How ToArticle Title: Making Your Mac as Smart as Its OwnerAuthor: Sylvester RoqueYour Mac is already pretty smart but mastering these features might make it smarter.

Desktop PicturesArticle Title: New EnglandAuthor: Christopher TurnerChristopher Turner shares another batch of photos of a trip to New England in May 2006.

Out at FiveAuthor: Matt JohnsonMatt Johnson’s new series, Out at Five, looks at the workplace and its boundaries from all angles, revolving around many of the same characters from his former series, Cortland.

Software ReviewArticle Title: BusyCal 1.2Author: Frank H. WuFrank Wu is impressed with BusyCal—colloquially referred to as “iCal Pro.”

Software ReviewArticle Title: Flickit Pro 2.0Author: Lee BennettThis new iPhone application for mobile access to a Flickr account had ambitious aspirations, but is in need of some polishing from having missed the bullseye on many included features.

Accessory ReviewArticle Title: P-FlipAuthor: Chris LawsonA functional external battery-pack-slash-desk-stand—as long as you don’t use a case—that’s twice as expensive as it ought to be.

Accessory ReviewArticle Title: U-PouchAuthor: Chris LawsonAs if in answer to Chris Lawson’s P-Flip review, the U-Pouch is a case that’s twice as expensive as it ought to be and hardly as useful as any case should be.

FAQ: Frequently Asked QuestionsWe’ve read your mind (we think)! Whether it’s a question on how to subscribe or unsubscribe from ATPM or how you can contribute to a future issue (yes, you can write for ATPM), we’ve got you covered on our FAQ page. And in case we’re not as clairvoyant as we thought, simply e-mail us and we’ll get an answer to you right away.

E-MailWe’d love to hear your thoughts about our publication. We always welcome your comments, criticisms, suggestions, and praise. Or, if you have an opinion or announcement about the Macintosh platform in general, that’s OK too. Send your e-mail to editor@atpm.com. All mail becomes the property of ATPM.This month: My First Mac, OmniFocus/TaskPaper/Things, the Services Menu, Activity Monitor, and a comment about Chrome.

WelcomeAuthor: Robert Paul LeitaoWarm up to each issue of ATPM with a brief welcome by Robert Paul Leitao and a spin of what’s been going on that could affect your personal computing experience. This month: the iPad, and Apple’s product strategies, market growth, and cash holdings.

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MacMuserArticle Title: He, the Usurper, Must ChooseAuthor: Mark TennentMark Tennent hits a snag about choosing Mac.

BloggableArticle Title: Burn Down the MissionAuthor: Wes MeltzerWes Meltzer returns to share what the blogosphere has to say about the iPad.

MacMuserArticle Title: iPad miniAuthor: Mark TennentMark Tennent believes size is everything when it comes to the iPad.

About This Particular Macintosh: About the personal computing experience™--Cover art by Heather Sitarzewski

Next ActionsArticle Title: Master List, February 2010Author: Ed Eubanks Jr.Ed Eubanks Jr. updates his GTD Master List.

Segments: Slices from the Macintosh LifeArticle Title: Back to the BeginningAuthor: Stanley JayneA reader shares a perspective after reading the “Back to the Beginning” segment in last month’s Welcome.

Desktop PicturesArticle Title: New EnglandAuthor: Christopher TurnerChristopher Turner shares some photos of a trip to New England in May 2006.

Out at FiveAuthor: Matt JohnsonMatt Johnson’s new series, Out at Five, looks at the workplace and its boundaries from all angles, revolving around many of the same characters from his former series, Cortland.

Accessory ReviewArticle Title: Element iPhone StandAuthor: Chris LawsonA simple, solid display stand for iPhones, iPods, etc.

Accessory ReviewArticle Title: SolarCharger 906Author: Chris LawsonA nice idea in concept but nearly useless in execution.

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MacMuserArticle Title: And the Winner Is…Who Cares?Author: Mark Tennent“When we received the news that Chrome has overtaken Safari to become the third most popular method of accessing the Web, the overwhelming urge was to yawn.”

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MacMuserArticle Title: Frozen in Time MachineAuthor: Mark TennentMark Tennent wants a decent Apple TV box.

WelcomeAuthor: Robert Paul LeitaoWarm up to each issue of ATPM with a brief welcome by Robert Paul Leitao and a spin of what’s been going on that could affect your personal computing experience. This month: the iPad, continued record financial results, and Apple as its own best competition.

