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MacBites Episode 0045

The MacBites Crew — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:00:36 +0000

In this episode we catch up with all the news from MacBites HQ including our iPhone 4 experiences, we chat to some real live MacBiters and Elaine spends Friday afternoon talking to James the brains behind WoodPad.

BackBites

ChatBites

iOS 4 update on iPhone 3G
Thanks to Mark Dalton for the Terminal hack to disable backup

defaults write com.apple.itunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool YES
defaults write com.apple.itunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool NO

Backup Disabler

iPhone iPhone iPhone

Tariffs
Tariff Comparison spreadsheet
Customer Service
PAC Codes & Transfers
PAC Codes & Transfers (PDF Download from Ofcom)
Our iPhone 4 purchasing experience
Elaine’s video of the queue
Antenna issue
Yellow screens
Camera yellowing
Proximity Sensor
Apple deleting the threads from their official forums
Bumpers
iMovie
Meyer’s Howling Mad
iWork for iPhone
Cloud based iTunes
iTunes hacked
Changing MobileMe password
New MobileMe Calendar Beta

iPad iPad iPad

Vodafone Contract con

Software Review

Adobe Digital Editions

Hardware Review

Power Monkey
James Turner / WoodPad interview

Events

MacBites Live on 15th July. Elaine is demonstrating Adobe Fireworks CS5 – http://macbites.co.uk/liveonline
MacBites Live on 29th July. Elaine is demonstrating Google Wave – http://macbites.co.uk/liveonline

MacBites Episode 0044

The MacBites Crew — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:41:38 +0000

In this episode we’re playing catchup, talking iPads, including Mike’s magically multiplying iPad and getting giddy about iPhone 4 all in the midst of copious software breakages at MBHQ

BackBites

ChatBites

OSX 10.6.4
Safari 5 tabs issue
iTunes updates
Calibre
Goodreader

iPad iPad iPad

US launch
Carpet baggers
Pre-ordering
iPads arrive at MacBites HQ
iPad woes – the dead pixel disaster
Our initial software must-haves for iPad
1Password
Evernote
Adobe Ideas (iTunes link)
OmniGraffle
OmniGraphSketcher
Omni Guarantee
Gowalla
Eyewitness from Guardian (iTunes link)
Reeder
Elaine’s (jokey) pick of the week – Vuvuzela 2010
Accessories
Case
Dock
iPad stands – Elaine’s blog post
Woodpad iPad stand
Bluetooth keyboard

iPhone iPhone iPhone

Tariff & ordering fiasco
Case

Feedback and Comments

HeartyD’s PAYG 3 MIFI success

Events

MacBites Live on 24th June. Elaine is demonstraing Evernote – http://macbites.co.uk/liveonline

MacBites Episode 0043

The MacBites Crew — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:13:29 +0000

In this episode new arrivals, furry faces and love is in the air

BackBites

ChatBites

iPhone iPhone iPhone

iPad iPad iPad

Software Review

Mice

Mickey the MacBites Magic Mouse
Prosethics for under endowed Magic Mice

Mickey settles into his new home

Feedback and Comments

HeartyD – purchased a 3 MiFi unit. Works well where I don’t get a 3G signal on iPhone
Christina – “I think they should have a Barbie with a buzz cut.”

MacBites Episode 0042

The MacBites Crew — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:01:03 +0000

In this episode we reveal the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything… as we said it’s episode 42!

BackBites

ChatBites

iPhone iPhone iPhone

iPad iPad iPad

Battery Replacements

Software Review

Hardware Review

Feedback and Comments

MacJim’s fashion tips
GazMaz
Apple Store – Manchester Arndale – Hi to Alex and Alex

Events

The next MacBites live event is on 18th March 2010 (20:00 GMT) when Elaine will be doing a demonstration of OmniGraffle. To attend, go to http://macbites.co.uk/live. We’ll be in the chatroom from about 7:30 and the chat continues afterwards.
On 25th March 2010 (20:00 GMT) Mike will be doing a demonstration of Office 2010 (especially for all you Sliders). To attend, go to http://macbites.co.uk/live. We’ll be in the chatroom from about 7:30 and the chat continues afterwards.
To keep up to date with all our events you can subscribe to the MacBites calendar – http://macbites.co.uk/liveonline/

MacBites Episode 0041

The MacBites Crew — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:01:27 +0000

In this episode, pink buzzing fingers and thongs for the memory

BackBites

ChatBites

Full Disclosure
Columnist revealed as company’s non-existent CTO
An unfortunate ending
Windows metrics source lies about identity
Woolworths and AppleCare
Aperture3
ScanSnap S1300 datasheet
ScanSnap S1300 – Crunchgear review
Microsoft offers a choice of browsers

iPhone iPhone iPhone

iMindMap Mobile
iPad iPad iPad
Our quest for a Mifi continues

Software Review

Hardware Review

Andy’s review of the Magic Mouse

Feedback and Comments

Matias Laptop Armor case
Phillip’s comments about the show, his O2 experience and ReQall
Steve’s iPhone exploits
Jane73′s gift to Mike…or Thongs for the Memory – what a fantastic present and so sorry we couldn’t meet up in Liverpool

Events

The next MacBites live event is on 25th February 2010 (20:00 GMT) when Mike will be demonstrating how to run Windows on a Mac. To attend, go to http://macbites.co.uk/live. We’ll be in the chatroom from about 7:30 and the chat continues afterwards.
On 4th March we’ll be chatting again. Same time, same place. Come along for an online social and a MacBites Q&A session.
To keep up to date with all out events you can subscribe to the MacBites calendar – http://macbites.co.uk/the-macbites-calendar/

MacBites Episode 0040

The MacBites Crew — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:00:21 +0000

In this episode – new tech toys, more new tech toys on the way & we’re free

BackBites

iTunes – 12 Days of Christmas
PathFinder
Safari Bookmarks Redux

ChatBites

Christmas Arrivals at MacBites HQ

iPhone iPhone iPhone

Events

The next MacBites Live event is on 21st January 2010 (20:00 GMT) when Elaine will be demonstrating Lightroom 3 Beta. To attend the event go to http://www.macbites.co.uk/live. We’ll be in the chat room from 7:30 and the chat will continue afterwards.
On 27th January 2010 at 18:00 GMT we’ll be chatting again as Apple make their long awaited “new goodies” announcement. All are welcome. To attend go to http://www.macbites.co.uk/live

MacBites Episode 0039

The MacBites Crew — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:01:54 +0000

In this episode – iTunes harmony at MacBites HQ, Elaine shops *no really* and the wireless upgrade that sadly wasn’t painless!

BackBites

iTunes – Elaine’s Library
iTunes – Numbering in filenames
iTunes – Home Sharing
iTunes – 12 Days of Christmas
PathFinder
BusyCal

ChatBites

Tweetie 2 for the iPhone
Dropbox for synching Safari Bookmarks & History
Safari’s vanishing toolbar
MX Revolution Mice and Magic Mouse
New tech toys
Network setup grief
iPhone and the Airport Extreme
Apple Support Article TS1849
Apple Support Article TS1651
Apple Support Article TS1398
Tesco – Shrine of tech?
Elaine’s new chair

Hardware Review

MiFi from 3

Feedback and Comments

E-mail from Phil about ReQall and Omnifocus

MacBites Episode 0038

The MacBites Crew — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:01:59 +0000

In this episode – a week of technical woes at MacBites HQ, ToDo lists and Thongs

BackBites

ChatBites

Network problems at MacBites HQ
Acrobat Updater
Elaine’s iPod shuffle / audio book incompatibility
Safari 4.0.4
Snow Leopard 10.6.2
Hack to fix Growl Mail notification (broken with 10.6.2 update)
10.6.2 breaks MailTags and Devonthink
Sky Sports app (iTunes link)
NatWest App (iTunes link)
Twitter only Mobile Device
O2 to Unlock Phones
Orange to ban streaming services
MacHeist
Macgraphoto Design Bundle

Software Review

Feedback & Comments

Email from Graham who is trying to tempt Elaine into a Magic Mouse!
Typo of the Week from Minster68 – Thongs or Things?

MacBites Episode 0037

The MacBites Crew — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:05:31 +0000

In this episode – an undocumented bug in Screenflow and keeping your apps up to date

BackBites

ChatBites

iTunes 9.0.2
iPhone syncing problem
The MacSale Bundle
iPhone data capping on Orange?

Software Review

MacBites Episode 0036

The MacBites Crew — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:39 +0000

In this episode, watching TV on the iPhone, where did our tweets go and a solution to our sound recording problem from last week

BackBites

tvcatchup.com
Running Elgato EyeTV app under 3G
Tweetie … the mystery of the missing tweets
Voice Memos for iPhone
Synchronising iPhone time with Mac
iPhone sensitivity