Archive for the Development Category

    Apple’s iMac: What will we expect next?

    The iMac has been one of apples best selling products of all time. Its all in one capabilities, beautiful design and slick feeling makes it the ideal consumer product. In fact this article was written on a 2009 iMac, I guess you could say that  “I was so sick of looking at it online and knew it would make my life that bit better”. Also to take into account is that this monster of a machine is actually a bargain for the price you will pay. But due to the average customer looks at the price before the specs or what is included, they miss out on a good opportunity . However Apple has never failed to impress with a newer design and a thinner model from the previous version. So a brief history on the iMac…

    Posted by Seth Smith on November 8th, 2010 in Creativity, Development, Hardware Tags: ,,,,,,, Leave a Comment

    Sequel Pro: MySQL From the Desktop

    Sequel_Pro_IconPractically every website on the Internet these days utilizes some sort of database to store data. Whether it is user account information or private banking information, databases are everywhere. As a web developer, I have to interact with databases very often in the course of my day, so I found it much easier to use a Desktop Application that can be launched with one click rather than having to click through many links to get to a web browser based management system. There are a few great applications for the Mac to accomplish this, but I have found the best to be Sequel Pro.

    Posted by Seth Smith on July 19th, 2009 in Development, Freeware, Tools, Web Tags: ,,,,, 2 Comments »

    MacRabbit Espresso: Easy Coding

    Espresso IconAs a web developer and designer, I am constantly looking for better options when it comes to applications for coding my designs. A few months ago I discovered Espresso, from the developers of CSS edit. At the time I was using Coda and, while I liked it, there were many features missing that Espresso had. So today I present to you a full review of this fantastic application.

    Posted by Ariel Kaplan on July 18th, 2009 in Development, Web Tags: ,,,,, 7 Comments »

    Coda: Develop in One Workspace

    Coda_Icon_256Do you love to develop and design websites? Do you want to do all of your work in one application? Then Coda is the perfect application for you. Coda makes everything from simple code editing to previewing your designs quickly without having to leave the app. This is a great application for anyone interested in web development.

    Posted by Seth Smith on June 29th, 2009 in Development, Web Tags: ,,,,, 5 Comments »

    Kinemac: 3D animation made easy

    kinemac-iconKinemac is a 3D animation and presentation software for Mac. It allows you to create your own stunning 3D animations and presentations. Creating real time 3D animations can be difficult, but with Kinemac, it couldn’t be simpler. You can also create excellent presentations with Kinemac at a professional level. Kinemac offers an easy to use interface, allowing someone that has no experience to still produce a master piece! If you want to start creating 3D animations or impressive presentations for your business, Kinemac is the application you need! It really does make professional editing simple with its easy to use interface.

    Posted by Seth Smith on May 10th, 2009 in Applications, Development, Editing, Graphics, Productivity Tags: ,,,, 18 Comments »