Reprinted from TidBITS#1072/11-Apr-2011 with permission. Copyright (C) 2011, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#1072/11-Apr-2011 ======================== Issue link: Adam is on an explanation jag this week, leading off with coverage of how a recent update to the iBooks app enables it to open EPUB files from apps like Safari, Mail, and Dropbox. Then he turns his attention to how to add Google’s Browse By Name feature to Google Chrome and Safari. And in his ongoing series about Gmail, he looks at the most useful Gmail Labs extensions to Google’s Web-based email service. In other news, the MacTech Boot Camp conferences are fast approaching (TidBITS readers can save $200 on registration!), and we’re pleased to announce a pair of Take Control ebooks about GarageBand ’11. Notable software releases this week include GraphicConverter 7.2, Boot Camp 3.2 Update for MacBook Pro (early 2011), and ChronoSync 4.2 and ChronoAgent 1.2. Articles MacTech Boot Camps Fast Approaching iBooks Now Opens EPUB Files Directly Two Updated Take Control Books Take GarageBand to 11 Surf Faster in Google Chrome and Safari 5 with Browse By Name Zen and the Art of Gmail, Part 3: Gmail Labs TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 11 April 2011 ExtraBITS for 11 April 2011 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Steve Graham, Stefan Brantschen, George Elmore, and Outlaw Productions for their contributions! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group’s own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * Yojimbo 3.0 from Bare Bones Software: The effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Try it today! * THE MISSING SYNC FOR ANDROID: Sync with iTunes, Address Book, iCal, iPhoto and other Mac applications. Supports HTC EVO, Motorola Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, Google Nexus One and many other phones. * Dragon speech recognition software for Macintosh, iPhone, and iPad! Get the all-new Dragon Dictate for Mac from Nuance Communications and experience Simply Smarter Speech Recognition. Learn more about Dragon Dictate: * CrashPlan is easy, secure backup that works everywhere. Back up to your own drives, computers, and online with unlimited storage. With unlimited online backup, this is one resolution you can keep. Back Up Your Life Today! * Get more productive with software from Smile: PDFpen for editing PDFs; TextExpander for saving time and keystrokes while you type; DiscLabel for designing CD/DVD labels and inserts. Free demos, fast and friendly customer support. ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .