MacInTouch

Robert Mohns reviews the second-generation iPod Touch, covering its fast hardware, OS 2 software, App Store, compatibility issues, applications and much more. ...

Universe Software's utility for creating or extending PDF forms gets "a JavaScript Interpreter that supports every Standard JavaScript function and most of Adobe's own proprietary JavaScript functions, allowing users to develop and test forms with JavaScript right in pdf-Office Professional." ...

The cross-platform music library synchronization tool adds access to iPhone and iPod Touch devices, faster Playlist loading when connecting to another networked SuperSync, improved metadata synchronization, and other changes. ...

"...fixes issues with user interface software resources that are shared by Apple's professional applications." ...

CodeWeavers' software for running Windows programs without Windows gains a revamped interface with a new look, a redesigned application install process, faster bottle creation and manipulation times, and much more. ...

This maintenance update for the open source email program and RSS newsreader provides a fix for missing folders or an empty folder pane after updating to the just-released Version 3.0.2. ...

Pleasant Software's utility for working with STL and Gcode files gets more intuitive view rotation, panning of views with a right mouse button drag, the first Pleasant3D documents, which can contain drag-and-drop tool chains, and support for third-party tool plug-ins. ...

iTacet Software's Cookie Platter is a cookie manager for web browsers that can automatically delete all unwanted cookies and save specific cookies based upon your favorites (from bookmarks, Address Book, Keychain, and iCal). ...

Clickable Bliss' invoicing application (successor to Billable) gains support for multiple businesses, improved sync with Address Book, Line Item Blueprints for common services, expense tracking, built-in income and expense reports, transaction history, and other improvements. ...

This maintenance and security update for the open source email program and RSS newsreader addresses three security issues classed as critical and adds stability improvements, some IMAP fixes, and some fixes for users of Thunderbird 2 who are upgrading to Version 3. ...

Apple's latest DCR update adds support for the Hasselblad H3DII-50, Leica M9, Leica X1, Olympus E-P1, Olympus E-P2, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1, Pentax K-7, Pentax K-x, Sony Alpha DSLR-A500, Sony Alpha DSLR-A550, and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. ...

Apple updates the just-released Aperture 3 with overall stability improvements and over a dozen specific fixes. ...

"Our Quicken Mac 2007 and earlier users should note that this is a brand new product, so some of the features you've grown used to may not be included." ...

DEVONtechnologies' content management line gets Boolean and proximity search operators, the ability to open multiple databases simultaneously (Pro and Pro Office), smart document templates, conversion of scans to searchable PDFs, and more. ...

experiences with Thunderbird 3 and earlier ...

iTunes and Linux ...

laptop choice, Spotlight tips; SMART data ...

hardware failures and repairs ...

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App4mac's project manager adds export to iCal format (full project), "user experience" improvements, a fix for a printing issue on some Macs, improved reliability with fixes for all known bugs, and improved documentation. ...

Ohanaware's free HDR processor and tone mapper gains drag-and-drop of folders, a customizable toolbar, improved preservation of metadata, preservation of color profiles (RGB only), a fix for a bug that could cause image corruption with large images, and other changes. ...

Cocoamug Software's Safari extension for downloading Flash videos adds an option to select file extensions for converted files (M4V or MP4), support for drag-and-drop of VIDEO_TS folders, a new DVD Import section in the user guide, and other changes. ...

Patrice Bensoussan's audio conversion program adds support for the WMA Voice codec (support for the WMA Pro codec was added previously) and updates FFmpeg to SVN-r22152. ...

CS Odessa released a beta version of ConceptDraw MindWave, a Google gadget that can be used as a part of Google Wave to map strategies or brainstorm topics. ...

Microsoft Security Essentials, iTunes lock-out ...

Apple expects non-3G iPads to arrive on April 3 with 3G models to follow "in late April." Pre-ordering starts a week from today. ...

optical drive problems, PRAM reset, Finder issues ...

iPhone marketshare, WiFi apps ...

Sonnet Technologies' D800P2, a new addition to its line of Fusion RAID systems, features eight drive bays, dual eSATA port multipliers, capacities from 4TB to 16TB, and support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. ...

spam management; AOL change ...

Simply Said Software's xStream MP3 Server is a ShoutCAST server for streaming MP3s over the Internet. ...

Coding Robots' Cathodique is a standalone YouTube video player that plays video using QuickTime rather than Flash, offers a fullscreen mode, and provides YouTube search. ...

metadata test ...

MacBook Repair Extension Program for Hard Drive Issues applies to certain 13-inch MacBooks sold between May 2006 and December 2007 that show a flashing question mark on the screen as a symptom of hard drive failure. ...

"Our Quicken Mac 2007 and earlier users should note that this is a brand new product, so some of the features you've grown used to may not be included." ...

DEVONtechnologies' content management line gets Boolean and proximity search operators, the ability to open multiple databases simultaneously (Pro and Pro Office), smart document templates, conversion of scans to searchable PDFs, and more. ...

The open source Mac-only web browser gets updated to version 1.9.0.18 of the Mozilla Gecko rendering engine and Version 1.5.12 of Flashblock, plus other changes. ...

