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Macs Macs Basics Reviews Tips & Tricks From Tom Nelson, your Guide to Macs The weather service is forecasting up to 14 inches of snow here in New England, but that's not the prediction we're talking about. New MacBook Pros with fancy NVIDIA graphics are coming our way, and I predict that new Mac Pros won't be far behind. I listed the top 5 things I'd like to see in new Mac Pros. What's on your list? In other news, today, February 24th, is the last day to vote in the Reader's Choice Awards 2010, so get your vote in right away or your favorite apps might be also-rans. Last Day to Vote: Reader's Choice Awards 2010 This is the last day to vote in the Reader's Choice Awards 2010. With 8 categories to vote in, at least one of your favorite Mac applications is bound to be waiting for your support. Vote now, because the ballot box closes at midnight... Cast Your Vote How to Copy DVDs to Your Mac Using HandBrake Copying DVDs to your Mac can be a great idea for many reasons. First, DVDs can be easily damaged, especially if a DVD is one your children like to watch over and over and over. By creating a copy that can be loaded into your iTunes library, you can easily use your Mac to watch a DVD without any wear or tear on the DVD itself. The other great reason for copying a DVD is to convert it to another video format, say to watch on your iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, or even the iPad. Copying a DVD is relatively easy, but you will need some software to make the process possible... Read more What Are Your Apple Customer Support Stories? Customer support at Apple has been one of the company's strong points. Apple tends to always end up at or near the top in customer service rankings. From my own experience with Apple's customer support, I have to agree that its sales and tech support staff deserve a pat on the back for going beyond what's expected. Of course, one's experience with customer support can vary, depending on who you're working with and the nature of the problem you're having. We'd like to hear about your experiences with Apple's customer support... Read more Prediction: Mac Pros Coming Soon The current Mac Pro is getting long in the tooth, having been released on March 3, 2009. I expect new Mac Pro models to be announced soon, but not because I have secret access to some tipster. Far from it. I find most 'unnamed sources' not worth the trouble of naming. Instead, we can rely on past Mac design cycles. Since the Mac Pro was first released in 2006, it has undergone a design refresh an average of every 10 months. The shortest cycle was 8 months; the longest was 14 months. The current Mac Pro is just about to trip the 12-month time frame... Read more Macs Ads Vote Map 2004 Nissan Murano Association Vote Draw Predictions Minnesota Election Featured Articles Jump: Tom's Budget Software Pick Elgato EyeTV 250 Plus for the Mac How to Remove Safari Plug-ins CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) Tools for the Mac How to Prevent Adobe CS4's 'Application Has Moved' Error Install an Internal Hard Drive in Your Mac Pro   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More > This newsletter is written by: Tom Nelson Macs Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Macs newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Mac News New Mac Book Pros to Use NVIDIA's Optimus Graphics Cards 27-inch iMac Shipping Schedule Returning to Normal Adobe Releases Security Updates to Acrobat Pro and Adobe Reader Advertisement