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CheatSheet: Learn keyboard shortcuts for the Mac.

Whether you are a seasoned Mac user or you just purchased your first, one thing is certain: while keyboard shortcuts can be incredibly useful and efficient, learning all of them can be a daunting task.


Fortunately, Media Atelier has come up with a brilliant solution for this dilemma.  Enter the application CheatSheet. Doing exactly what you would expect with the name CheatSheet, it gives you a key enabled pop up that shows keyboard shortcuts with one press of a button. Press and hold Command, it's that simple! What makes this so brilliant is that in order to do any sort of shortcut you must press the command key anyway. There are times when I sit at the keyboard holding the command key thinking about what letter or stroke comes next. Now, as I sit waiting, a convenient box pops up showing me some of the major shortcut that I may be looking for, cutting my wait time tremendously.

What makes CheatSheet even more useful is that it adapts to whichever app you are currently using. So as you jump between Mail, Safari, and Aperture, you can hold down Command to see the shortcuts for each app. We are all using it in the office, and love it! The best part about CheatSheet is that it’s a free download. What more could you ask?

Free Talk: Maximizing Your Apple Technology for Your Photography Business

I'm excited to share that Justin and I will be speaking at the SmugMug User Group (SMUG) this Wednesday, June 6 at 7pm. SMUG meets once a month and features a speaker on a different topic. It's always well attended, and serves as a great way to hone your skills, or meet and network with other photographers in Atlanta. The title of the free talk is "Maximizing your Apple Technology for Your Photography Business." The brief scoop is below. Full details and RSVP can be found on their event page. Would love to see you there.

Stop letting your technology hinder, control, and dictate how you work. You need to focus on your craft, and your business. Lucas Acosta and Justin McGough from Foojee will be covering several aspects of streamlining your photography business with a Mac, iPhone, or iPad... or all three. Whether you've owned every Mac since 1984, or are considering your first iPad, you'll walk away with tips to help you work on your craft, and your business.

At the June Atlanta SMUG meeting, Foojee will be discussing:

- Where the iPad fits in a photography business. - Aperture 3 overview and proven workflows. - Running a photography business in a fully integrated Apple environment.

Grow Your Business on a Mac: Daylite 4 is Here!

Yesterday Daylite 4 launched, and with it comes a whole heap of upgrades including a new sleek interface. I (and the other Foojee team members) have been beta testing Daylite 4 for the past few weeks, and we’re really excited to see our customers begin using it. It’s dramatically easier to use, and seems like Marketcircle really went to the drawing boards and started building Daylite 4 from the ground up.

Daylite 4 on your Mac, iPad, & iPhone!

We at Foojee want to give you a few points to breakdown some of the highlights, and help you decide whether or not you’re ready to upgrade from Daylite 3. Of course, if you’re brand new to the Daylite ecosystem, then this is a great time to jump in.

Daylite 4 is available in the App Store.
  • Daylite 4 is a free download from Mac App Store and the licensing will be handled through the server.
  • If you download Daylite 4 without purchasing, you can browse a sample database. We highly recommend doing this before making a decision.
  • Daylite for iOS is available for download through the iTunes App Store. Be sure to download the Daylite 4 app, as Marketcircle is keeping the Daylite 3 app for organizations that need to wait to upgrade.
  • Daylite Mail Assistant (formerly DMI) and Daylite Server can be found on the Marketcircle website as separate downloads.
What is included with Daylite 4?
  • The Daylite license now includes the ability to use Daylite, Daylite Mail Assistant, Daylite for iOS, and email support from Marketcircle. This is much different from the previous Daylite, because all licenses and options have now been consolidated into one product. From the beta testing program we took part in, this actually makes it much easier to manage licenses, and avoids the licensing errors that  some Daylite 3 users experienced.
Pricing
  • As a reminder, you will actually purchase the licenses from Marketcircle’s website, then download the Mac and iOS apps from their respective App Stores.
  • Daylite is now $279.95 per license.
  • Daylite upgrades from version 3 (which is the version most people are currently using) cost $179.95 per user.
  • Daylite 1 users will have to pay the full license price to upgrade.
  • When purchasing licenses from Marketcircle.com  you will be asked for your Daylite 3 license to validate the upgrade purchase, so keep that handy.
  • There is new volume pricing based on a 3-tier model.  1-2 licenses will not be discounted, 3-9 users will receive 5%, and 10+ users will get a 10% discount.
  • Volume pricing is not available on upgrades.
  • All of these licenses are a one time cost, unlike other CRMs that have annual fees. Once you purchase a Daylite 4 license, you will receive all Daylite 4 software updates at no additional cost.
Lion Only
  • Daylite 4 is only compatible and supported on 10.7.4 or higher.
Snow Leopard Users
  • Daylite 3.15.1 will still be for sale until the end of 2012.
Incompatibilities
  • Daylite Connectors and 3rd party plugins are currently not expected to work. Please check with us if you use either of these before purchasing anything so we can ensure your environment will work with Daylite 4.
  • Custom reports will also need to be update for use on Daylite 4.
What if I just purchased Daylite 3?
As we use Daylite 4 with our customers over the coming weeks and months, we’ll be learning more of its capabilities, changes, and upgrade considerations. Overall, we’re thrilled it’s finally out. The new design is going to be a real winner on all regards. Not only is it easier for new users to get started with Daylite, the layouts also allow you to see more information at any given time in a clean, well thought out manner. Do you have any questions we didn’t mention? Ask us in the comments, we’d love to help.

