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Other Users' Groups  ·  Mac News  ·  Mac Radio & Magazines
iSync Resources  ·  Mac Problem-solving  ·  Mac Software & Tutorials
AppleScript  ·  Hypercard  ·  Hoaxes, Viruses, Spam

Macintosh News:

• TidBITS, a free weekly electronic publication that covers news and views relating to the Macintosh and the Internet.
• MacSurfer's Headline News™
• Macworld, the on-line version of Macworld Magazine
• The Macintosh News Network
• MacMinute, up-to-the-minute Macintosh News
• Mac Observer, an on-line Macintosh magazine
• Byte of the Apple, Mac commentaries in BusinessWeek Online's Technology section

Macintosh Rumors:

• Mac OS Rumors: The Original Mac Rumor Site
• Mac Rumors: "news and rumors you care about"
• Think Secret: Apple Mac Insider News
• AppleInsider News and Analysis
• The Apple Blog
• DigitalMac, Mac Rumors and News Forum
• Maconlysource: "Great Mac Links Since September 2000"
• Apple Option Escape: Apple news from around the Internet

Is it news, or is it entertainment?:

• The Register, "Biting the hand that feeds IT" (lively & amusing reports of Information Technology news)
• Folklore.org, anecdotes about the development of Apple's original Macintosh computer, and the people who created it
• As the Apple Turns: "We engage in rampant guesswork, wild speculation, and pure fabrication for the entertainment of our viewers... Site best viewed with a sense of humor."

Other Users' Groups  ·  Mac News  ·  Mac Radio & Magazines
iSync Resources  ·  Mac Problem-solving  ·  Mac Software & Tutorials
AppleScript  ·  Hypercard  ·  Hoaxes, Viruses, Spam

Macintosh Internet "Radio" Shows:

• Your Mac Life, weekly Internet radio show hosted by Shawn King
• MacShowLive, another weekly radio show devoted to the Macintosh

Macintosh Magazines:

• Macintosh Magazines describes eight Mac magazines, with links to their websites where you can read the latest Mac-related news.
   

Other Users' Groups  ·  Mac News  ·  Mac Radio & Magazines
iSync Resources  ·  Mac Problem-solving  ·  Mac Software & Tutorials
AppleScript  ·  Hypercard  ·  Hoaxes, Viruses, Spam

iSync Resources for Personal Information Management (PIM):

• iSync downloads
• Palm Macintosh Support
• Now Software, the #1 calendar and contact manager software company
• Mactopia, Macintosh software from Microsoft
• Sharing vCards (virtual business cards) with Entourage X
• The Missing Sync for Mac to Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Blackberry, Sony PSP

Other Users' Groups  ·  Mac News  ·  Mac Radio & Magazines
iSync Resources  ·  Mac Problem-solving  ·  Mac Software & Tutorials
AppleScript  ·  Hypercard  ·  Hoaxes, Viruses, Spam

Macintosh Problem-solving & Information:

• A select list of local Computer Instructors/Consultants/Experts
• Take Control of your Mac! New PDF books from TidBITS.
• Version Tracker OS X and Version Tracker OS 9
• MacInTouch, Macintosh News and Information
• MacFixIt, Macintosh Troubleshooting solutions (requires registration)
• Mac OS X Hints
• OS X Keyboard Shortcuts, in PDF format (115KB download)
• Low End Mac, for general Macintosh news, refurbished Macs, and help with older Macs
• iPoding.com – "What's that in your pocket?"
• 'Phone + 'Book Zone, "Your Apple Mobile Technology Headquarters" with news and notes
• MacWindows, the web site for Macintosh-Windows integration

Help from Apple:

• Software Downloads and Software Updates
• Product Manuals in PDF format; use the search feature for manuals you don't see.
• Apple Support Search for help with specific problems, technical articles, and searching the Apple site

Other Users' Groups  ·  Mac News  ·  Mac Radio & Magazines
iSync Resources  ·  Mac Problem-solving  ·  Mac Software & Tutorials
AppleScript  ·  Hypercard  ·  Hoaxes, Viruses, Spam

Software & Tutorials:

• Version Tracker OS X and Version Tracker OS 9 have links to the latest software versions
• Macintosh Web Browsers, Present & Past, Darrel Knutson's annotated list with download links for OS X, PPC and 68K Macs
• Magical Macintosh Key Sequences, "All the magic key sequences to make your Mac do various things."
• MacInstruct, tutorials written by regular Macintosh users
• MacDownloads has software updates, games, shareware, freeware, & demos
   

Other Users' Groups  ·  Mac News  ·  Mac Radio & Magazines
iSync Resources  ·  Mac Problem-solving  ·  Mac Software & Tutorials
AppleScript  ·  Hypercard  ·  Hoaxes, Viruses, Spam

AppleScript is a scripting language you can use to take the drudgery out of repetitive, complex tasks. Here are some AppleScript resources:

• The AppleScript SourceBook
• Macscripter has a forum where you can post your questions
• Frequently Asked Questions page of the AppleScript newsgroup "alt.comp.lang.applescript"
• Apple's AppleScript Web Pages
• Macworld's online primer for AppleScript
• Download OSA Menu to launch scripts in OS 9
• Mac Scripting mail list at Dartmouth College
• Scripting tutorial for AppleWorks
   

Other Users' Groups  ·  Mac News  ·  Mac Radio & Magazines
iSync Resources  ·  Mac Problem-solving  ·  Mac Software & Tutorials
AppleScript  ·  Hypercard  ·  Hoaxes, Viruses, Spam

HyperCard:

• Hypercard FAQ
• Apple's HyperCard Developer Resources
• Apple's HyperCard Support Resources
• Hypercard Discussion Group
• International Hypercard User Group
   

Thanks to Brian Carlin for compiling these links.
 
 

Other Users' Groups  ·  Mac News  ·  Mac Radio & Magazines
iSync Resources  ·  Mac Problem-solving  ·  Mac Software & Tutorials
AppleScript  ·  Hypercard  ·  Hoaxes, Viruses, Spam

Internet Hoaxes, Viruses & Spam:

• Urban Legends reports on hoaxes, urban legends and folklore
• Hoax Busters
• Vmyths.com "Truth About Computer Security Hysteria"
• The Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email
• Symantec reports on hoaxes and "virus alerts," fake or otherwise
• Also check McAfee Associates for virus news
   

Thanks to Becky Davis and Mick for compiling these links.