[MyAppleMenu] May 28, 2013

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**** Review: Briefs Makes iOS App Design Easy And Stress-free ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2038830/review-briefs-makes-ios-app-design-easy-and-stress-free.html#tk.rss_all>
Marco Tabini, Macworld



**** Choose Wisely ****
<http://mrgan.tumblr.com/post/51561941025/choose-wisely>
Neven Mrgan’s Tumbl


> The point is not to blindly follow Apple’s lead, but to figure out why they arrived at their wording.



**** How To Use A Bluetooth Keyboard With The Apple TV ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2039722/how-to-use-a-bluetooth-keyboard-with-the-apple-tv.html#tk.rss_all>
Dan Frakes, Macworld



**** Grading Apple's Digital Textbook Technology ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2039650/grading-apples-digital-textbook-technology.html#tk.rss_all>
Joel Mathis, Macworld


> A year later, Apple’s digital textbook effort still seems to be in the early stages.



**** Blockbuster Updates Its Disc-rental iOS App, Letting US Users View Trailers, Manage Their Queue And More ****
<http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/05/28/blockbuster-updates-its-disc-rental-ios-app-letting-us-users-view-trailers-manage-their-queue-and-more/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheNextWeb+(The+Next+Web+All+Stories)>
Paul Sawers, The Next Web


> Version 2.0 of the aptly-titled Blockbuster app is aimed squarely at the DVD/Blu-ray fraternity, letting Blockbuster by Mail users browse for movies, TV shows and computer games and manage their queue, watch trailers and check for availability.



**** Getting Started With Pages On OS X ****
<http://mac.tutsplus.com/tutorials/productivity/getting-started-with-pages-on-os-x/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mactuts+%28Mactuts%2B%29>
James Cull, Mactuts+



**** How To: Permanently Resize Finder Windows ****
<http://fairerplatform.com/2013/05/how-to-permanently-resize-finder-windows/>
FairerPlatform



**** Tributopia: An App To Remember Those Who Have Passed ****
<http://www.tuaw.com/2013/05/27/tributopia-an-app-to-remember-those-who-have-passed/>
Steven Sande, TUAW


> Tributopia provides a permanent way for people to see and share memories about celebrities and others who have passed away. 



**** Apple Trailer Site Has Features Removed ****
<http://www.macgasm.net/2013/05/27/apple-trailer-site-has-features-removed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+macgasm%2Fmain+%28Macgasm%29>
Phil Poccia, Macgasm


> Downloads are no longer permitted for trailers uploaded on May 22nd or after.



**** Touch Type In Style With Logitech’s New Keyboard Folio For iPad: A Hands-On Review ****
<http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/05/touch-type-in-style-with-logitechs-new-keyboard-folio-for-ipad-a-hands-on-review>
Lory Gil, AppAdvice


> It was designed extremely well and the entire product was made solidly. It is a fine and top-quality accessory that will turn heads as you walk down the street. But, like a pair of three-inch heels, you pay the price for you looks because of its added weight and size.



**** LifeCrumbs 2.0 Lets You Build Your Memory Calendar In A New Way ****
<http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/05/lifecrumbs-2-0-lets-you-build-your-memory-calendar-in-a-new-way>
Aldrin Calimlim, AppAdvice


> The new interface makes for faster and smoother use of LifeCrumbs.



**** Just How Snoop-proof Is Your Mac? ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/2039863/just-how-snoop-proof-is-your-mac-.html#tk.rss_all>
Christopher Breen, Macworld



**** Preparing A Mac Laptop For Your Grandma ****
<http://blog.accursedware.com/nonagenarian-laptop/>
Accursed Ware


> My grandma got a new laptop for Mother's Day. She's in her nineties, and first started using a computer a few years ago. Email, watching music on YouTube, and playing bridge online are now essential parts of her life.






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**** The Escape Artist ****
<http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/poem/2013/05/_the_escape_artist_by_david_lehman.html>
David Lehman, Slate