Code Line's Quick Look plug-in for enhancing image previews adds support for PSD files, 64-bit compatibility for the preference pane in Snow Leopard, pixel dimensions in previews, and other changes. ...

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performance, experiences and tips ...

Quicken Essentials, SEE Finance, keyboard shortcuts, Windows replacements ...

H.264, shareholder meeting, Bill Campbell ...

Spotlight, USB flash removal ...

bad batteries ...

hard drive failures ...

WebEx video ...

This maintenance and security update for the open source email program and RSS newsreader addresses three security issues classed as critical and adds stability improvements, some IMAP fixes, and some fixes for users of Thunderbird 2 who are upgrading to Version 3. ...

Apple's latest DCR update adds support for the Hasselblad H3DII-50, Leica M9, Leica X1, Olympus E-P1, Olympus E-P2, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1, Pentax K-7, Pentax K-x, Sony Alpha DSLR-A500, Sony Alpha DSLR-A550, and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. ...

ProteMac's LoginTrap monitors all login attempts, detects whether each login fails or is successful, and captures an image from the built-in iSight camera after each attempt. ...

The drag-and-drop XHTML/CSS web design program gets dedicated support for jQuery and MooTools (including a tutorial screencast on creating an animated menu using jQuery) along with support for WebKit effects such as drop shadows and reflections. ...

Apple updates the just-released Aperture 3 with overall stability improvements and over a dozen specific fixes. ...

The application development and database software corrects a bug potentially affecting some users upgrading from databases created in 4D versions prior to v11, extends the ciphering capabilities of 4D applications that use encryption keys, and makes other changes. ...

BIAS' audio recording and mastering software adds fixes for a problem exporting Regions to a document with more than 32 characters in the region name, a problem importing a dual mono 8 bit file that resulted in corrupt audio, and a problem bouncing a Playlist to a file with a ...

InfoLogic's WYSIWYG editor for mathematical equations and scientific symbols adds batch extraction of equations from Word documents, batch extraction of images from Word documents, macro support for the path string in the Paths pane, updated plug-ins for Adobe CS3 and CS4, and other improvements. ...

Shiny Frog's Delicious client adds support for Pinboard, support for the + operator in searches, automatic reloading of smart saved searches when new bookmarks are added, an improved search engine, and more. ...

Mozilla updated SeaMonkey (its Internet suite) and the older Firefox series to address security issues, including three critical ones. ...

Richardson Software's database query and development tool adds a database/schema backup option, a table backup option, support for editing text with tabs and line breaks in the table and query results editors, import/export tool improvements, and more. ...

The single-entry bookkeeping and accounting system gets a complete rewrite for Mac OS X of the previous TinyBooks and adds Quarterly Bottom Line Reports, TypeAhead Comments, support for keyboard navigation and scroll wheels, and other improvements. ...

Marcel Bresink's system utility adds a feature to open documents by creator code, the ability to display all metadata Spotlight has collected about a file, a new startup option for x86 processors to keep all processor cores powered up even if they are idle, and much more. ...

VMware's virtualization software for Intel Macs "fixes a problem so that the latest release of Mac OS X 10.6 Server (Snow Leopard) can run in a virtual machine." ...

Recent changes in Qoppa's PDF manipulator include full Google Docs integration with an integrated Google Docs file manager. ...

Araelium, developer of Screenflick, released Querious, a database manager for MySQL with support for viewing, querying, editing, and structuring databases. ...

Paradigma Software updated its database line with 64-bit versions of Office Server and Embedded Server, SNMP monitoring for Office Server and Embedded Server, a new Valentina.rbx Plugin that supports early Cocoa compilation with REALbasic, and more. ...

Martin Wengenmayer's 3D modeling program adds 64-bit support for Intel Macs, Altivec/SSE acceleration for the raytracing core and wire frame material node, a redesigned interface for the render manager, and more. ...

This Office 2004 update addresses "vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of a computer's memory by using malicious code." ...

"...improves battery performance of the 2009 Aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard when used in combination with other Bluetooth devices (example. Magic Mouse, Bluetooth headsets)." ...

Available through Apple TV's own software update function, this release brings connectivity, performance, and media-related fixes. ...

"This update reduces processor utilization during audio activities such as playing or recording music. " ...

The open source office suite gains faster startup times, improved support for other common office document types, support for Postscript-based OpenType fonts, multiple selection of cell borders and better handling of merged cells in Calc, and more. ...

Mirye Software's curved surface 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software adds multipass rendering into layered TIFFs, an interactive 3D manipulator, custom work planes, fully customizable viewports, 3D fur support, and much more. ...

The personal finance management and analysis program gains a new Cash Flow view (combining transactions, money flows, and a cash flow graph), drag-and-drop reordering of transactions within a single day, a new Reconcile view with Smart Fix technology, and more. ...

Sonny Software's reference management and bibliography software adds tag clouds, an updated interface, enhanced notecard display, automatic smart quotes, more flexibility for in-text citations, and other improvements. ...

ExactCODE's document scanning application adds support for new scanners, document splitting on blank pages, improved scan speed and image processing speed, AppleScript updates, faster and more accurate OCR, and other improvements. ...

