Macworld
- Microsoft releases Service Pack 1 for Office 2008
- With the release of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Office 2008, Microsoft has made improvements to the applications suite and the individual programs in it.
- Microsoft to bring back Visual Basic in Office for Mac
- With the next major update to Office for Mac, Microsoft will again give Mac users access to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) scripting in Office documents.
- Texas to look into requiring Amazon to collect sales tax
- Texas officials are investigating whether Amazon.com should be collecting the states 6.25-percent sales tax from its Texas customers.
- Widespread iPhone shortages fuel 3G rumors
- With Apple’s retail outlets running out of iPhones, speculation is swirling that the company will release a new phone, possibly one featuring 3G capabilities, in the coming weeks.
- Essentials 2 for iPhoto improves digital photos
- Essentials 2 for iPhoto gathers together four different tools to improve the quality of digital photos.
- Phishers scamming IRS rebates
- The FBI is warning of a phishing scheme tied into the release of IRS refund checks, Network World reports.
- Blizzcon 2008 to bring together Blizzard game fans
- BlizzCon is Blizzard Entertainments third annual convention dedicated to its own games, such as World of Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo.
MacNN
- Office 2008 SP1 optimizes performance
- The Microsoft Mac Business Unit on Tuesday announced the release of Microsoft Office 2008 Service Pack 1, a major update that provides increased stability, security, and performance enhancements. The update culminates several months worth of feedback from the Microsoft Error
- Adobe updates DNG with camera profiles, metatags
- Adobe has released an update to the Adobe Digital Negative specification (DNG), its publicly available archival format for the raw files generated by digital cameras. The DNG 1.2.0 Specification (May 2008) provides new and expanded specifications that offer increased flexibility
- Dell to phase out XPS gaming PCs to push Alienware
- Next month Dell will begin phasing out four of its popular XPS gaming systems, in favor of the high-end PCs that are part of its recently acquired Alienware line. The surprising move is part of its continued turnaround efforts--along with
- First Look: Logitech ClearChat Wireless headset
- Not every computer has a built-in microphone or speakers, and to fix this problem, you typically have to connect your own peripherals through multiple cables. Worse may be that if the cables arenít long enough, youíll still be tied to
- New Google Reader optimized for iPhone, other devices
- Google on Monday released a new beta version of Google Reader designed for the iPhone and other mobile phones with advanced browsers. Google reader, first introduced 2006, is designed to quickly view and manage information and updates from multiple sources:
- Hydra 1.5 creates HDR images, adds RAW, DNG support
- Creaceed on Monday delivered version 1.5 of Hydra as well as a beta Aperture plugin for easy HDR image creation on Mac OS X Leopard. Hydra 1.5, which features an updated imaging pipeline and Aperture integration, gives human eye perception
- iGet Mobile 2.0 offers remote Mac access from iPhone
- iGet Mobile 2.0 is a new version of Nakahara Informatics remote Mac access software for the iPhone, iPod touch and other web-capable devices. iGet Mobile offers Mac users a personal web interface to access their documents remotely, with a special
Apple - Hot News
- Quick Tip of the Week: Taking advantage of .Mac Sync
- Using .Mac sync in Mac OS X Leopard, you can synchronize most of your personal data — including contacts, bookmarks, iCal events, Dock items, Dashboard widgets and more — among the multiple Macs you use at work and home. In
- Delivering automatic, constant, complete, wireless backups
- “You can’t imagine how satisfying it is to know that if your hard drive dies, you will lose no more than one hour of work,” relates David Pogue (nytimes.com) in his review of Time Capsule. “The Time Machine automatic backup
- Creating Algorithmic Art on a Mac
- Using his 24-inch iMac, Jean-Pierre Hébert, the 68-year-old artist-in-residence at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara, California, creates “algorithmic art” in a variety of media—from sand to copper to tree bark. “Mac OS X is a
- Now playing on iTunes U: TERRA
- The first online science and nature film series, TERRA lets us enjoy the compelling documentaries produced by the grad students in the Science and Natural History Film Program at Montana State University. Through multiple seasons of programming, TERRA introduces us
- Time Capsule can save digital heirlooms
- “If your mom or dad has a Mac, help them safeguard their digital heirlooms with Apple’s Time Capsule,” implores Eric M. Strauss (abcnews.com). “Time Capsule combines simple setup and a speedy wireless network with automatic backup in a tidy box.
