Author Archives: ileneh

About ileneh

I am a Macintosh expert, writer and photographer. I have published many articles on Apple related products, but I cut my writer's teeth producing grants and market research reports when the Web was just something a spider made. I've also worked as a photographer, dancer and social worker. ilene's Machine was born in 2000 when I realized everything I did involved some kind of machine. First, my answering machine, next a Vic 20, then a Mac 128. Add a variety of Macintosh machines and iOS devices over the years and before you know it, you have reached ilene's Machine. Please leave a message!

A Life Lost

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ileneh

On this day, 43 years ago, one of my friends decided that he’d had enough. Around 4pm the phone rang with the news that he had removed himself from his and everyone else’s life. At barely 21 years old, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | 1 Comment

Spring Fever and Photo Workflow Madness

Posted on February 12, 2012 by ileneh

Spring is around the corner and here are a few shots to jump start your fever. The process used to edit these photos lies below the gallery. In the first four photos, a juvenile Robin has a seriously hard time … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Photo, Software | Tagged Adobe, American Robin, Baltimore Oriole, berries, bird feeder, Camera raw, Carbon Copy Cloner, Color Efex Pro 4, ColorChecker Passport, Fetch, Icterus galbula, Lightroom, Mulberry, North American Robin, OnOne Photo Suite, photography workflow, Photoshop, Turdus migratorius | 3 Comments

Fix Your Apple Neck – Motion Doctor iPad App Review

Posted on February 10, 2012 by ileneh

Tuesday I published an article on MacMost.com, “Your iPad and Your Neck,” about the potential physical problems inherent in using your iPad. Neck and back strain are a major component of using an iPhone, iPod, iPad, or any other handheld … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Software | Tagged Apple Neck, Blue Whale, iPad app, Motion Doctor, neck strain, physical therapy, PT, Software review | 2 Comments

Ziff Davis Enterprise – A Trusted Source Sold

Posted on February 9, 2012 by ileneh

This news came as a surprise when I read on Feb. 3rd and Feb. 8th that Ziff Davis Enterprise has been sold to QuinStreet, Inc. A company whose tagline says: The Leader in Vertical Marketing and Media Online. (Notice: Marketing … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged CIO Insight, Eric Wittlake, eWeek, QuinStreet, Ziff Davis Enterprises | Leave a comment

Suck Your iPhone

Posted on February 6, 2012 by ileneh

Do you remember the hands free phone joke shot that invaded your mailbox circa 2000 or earlier? You carefully slipped a simple rubber band around your head to secure your phone to your ear–pain notwithstanding. Ya, right. … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged cell phone, Hands Free, humor, humour, iOS, iPhone, joke | 5 Comments

Troubleshooting Friday – Security Update 2012-001

Posted on February 3, 2012 by ileneh

Apple released a new security update this week, Security Update 2012-001. It probably popped up in your Software Update window, which you can open from your Apple menu. As the trusting sort I am, I just installed it onto my … Continue reading →