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TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 01-Dec-08
Notable software releases since our last issue of TidBITS include HandBrake 0.9.3, MacSpeech Dictate 1.2.1, Freeway 5.3, Default Folder X 4.1, Adobe Camera Raw 5.2, Safari 3.2.1, DiscLabel 5.4, iTunes 8.0.2, Apple's Pro Apps Updates 2008-004, PopChar X 4.1.1, KeyCue 4.3, OmniFocus 1.5, The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4.0.4, Daylite 3.8, AccountEdge 2009, Yum 3.0, Apple's Compatibility Update for QuickTime 7.5.5, and Apple's MacBook/MacBook Pro Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0.Read more...
| Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals and Steals
Read on for a handy list of Macintosh-related sales for the Black Friday/Cyber Monday shop-a-thon.Read more...
Google Tests New Search Customization Feature: SearchWiki
Google has announced it will distribute their newest product, SearchWiki, to a select group of users. While SearchWiki provides several ways to customize your search results, its benefits are unclear. Read more...
| TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 17-Nov-08
Notable software releases so far this week include Firefox 3.0.4, Coda 1.6, PDFpen 4.0.2, iLife Support 8.3.1, and NeoOffice 2.2.5 Patch 3.Read more...
| Parallels Releases Parallels Desktop 4.0
The latest version of Parallels Desktop features performance improvements, enhanced usability features, and bundled software for security, backups, and disk partitioning. It also now supports Mac OS X Server, 64-bit operating systems, and capabilities that will be found in Intel's next generation of processors.Read more...
| TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 10-Nov-08
Notable software releases so far this week include Nisus Writer Pro 1.2, Sandvox 1.5.2, Envision 1.2, Apple's Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.3, HistoryHound 1.9.6, and PopChar X 4.1.Read more...
| Netflix Starts Deploying Mac-Compatible Media Player
Netflix has announced that Mac users will finally gain access to its coveted Watch Instantly feature through - surprise - a Microsoft Silverlight-based media player.Read more...
| TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 03-Nov-08
Notable software releases so far this week include Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.4 Update, iKey 2.3.1, TextExpander 2.5, SpamSieve 2.7.2, and Fission 1.6.Read more...
| Authors and Publishers Settle with Google Book Search
Authors and publishers have agreed to settle with Google over its book search program. The surprising part is that the resulting agreement will likely make millions more books widely available, benefit the public, and increase revenues to Google, authors, and publishers. Read more...
| AT&T Offers Free Wi-Fi for iPhone, for Real This Time
iPhone owners in the United States can now get free Wi-Fi Internet access through any AT&T wireless hotspot, which includes Starbucks stores and McDonald's restaurants.Read more...
| TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 27-Oct-08
Notable software releases this week include iPhoto 7.1.5, BBEdit 9.0.2, Lightroom 2.1, Adobe Camera Raw 5.1, DiscLabel 5.3, Cocktail 4.2, AirPort Extreme Update 2008-004, Aperture 2.1.2, InDesign CS3 5.0.4 Update, InCopy 5.0.4 Update, and Suitcase Fusion 2.0.Read more...
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iPhones, Macs Give Apple a Strong Q4 2008
Apple posted a profit of $1.14 billion on revenue of $7.9 billion during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2008 thanks to increased sales of Macs, iPods, and especially iPhones.Read more...
| Apple and Microsoft Snipe in Ad Campaigns
Apple's "Get a Mac" ad campaign has taken direct aim at Microsoft, finally causing the industry giant to strike back with a $300 million ad campaign. Now Apple is returning fire.Read more...
| Mail Act-On 2 Supercharges Mail Rules
Indev's Mail Act-On has long been a popular add-on to Apple Mail, allowing users to move or copy messages (or apply more complex rules) with a couple of keystrokes. The just-released version 2, a complete rewrite, features better performance, a truly delightful interface, and some exciting extra features that will thrill die-hard Mail users. It's like LaunchBar for your email!Read more...
| TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 20-Oct-08
Notable software releases so far this week include Apple's Migration and DVD/CD Sharing Update, Typinator 3.2, Mac HelpMate 2.6, Undercover 2.5, OpenOffice 3.0, Flash Player 10, Live Interior 3D 2.0, and Bento 2.0.Read more...
| Microsoft Office 2008 12.1.3 and 2004 11.5.2 Updates
Microsoft continues to release updates to Office 2008 and 2004, this time blocking a notable security hole, improving stability within Leopard, and addressing a number of bugs.Read more...
| Redesigned 15-inch MacBook Pro Unleashed
Apple revamps the 15-inch MacBook Pro with a fresh look, improved graphics, glass trackpad, magnetic latch, and more, although you won't find FireWire 400 or a matte screen option.Read more...
| New MacBook Air Adds Capacity and Graphics Performance
The new MacBook Air gets a taste of some of the new technologies brought to the other MacBook models.Read more...
| New 24-inch Cinema Display Goes LED, Gets Hydra Cable
Apple's new 24-inch Cinema Display offers LED backlighting, an iSight camera, microphone, speakers, and, most notably, a cable with three connectors that provide USB, audio/video, and power connectivity to the new models in the MacBook family. Read more...
| Running the 2008 Mac Numbers with Tim Cook
Apple loves to share positive numbers at the beginning of keynotes, and the special event to introduce new laptops was no exception. Read on to see just how high Apple's market share has risen, how many visitors the Apple Stores are receiving each day, how many Macs have been sold so far in 2008, and much more.Read more...
| EMC Releases MozyPro Backup for Business
Mozy (now part of EMC) has been, for a couple of years, one of the least-expensive ways to back up your Mac online. Now the service has expanded to include a version for businesses with additional features (and, naturally, higher prices).Read more...
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