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How To: Change Mac Icons

Nothing says “Hands off! This is MY Mac” like a highly customized desktop. http://www.pixelgirlpresents.com/icons.php?page=4&cat=mac http://interfacelift.com/icons-mac/ Once you’ve chosen a Icon Set (or six,) unpack them to a folder on the desktop. Right click then Get Info on the new Icon. At the top will be a picture of the Icon, highlight this then use to [...]

Sony Online Customer Data stolen

Received this email late yesterday. Dear Valued Sony Online Entertainment Customer: Our ongoing investigation of illegal intrusions into Sony Online Entertainment systems has discovered that hackers may have obtained personal customer information from SOE systems. We are today advising you that the personal information you provided us in connection with your SOE account may have [...]

Test Drive a Google Chrome Netbook for Free!

Google is sending out Netbooks loaded with Chrome for free testing to random people around the US. To apply for one yourself: http://www.google.com/chromeos/pilot-program.html They’re looking for people who using mostly web based applications already, but that does not appear to be a 100% requirement according to talk on the net.

How To: Linotype FontExplorer in Adobe CS4 and CS5

Linotype FontExplorer is arguably the best Font Management program around. For a long time it was completely free, but unfortunately that has changed. These instructions will allow you to use the Free Version of Font Explorer with Adobe CS4 and CS5 products. 1.) Download and Install the older, Free Version of FontExplorer. It can be [...]

Latest Macheist bundle – Totally Free!

Macheist is running another contest, but this time it is totally free. Yes, no money down, nothing to buy, ever (if you don’t want too.) The apps that they have are ShoveBox, WriteRoom, Twitterrific, TinyGrab, Hordes of Orcs, and if enough people register, Mariner Write which I am personally looking forward too. I’ve used Twitterrific [...]