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Snow Leopard review

Snow Leopard. Even the name seems to underpromise — it’s the first “big cat” OS X codename to reference the previous version of the OS, and the list of big-ticket new features is seemingly pretty short for a version-number jump. Maybe that’s why Apple’s priced the 10.6 upgrade disc at just $29 — appearances and expectations matter, and there’s simply not enough glitz on this kitty to warrant the usual $129. But underneath the customary OS X fit and finish there’s a lot of new plumbing at work here. The entire OS is now 64-bit, meaning apps can address massive amounts of RAM…

[ More ] August 27th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Desktops |

Keep track of your dogcow with Clarus

Topics: Software , Odds and ends , Leopard We’ve talked about pet management software before on TUAW. It’s software that allows you to keep track of important information about your companion animals, including when the next vet appointment is, what medications they’re taking, names and addresses for vets, groomers, and more. Clarus 1.0 is the latest application of this genre, and it looks like a keeper. The

[ More ] June 5th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Apple |

NeatDesk Automatic Document Feeder Scanner

Cleanliness is next to godliness, so if you want a little bit of divine power, why not get your desk at the office sorted out with the NeatDesk Automatic Document Feeder scanner ? This scanner will help free up space in your filing cabinet so that other more important items can be placed within instead, although it will need a fair bit of discipline to scan each and every relevant document that comes your way. Good thing it is a snap to use thanks to one-button scanning functionality, capable of scanning up to 10 receipts, 10 business cards and a similar number of documents simultaneously, organizing the copies while…

[ More ] June 2nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Computers, Object |