Mac Software: What I Use

Whilst I’ve discussed iPad software elsewhere, I regularly get asked what software I use on the Mac. Here’s my (almost) definitive list: General Productivity Apple iCal and Mail: There’s many other applications that are more feature-laden, but I tend to stick with the default suite of Apple software including iCal and Mail. Largely this is because [...]

The Cost of Mac Bible Software Modules

Using RSSUsing RSSWhen deciding on which Bible software to use, the cost of resources should be a significant consideration.  Following on from my discussion of Bible software on the iPad/iPhone, I have made a quick comparison of resource cost for two of the major Bible applications on the mac (which synchronise to the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch). [...]

Using RSS in Academic Theology

RSS means Really Simple Syndication, which strangely enough, doesn’t sound very simple at all. Basically, it is a standardised protocol that enables people to monitor a ‘feed’ (i.e., a special URL address) and get alerts to new content.