The open source tool for finding wireless networks and devices gets an update for Snow Leopard, including use of Core WLAN and Core Location and an updated Bluetooth plug-in. ...

The open source virtualization software adds SMP stability fixes, strict CPUID compatibility checks when teleporting, a fix for a problem taking snapshots of a running VM, and other changes. ...

This beta release of Corner-A's photo styling program includes filter masks, in-place editing for Annotation (Caption), Crop, and Overlay filters, improved performance for Annotation (Caption) and Composition (both Transparent and Textured) filters, and more. ...

Richardson Software's database query and development tool adds a database/schema backup option, a table backup option, support for editing text with tabs and line breaks in the table and query results editors, import/export tool improvements, and more. ...

The single-entry bookkeeping and accounting system gets a complete rewrite for Mac OS X of the previous TinyBooks and adds Quarterly Bottom Line Reports, TypeAhead Comments, support for keyboard navigation and scroll wheels, and other improvements. ...

Adobe released Acrobat Pro 9.3.1 and Adobe Reader 9.3.1 to address "customer issues and security vulnerabilities." ...

periodic task details ...

Araelium, developer of Screenflick, released Querious, a database manager for MySQL with support for viewing, querying, editing, and structuring databases. ...

Mozilla updated SeaMonkey (its Internet suite) and the older Firefox series to address security issues, including three critical ones. ...

SeedCode's calendar extension for FileMaker has been rewritten for FileMaker Pro 10 and includes improved performance (especially when opened over a remote connection), easier modification, greater portability, and other improvements. ...

Calf Trail Software released Photon Star, a helper application for rating pictures in iPhoto. ...

Paradigma Software updated its database line with 64-bit versions of Office Server and Embedded Server, SNMP monitoring for Office Server and Embedded Server, a new Valentina.rbx Plugin that supports early Cocoa compilation with REALbasic, and more. ...

The script and story development program adds import to and from Final Draft 8's XML file format, export to standard scheduling format, the ability to edit a full screenplay while retaining a project's step structure, and other improvements. ...

Mariner Software's document scanning and managing program adds Fujitsu ScanSnap scanner auto-detection integration (which prompts Paperless to automatically configure itself and trigger the ScanSnap for scanning), scanning improvements, enhanced thumbnail display, and other changes. ...

The machine embroidery editor for computerized sewing machines adds 64-bit compatibility, copy/paste of designs, 1:1 template printouts, extended options for modifying stitches, and more. ...

The dark-on-light version of MOApp's fullscreen text editor adds Markdown support, previews with pagination, page number printing, advanced writing statistics, improved sync with iDisk and Dropbox, and other changes. ...

WD Scorpio Blue/OWC Elite-AL Mini ...

Cheshire cat files (troubleshooting tips) ...

27" sleep issues, etc. ...

another account cracked/fraud ...

MacBook school spying; credit cards and AirPort ...

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Adobe and Quicken alternatives; web banner graphics ...

Version 3 performance ...

HTML 5, iPad notes ...

This Bento update addresses issues with synchronization and with older events in the iCal Events Library. ...

Makoto Tanahashi's 2D graph editor and plotting program gets enhancements for the draw function, new object types, import of data from the clipboard, and other changes. ...

This beta release of Mark/Space's Android phone sync program adds one-way calendar syncing and the ability to save text messages to a Mac or PC. ...

AutoDesSys' 3D modeling program five new tools for 3D dimensions, six new NURBS modeling tools, a walkthrough tool, 3D clipping planes, a much improved content feature now called Components (with a palette, groups, and more), printing to a specific scale, and more. ...

Mapdiva's vector drawing program for cartography adds Style Inspector editor support for Cutting and Embankment rasterizers, scaling of objects by percentage, editing of track adornments using the Object Inspector, an Arc and Wedge Object Inspector, preservation of proportions (including line width) when scaling symbols, and other improvements. ...

The cross-platform development system, formerly known as REALbasic, improved ActiveX support, including support for most controls and support for all events. ...

IOSpirit released Remote Control Diagnostics, a free utility for diagnosing problems with the Apple Remote. ...

The Mozilla-based email, RSS, and newsgroup program adds full support for Address Book and iCal, Spotlight search support for messages, export of attached images directly to iPhoto, and more. ...

This beta release of Global Delight's screen capture program introduces desktop recording in fullscreen or selection mode, audio recording from system or microphone, capture of active web pages from Safari and Firefox, capture of web page metadata, and more. ...

Second Gear's event and task manager adds support for Mac OS X 10.5, support for opening events and tasks externally in BusyCal, and some bugfixes and other changes. ...

This Office 2004 update addresses "vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of a computer's memory by using malicious code." ...

"...improves battery performance of the 2009 Aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard when used in combination with other Bluetooth devices (example. Magic Mouse, Bluetooth headsets)." ...

At $199, Aperture 3 brings iPhoto features (Faces, Places, etc.). Upgrades are $99, and there's a 30-day trial version available. It *requires an Intel processor*. ...

Apple posts Aperture 3-associated updates: Camera Raw Support, iLife Support and an Aperture slideshow fix. ...

Boinx Software's slideshow software gets interface updates, chapter support (including hot keys for navigating through chapters), scrubbing to preview animation and transitions, and other improvements. ...

