One of those things I seriously hate doing is firing up Photoshop to edit some stupid ass picture.  Yes, I know there are plenty of software out there (free and commercial) that can do lightweight photo editing but you know what?  I don’t like any of them either A) I’m biased for no good reason, B) I hate learning new software because I’m lazy, C) I’m used to tried and true and never really gave a chance for new software to shine.  Well, the tides have turned and today I’m using ImageWell.  I’ve heard of this lightweight photo-editor before but never really gave it a chance.  An article over at TUAW announcing v3.5 and that they use it there for their blog as well.  I decided to give it a shot.  The operations are insanely easy and does all the things I need to do quick!  It has a small footprint so you can keep your RAM in check.  It also has a nifty upload tool to get your images to your server quickly (or if you prefer, a folder on your local).  I implore everyone who hates firing up PS for stupid little chores and tasks to give this wonderful bundle of code a shot.  If you like it, buy it!  I know I will.

I’m glad it’s gone universal but the speed seems to be the same (Macbook Pro, 1st gen). The interface is a huge improvement and is quite snappy. I’m finally able to integrate the toolbars into the window without them free floating everywhere, which was something I missed from the Windows Office apps. I’ll report back later when I have more time to work with it.

Yes, another year has passed and another keynote given by Steve. The highlight this year is the Macbook Air. It’s so beautifully crafted. It’s been a mixed bag of reviews from user comments on popular tech blogs though. I think people don’t realize that this machine is really for people who DON’T want to carry much with them. This notebook is light and has a great keyboard and screen. It really doesn’t sacrifice all that much. If you want more USB, get a portable hub like the one Kensington makes. I think the battery is a non-issue. Apple said they will price the battery to be the same as the Macbook Pro and they’ll do the install for free. Please people, stop your whining. If you don’t like it, don’t get it. There are plenty of Dells, Sony’s and HPs to choose from.

I’m a little late on this but the OLPC project seems to be on full swing now.  Between November 12th to November 26th, you can make a donation for a child in a developing country and in return get one for yourself.  The donation is $399 and $200 of it is tax deductible.  Additionally, you’ll get T-Mobile’s HotSpot access for a full year for free.  Check out the details here for the Give One, Get One promo.

Found this page via a quick google search for utilities that reside in the menubar:

http://menu.jeweledplatypus.org/

It is quite useful though I will warn you all to check to see if some of these mini-apps are compatible with Leopard