I just ran Software Update and installed the latest Security Update 2005-009. I normally install Security Updates pretty soon after they come out, but this one is especially important since it has 4 patches for Safari. The last patch actually applies to any app using WebKit, of which there are too many to name. WebnoteHappy …

Today was a great day. I finally released a Mac app to the public, although in beta. I have to admit, it was a bit nerve-wracking this weekend leading up to the release. But I am so glad that I finally pulled the trigger. A lot of people visited the site and downloaded WebnoteHappy Lite. …

I’m finally opening up the betas of my Mac app, WebnoteHappy Lite. I’ve been conducting private betas since September. I’ve gotten good feedback, but I’m looking for more so I’m opening up the latest beta to the public. What is WebnoteHappy Lite and just what is a webnote? Here’s a quote from the download page: …

I’ve got an iCurve on my desk, which makes my PowerBook be at the right height for ideal ergonomic usage. Well OK, actually its a little more complicated than that, since I have my desk cranked down so my hands are perpendicular. So I actually have the iCurve BOX on top of my desk and …

Paul Graham writes in Return of the Mac: In the matter of “platforms” this tendency is even more pronounced, because novel software originates with great hackers, and they tend to write it first for whatever computer they personally use. And software sells hardware. Many if not most of the initial sales of the Apple II …

I took a trip to the Tyson’s Corner Apple Store today. It was PACKED full of Christmas shoppers buying iPods, Macs, and accessories. But I was there to check out the new PowerBooks. Why? Aren’t I content with my 17″ 1.33ghz PowerBook G4? Yes I am. Its the best computer I’ve ever had and is …

You might have noticed that this blog is hosted on happyapps.com. So what is that? What is Happy Apps? I’ve been thinking about writing a manifesto, but maybe this impromptu chat session with my buddy Shep will explain it better: 1:13:57 AM louielouie: so you think i should have a big manifesto or just a …

You HAVE to check out Merlin Mann’s 43F Podcast: How to Leave a Voice Mail Message | 43 Folders. Its the funniest podcast I’ve heard. Like Ferris Bueller, you’ll be glad you stayed until the very end. ;) My roommate and I used to freak people out in our dorm with the computer voice from …

I upgraded to 10.4.3 today and noticed that the Safari that is bundled with it is now Acid 2 compliant. What does that mean in plain english? It means that Safari is fully web standards compliant, putting it ahead of Firefox and way ahead of IE6 and even IE7. I had been running a WebKit …

The video of Evening at the Adler is now online. It features 10 Mac developers talking about a whole bunch of stuff. Most of them are Mac Indies, meaning independent software developers. You’re probably using some of their apps. Its quite a big download, but well worth it if you are interested in getting a …