AT&T iPad vs Verizon iPad

One decision you will be faced with when purchasing your new iPad is the right carrier to go with. I've put together the differences between the Verizon and AT&T iPads to get a good bird's eye view of the options in one place. As you compare these details, keep in mind that the most important factor in deciding on your data provider is the quality of service in your geographical area. While both offer super fast LTE speeds, there are some important details to consider.

Coverage Maps

Here are the coverage maps for Verizon and AT&T. One thing to note here is the difference between 4G and LTE. There's plenty of heated commentary on why companies are mislabeling their services with these buzz labels, and the bottom line is this: LTE is true 4G and will be blazing fast with any carrier. However, the term "4G" is used by AT&T and T-Mobile to describe its newer generation of 3G technology called HSPA+. While faster than traditional 3G, HSPA+ is not near as fast as LTE. So while AT&T's 4G coverage might be the "largest in the U.S.", Verizon's and AT&T's LTE coverage (real 4G) is similar nationwide. Make sense?

Speed

While speeds very from city to city, and even neighborhood to neighborhood, tests show AT&T typically has faster LTE. These Atlanta, GA results came from a forum on Macforums.com. These are merely casual tests and you very well might get different speeds based on signal strength. Listed are the averages of what I saw on people's tests.

Verizon:

  • Slow 10Mbs down and 4Mbs up
  • Fast 38Mbs down - 14Mbs up

AT&T:

  • Slow 20Mmbs down and 7Mbs up
  • Fast 58Mbs down - 21Mbs up

Other tidbits: Verizon iPad

  • Personal Hotspot feature! The iPad shares its Internet connection with nearby devices is available at no extra cost. This is huge.
  • Compatible with AT&T 3G micro SIM cards.(But not AT&T LTE)
  • Data service is compatible around the world with a local SIM.
  • Data prices tend to be more expensive than AT&T by a few bucks. (See chart below.)

Other tidbits: AT&T iPad

  • Personal Hotspot currently not available.
  • Data service is compatible around the world with a local SIM.
  • Data prices tend to be less expensive and Verizon by a few bucks. (See chart below.)

Conclusion

So while AT&T offers faster speeds and more "4G" coverage nationwide, Verizon's true LTE coverage is similar to AT&T's around the country. The biggest advantage of the Verizon iPad, however, is that the Personal Hotspot feature as a part of the data plan, at no additional cost. However, you are paying a bit more monthly for the data service. Either way, both devices will get the job done while on the run. I personally have a Verizon iPad, and so far the Personal Hotspot has been useful and the LTE coverage around Atlanta has been more than fast enough.

We're hiring our next Apple Product Specialist

We're pumped because we're looking for our fourth and fifth team members! (See this article for the Apple Enterprise Specialist position.) We love what we do, and our customers know it. So we're looking for someone who appreciates a challenge, likes to be recognized for his or her accomplishments, and wants to be a part of something that improves lives.

So what is it like to work at Foojee? Justin says, "It's challenging and exciting. I get to work at a place where I totally believe in the leadership and the focus of the company."

You will help Foojee take the next step by working with our residential and small business customers. In these projects, you will use your knowledge in intermediate networking, OS X Client and iOS. Creating easy to use solutions for our customers is a big part of what we do. You'll also help troubleshoot issues that arise at the homes and offices of our customers. And you'll be a part of our bigger projects with schools and businesses in Atlanta.

We're currently doing about 70% of customer work onsite, and 30% of work remotely for both residential and business in Atlanta and a few parts of the southeast. Our remote work is performed using remote support software, phone calls, and emails. Therefore we're looking for someone who can communicate clearly over the phone and in writing.

Although designing solutions and configuring new Macs and iOS devices are the technical aspects of what you'll do, our top notch customer service and desire to do things the right way are what make our team so great.

Please send an email to jobs@foojee.com with the following:

  1. Why do you want to work in Apple IT?
  2. What appeals to you about working at Foojee?
  3. A description of a solution, large or small, that you put together for a customer, friend, or family member in recent past, and what made the solution right for them.

