Desktops Alexander Zhurovich, author and designer MacRadar
Workplaces Makradar / / December 26, 2019
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Today - the first issue of "editorial desks" with our author Alexander Zhurovichem. We talked with him about Makradara development, whether developed by Apple itself right and found out what started it, "Apple way".
Hello Sasha! Traditionally, say a few words about yourself. Where do you live, what you do, as it turned out MakRadare?
Just like that once hooked queue issues. :) I live in Kiev, working on free bread. Basically, the designer, but it happens that texts dabble. Still, he spent eight years in a computer magazine editor, so that certain skills are scribbling. :) And on "MakRadar" came by offering Yashnikova Volodya, who was once the chief editor of the blog.
And tell us more about your experience in the computer magazine
The magazine is called hi-Tech PRO. He still produced like (I do not follow his destiny). There I almost immediately took up the direction of reviews of programs and tips for users. And just a couple of months, by the way, I first became acquainted with Macs. On one of the big aytishnyh exhibitions, where we were all the editors, I saw two LCD display connected to a huge computer on which simultaneously (!) Lose six videos.
It impressed me so much that I do not hesitate to ask the guys on the bench, what is this technique who produces, so it is able to, and that for the Operating System so beautiful... It turned out that it was a Power Mac G5 with two "cinema displays" (a model that on legs made of transparent plastic), and the system - Mac OS X "Panther".
It impressed me so much that I do not hesitate to ask the guys on the bench, what is this technique who produces, so it knows how to, and what OSes are so beautiful ...
In general, I was so impressed after the usual self-assembling "basins" for us on Windows XP, that within a week reached an agreement with the now, so they brought me every week different models of Macintoshes and I could each try to work and make up their impression. So I have three weeks on the desk visited Power Mac G5, PowerBook G4, and the famous "lamp Jobs» iMac G4. Last I was particularly surprised by its form factor and near-silent operation. So I wrote my first article about "apples".
Well, Macy always leave a good impression about yourself :) But back to MakRadaru. Tell me what year you came here and how MakRadar changed over the years? What was the best / worst?
In my opinion, in August of 2012. Of course, the blog has changed significantly since then. Felt purposeful work to increase the popularity of "MakRadara", the authors are trying to look cool theme. Troll in the comments became less - is also a great benefit. :))
What other resources do you read the apple?
Basically I read the Western, because, of course, the news there appear a little earlier, and wider thematic coverage. 27 RSS-streams actively read about 24 (the rest died either temporarily or candidates for removal). Russian-language subscribed to RSS-feeds "makovodov», app-s.ru (there is mostly about toys) and "PikAppa" - in fact, everything. Of the three "PikApp" I left a pleasant impression and visual blog looks very modern, and well-written publications. Sorry its authors abandoned. I hope temporarily.
About "PikAppa" I can not disagree, happy to read, when the site is updated. And what about the resource apples do you think is the best?
Perhaps, Feedly. More precisely, my collection of RSS-streams into Feedly. :) I have long had a purely utilitarian attitude to information sources: read, learned something new - thank you, goodbye. And this yabblosayta that I was anxious to go, read something new and wander through the cross-links, alas, no.
Well, then let's move on to Apple. Many have expressed doubts and frustration due to the course of development, which was formed from Apple with Cook. Whether the company is degrading you think and how you think, what will happen to it in the future?
I have no reason to think so. These skeptics in general people of the country: on the one hand, they praise the genius of Steve Jobs, on the other hand subjected to Bulletproof questioning his talent to gather around him the coolest professionals who suffer for the cause just as eager as himself Steve. While there are those that are bred for the banal criticism of earnings: average people prefer to read about the bad than the good pro. I can only agree with the fact that Apple has time to show something new. Hopefully, this year.
Hurry to, and the money for the new iPhone and iWatch have postponed and all of them do not. But how Apple technology do you use now?
Now I have quite a gentlemen's set: iMac, iPhone and iPad. The computer, of course, for the job. But the iPhone and iPad - for communication, reading news (when away from the workplace) and books. I would like a tablet and more for use - the good, the application it is enough - but have not yet got used: if you work, the computer, and if you do not have a computer, there is nothing to work with. :)
They say that the iPad is generally not suitable for work - what do you think?
Apparently, so are those who are never interested in what applications exist for tablets. Work can be different: for something iPad fits perfectly, and anything else he can not... like any other device.
And which applications for iPad, iMac and iPhone you use you?
So, on this iPhone Reeder, AppZapp, Converter +, Paper, Runtastic Squats Pro, Battery Saver (good thing - not only to monitor the charging devaysa, but also to free RAM).
Price: Free
On iPads often launch iBooks, Pocket, Paper (one that risovalka). On a Mac from an interesting - Steam (sinful love of the game) iStat Menus, Byword (In which, incidentally, I write all the material for the "MakRadara"), regularly something Master in "Avtomatore" in order not to bother routine work with the files and data.
Price: Free
Price: Free
Price: Free
But in general, as "apple" technique and applications helped you? Something simplified in life, work, work?
Yes, all in all respects. After a close acquaintance with Macs I realized how Windows «sewn not on me." Literally everything was "rubbing" the eye and microscopic system font 8 pukto, and a much larger number of clicks needed to work with several programs and clumsy interface to look and monstrous device "Control Panel" (it is in the user's something! Axis), and the constant requests for odobryams startup programs and opening files... In short, after the "pisyuka" sat down at the Mac - the return journey is no longer will be. :) It's clear that there is room glitches and some shortcomings but overall the level of the very "User Experience," which is so disparagingly geeks have Macs and "apple" of technology in general, the much higher.
About the phones and tablets do not say anything - I sranivat them there is nothing. IPhone from the very beginning I was "hooked" - I went up to the fourth generation of his hated Nokia 6610, until Apple finally released the smartphone suitable for me. iPad also waited until he got the camera and the retina display. Comfortable, simple, do not need to strain your brain to get the device to work the way you like it - it is already out of the box itself so leads. :)
And finally, they want readers to "Makradara"?
First, regularly read "MakRadar". :) Since we often communicate with each other, I know how all the authors are interested in working on the blog. Periodically discuss some new direction, a series of publications... Those who have been reading us, for sure noticed it on the materials. And, secondly, I wish all a long and happy life together with "apples". The trend towards deterioration is not so in front of, I think, is still a lot of cool new features.
Thanks!
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