For a number of years I wanted to create a site about the latest Mac software updates—quick reviews, detailed reviews, and links to software downloads. But not just every software application—only those I deemed certifiably good; worthy of my time and effort and money.
Question: Why another site about Macs?
There are thousands of software titles available for the Mac. MacUpdate and VersionTracker do a very credible job of providing daily updates and user reviews on Mac software.
Still, it’s difficult for a Mac user to keep track of new and updated Mac software. Dozens of software updates are released every day. NoodleMac takes a different perspective, yet provides daily updates, reviews, opinions, and links to ONLY the most popular Mac software.
Queston: How is it ‘Certified Mac Software?’
I, uh, um, well, certify that I like the software I review on NoodleMac. In other words, if the software isn’t on NoodleMac, a) I haven’t reviewed it yet, b) I reviewed it but didn’t think it was good enough to certify.
So, NoodleMac presents Certified Mac Software. It’s the Mac software I think is best, free or commercial.
In some cases I may review a popular Mac software title, but let readers know I didn’t like it and why. Thewhy is important to readers and Mac users, and it’s important to us.
Question: Which is it? Updates or Reviews?
Both. I’ve set up NoodleMac so Mac users have quick access to the latest software updates, including links to download pages. These are the 9 Word Reviews; mini reviews.
NoodleMac also contains more in-depth software reviews, commentary on software and the Mac, and a How To section so Mac users can get the most out of popular software.
Readers are encouraged to contribute to NoodleMac via the Contact link and through the Comments link at the bottom of each software review.
Question: How many Macs do you own? Owned?
I have four Macs at home, ranging from a Mac mini only for the purpose of trying out Mac software before a review, to a new Intel iMac. Through the years I’ve owned more than two dozen different Macs.
Question: What is your long term project ‘Full Circle’?
That’s the re-design of Mac360, a popular Mac site which I helped set up in early 2004. The Full Circle project began with a new NoodleMac design; a simple, more flexible and wider web page layout using three columns, with fully valid XHTML and CSS.
NoodleMac is based on new XHTML and CSS code, some of which I plan to use in the upcoming Mac360 re-design. I plan to build a couple of additional Mac sites the same way.
Then, I’ll expand and modify the code and design to create a couple of portal sites; Mac and Apple-oriented web sites with much more content, updated throughout the day. That’s the second step.
Along the way I’ve learned more about web page code—XHTML, CSS—and content management systems. NoodleMac started out on ExpressionEngine. Today, it’s WordPress. As my knowledge and experience matures, I’ll take a third step, ‘Full Circle’, and create a new layout and design for Mac360.
That’s Full Circle.
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