It looks like Apple has updated all of their Pro apps today with the new Final Cut Studio. Included are Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4, Soundtrack Pro 3, Color 1.5, Compressor 3.5, and DVD Studio Pro 4. Apple boasts 100 new features in the latest version of Final Cut Studio. Check it out here:
What’s new in Final Cut Studio
Final Cut Studio Updated Too!
Apple Updates Logic Studio
Today Apple released Logic Studio 9 along with an update to Logic Express. New guitar effects and flexible time are some of the cool new features. If you love GarageBand but want more control, Logic Studio or Logic Express definitely deserve consideration!
www.apple.com/logicstudio/
Apple Mac Sales Better in June than Expected
According to the Wall Street Journal Apple Macintosh sales were up 6% over a year ago and ends six months of decline. Apple updated their laptop line in June and led with an increase in shipments of 10%. Apple Mac Sales Did Better Than Expected In June >AAPL
Entourage Backup
Microsoft Office includes Entourage as an alternative to Apple’s Mail client. Entourage provides a bunch of great functionality, but the way it stores your data can possibly cause you a headache one day. All of the data in Entourage is stored in a single database file and if this file becomes damaged, corrupted, or deleted you could find yourself lost. Time Machine can save you if you accidentally delete the database but if the database file becomes damaged or corrupted it just may be backing up a bad file and data loss could still be possible. What can you do to protect yourself?
Make an Entourage Archive
To make an Entourage archive go to the “File Menu” and select “Export” and select “Export items to an Entourage archive”. Leave the rest of the defaults checked and click the right arrow to complete. Store the Entourage archive or .rge file on another drive or burn a DVD. Do this as often as you think is necessary to avoid losing any work.
iPhone and Outlook Question Answered
Recently a client was referred to me by the Apple Store needing to know whether the notes section of a contact syncs up between the iPhone and a PC running Windows and Outlook. I knew that the note field synced just fine with an Exchange Server using ActiveSync, but I had never tried manually with a USB connection between the iPhone and PC. No reason it shouldn’t work, right? I booted into XP on my MacBook via Boot Camp and installed the latest version of iTunes and the Office 2007 demo and began testing. Sure enough it synced the notes field of a contact between both devices perfectly. I’ve been really impressed with how Apple has included PC integration with the iPhone and I see no reason why a business person who would typically tote a BlackBerry should not consider an iPhone.
Brian Jacobus is the the new Technology writer for CityView Magazine in Knoxville.
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New iPhone 3GS Announced!
The fastest iPhone yet was announced today at the WWDC in San Francisco. www.apple.com/iphone/
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Apple Releases Updated “White” Macbook
There is a new “White” Macbook available now with a 2.13GHZ Core 2 Duo processor. www.apple.com
Getting shocked by your iPod or iPhone?
Apple has posted a Knowledge Base article dealing with shocks from iPod or iPhone headphones. It is basically just a list of suggestions to avoid static electricity build up. Static electricity is what causes that dreadful shock when you touch a doorknob after dragging your feet across the carpet. Here are their suggestions to avoid a shock to your ears: