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I review only Mac software that <i>I</i> like, that I think others will like, that I use myself.</p> <p>I can honestly <em>certify</em> that I like and use the apps I review on NoodleMac. </p><h3>Mac Software Updates</h3><p> My first Mac was an original 128k model, circa March of 1984. Through the years I’ve had various PCs, from CP/M to DOS to Windows, as well as flavors of Unix and Linux PCs, but I’ve always had a Mac. Always.</p> <p>Like most Mac users, I like to keep up with new versions of Mac apps. The problem is that there are many apps for Mac users today. How do you know which ones are good, safe to try, Mac-like in design and function, and worthy of your time, effort, and perhaps money?</p> <p>Two popular Mac sites, <a href="http://www.macupdate.com/" title="MacUpdate">MacUpdate</a>, and <a href="http://www.versiontracker.com/" title="VersionTracker">VersionTracker</a>, provide daily updates of Mac apps; sometimes dozens of apps each day. Can Mac users be expected to try out every update or every new title published?</p> <p>That’s a difficult task, often tedious, time consuming, and complex for the average Mac user. Neither of the popular update sites provide unbiased review on the apps they list. Some user reviews are of dubious quality.</p> <h3>Reviews and Opinions</h3><p> Through the years, I have installed, tested, used, and reviewed many hundreds of Mac software titles for OS X, much of it for <a href="http://mac360.com/" title="Mac360">Mac360</a>. I know what I like. I know what’s good.</p> <p>What NoodleMac gives to Mac users is a resource for only the best of Mac apps, complete with links to the latest updates, reviews, how-to, and experienced commentary. </p> <p>Check NoodleMac for what’s new. Check NoodleMac often because I can save you time, effort, and money.</p> <h3>Money & Mouth</h3><p> For the most part, I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is. I buy Mac apps to test and use—my Mac has over two hundred applications and utilities which I use regularly.</p> <p>That experience pays off. My Mac app reviews are detailed enough so that you know why its good, how it’s good, and what the software can do for you, yet the reviews are brief enough to digest easily.</p> <p>Where applicable, you get images of the app in use; menu by menu, feature by feature. Most app reviews will have a Comments section for you to respond with your own experience or perspective.</p> <h3>9 Word Reviews</h3><p> Some apps will have a detailed review, other updates, especially on software already reviewed, will have a simple <em>9 Word Review</em>.</p> <p>Other reviews may exceed 900 words; whatever it takes to provide readers with sufficient detail to gain a good understanding of the app’s features and benefits.</p> <h3>Collaboration</h3><p> Not all Mac apps are created equal. You may not agree on the specific benefits of some software features or use when compared to my reviews. If so, say so. The exchange helps to broaden my understanding of user habits and requirements. </p> <p>NoodleMac has only been online for a few years, so I don’t have complete reviews on all the apps I put on my <em>Certified Mac Software</em> list. Check out the archive list and article list, to make it easier to find select titles. Or, simply search for apps using keywords.</p> <p>As always, I look forward to your involvement. Don’t hesitate to drop me a note about the site, about the reviews, and, especially, about Mac software you use, which I haven’t reviewed yet, that you think is worthy of <em>certification</em>.</p> <h3>Designer Pixels</h3> <p>NoodleMac is also a dynamic site; a continual work in progress. In 2007 I added a Search function. In 2008 an Advanced Search was implemented. 2009 saw an Archive of articles, and an archive of mini-reviews.</p> <p>As always, NoodleMac is designed to look great in Apple’s Safari web browser, but should look fine in Firefox, Chrome, Flock, and Camino for Mac users, and Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Internet Explorer on Windows PCs.</p> <h3>Got Apps?</h3><p> If you notice that I haven’t reviewed or listed the latest update to your favorite Mac apps, let me know. I’ll put it on my list. </p> </div>  <div id="Feature-Rectangle"> <div class="Feature-Rectangle-336x280"> <script type='text/javascript'></script> </div> </div> <div class="backtotop"><a href="#top" class="anchorLink" title="Back to the Top of the Page">Back to Top</a></div> <div class="logo_small"></div> </div> </div> <div id="region_right"> <div class="Sidebar-Skyscraper-160x600"> <script type='text/javascript'></script> </div> <div class="region_pad"> <h4>Reviews & How To's</h4> <div class="recent_list"> <ul> <li> <a href="http://noodlemac.com/index.php/mac/articles/tracking_macs_for_fun_and_profit/" title="Recent Review of Tracking Macs for fun and profit">Tracking Macs for fun and profit</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://noodlemac.com/index.php/mac/articles/coda_one_window_coding_on_a_mac/" title="Recent Review of Coda: one window coding on a Mac">Coda: one window coding on a Mac</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://noodlemac.com/index.php/mac/articles/picturesque_is_the_macs_one-trick_pony_for_photos/" title="Recent Review of Picturesque is the Mac’s one-trick pony for photos">Picturesque is the Mac’s one-trick pony for photos</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://noodlemac.com/index.php/mac/articles/why_dragthing_is_the_best_mac_file_launcher/" title="Recent Review of Why DragThing is the best Mac file launcher">Why DragThing is the best Mac file launcher</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://noodlemac.com/index.php/mac/articles/the_macs_kitchen_sink_alarm_clock/" title="Recent Review of The Mac’s kitchen sink alarm clock">The Mac’s kitchen sink alarm clock</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://noodlemac.com/index.php/mac/articles/the_best_email_options_for_mac_users/" title="Recent Review of The best email options for Mac users">The best email options for Mac users</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="wrapper_footer"> <div id="region_footer">  <div class="rc">  <div class="lc">  <div class="footer_logo"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="wrapper_copyright"> <div id="region_copyright"> <div class="region_pad"> <p>Copyright © 2004 - 2010 <a href="http://ronmcelfresh.com/" title="Ron McElfresh">Ron McElfresh</a>, Honolulu, HI USA. 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