- Deadline nears for Apple Design Awards 2008
- If you’ve developed a great application using the iPhone SDK, a new web application for iPhone, or new software for Mac OS X Leopard, you could be honored with an Apple Design Award. This year, Apple offers awards in seven
- Pro Tip of the Week: Browsing privately in public
- If you’re browsing the web on a public computer, the last thing you want to do is leave personal information about yourself behind for others to discover. Of course, if you use Safari, you have a number of ways to
AppleInsider
- QuarkXPress 8 to target Adobe's Creative Suite this August
- Quark, Inc. is preparing to release a major new version of its flagship QuarkXPress software this fall, aimed at cementing its lead in the market for professional desktop publishing against Adobes rival InDesign product, AppleInsider has learned....
- BlackBerry Bold stands as 3G iPhone's chief rival
- With the announcement of the first 3G BlackBerry compatible with the same high-speed networks as the upcoming 3G iPhone, Research in Motion has set itself up for what will likely be the defining smartphone battle of 2008. To most observers,
- New Time Machine option in 10.5.3; Boston store opens Thursday
- A new option scheduled to arrive alongside Mac OS X 10.5.3 will allow Time Machine users to chance backups while on battery power. Meanwhile, Apple has announced that its Boston flagship shop will open its doors this Thursday. And Ireland
- HBO shows coming to iTunes under new pricing structure?
- HBO, the premium television subsidiary of Time Warner, is reported to have reached an agreement with Apple that will see its hit television programming made available for purchase on iTunes in the next couple of weeks.Citing HBO executives famili...
- New deals seen tripling Apple's addressable market for iPhone
- A flurry of new agreements between Apple and international wireless carriers has given American Technology Research higher conviction in the iPhones near-term growth prospects, prompting an analyst at the firm to raise his price target on the compan...
- AT&T now showing "iPhone Black" model in device listing
- AT&T Wireless, Apples exclusive iPhone provider in the United States, is now listing a second model of the iPhone in its device database called iPhone Black, AppleInsider has been informed.The finding, discovered by a reader on Sunday and conf...
- SingTel to offer iPhone out East; TIM chief says 3G model in June
- Singapore-based SingTel has announced plans to offer Apples iPhone in parts of Asia and Australia, while Telecom Italia Mobiles chief executive has pinpointed June as a time when Italians will be able to purchase a 3G model of the handset.In
Mac Rumors
- Apple Hiring for Advanced Multitouch Displays
- A new job description posted by Apple on Monday, May 12th reveals that Apple is seeking an engineer to lead the engineering activities to develop the new process and design for the multi-touch panel used in Apple products. This individual
- Mac OS X 10.5.3 9D29, Time Machine on Battery Power
- Apples latest Mac OS X 10.5.3 build (9D29) was released to developers last week. The ongoing developer seeds addressed a number of new bug fixes while we await the final code for release. There had been some hints that this
- HBO Coming To iTunes?
- HBO programming will soon be coming to the iTunes store according to a report by Portfolio.com.Apple is close to announcing it has signed a deal to sell HBO programs and movies on the iTunes website, according to HBO employees involv...
- AT&T Webpage Leaks Black iPhone?
- AppleInsider has noted that AT&Ts website for existing users now has an option for a black iPhone.There have been rumors that Apples upcoming 3G iPhone would come with a glossy black back (1, 2). While there have al...
- Steve Jobs to Give Keynote at WWDC on June 9th
- Fortunes Apple 2.0 blog received confirmation from Apples public relations that Steve Jobs would be delivering the keynote speech at Apples Wordwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 9th.Although no official announcement has ...
- 3G iPhone to be Sold in Italy in June 2008
- Electronic Weeklys David Manners writes (via CNet.com.au) about a revealing encounter he had with Luigi Licciardi, executive vice president for technology and operations at Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM). Licciardi confirms what everyone essentially k...
- 3G iPhone in May, Another Device at WWDC?
- In April, SwitchToaMac.com published a rumor that Apple would be launching the 3G iPhone earlier than expected... in May. At the time, the rumor didnt seem to correspond to the circulating expectations that the new iPhone would be launched in
Macworld
- Movie Magic Screenwriter 6.0
- Write Brothers’ Movie Magic Screenwriter 6.0.3.111 adds significant outlining and navigation capabilities to what was already one of the most stable and full-featured professional screenwriting software tools available.
