Just a quick note: James Bucanek and I recently updated ChangeShortName, our utility to easily change your short username in Mac OS X, to version 1.1.3. The latest version fixes a few minor bugs and improves logging. For more information and to download, check out the "ChangeShortName" link on the Mac OS X Power Tools website .

James Bucanek and I have released ChangeShortName, the easiest way to change your short username in Mac OS X. For more information and to download, check out the "ChangeShortName" link on the Mac OS X Power Tools website

I've received the copy I ordered, so that means that Mac OS X Power Tools is officially "on the shelves." In addition, I just saw that the first Amazon.com review is up, and I'm happy to say that it includes a 5-star rating :-) You can see the review, and buy the book (hint, hint), by clicking on the "Buy the Book" link to the left and then clicking the Amazon.com link. Thanks for your support!

The "official" release date was 4/22/2004, but I just got my "advanced binding" copy today -- which usually means it will begin shipping to resellers in the next week or so. The Second Edition of the essential book on becoming a Mac OS X power user has been completely revised for Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) and is, in my opinion, even better than the critically acclaimed First Edition. For more information check out www.MacOSXPowerTools.com. (If you're interested in ordering the book, it's available at a good discount from Amazon.)