songs as they play on your iPod.
Griffin iTrip Pocket for iPod nano
From Macworld
A radical simplification of its earlier FM transmitter iTrip for iPod nano, Griffin's new iTrip Pocket ($50) is smaller, simpler, and more limited than its predecessor, fitting ideally on the second-generation nano but working with other Dock Connector-equipped iPod models.
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MS Releases Word OOXML Converter for Office for Mac
From MacMinute
The Macintosh Business Unit for Macintosh at Microsoft today announced the release of its standalone, drag and drop Word converter for Office 2004 for Mac users. To aid customers during the period of transition to the Office Open XML file format, the standalone, drag and drop converter was developed as a provisional solution until the final, integrated converter is available.
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