Mac web-publishing software news, reviews and tips, including web-design tools

JavaScript getting faster, could displace Flash

Paul Krill — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:45:00 -0800

JavaScript's creator claims JavaScript has displaced Java as a Web client, outlines projected enhancements

Creating a favicon for your Web site

Chris McVeigh — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:30:00 -0800

Go to any major Web site, and you’ll almost certainly see an icon to the left of the address in your browser. This tiny image is called a favicon (or Favorites Icon), and with a little effort, you can create one of your own.

Restore your old pictures with iPhoto

Derrick Story — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:55:00 -0700

Return your scanned old photos to their former glory with a few easy adjustments in iPhoto.

Self-promotional sites with iWeb

Adam Berenstain — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:30:00 -0700

Pulling together a self-promotional Web site can be complex. Using iWeb for the task can make your job easier.

Scary fonts

Jay J. Nelson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700

Planning a Halloween party or celebration? Or just sending a card? Here are places where you can find some original fonts for the occasion.

Sharing home movies with iWeb

Adam Berenstain — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

The My Albums templates in iWeb aren’t just for pictures––they can hold videos, too. Here’s how to use them to organize your movies in one convenient place online.

Mac writing tools

Jason Snell — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0700

In advance of National Novel Writing Month, Jason Snell shows you various Mac tools for writing, organizing, and focusing.

Design basics: The alignment analysis

Lesa Snider — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

You don't need a degree in graphic design to create great-looking documents. You just have to follow a few simple rules. Today we learn about alignment.

Xinet unveils updated asset management tools

Jackie Dove — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:47:00 -0700

Xinet released new versions of its digital asset management and video asset management systems.

Mac News Briefs: Vectorworks 2010 products unveiled

Macworld Staff — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:37:00 -0700

Nemetschek North America released the 2010 versions of its Vectorworks line of design software, including Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Machine Design, Fundamentals, and Renderworks.

Adobe to buy Omniture for $1.8 billion

Elizabeth Montalbano — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:47:00 -0700

Adobe has agreed to buy Web analytics company Omniture for $1.8 billion in cash.

Mac News Briefs: Western Digital revamps Mac drives

Macworld Staff — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:22:00 -0700

Western Digital unveiled redesigns for its My Passport and My Book hard drives for the Mac. Also, a number of companies rolled out software updates that added compatibility with Snow Leopard on Thursday. iWebTemplate has seven new templates for use with iWeb. And EditShare's product line is now compatible with the recently updated Final Cut Studio suite.

Design basics—the proximity principle

Lesa Snider — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:30:00 -0700

When it comes to designing pleasing ads, brochures, and flyers, space matters.

Adobe: CS4 exhibits minor Snow Leopard issues

Peter Cohen — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:24:00 -0700

Adobe product manager John Nack says that Creative Suite 4 has been tested with Snow Leopard, and "everything is good" with a couple of exceptions.