The template-based photo viewer designed for digital photographers to make animated slideshows is Snow Leopard compatible and offers a revamped interface with animated previews and Quick Look HUDs, new and improved themes, the ability to create standalone players, AppleScript and Automator support, and more. ...

The first Mac OS X of the music mix creation software offers iTunes integration, smart and random playlist generation, on-the-fly looping controls, automatic beat-mixing, and other features. ...

Available through Apple TV's own software update function, this release brings connectivity, performance, and media-related fixes. ...

"This update reduces processor utilization during audio activities such as playing or recording music. " ...

Howling Moon Software released Upshot, a screen capture utility designed for automatic sharing of screenshots, including integration with Twitter. ...

The open source office suite gains faster startup times, improved support for other common office document types, support for Postscript-based OpenType fonts, multiple selection of cell borders and better handling of merged cells in Calc, and more. ...

The multilingual, on-the-fly translation dictionary software adds on-the-fly translation to Office 2008, support for Babylon dictionary format and SDICT dictionary format, enhanced morphology modules (English, Russian, French, German), a new line-by-line translation mode, and other improvements. ...

delay problem ...

Adobe Flash and Acrobat, Quicken and alternatives, Kerio Connect ...

music server ...

NTFS ...

more discussion ...

audio overheating bug fix ...

1Password, "American Airlines"/phishing, telemarketing ...

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reader report from the show ...

motherboards, Newton, clones, IBM, choices ...

Digital Rebellion's suite of tools for maintaining and optimizing Final Cut Studio installations adds Final Cut Express support, support for many new codecs in File Salvage, and three new utilities. ...

MindVision's installer creation program is Snow Leopard compatible and adds a "freshened" builder interface, improved overall performance, new Gestalts, and other improvements. ...

Creaceed released a beta version of Elasty HD, a suite of tools for customizing movies that includes stabilization, motion tracking, special effects, rotate and flip, crop, separate rendering for audio and video, retiming, and more. ...

This Bento update addresses issues with synchronization and with older events in the iCal Events Library. ...

Makoto Tanahashi's 2D graph editor and plotting program gets enhancements for the draw function, new object types, import of data from the clipboard, and other changes. ...

Linotype's font manager gains a streamlined interface, Wide-Screen and Transparency modes, classification of fonts according to custom criteria, some fixes for font activation/deactivation in Snow Leopard, fixes for InDesign CS3 and CS4, and more. ...

AntZero's digital media manager introduces a new internal architecture with sandbox importers, general performance improvements, more asynchronous functions to reduce blocking, and some interface improvements. ...

An iPhone/Touch OS update patches security holes and other bugs. ...

"...updates the display firmware on 27-inch iMac systems to address issues that may cause intermittent display flickering." ...

This iTunes update fixes several bugs. ...

The Java-based personal music and video server adds customizable links to external sites (for albums, artists, and tracks), support for similar matches in search, a redesigned web interface with tagging, and LDAP authentication. ...

The modeless notetaking program drops support for Panther and adds full integration and synchronization with the Simplenote iPhone app, a revamped look, visual indications of searching/creating, and more. ...

"Attackers can exploit these issues to bypass certain security checks, execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser, and cause denial-of-service conditions; other attacks are also possible." ...

Etchasoft Reports is an Interface Builder 3 plug-in that enables developers to create PDF reports directly within Interface Builder. ...

BusinessMan is a modular, FileMaker-based customer relationship management (CRM) system that includes integrated email and communications, document management, quote generation, order processing, and more. ...

This release of the SDK includes a simulator for the new iPad and tools for building iPad applications. ...

The multi-user business management and accounting system gains auto-screen stretching that expands the workspace to fit the current monitor, custom menus by role, quick search on all fields without entering Find mode, faster navigation, and more. ...

This release of the data mining tool brings more accurate predictions when using Similar Patterns modeling, improved export to Excel for regression models, and a new prediction project. ...

MEI's cross-platform collaborative editorial system gains "increased support for cross-media input and output, a revolutionary task-based workflow model, more options for remote users and enhanced flexibility in the system's behind-the-scenes architecture." ...

Mapdiva's vector drawing program for cartography adds Style Inspector editor support for Cutting and Embankment rasterizers, scaling of objects by percentage, editing of track adornments using the Object Inspector, an Arc and Wedge Object Inspector, preservation of proportions (including line width) when scaling symbols, and other improvements. ...

The GIS application for mapping data adds support for printing just the visible extent in the map window, a toolbar in the Map View window, user-adjustable raster resolution for printing, modifications to the Map Layout window "to make it more straightforward to use," and numerous bug fixes. ...

OS 3.1.3 update, ATT overloads ...

playlist problems and 9.0.3 update ...

lost typing ...

disassembly guides ...

VPN questions, Safari history, other questions ...

AutoDesSys' 3D modeling program five new tools for 3D dimensions, six new NURBS modeling tools, a walkthrough tool, 3D clipping planes, a much improved content feature now called Components (with a palette, groups, and more), printing to a specific scale, and more. ...

notes about appropriate uses, Flash, H.264, various applications (including aviation), the A4 chip, screen-sharing and using Mac OS X on the device (or not), and more... ...

bank debit errors, Quicken/iBank experience, Things, word processors ...

