Software ReviewArticle Title: Drive Genius 2Author: Sylvester RoqueThis genie may have minor imperfections, but Sylvester Roque discovers the magic in Drive Genius 2.

Software ReviewArticle Title: Blue Crab 4.9.5Author: Linus LyBlue Crab lets you download a little or a lot of the Web, as long as you know how to tweak it.

Hardware ReviewArticle Title: Apple KeyboardAuthor: Christopher TurnerCan a thin, rubber membrane-equipped keyboard replace an ergonomic, mechanical switch-using keyboard in the life of Christopher Turner?

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Software ReviewArticle Title: SpacePig 1.0.2Author: Paul FatulaThere's no easy way to put this: you're a pig, on the moon, and you're destined to chase after riches until you die. But at least you're having fun.

Accessory ReviewArticle Title: Flipp Premium Leather Case For iPod classicAuthor: Chris LawsonPDO shows the established iPod accessory makers how to make a proper leather iPod case, the best we've seen yet.

CortlandAuthor: Matt JohnsonAll seems lost for Cortland and company as Lisa makes a last bid for victory, any way she can take it.

Desktop PicturesArticle Title: White MountainsAuthor: David SiebeckerReader David Siebecker provides this month's photos from a six-day hike through New Hampshire's White Mountains.

Photoshop For the CuriousArticle Title: No Smoking Gun: Re-tooling Dodge and BurnAuthor: Lee BennettIt's time to get out of Dodge. Fans of Photoshop's Dodge and Burn tools will appreciate this trick for performing these actions in a nondestructive manner.

MacMuserArticle Title: Another Ripping Rip-offAuthor: Mark TennentDon't read the fine print--it won't help.

Next ActionsArticle Title: Master ListAuthor: Ed Eubanks, Jr.Ed Eubanks Jr. gives his first fly-over of applications for Getting Things Done.

MacMuserArticle Title: CD-ripping Rip-offAuthor: Mark TennentMark Tennent states that Music Business Group complains of a cacophony of illegal usage.

BloggableArticle Title: Alpacas Cynics ForemostAuthor: Wes MeltzerWes Meltzer is out with the clone and "Back In Mac." This, and more, in Bloggable.

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's topics: reader responses to Wikipedia: The Missing Manual, ScanSnap S500m, and MacMuser: Chips With Everything. A Photoshop For the Curious reader requests elaboration on image resolution. Also this month, more discussion on OS X font rendering.

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WelcomeAuthor: Robert Paul LeitaoWarm up to each issue of ATPM with a brief welcome and a spin of what's been going on that could affect your personal computing experience. This month: it's a Semi Edition of the ATPM Welcome, commemorating the Mac's resurgence and the flummoxed state of competitors desperate to compete.

About This Particular Macintosh: About the personal computing experience[tm]--Cover art by Simon Griffee

Desktop PicturesArticle Title: Pictures From ATPM ReadersAuthor: ATPM ReadersSeveral ATPM readers provided this month's photos featuring a Caribbean sunset, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Indonesia, Romania, and more.

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's topics: reader responses to last month's reviews of Xslimmer and LicenseKeeper, thoughts about FileMaker 9 and remote control designs, and the usual Outliners discussion.

WelcomeAuthor: Robert Paul LeitaoWarm up to each issue of ATPM with a brief welcome and a spin of what's been going on that could affect your personal computing experience. This month's topics: you might wind up seeing double after reading about Apple TV, Take 2; iPhone, Take 2; AirPort Express, Take 2; two theiving Apple store employees; and earning two cents on the dollar. Plus, once upon a time, there were two competitors for the HD disc format war. But we all know how that turned out.

MacMuserArticle Title: Chips With EverythingAuthor: Mark TennentWhether it's food or software, Mark Tennent knows what he likes, and what he doesn't like.

MacMuserArticle Title: Confused.conAuthor: Mark TennentMark Tennent shares some punditry about DRM.

FileMakingArticle Title: Getting RelationalAuthor: Charles RossThis month, Charles Ross discusses relational databases.

Book ReviewArticle Title: Wikipedia: The Missing ManualAuthor: Ellyn RitterskampWikipedia: The Missing Manual fills in the gaps, just like you knew it would.

Book ReviewArticle Title: Take Control of Permissions in LeopardAuthor: Paul Fatula"If your Mac has multiple users, sooner or later you'll need to know how permissions work."

