January 28, 2011
January 26, 2011
Time for Tax Prep
I know this sounds weird, but I'm actually looking forward to preparing for taxes this year! In the past, my tax preparer has always been impressed with how organized my information is because I've been using iWork Numbers to create custom spreadsheets. Just wait till he sees my fancy new iBank reports!
I can tell you already that iBank is fantastic and I'm not just saying that because I've been provided a review license. It is beautifully designed and well thought out unlike "Quicksand" (which is what I'd rather call it!) I've witnessed clients go through the painful process of trying to manage their finances using 'product that shall remain nameless.' It always amazes me the hoops some people are willing to jump through in order to remain a slave to that program. I'm glad I don't have to do that because I'm using iBank. There is even a companion iPhone app so you can sync your data and manage on the go. This is a must-have for Moms who use a Mac and/or an iPhone. In our case, the Hubby also has it on his iPod Touch so he can help me fine tune the nitty gritty information like categories.
Check it out for yourself using the demo and let me know what you think! Take a look at the press release for more information and watch the tutorials. Then, check back here for a more personal review from yours truly!
January 26, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IBANK 4: PERSONAL FINANCE SOFTWARE THAT PAYS FOR ITSELF
New iBank Tutorial Video Showcases Tax-Season Tips For Saving Time And Money
(Putney, VT) — IGG Software has posted “Preparing For Taxes With iBank,” a timely tutorial for tax-paying Mac users. The latest in an online series of iBank 4 instructional videos, the new how-to emphasizes ways by which users can improve organization, track deductible expenses, and save time, trouble and accounting costs. And for do-it-yourself filers, data compiled in iBank 4 is also compatible with export to TurboTax. As tech writer Tim Johnson has noted:
“The real money saver in iBank comes around tax time,” Johnson wrote in Post magazine. “With data you’re able to compile in iBank, and with a reliable tax person, this $59 app will save you countless hours. If you’re like me, it will pay for itself four or five times over the first time you file your taxes.”
In just four minutes, the new tutorial guides iBank 4 users through the advantages of categorizing tax-related transactions, the use of tax codes, generating a Tax Report from iBank’s flexible report templates, the benefits of additional reports such as Category Detail, Payee Summary and Net Worth, transmitting files to a tax professional, and exporting data to tax preparation software such as TurboTax. The iBank 4 tutorial library is online at http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibank/tutorials.php
The leading Mac-only personal finance app, iBank offers users an elegant, intuitive means to track accounts, investments, loans and budgets. iBank 4, released in September 2010, has been called a “new standard” for managing money on a Mac. The full-featured application offers essential features like check printing, portfolio support, and easy transaction downloads from online accounts. iBank 4 also delivers beautiful, dynamic reports and fast, reliable iPhone sync.
Syncing iBank to iOS devices requires iBank Mobile 1.2 for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, sold separately via the App Store. The app offers mobile transaction entry, QIF data export and sync with iBank for Mac via Wi-Fi, MobileMe or any WebDAV server. Additionally, iBank 4 offers free, unlimited support and is available for $59.99, directly from the IGG website or from the Mac App Store. More information can be found at http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibank
IGG Software, Inc., was founded in 2003 by developer Ian Gillespie to offer intuitive, elegant and powerful applications for individuals and small businesses. Based in Putney, Vermont, its flagship products are iBank 4, for personal finance management, and iBiz 4, for time-tracking and billing. For further information, review licenses, or to schedule interviews with Ian Gillespie or Chief Architect James Gillespie, please contact IGG Marketing Director Scott Marc Becker: scott@iggsoftware.com.
January 25, 2011
Old Tech New Toy
Remember how I said I collect Macs? Here is one of them. A good friend gave us this old "clamshell" Mac iBook. It's running OS9 and has a few cute games installed on it, one of which is an old CD Rom application called Toy Land. Lucian is home sick today with sniffles and a cough and his baby brother Keagan is napping. This is a wonderful way to spend some quiet time!
Right now, Lucian is playing a Fisher Price game which teaches him to focus and respond to verbal instructions. At 4 years old, this is something he really needs to practice. He's really enjoying himself and it gives me a window of opportunity to get a little work done here in the office.
One person's "trash" is another Mother's treasure!!
January 12, 2011
From An Apple With Love
We're going to snack on this apple for lunch, but first we wanted to say we're thinking of you!
Have a great day!November 27, 2010
How To Add Special FX Photos to Your Address Book Cards
Hand-Made Mac Tip No. 14
How To Add Special FX Photos to Your Address Book Cards
I discovered some funky, new photo editing features in Snow Leopard's version of Address Book!
When you edit a contact card, you can also assign a photo to that individual by double-clicking on the photo icon.Below that, there are two buttons. The camera button is for taking a photo using the built in webcam. The button to the right of that is for adding special effects. I can't remember off the top of my head if these were present in Leopard, but I'm just discovering them now.
There are six different choices. Try on a few for yourself!
You know, it's soon time to get those holiday cards out in the mail. Next time you're digging around in your Address Book, pruning and gardening your contacts database, you might want to have some fun with a few of the faces in there.
November 26, 2010
iPhone iOS 4.2 in 5 Minutes Video
October 20, 2010
Nosillacast Tucson Tweetup
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| Lucian and Keagan with Allison Sheridan. Does she look charmed or what? |
On 20101020, a bunch of us gathered together at the Cheesecake Factory in Tucson to hang out with Allison Sheridan of the Nosillacast podcast hosted over on podfeet.com! We all had an EVER so slight Macintosh bias which we blended with cheesecake, beer, burgers, salads, other great food and even better company.
In attendance: Myself, Nate, Lucian, Keagan, Allison, Karell, Wayde and David of the Tucson NosillaCastaways! Pat Mahon was there in spirit but unfortunately the Bandwidth Gods were not smiling on us. I think we forgot to saccrifice some cheesecake brownies or something. Next time we'll choose more wisely when it comes to wifi location. Must have wifi with food when it's a Tweetup!
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| @Podfeet herself... (Photo by Lucian. Not bad for a 4 year old!) |
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| Wayde and David enjoying c&c: company & cheesecake! |
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| David took this photo of me, Karell, and Allison with my camera. All of our forks are in perfect alignment. How did you do that!?? |
Here is a slideshow of the rest of the photos including some more Lucian took by himself.
October 19, 2010
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