Windows 7 OEM ...

27" defects and refunds ...

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The keyboard update "improves battery performance of the 2007 aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard when used in combination with other bluetooth devices (eg. Magic Mouse, some bluetooth headsets)" and also addresses an issue with key repeats. ...

"The Company posted revenue of $15.68 billion and a net quarterly profit of $3.38 billion, or $3.67 per diluted share." ...

"While all the world is still talking about holes in Internet Explorer and Flash, Adobe has casually closed two critical security holes in Shockwave that allow attackers to inject and execute code." ...

Symbo from Corner-A is designed to make it easier for developers to work with crash reports and crash dumps. ...

MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card adds two 6GB/second eSATA ports to any Mac Pro (or PC) with an available PCIe 2.0 slot. ...

The latest Firefox includes a new type of theme that enables single-click appearance changes, protection from out-of-date plug-ins, fullscreen support for native video, better JavaScript performance, support for new CSS attributes, and more. ...

The multi-channel audio editor and recorder adds a 64-bit version, the ability to automatically split a sound file by detecting silences, export to iPhone ringtone files, and other changes. ...

MOTU's audio/MIDI workstation software gains a new Tuner plug-in that can be used to tune a guitar or other pitched instrument, new preferences for Auto-Save actions, four new power amp models, dozens of guitar tone presets, and more. ...

Acclivity's small business management and accounting package adds integration with Enstore web store software, tracking of additional item information, a Show Profit Analysis function (gross profit, margin, and cost for each item and for the entire invoice), and other improvements. ...

Iridient Digital's raw image conversion program adds support for the Canon 1D Mark IV and Fuji S200EXR, an improved profile for the Canon 1D Mark III, and a fix for an issue with the Canon 20D model ID and associated profile. ...

Objective Development's content management system for web sites adds CKEditor support, improvements in supported server configurations, better PHP 5.3 support, a fix for a problem with borders in the Gallery and Loop Elements, and other changes. ...

Rage Software's web page optimizer improves optimization speed for iWeb sites, publishes optimized websites to FTP servers and MobileMe more quickly, and fixes problems with optimizing PNG files. ...

The XHTML editor adds keyboard navigation for its new tabbed interface. ...

This release of the SDK includes a simulator for the new iPad and tools for building iPad applications. ...

The multi-user business management and accounting system gains auto-screen stretching that expands the workspace to fit the current monitor, custom menus by role, quick search on all fields without entering Find mode, faster navigation, and more. ...

This release of the data mining tool brings more accurate predictions when using Similar Patterns modeling, improved export to Excel for regression models, and a new prediction project. ...

Apple introduces an oversized iPod Touch with iWork and iBooks apps, plus optional 3G data support via ATT at $14.99 or $29.99 per month. Hardware pricing starts at $499 and ends at $830 for the top model with 64 GB of memory. First shipments of the non-3G model are due ...

Rhapsoft's image editor adds flip transformations, a shadow effect, an option to import images from other devices (including iPhones, scanners, and cameras), improved accuracy when working at the pixel level, enhancements for drawing tools, and more. ...

Audiofile Engineering's batch audio processor adds full Snow Leopard compatibility, Audio File First Aid for diagnosing problem files, native support for VST plugins in the Process with Effect action, and other improvements. ...

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notes about iPad markets and applications; features; Flash; privacy and ads; OS compatibility; printing; Chinese; education; integration with existing Macs; GPS; Kindle; size; and how the iPad symbolizes a sea change in Apple's computing "ecosystem" ...

auto-debiting bank accounts; Preview for logo creation; Eudora and Firefox 3.6 ...

Time Machine problems ...

Version 3.6 notes ...

iPhone applicationprogramming videos ...

Adobe, Shockwave, iPhone crime target, question about travel ...

"Attackers can exploit these issues to bypass certain security checks, execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser, and cause denial-of-service conditions; other attacks are also possible." ...

Etchasoft Reports is an Interface Builder 3 plug-in that enables developers to create PDF reports directly within Interface Builder. ...

BusinessMan is a modular, FileMaker-based customer relationship management (CRM) system that includes integrated email and communications, document management, quote generation, order processing, and more. ...

VolnaTech's software development kit for the iPhone platform adds new classes (NKModalWindow and NKLabel), enables NKNavigationController to preload pages, supports Unicode strings in the JSON encoder/decoder, and makes other changes. ...

Apple's Unitor Family Driver 2.5 provides fixes for reliability issues with Emagic Unitor MIDI interfaces, "especially when using multiple Unitors." ...

AlpineSoft released a Mac OS X edition of VinylStudio, its software for converting music from vinyl records or magnetic tape to CD or MP3 format. ...

App4mac's project tracker adds a cost-per-day option for resources, CSV export, drag-and-drop of Address Book vCards to the resources list, undo improvements, and some bug fixes. ...

Recosoft's PDF conversion software adds Snow Leopard support, the ability to convert a PDF directly to native Excel workbook format, a Typeface Library that remembers all font substitutions made, and other changes. ...