Also, include these writing samples:

  1. Respond to a customer who's asking us why she can't send emails from her iPhone. She can receive emails, but when she tries to send, he gets an error saying her username is incorrect.
  2. Respond to a customer who's Internet connection is just went out, and needs someone at her home office to take care of it right away. Also, your schedule is booked for the next three hours.

Features:

  • Full Time
  • $22,000 - 27,000 annually.
  • Health and dental benefits available for you.
  • Phone and computer reimbursement.
  • Progressive work environment.
  • Work with a team that loves doing what they do.

System Requirements:

  • At least 1 year experience with sales or support of Apple products.
  • OS X client certification preferred.

Is it you? Let us know.

We're hiring an Apple Enterprise Specialist

We're excited to announce that we're looking for our fourth and fifth team members! (See this article for the Apple Product Specialist position.) We love what we do, and our customers know it. So we're looking for someone who appreciates a challenge, likes to be recognized for his or her accomplishments, and wants to be a part of something that improves lives.

So what is it like to work at Foojee? Justin says, "It's challenging and exciting. I get to work at a place where I totally believe in the leadership and the focus of the company."

You will help Foojee take the next step by focusing primarily on small business and education related projects. These projects will involve intermediate networking, OS X Client, OS X Server, and iOS deployments. You'll be using tools like iPCU, Apple Configurator and MDM software like JAMF Software's Casper Suite.

We're currently doing about 70% of customer work onsite, and 30% of work remotely for both residential and business in Atlanta and a few parts of the southeast. Our remote work is performed from home and our office in Midtown using remote support software, phone calls, and emails. Therefore we're looking for someone who can communicate clearly over the phone and in writing.

Although designing solutions and configuring new Macs and iOS devices are the technical aspects of what you'll do, our top notch customer service and desire to do things the right way are what make our team so great.

Please send an email to jobs@foojee.com with the following:

  1. Why do you want to work in Apple IT?
  2. What is appealing about working at Foojee?
  3. A description of a solution that you have put together for a customer in recent past, and what made the solution right for them.

Also, include this writing sample:

  1. Someone just submitted a request on our website. They'd like to have Foojee setup a backup solution for their 15-person company. They have 15 iMacs and iPhones. How would you reply?

Features:

  • Full Time
  • $32,000 - 38,000 annually.
  • Health and dental benefits available for you.
  • Phone and computer reimbursement.
  • Personal Hotspot service paid for.
  • Progressive work environment.
  • Work with a team that loves doing what they do.

System Requirements:

  • At least 2 years experience with sales or support of Apple products.
  • OS X client certification.
  • OS X Server and/or MDM certification preferred.

Is it you? Let us know.

Help Us Welcome Justin McGough

Meet our newest team member Justin McGough! For those of you who have met him, I'm sure you will agree that his experience with Apple products and his genuine interest in serving others makes him a perfect addition to our Foojee family. As a Foojee Apple Product Specialist, he has already been involved in a 600 MacBook + iPad rollout with one of the schools we work with in Atlanta, and works with both our residential and business customers on a daily basis implementing Apple-based solutions.

On the weekends you will find him shooting weddings with www.375photography.com (stellar stuff, you should check them out). His field experience with photography and understanding of digital workflow will benefit our Aperture clients too. (Score!)

We're thrilled to have him, and can't wait for you to meet him if you haven't already. We thought it'd be fun to introduce him to our customers and friends with some Q & A. Enjoy!

What do you do at Foojee?

I am an Apple Product Specialist / President of the Lucas Acosta Fan Club

What did you do before Foojee?

I worked for Apple for 3.5 years. I loved it and wouldn't trade it for anything.

Which app could you not live without?

Tweetbot - thanks a lot Lucas. (he always talks me into the paid apps....haha)

Coolest place you've ever been?

the Virgin Islands

What do you do for fun?

Photography, iPhoneography, and watch a small handful of TV shows

So...what are your plans for tonight?

either go home and hang out with my cool wife or go to one of her basketball games.... better check the calendar.

...Favorite apple?

A Fuji apple!!! (except they spelled it wrong)

The MacUpdate Spring Bundle is Here! (2 Days Left)

It's that time again where MacUpdate bundles together several popular Mac software titles and sells them at an insanely low price. In this particular bundle they're packaging the following titles for $49.99:

  • Parallels Desktop 6
  • 1Password
  • MacUpdate Desktop
  • DVDRemaster Pro 7
  • Mac DVDRipper 2
  • Hands Off!
  • App Tamer
  • TechTool Pro 5
  • Civilization IV
  • A Better Finder Rename

Parallels 6 is a must have if you're running Windows on your Mac, and 1Password is by far the coolest app I've used on the Mac in the past several years. It's an indispensable part of my everyday computer use. If you need just one or two of these, the bundle is well worth it. You better hurry up though, you only have 2 days left! Head on over to MacUpdate to read more about each title and purchase the bundle.