E-MailWe’d love to hear your thoughts about our publication. We always welcome your comments, criticisms, suggestions, and praise. Or, if you have an opinion or announcement about the Macintosh platform in general, that’s OK too. Send your e-mail to editor@atpm.com. All mail becomes the property of ATPM.This month: Harmony 510 Universal Remote, MacMuser, OmniFocus/TaskPaper/Things, In Your Face, OS X Font Rendering, and outliner user interfaces.

About This Particular Macintosh: About the personal computing experience™--Cover art by AJ Weiss

MacMuserArticle Title: It Just Sits There DribblingAuthor: Mark TennentMark Tennent tries to send a large attachment—from a Dell computer running Windows XP.

How ToArticle Title: Building Your Own Additions to the Services MenuAuthor: Sylvester RoqueFind out how to take advantage of your own additions to the Services Menu with help from this month’s How To from Sylvester Roque.

Desktop PicturesArticle Title: Water in MotionAuthor: Delwin FinchDelwin Finch, who loves macro photography, offers this month’s desktop wallpaper images which came from experimentation of water drops under low light conditions.

MacMuserArticle Title: CoPilot Lets Me Do It My WayAuthor: Mark TennentMark Tennent tells a tale of the £27 CoPilot navigation app for iPhone in comparison to a £100+ dedicated GPS navigation device.

Out at FiveAuthor: Matt JohnsonAt Wieser Graphics, they’re feeling the economic crunch. Todd runs headlong into the digital vs. analog wall, but proves adept at translating marketing speak for his boss. His greatest achievement, however, may be…well. You’ll see.

Qaptain QwertyAuthor: Linus LyLose twenty pounds, quit smoking, organize iPhoto with geotags and face recognition…are they not all Impossible Resolutions?

Hardware ReviewArticle Title: Harmony 510 Universal RemoteAuthor: Ed Eubanks Jr.While there are some minor nuisances and bumps in the setup and usage of the Harmony 510 remote, a little perseverance in setup and attentiveness is use renders the Harmony a great addition to my living room.

Software ReviewArticle Title: Marketplace 1.2.2Author: Matthew GliddenMatthew Glidden looks into a lightweight, Mail-like interface to the classified ad bonanza that is Craigslist. Marketplace expands its bare-bones usability with a clean look, saved searches, and multi-region access.

Software ReviewArticle Title: Ortelius 1.0.5Author: Linus LyWith Ortelius, making maps is an educational snap.

Accessory ReviewArticle Title: U-MotionAuthor: Chris LawsonA useful but flawed iPhone case for gym rats.

Accessory ReviewArticle Title: U-Suit Folio PremiumAuthor: Chris LawsonA flip-style leather case comes to the iPhone but, like many iPod flip cases before it, the U-Suit Folio Premium is not without its flaws.

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About This Particular Macintosh: About the personal computing experience™--Cover art by Mirko von Berner

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WelcomeAuthor: Robert Paul LeitaoWarm up to each issue of ATPM with a brief welcome by Robert Paul Leitao and a spin of what’s been going on that could affect your personal computing experience. This month: when it comes to talking about a rumored Apple product, we must begin by looking at the beginnings before the beginnings began.

E-MailWe’d love to hear your thoughts about our publication. We always welcome your comments, criticisms, suggestions, and praise. Or, if you have an opinion or announcement about the Macintosh platform in general, that’s OK too. Send your e-mail to editor@atpm.com. All mail becomes the property of ATPM.This month: My First Mac, PDFClerk Pro, Qaptain Qwerty, MacMuser, and Apple Keyboard.

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WelcomeAuthor: Robert Paul LeitaoWarm up to each issue of ATPM with a brief welcome by Robert Paul Leitao and a spin of what’s been going on that could affect your personal computing experience. This month: PC market share indifference, all about the developers, Verizon’s iPhone envy, and bobbing for Apples this holiday.

E-MailWe’d love to hear your thoughts about our publication. We always welcome your comments, criticisms, suggestions, and praise. Or, if you have an opinion or announcement about the Macintosh platform in general, that’s OK too. Send your e-mail to editor@atpm.com. All mail becomes the property of ATPM.This month: ShareTool, Voyager Q, iPhoniness, Blender, and Chasing the Dragons.

Desktop PicturesArticle Title: Apple PickingAuthor: Seth DillinghamSeth Dillingham shared this month’s photos from an orchard in Connecticut.

Segments: Slices from the Macintosh LifeArticle Title: My First MacAuthor: Linus LyBy 2009 standards it does not do much, but it was Linus Ly’s first lovely possession in the Mac universe.

How ToArticle Title: Five Ways to Make Any Photo BetterAuthor: Ed Eubanks Jr.You don’t have to be a Photoshop expert to improve a photo. Ed Eubanks Jr. has five simple ways that should improve virtually any photo.