The database manager and development tool adds a search table option for building database search queries, Objective-C support including an Objective-C compile option, Scala support, Emacs keyboard shortcuts for the Mac, and more. ...

The Photoshop toon-style plug-in gains three new styles (Woodcut Outlines, Conte Outlines, and Scratchboard Outlines), a Supersmart Blur option, interface improvements including a rearrangement of controls, and some minor interface tweaks. ...

The XHTML editor adds a tabbed interface for documents, support for saving template files anywhere on disk, and a new CSS Styles menu item that groups together previous CSS commands. ...

MOTU's audio/MIDI workstation software gains a new Tuner plug-in that can be used to tune a guitar or other pitched instrument, new preferences for Auto-Save actions, four new power amp models, dozens of guitar tone presets, and more. ...

Acclivity's small business management and accounting package adds integration with Enstore web store software, tracking of additional item information, a Show Profit Analysis function (gross profit, margin, and cost for each item and for the entire invoice), and other improvements. ...

The Boot Camp update adds support for Windows 7, suport for the Magic Mouse and Apple wireless keyboard, and more. ...

This graphics update increases compatibility with Windows 7 for people using Boot Camp on an iMac (with NVIDIA GeForce 7300 or 7600 GT) or Mac Pro (with NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT or Quadro FX 4500). ...

This driver release "contains the necessary drivers to implement Windows 7 on the iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) computers." ...

Today's Apple Security Update patches problems in Leopard and Snow Leopard (but not Tiger), involving a variety of vulnerabilities ...

Apple issued firmware updates for the early 2009 Mac Pro (MacPro 4,1) and Xserve (Xserve 3,1) that improve compatibility with virtualization products utilizing VT-d and system reliability during the boot process. ...

Bluetooth problem acknowledged; Boot Camp clean-up ...

Intego removal tool; Java/Web hijacking ...

IRS free eFile; TurboTax update problems ...

The latest Firefox includes a new type of theme that enables single-click appearance changes, protection from out-of-date plug-ins, fullscreen support for native video, better JavaScript performance, support for new CSS attributes, and more. ...

The multi-channel audio editor and recorder adds a 64-bit version, the ability to automatically split a sound file by detecting silences, export to iPhone ringtone files, and other changes. ...

The web-based collaboration and communication system introduces a new Platform Expansion API, single sign-on support for Learn360, roles support in the Service Expansion API, improvements for the WebDAV server, POP3 support for Thunderbird, and other improvements. ...

Macware's system utilities collection adds enhancements to the defrag tool, scanning and repair of bad sectors on unmounted disks, a preference file inspector, and more. ...

Designersdomain's invoicing and payroll program adds an updated interface, a new SQL database format, folios for recording income across weeks or months, support for printing three-part voucher checks, and other improvements. ...

Xnet Communications' VoIP Internet phone application adds new Call Window options (acoustic echo cancellation, speaker and mic mute, alternative audio device selection), web callback, interface updates, volume controls for each audio device, and more. ...

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Hot topic: What's the best way to preserve digitized information over the years? ...

Dreamweaver vs. Coda; Quicken issues and alternatives; Things ...

Time Machine notes ...

Version 3.1 ...

HP MediaSmart 495 and related notes ...

birthday and timezone problems ...

failures ...

Mail problems; ATT/Verizon price changes ...

New York State Taxation and Finance ...

Apple updated these major components of Logic Studio with support for 64-bit native mode, compatibility with 64-bit Audio Unit plug-ins, and other improvements. ...

"...improves the overall stability and performance of Apple Remote Desktop." ...

QuickLookCSV is an open source Quick Look plug-in for viewing comma-separated value (CSV) text files. ...

The simulation and modeling software for complex systems adds Components 2.0 including embedding of images and resources within components, more default components (Histogram, Trend, Theil Decomposition, and Pink Noise), and other improvements. ...

Pleasant Software's Pleasant3D is a utility for working with STL and Gcode files (intended for 3D printing on the MakerBot, for example) with editing, visualization, and ASCII-to-binary STL conversion. ...

Available through Software Update, this release "improves the reliability of connections between iTunes and Apple TV." ...

Evological released EvoLV, a live video application for streaming H.264 video and AAC audio via RTSP over HTTP or HTTP Live Streaming. ...

Michel Fortin's Magic Launch restores the ability to have files open according to their creator codes in Snow Leopard and extends it with other criteria. ...

This update for Corel's painting and illustration software includes improved on-screen transformations when using the Transformations tool, enhanced rendering when applying transformations, color management improvements for multiple monitors, and more. ...

M Cubed Software's organization software for musicians and songwriters gets a new interface, treatment of podcasts as "first class citizens," Address Book integration for collaborators, audio recording, song and podcast playback, and other improvements. ...

The Photoshop toon-style plug-in gains three new styles (Woodcut Outlines, Conte Outlines, and Scratchboard Outlines), a Supersmart Blur option, interface improvements including a rearrangement of controls, and some minor interface tweaks. ...

The XHTML editor adds a tabbed interface for documents, support for saving template files anywhere on disk, and a new CSS Styles menu item that groups together previous CSS commands. ...

Adobe released updates for Acrobat and Reader to addresses critical vulnerabilities that "could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system." ...