- Review: Beyerdynamic MMX 2 gaming headset
- Beyerdynamics MMX 2 combines a microphone and earphones in a lightweight headset that works great.
- Review: Genius BT-03A Bluetooth wireless headphones
- While the wireless functionality of the Genius BT-03A Bluetooth headphones works well enough in most situations, this isnt going to be your one pair of headphones to rule them all.
- iPod case roundup: classic mashup
- In this weeks iPod case roundup, Dan Pourhadi reviews a mishmash of cases for the iPod classic, from a leather pouch to waterproof protection.
- Little Snitch 2.0.3
- A useful companion to Mac OS Xs built-in firewall, Little Snitch alerts you when programs phone home and lets you control outgoing network connections.
- Review: ViewSonic VP2250wb LCD monitor
- ViewSonics VP2250wb is a fine, affordable multimedia and general-purpose display. But color professionals and those who often collaborate with co-workers may want to look elsewhere for a display with better viewing angles,
- Review: 20- and 24-Inch Aluminum iMacs (2008 Edition)
- Apples new crop of iMacs get a speed bump.
Digg Apple
- Apple Stock may skyrocket based on new iPhone deals
- Apples stock is likely to go higher than expected based on a spate of iPhone agreements the company has forged, says analyst Shaw Wu of American Technology Research. Wu in fact suggests that the potential market could more than triple
- AT&T now showing "iPhone Black" model in device listing
- AT&T Wireless, Apples exclusive iPhone provider in the United States, is now listing a second model of the iPhone in its device database called iPhone Black, AppleInsider has been informed. Screenshots after the jump.
- Latest iPhone 2.0 Firmware Has 3G On/Off Option
- Earlier today we posted a screenshot on our iPhone section that claimed to depict an new On/Off option to enable 3G speeds. This new preference was found in the latest iPhone 2.0 Beta 5 distributed to developers. Be default, the
- The OS X desktop as music video
- A digital filmmaker named Dennis Liu has made an amazing video for The Bird And The Bees lovely song Again & Again. The set? His Mac desktop. You sort of have to see it for yourself to understand; luckily, Dennis
- Online Apple Stores out of iPhones
- Often seen as the last reliable sources for iPhones, Apples online stores in the US and UK have stopped taking orders for any model of the device.
- Stolen MacBook Victim Uses iSight to Bust Thieves
- A White Plains, NY woman who was the victim of burglary, including her MacBook, used the Back To My Mac screen sharing feature to turn on her webcam and capture images of the unwitting culprits using the computer. As a
- IPhone Is No Longer Available in UK
- The iPhone is not currently available anywhere in the UK%2C and customers may have to wait for the putative 3G Apple iPhone.
TUAW
- VBA to return in next version of Microsoft Office; SP1 released
- Filed under: SoftwareMacworld UK is reporting that Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac saw record sales since its release, becoming the best selling version ever. Of particular interest, however, is that Microsoft has
- Times Reader coming to the Mac
- Filed under: Software, Internet ToolsI live in Philadelphia, but Im a native New Yorker, and for my money there is no better newspaper on the planet than the New York Times. The Times
- New Get a Mac ads: Pep Rally / Group
- Filed under: Cult of Mac, AppleApple just released two new Get a Mac ads -- Pep Rally and Group. In Pep Rally, PC tries to pep himself up despite the fact
- Acorn 1.2
- Filed under: SoftwareAcorn, Flying Meats easy to use image editor, was updated to version 1.2 over the weekend. Acorn is the perfect image editor for me: it is easy to use, quick
- WD MyBook updates for Leopard compatibility
- Filed under: Hardware, Peripherals, TroubleshootingI have previously noted that I like the Western Digital My Book line of external hard drives (particularly for their design cues). However, since Leopard I have had
- Apple helps Pixar out with WALL•E
- Filed under: Odds and ends, AppleIm a big fan of almost everything Pixar does (Cars wasnt their best effort, though it was enjoyable), so it is a happy day when a story
- Apple gets trademark for iPod shape
- Filed under: Apple Corporate, iPod FamilyAccording to the Wall Street Journal Apple has received an interesting new trademark for the three-dimensional shape of the iPod. Traditional trademarks have generally been granted for
