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David Morgenstern
David Morgenstern is a freelance writer, editor, and branding consultant based in San Francisco. He is currently an associate editor at Macintouch.com and a contributing editor at creativepro.com. Formerly the Editor of MacWEEK and eMediaweekly, Morgenstern has long experience with multi-platform hardware and software aimed at professional content creation of print, digital video, and Web. Over the past several years, he honed his branding skills at several Silicon Valley startups in the color-calibration, high-end display, and Internet-video fields. More biography and evidence of his interest (obsession) with Perry Mason mysteries can be seen at www.davidmorgenstern.com.
Under the Desktop: Mulling Mac OS Tiger
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on August 19, 2004
With applications such as QuarkXPress 6 and Adobe InDesign fully compatible with Mac OS X, content creators are finally embracing OS X 10.3 aka Panther. But are you ready for Tiger? David Morgenstern chases down Mac OS X 10.4.
Under the Desktop: How Fast Is Your Network?
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on June 24, 2004
Schlepping large graphic files across networks -- whether between machines or through a server -- can make or break a creative workflow. Is your network pulling its own weight when it comes to performance? Maybe not.
Under the Desktop: The Real Nitty Griddy
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on May 27, 2004
For creative professionals working in digital video and other media that demands high-performance computing, dual-processor machines are a godsend. But what happens when even two processors aren't enough? Welcome to the world of grid computing.
Under the Desktop: Storage and the Common Machine
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on April 1, 2004
Everyone seems to be going mobile nowadays but is that the right course for creative professionals? David Morgenstern looks at the issue through the lens of storage and wonders if notebook purchasers are checking the fine print about performance.
Under the Desktop: Considering New Phone Services
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on March 4, 2004
Many content pros are rethinking their phone services, and considering new options such as switching everything over to a wireless carrier or moving to bleeding-edge Internet phones. David Morgenstern weighs the savings and problems with each technology and whether they are right for your business.
Under the Desktop: When Good E-Mail Meets Bad
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on February 5, 2004
Last week's attack of the MyDoom e-mail worm may have caused some delays and lost messages for some content creators. For others, the result was much worse.
Under the Desktop: Desperately Ignoring iPod
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on January 15, 2004
At the recent Macworld Expo in San Francisco, digital gadgets -- especially the new iPod mini -- were ubiquitous. But where were the tools for professional content creators? David Morgenstern reports on the show and its implications for publishers.
Under the Desktop: Wishing for a Secure New Year
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on December 18, 2003
Some creative pros may have visions of sugar plum fairies at this time of the year. But keeping David Morgenstern awake are the many worms, viruses, and security holes on computers. Have you been doing your part to fend off these malicious pests?
Creative Gifts for Creative People: The 2003 Holiday Gift Guide
Features: Written by Sandee Cohen Sharon Steuer Brian P. Lawler Eric J. Adams George Penston John D. Berry Susan Glinert Stevens David Morgenstern Gene Gable on December 8, 2003
Looking for imaginative gift ideas for the creative professional on your list? Creativepro.com's editors are here to help, with creative suggestions for all.
Under the Desktop: R.I.P. CRT
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on December 4, 2003
Compared to clunky CRTs, LCD monitors are sleek, stylish, and portable. But LCDs fall short in one department: color fidelity. If you care about color, you may want to stockpile CRT monitors. They'll soon be extinct.
Under the Desktop: Should Creative Pros Run with Panther?
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on November 20, 2003
With 150 new features, Mac OS X Panther sounds like the cat's pajamas. But is it right for content creators? David Morgenstern looks at some major productivity-minded additions and wonders if it's time for all Mac users to join the X-generation?
Under the Desktop: A Brief Reflection Upon Installing Panther
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on November 7, 2003
Many creative professionals are mulling over Mac OS X 10.3, aka Panther -- perhaps this week more are considering than actually installing. David Morgenstern relates his early experience.
Under the Desktop: Eat Your Serial
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on October 23, 2003
SCSI has come and gone. So what kind of drive will offer the best performance for that Photoshop scratch disk? David Morgenstern takes a look at current trends in Serial storage.
Under the Desktop: JDF and Other Musings
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on October 9, 2003
Morgenstern looked at several technologies, including digital job ticketing. These tickets and now even content management are being added to file transfer services aimed at creative pros.
Under the Desktop: Backup and Archive Down
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on September 24, 2003
Just as kids grow to ignore their parents' finger wagging, could creative pros may be tuning out the backup message? David Morgenstern tries another tack by looking at the theories behind archive and backup.
Under the Desktop: When Your Killer App Quits
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on September 11, 2003
E-mail communication is vital for your business. But what do you do if your mail suddenly stops working? David Morgenstern offers some tips for troubleshooting a flakey mailbox and Web-based alternatives.
Under the Desktop: When the Lights Go Out
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on August 28, 2003
The recent power blackout highlights the need for reliable power, both in the regional power grid and in your office. David Morgenstern points out some of the problems with flakey power and possible solutions.
Under the Desktop: A Creative Pro Looks at Linux
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on August 14, 2003
Linux is all over the news and content creators might wonder if it's in their future. David Morgenstern wanders around a Linux expo looking for some answers.
Under the Desktop: Writing the Safety Rules for Recordable CDs
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on July 30, 2003
Content creators often take advantage of CD-R technology for sending large files and storing images. Still, David Morgenstern warns that discs aren't a perfect storage medium and offers some tips for their care and feeding.
Under the Desktop: Finding the Feline, Apple's Forthcoming Panther OS X
Features: Written by David Morgenstern on July 16, 2003
Will the next Mac Os X update offer enough of the right stuff to move the die-hard Mac content creator over to OS X? David Morgenstern ponders the question when examining Mac OS X 10.3, aka Panther.