"SecurityReason's advisory rates the vulnerability's risk as "high" and claims that the flaw can be exploited by a remote attacker." ...

Wouldja Software's Bezier drawing program adds support for 64-bit mode in Snow Leopard, improved text editing, and some bug fixes. ...

Human Software's plug-in collection for Aperture adds a new Brushes module for retouching at the pixel level, including airbrush, clone brush, noise brush, monochromatic noise brush, blur brush, sharpening brush, and others. ...

DxO Labs' distortion correction software adds Snow Leopard compatibility and over 250 new DxO Optics modules covering 16 new cameras and a variety of lens/camera combinations. ...

Yazsoft's zero-configuration media server adds faster media browsing via PS3/Xbox, support for multiple active network interfaces, support for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 beta, fixes for Mac OS X firewall issues, and other changes. ...

Bluetooth issue ...

memory usage and Flash ...

vulnerability exploit, browser tests, Intego VirusBarrier ...

Recosoft's PDF conversion software adds Snow Leopard support, the ability to convert a PDF directly to native Excel workbook format, a Typeface Library that remembers all font substitutions made, and other changes. ...

The database manager and development tool adds a search table option for building database search queries, Objective-C support including an Objective-C compile option, Scala support, Emacs keyboard shortcuts for the Mac, and more. ...

Get TurboTax on sale now at Amazon. Save a bunch on MobileMe renewals, too. Amazon has discounts on the brand-new Mac Mini models plus the new iMacs and new MacBook, not to mention the iPod Touch. Amazon also saves you money on the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro and MacBook Air and offers deep ...

Quicken, Intuit and alternatives ...

eSATA bootability and SMART data ...

performance testing, monopoly issues, etc. ...

Verizon, rebates, Pennsylvania records, TurboTax pricing ...

Recent changes in Ableton's audio sequencing, editing, and recording program include MaxForLive support, three smoothing options for time transitions in Filter Delay, and updated manuals and help pages. ...

The Infinite Kind's personal finance manager adds a sidebar for account status and navigation, background transaction downloads, automatic merge of downloaded transactions, more reports and graphs, and other changes. ...

Panic's Usenet newsreader adds a "New interface, new search, new unified view, new... wait, it's all new!" ...

The open source pre-production suite for film, TV, and theater adds Sketch Tool improvements in cut/paste, greater layer control, more font control, support for BBC Audio Play format, and other changes. ...

Holy Mackerel Software's document manager gains support for zip file compression, text comparisons in search fields, designated administrators for groups, the ability to export a project without having to check it out and then back in, and other improvements. ...

JollysFastVNC from Patrick Stein is a VNC (and Apple Remote Desktop) client with secure SSH tunneling, SSL, and built-in SOCKS support. ...

MOApp's myRichTexts is a text editor with rich text formatting, built-in document management, fullscreen mode, inline comments, and other features. ...

ThingTone Software's Thing-1 is a software MIDI wind controller for woodwind players (currently with presets for soprano and alto recorders and various flutes). ...

Realmac Software's Socialite (originally known as EventBox) combines access to six social networks: Twitter, Facebook, flickr, Digg, Google Reader, and RSS subscriptions. ...

The 3D modeling and animation package adds support for Snow Leopard, Intel-native operation (Universal Binary), greater stability, improved data exchange with DAZ Studio 2 and 3, and many bug fixes. ...

Dartware's network monitoring and alert program adds adds new WMI probes that return detailed performance data about Windows servers and workstations through the Windows Management Interface, an HTTP API for creating programs that can exchange data with the InterMapper server, and more. ...

MindVision's developer tool for packaging and delivering software is compatible with Snow Leopard, and installers created on Snow Leopard are still compatible with previous systems. ...

Recent changes in Ironic Software's PDF collector and manager include a workaround for an HP scanning bug on Snow Leopard, better 64-bit performance, creation date editing, a new filing panel, and more. ...

The window scrolling enhancer adds fixes for Safari 4 (slow scrolling, Hover Scroll glitches), improvements for Firefox and Chrome, the ability to stop coasting on a trackpad with a nudge, and other changes. ...

This update for Corel's painting and illustration software includes improved on-screen transformations when using the Transformations tool, enhanced rendering when applying transformations, color management improvements for multiple monitors, and more. ...

M Cubed Software's organization software for musicians and songwriters gets a new interface, treatment of podcasts as "first class citizens," Address Book integration for collaborators, audio recording, song and podcast playback, and other improvements. ...

The live-production package for video podcasters (and others) gains major improvements to the rendering engine, improved overall performance, improved rendering on multiple screens with graphics cards from ATI and Nvidia, and optimizations for Snow Leopard and for multi-core Macs. ...

audio overheating problem ...

display problems, audio jacks, optical drive ...

Adobe Elements, Rosetta and driver software ...

credit cards, licenses, etc. ...

printing vs. 64-bit mode ...

Available through Software Update, this release "improves the reliability of connections between iTunes and Apple TV." ...

Evological released EvoLV, a live video application for streaming H.264 video and AAC audio via RTSP over HTTP or HTTP Live Streaming. ...

Michel Fortin's Magic Launch restores the ability to have files open according to their creator codes in Snow Leopard and extends it with other criteria. ...