Mac Geekery
- Change 10.4 Finder's "Secure Empty Trash" Options
- So I’m paranoid, but not THAT paranoid.Sometimes I feel like using “Secure Empty Trash”, but that uses ’/usr/bin/srm’ with the ’-m’ option (7 passes), which can take a while to complete. Most of the time, I only care about what
- Changing File Labels Outside The Finder
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- Cleaning Out the Queue, August Edition
- Welcome to yet another series of short answers. I’d write something larger but there are two factors preventing that:The lack of time to actually write it, these days.The lack of geeky questions in the queue to fuel my desire to
- Use CUPS Classes to Elegantly Handle Different Locations
- CUPS is the name of the service that handles printing in Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.5. It has a lot of features that aren’t really pushed in the GUI in Mac OS X, but users are able to get
- Changing Airport Settings En Masse
- I needed to change many iBooks from having a Preferred Network (and wanting to keep looking for that network) to automatically joining any open network and not giving a preference to that certain network.I found that the two preference files
- Breaking the Glass in the Dock
- If you move the Leopard dock to the side of the screen you get a dock with a gray background rather than the glassy surface. If you want that dock on the bottom of the screen as well, simply run
- Getting Rid of the Translucent Menu Bar
- There are a plethora of hacks to change the translucent menu bar in 10.5. While I doubt the sanity of the UI designers at Apple with this release of the operating system, it is relatively easy to change this behavior
Daring Fireball
- RIM Announces New BlackBerry Bold, $150M Developer Fund
- The Bold is the new iPhone-inspired model, but while it’s been named and the price is set ($300-400), there’s no release day yet. Some time this summer, apparently. ★
- Portfolio: Apple and HBO Close to a Deal
- Huge win for both companies. ★
- iPhones in Italy
- Another short press release. In fact, the URL is longer than the PR itself. ★
- iPhones in Italy
- Another short press release. In fact, the URL is longer than the PR itself. ★
- iPhones in Italy
- Another short press release. In fact, the URL is longer than the PR itself. ★
- iPhones in Italy
- Another short press release. In fact, the URL is longer than the PR itself. ★
- iPhones in Italy
- Another short press release. In fact, the URL is longer than the PR itself. ★
Cult of Mac
- Inside Steve’s Brain, New York Times Best Seller
- Many thanks to everyone who bought Inside Steve’s Brain about Steve Jobs. Three weeks after release, Inside Steve’s Brain is a New York Times best seller. It’s number 28, hardcover nonfiction for the week of 5/11.Gotta say, I’m super delighted.Link.
- You May Already Own the Most Powerful Portable Gaming Device
- Okay so I’m breaking my own rule about not writing about the iPhone…John Gruber’s article here, where he details the relative power of the iPhone as a computing platform, got me wondering how the god-phone’s specs lined up against my
- Five Out of Six Viruses Prefer MS Office
- Friends don’t let friends use Microsoft OfficeIn doing some research (gasp! Say it ain’t so –ed) to substantiate what was apparently one of my more blasphemous remarks below, I did a quick search of the Kaspersky virus database and uncovered
- Review: Tangle 1.1.1
- I’m sure there’s a major discovery to be made in the world of physics that would explain how my iPod headphones get tangled up so thoroughly and rapidly. It seems that no matter what cunning tricks I employ, nor how
- Used iPhones Worth $1,000 in Ukraine — Even Scratched Ones
- Picture: The president of Ukraine, Viktor Yushenko, yakking on his iPhone. The iPhone is hot in the Slavic country. From iPhone Code.Used iPhones are worth more than $1,000 in Ukraine, according to the Craigslist buyer who just purchased my slightly
- Lines in NYC for First Gen iPhone
- The lines are 30-people deep for an iPhone in NYC, Gizmodo reports. And that’s for the current generation iPhone — not version 2.0 excepted in a couple of weeks.
- Selling an iPhone on Craigslist — “No Receipt Needed, If You Know What I Mean”
- It seems there’s lots of people desperate to get their hands on unopened iPhones — even a couple of weeks before older models are outdated.A couple of months ago I bought a 16-Gbyte iPhone at the Apple Store, thinking I’d