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Simple Security Steps for Average Mac Users
by Nancy Gravley, 1:00 PM EDT, July 29th, 2008

http://www.macobserver.com/article/2008/07/28.6.shtml

July 2008

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July 2008

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 TopXNotes Awarded 4 out of 5 Mice By Macworld Magazine


Macintosh note organizer lauded for its "clean, single-window  
interface" and exclusive QuickNotes feature.

LINK:
http://www.macworld.com/article/134069/2008/07/topxnotes.html

Neptune Beach, FL,  July 15, 2008 - Tropical Software today announced  
it had been awarded 4 out of 5 mice by Macworld magazine in their  
"Summer of Mac Gems" series of reviews. TopXNotes was favored by the  
reviewer for its "clean, single window interface that puts controls  
for highlighting and marking up your text right at your fingertips,"  
as well as its exclusive QuickNotes feature. QuickNotes allows access  
to any designated note from a convenient pop-down menu that floats in  
a small palette above other applications. TopXNotes was also praised  
for features that allow you to group related notes together, open  
multiple notes at once (still in the same, clean, one window  
interface!), and the ability to password protect notes, or mark them  
as "read only."

"Note organizers are a highly competitive market," said Tropical  
Software president James Lee. "We are thrilled Macworld has recognized  
the value of our unique and easy-to-use approach."

TopXNotes has also been highly rated by Macsimum News (9 out of 10),  
Version Tracker (5.0), and MacUpdate (5.0). Tropical Software also  
makes TopXNotes iPod — a version that allows you to seamlessly  
transfer your notes to your iPod so you will have them wherever you  
go. TopXNotes sells for $39.95 and is available in select Apple stores  
or from the company's web site (www.tropic4.com).

For more information, email Tropic Software at  
jim@tropic4.com or call 904-249-4292.

July 2008

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 Mac Efficiency is back!

In 1998 author Deborah Shadovitz wowed the online Mac world with Mac Efficiency 101 — her seminars turned weekly column. Now she's doing the same for a new generation of Mac users with a new on-going series, Mac Efficiency™ for OSX at MacEfficiency.com.

Visitors today will find three columns there to learn from. Each week, maybe more often, a new column will be added. Articles can be read in the order they're written, or discovered by topic and read in any order that may be helpful. You can start reading today, then send a new acquaintance next month, a new Mac owner next year, and so on. All articles remain intact and fully accessible, easy to find.

"Everything is already easier on a Mac," say Mac newscaster Ken Ray, in his succinct Mac OS Ken [http://macosken.com] style. "But what's great about Mac Efficiency is the way it takes you -- step by step -- through making your time on the computer... well... efficient. From customization to organization, Mac Efficiency is a well written, well put together resource for the newbie to users looking to better their Mac experience."

One great thing about writing the column live on the web is that readers can also learn from other readers. "With Mac Efficiency 101, readers sent ideas, supplemental info, and, I admit, the occasional corrections," Deborah says. "I'd share this, so everyone learned from this extra information or practice. It's exciting to have this again." This time the "prize" for first feedback and an article addition goes to William Lane, President of the Macintosh Computer Club of Calgary, who sent his to-be-added tip (along with congratulations) within hours.

Wondering what Mac Efficiency will cost you? Nothing but your time. Each article is sponsored by a few supportive Mac-related companies.

Check it out. It'll help Mac users, both old and new, become more efficient and proficient on the Mac.


About Deborah Shadovitz
Deborah Shadovitz has been teaching folks how to use the Mac in person since the start of 1989 and is no stranger to writing for Mac users. She's authored and contributed to several books in the past decade. You may also recognize her name from her features as a Contributing Editor for Mac Addict magazine, her Mac column in ComputerUser some years ago, or her contributions to other publications. She's also knows her way around web design. Deborah penned the 1,100 page Adobe GoLive 5 Bible a few years ago, authored Mac Design magazine's GoLive column and the GoLive CS2 First Look for Macworld magazine. This, in addition to editing and design backgrounds, enable Deborah to write and publish a first-class, easy-on-the-eyes, easy-to-follow weekly column that's quite readable on the web and prints out nicely as well.

More info: <</span>http://macefficiency.com>
More about author Deborah Shadovitz: <</span>http://www.Shadovitz.com>