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Kool Tool: SuperDrive Sleeve
Apple may show little love to the external SuperDrive -- an external optical drive that allows you to install software, play, and burn both CDs and DVDs -- since the company wants you to go completely with digital media... Read more »
Kool Tools: Grip Power Battery Case for the iPhone 5
Belkin has given us the US$99.99 Grip Power Battery Case for the iPhone 5, which doubles the battery life of the Apple smartphone. Offering a combination of power and style, the Grip Power Battery Case is available in... Read more »
Kool Tools: SAVANT in-wall wireless charging docks
Savant Systems (http://www.savantsystems.com) has introduced three new iOS device docks that should make iDevice users happy. The line-up include the IDC-100L in-wall wireless charging dock for the iPad mini with... Read more »
Kool Tools: DJ Slims headphones
If you need rugged, wireless headphones with a built-in microphone for hands-free call functionality, you need the US$69.95 DJ Slims from Outdoor Tech (www.outdoortech.com). The slim shape helps the headphones stay in... Read more »
Kool Tools: Satechi 7-Port USB Aluminum Hub
The Satechi 7-Port USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub is an ideal Mac and MacBook accessory. It features a compact design and additional connectivity for multiple USB-based devices such as flash drives, printers, digital cameras,... Read more »
Kool Tools: My Files for OS X
If you have lots of files in the cloud, My Files can make your life easier. It's an open cloud client that allows you to manage 25GB (or more) of free storage from Dropbox, Sugarsync, SkyDrive, Google Drive and Box --... Read more »
Kool Tools: Flavours for Mac OS X
Apple doesn't really want you to fiddle too much with the appearance of Mac OS X . But, hey, it's a free country, and if you want to do just that Flavours from Interacto Labs will let you. It's a Mac application to... Read more »
Kool Tools: Bluetooth B2 Mouse
Penclic's Bluetooth B2 Mouse is a cool, functional wireless mouse that runs on Mac, PC and Linux systems. The pen-shaped mouse is designed to fit the natural form of your hand. What's more, the B2 operates without the... Read more »
Recommended reading: 'USX for Lean Startupus'
Great user experiences (UX) are essential for products, but creating one can be a lengthy and expensive process. "UX for Lean Startups" from O'Reilly is designed to help. With the book you'll learn how to do it faster... Read more »
Kool Tools: the Rugged rukus sound system
If you need a rugged, portable, wireless, solar-powered sound system, you need Etón Corp.'s Rugged rukus. It boasts an IPX4-certified splash-proof design. In addition, it can play music while simultaneously keeping your... Read more »
Kool Tools: Philips 27-inch Quad HD Monitor
Philips Monitors's US$799 P-Line 27-inch Quad HD Monitor (272P4QPJKEB) is designed for professionals who require a display with image definition and greater content density within the conventional 16:9 screen shape.... Read more »
Kool Tools: Smoke 2013 Extension 1
Autodesk's Autodesk Smoke 2013 Extension 1 is a useful upgrade of its professional video editing software. Among its outstanding new features is improved conform workflow with Apple Final Cut Pro X, which allows for... Read more »
Recommended reading: 'Take Control of PDFpen 6'
Following Smile’s release of PDFpen 6, "TidBITS Publishing has published "Take Control of PDFpen 6," by Michael E. Cohen. PDFpen 6 offers a wide range of PDF modification features with a Mac mindset, and it is... Read more »
Kool Tools: MCE internal Blu-ray player for iMac, Mac mini
Apple will never offer Blu-ray support for the Mac, so MCE Technologies has filled the need with its internal drive for the iMac and Mac mini that plays Blu-ray movies with the included Mac Blu-ray Player software. The... Read more »
Kool Tools: My Passport Ultra portable hard drives
If you want spacious, slim portable hard drives, look no further than WD's My Passport Ultra line. They sport USB 3.0 connectivity in a compact design and four color choices. Available in 500 GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'The BrickGun Book'
Jeff Boen snapped together his first LEGO pistol in under two hours. The Texas-based web developer designed it solely from his memories of movies and video games, then decided to improve its design by borrowing a friend... Read more »
Kool Tools: Kensington USB 3.0 docking stations, multi-display adapters
Thank you, Kensington. The company has made its line of USB 3.0 Docking Stations and Multi-Display Adapter products compatible with Mac OS X. Now sporting a new DisplayLink driver for the Mac, Kensington’s productivity... Read more »
Kool Tools: Sonnet xMac mini Server
Sonnet has introduced an upgrade of its xMac mini Server, a Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express (PCIe) expansion system and 1U rackmount enclosure for a Mac mini with a Thunderbolt port. The xMac mini Server accommodates one... Read more »
Kool Tools: Powerocks Tarot for the iPhone
Powerocks says its US$34.99 Tarot is the world’s thinnest portable power bank. It’s designed to fit in a wallet, pocket, or small purse to provide an emergency charge for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.... Read more »
Kool Tools: NewTech miniStack MAX
Newer Technology's miniStack MAX, is now available in DVD/CD only read/write optical drive models for computer users that don’t require the Blu-ray functionality of other miniStack MAX models. As the only four-in-one... Read more »
Kool Tools: SMS Log, Call Log, Fliq for Mac
Today our Kool Tools includes three products/services that all work together: SMS Log for Mac, Call Log for Mac and Fliq for Mac. The SMS Log application for Mac OS X (10.7 and higher) from Mark/Space (http://www.... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'Arduino Workshop'
It may be small, but the Arduino is having a huge impact on the maker movement. This microcontroller makes it possible for creative people to turn their ideas for interactive projects into reality -- from simple LED... Read more »
Kool Tools: Shape Pop Transitions for Final Cut Pro X
Noise Industries has added Shape Pop from Stupid Raisins to its range of plug-ins offered through FxFactory. Available for Final Cut Pro X, Shape Pop consists of 30 customizable transitions that break up video into... Read more »
Kool Tools: MacTuneUp 7.0
As most of us need -- or at least want -- faster Macs, Macware's updated MacTuneUp (now up to version 7.0) can provide speed boosts for our current machines. The software discovers and fixes problems, restores hard... Read more »
Kool Tools: iOS compatible Fitbit Flex
Fitbit's Flex is a first-of-its-kind, activity tracking wristband that syncs wirelessly on-the-go via Bluetooth 4.0 to select iOS and Android devices. Like its sister products the Fitbit Zip and Fitbit One, the new... Read more »
 
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