Accessory ReviewsArticle Title: Newer Technology iPhone Accessories RoundupAuthor: Lee BennettNewer Technology recently introduced a nice-looking array of iPhone accessory products. While one received the reviewer's accolades, the others fell somewhat short of expectations.

BloggableArticle Title: Shallow Depth of FieldAuthor: Wes MeltzerWes Meltzer considers the iPhone and the various discussions on what we should possibly expect at the SDK finish line. There's also plenty of opinions about background applications. This, and more, in Bloggable.

CortlandAuthor: Matt JohnsonBack in meatspace, Todd turns the tables on the enemy with a reprogrammed Lisa. Cortland and Angela arrive safely from the Mudrix, but Cortland has paid a heavy price.

Book ReviewArticle Title: The Book of Wireless, 2nd EditionAuthor: Tom BridgeTom Bridge spends some time with a book intended to help you master the magic of Wi-Fi.

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Software ReviewArticle Title: PhotoAcute Studio 2.77Author: Ed Eubanks, Jr.PhotoAcute Studio might be an invaluable tool for improving noise, geometry, and aberrations, but only under certain not-so-common circumstances.

About This Particular Macintosh: About the personal computing experience[tm]--Cover art by Grant Osborne

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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.

Software ReviewArticle Title: Xslimmer 1.5Author: Linus LySave hard drive space by removing code that your Mac doesn't understand or languages that you don't comprehend.

Hardware ReviewArticle Title: Wi-FireAuthor: Chris LawsonA $79 paperweight that's too light for weighing down paper.

About This Particular Macintosh: About the personal computing experience[tm]--Cover art by Michael Tidwell

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WelcomeAuthor: Robert Paul LeitaoWarm up to each issue of ATPM with a brief welcome and a spin of what's been going on that could affect your personal computing experience. This month's topics: iPhones reach Ireland, the iPhone SDK, a president for Apple, iTunes sells more music than Best Buy, and product sales cycles.

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's topics: ongoing ATPO discussion, sources for Mac pinball games, keyboards, and font rendering.

BloggableArticle Title: A Cold Day in RedmondAuthor: Wes MeltzerWes Meltzer finds parallels for Microsoft's attempt to buy Yahoo, plus what everyone else up to, and including, the Sage of Omaha have to say. That, and the whole wealth of the Indies, in this month's Bloggable.

MacMuserArticle Title: The "Can Do, Just Works" PrincipleAuthor: Mark Tennent"Apple excels at looking at something that is hard to do or at markets that are under-performing, then coming up with simple solutions that 'just work.'"

FileMakingArticle Title: FileMaker 9Author: Charles RossFileMaker 9 has been released, and Charles Ross returns with a tour of the good and the bad of this new version.

Desktop PicturesArticle Title: Havana VehiclesAuthor: Jennifer CurryReader Jennifer Curry offers this month's photos of vintage vehicles taken during a 2006 trip to Cuba.

CortlandAuthor: Matt JohnsonLisa is history, and the Mudrix code dissolves to nothing as Cortland makes a huge sacrifice to save the woman he loves. But, is that sacrifice enough to save Angie from Cortland's enemies in meatspace?

Hardware ReviewArticle Title: ArtixScan M1 Dual Media ScannerAuthor: Lee BennettAs someone who has spent a reasonable amount of time with both high-end, professional flatbed scanners and low-end consumer scanners, Lee Bennett looks at a mid-range scanner for the first time.

Software ReviewArticle Title: LicenseKeeper 1.3.2Author: Eric BlairKeeping track your software registration is one of those things you often don't think about until you need the information, and a tool for simplifying the process can help you keep on top of it.

Software ReviewArticle Title: MacPool 8.9Author: Ellyn RitterskampIt is definitely simple and easy to use. It might be a little too simple.

Segments: Slices from the Macintosh LifeArticle Title: Macworld 2008 Keynote ImpressionsAuthor: Christopher TurnerThough he didn't attend in person, Christopher Turner offers his impressions of Steve Jobs's keynote address to open the 2008 Macworld Expo, which took place in San Francisco last month.

Photoshop For the CuriousArticle Title: Mask-eradesAuthor: Lee BennettWant to make cutouts of objects in a photograph? Don't risk erasing part of your image and losing it. Use a mask, instead.