Moments enables you to define files and folders that belong to a project and thereafter save everything to a single file whenever you wish for snapshots, backups, or mobility. ...

Jamie Curmi's Templates is a Service for the Finder that can make any file or folder a template, from which you can create new instances, with extras that can include AppleScripts to be executed on creation of a new document. ...

Save a bunch on MobileMe renewals at Amazon, and AppleCare is discounted, too. Amazon has discounts on the brand-new Mac Mini models plus the new iMacs and new MacBook, not to mention the iPod Touch. Photoshop Elements 8 is on sale, too (with an extra rebate), and Amazon's popular Kindle 2 wireless ...

USB disk performance ...

Quicken and alternatives ...

War of the Currents, U-socket ...

Light Peak, FireWire and cabling ...

mounting delays ...

long-running Macs ...

We've added an addendum to cover some tips and questions brought up by readers in response to our in-depth review, which examines the $999 Mini Server product product from Apple, which combines a dual-hard-drive Mac Mini with a full version of Snow Leopard Server (unlimited client license). We look at ...

Dec. 19: Covering more than 1400 items, our searchable, sortable list gets 38 additions and updates today, including Pro Tools, Perian, MacPractice, TapDex, miXscope, Back-In-Time, CSSEdit, Vienna, Raw Photo Processor, MultiLedger, SousChef, and Volocity. ...

We review the newest Nano, which brings the surprising additions of a video camera and microphone, an FM Radio (complete with "Live Pause"), and a pedometer, among other nifty features in the tiny device, priced the same as before. We include video samples for comparison (Nano 5G, iPhone 3GS ...

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard in-depth review: 11,000 words on migration and installation; the new Finder and QuickTime X; additional features and refinements; security and technology; and our conclusions; plus links for additional information. ...

[Expanded Sept. 12] - answers to questions about pre-requisites, installation, security, QuickTime, Rosetta, 64-bit operation, networking, compatibility and much more... ...

reviews, basics, availability and pricing, networks and carriers, features, sync with iTunes, Internet, apps, widgets, tech specs, jailbreaking and unlocking, misc. ...

In this detailed review of the new iPhone 3GS, Robert Mohns covers everything from hardware chips to pricing, performance to photographic capability, features, issues and everything in between. The review includes visual tests and samples, a long list of related links, and much more. ...

Robert Mohns examines the quad-port SATA hard drive dock, with detailed performance benchmarks across FireWire 400/800, USB 2 and eSATA on a Mac Pro, finding it fast and effective for backup, testing and many other storage tasks. ...

Kindle 2 improves on the highly successful original version of the wireless media reader, bringing faster performance, better grayscale imaging, speech synthesis, and Apple-like design improvements. We also include audio samples, screen shots, comparison photos and lots of links to more info. ...

The new Shuffle has just one button: off/play. Everything else is controlled by earbuds, proprietary Apple controller chips and synthesized voices.... ...

We examine Fastmac's multifunction iPhone battery sleeve, which extends run-time, functions as a charger and even offers a fill light for the iPhone's camera. ...

Robert Mohns examines a unique storage system that protects your data in the event of a fire. ...

We examine fancy new features in Apple's latest creative-consumer software suite, as well as its user interface elements and its misfeatures/bugs.) ...

This unique hardware module creates an EFI boot environment for Mac OS X on cost-effective, high-performance PC hardware. (Includes performance benchmarks and links to additional information.) ...

Like an iPod for video recording, the MinoHD combines friendly simplicity with effective media processing in a remarkably tiny device at an attractive price. [Includes HD video sample.] ...

We have added photos and discussion about a matte screen film to our detailed review of the new, aluminum MacBook, which covers design, features, issues, performance, pros and cons, with links for more info, and a gallery of photos. ...

Robert Mohns's review of Apple's new iPhone 3G offers comparisons with the first iPhone, discussion of new features and enterprise support, a look at the new "ecosystem" Apple has built around the device, a screenshot and sample photo gallery and links for more information. ...

Our detailed Time Capsule review includes a "Best Practices" section and lots of other tips, plus performance benchmarks, feature analysis and more. ...

Our MacBook Air review digs into details of its design, features, performance, compatibility and suitability for various customers. Includes benchmark test results. ...

Robert Mohns examines features, performance, compatibility and more in his detailed review. ...

essential info, including data-loss bugs ...

Updated with new notes on possible locations for the bug (and consequent implications), plus warning about potential for problems in Finder automation scripts. ...

We dig into the technology and benefits of RAID storage systems, along with a number of issues involved, as we review SoftRAID, the leading application for configuring these systems on the Mac. ...

We delve into the details of VMware's new virtualization system for the Mac with some hands-on testing. ...

We've added some benchmark results charts (with more to come later) in a thorough review of Apple's latest laptop from Robert Mohns, covering technical advances, the overall experience, and an audio quality issue. ...

We have updated our in-depth Apple TV review from Robert Mohns, who covers set-up, features, performance, compatibility, omissions, hacking, competition and the overall experience and value, with links to more resources. ...

We have added a few more notes on Ethernet and Airport Disk performance to our comprehensive examination of Apple's new wireless base station (complete with benchmark test results. ...