David Morgenstern

Under the Desktop: Mulling Mac OS Tiger

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.