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Learn Aperture Without One to One

Written on August 25, 2009 by David Klein and 8 people have commented

When Apple changed its One to One policy, I had no idea it would eventually affect me personally. As a consumer who recently upgraded to a high-end digital camera, I am also looking to upgrade my digital photo editing and organizing software.
Naturally, as a contributor to this blog, my first thought was to upgrade from [...]

Computer Books: How Do You Learn Software In-Depth?

Written on July 29, 2009 by Tom Reestman and 13 people have commented

In the analysis of computer book sales, two things seem to be clear:

People want to learn how to write programs on the Mac
People don’t want to learn how to use programs on the Mac (or PC, for that matter)

The latter is especially interesting to me. Though my time in support taught me well about [...]

App Review: Presenter Pro — Learn to Sell It Like Steve Jobs

Written on June 24, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 3 people have commented

Presenter Pro is a learning resource for professionals and interns alike, coaching you in the ways of effective presenting.
There are three heroes of presenting for me: Merlin Mann, with his deliciously witty and yet precise style; Lawrence Lessig, who takes a high-speed, word-by-word approach; and of course, Steve Jobs, who is alternately expressive, passionate and [...]

Weekly App Store Roundup: Nov. 22, 2008

Written on November 22, 2008 by Olly Farshi and 4 people have commented

Another fantabulous week at The Apple Blog draws to a close. In the week that was, we’ve investigated unlocking the iPhone 3G, elucidated upon the joys of Mobile Me and become a little exasperated by the approaching change of weather, as Blackberry’s new Storm arrives (it didn’t really blow us away). Plus, we’ve joined the [...]

Learning From Apple, Part 2: Resources & Free Online Seminars

Written on November 17, 2008 by Tom Reestman and 1 person has commented

In a previous article I described the abundant tutorials and tips Apple supplies online for their various software products. In this article I’ll examine two other ways Apple provides learning tools for their software.
Resources
Apple’s resources pages contain numerous links to information on a particular product. This can be information both inside and outside of Apple.
A [...]

Learning From Apple, Part 1: Tutorials & Tips

Written on November 10, 2008 by Tom Reestman and 5 people have commented

Whether you’re new to the Mac or have been using one for some time, there’s usually always something new you can learn about it to make your workflow, personal projects, or fun time a little easier or more enjoyable. To that end, Apple makes plenty of resources available on their web site.
In part 1 of [...]