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The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource

The Macalope — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800

The Macalope does a do-see-do with his opposite number, sets fire to a a Droid strawman, and issues a quarantine for those afflicted by the ever dangerous tablet fever.

Will secret copyright treaty restrict your digital rights?

Jeff Porten — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is rumored to outlaw your iPod, but the treaty's text is secret.

Google's Chrome OS stands to make waves

Dan Moren — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:57:00 -0800

Google's Chrome OS may be a year away from shipping, but the potent mixture of one of tech's most prominent companies and the mostly stagnant OS market is worth watching.

Hack brings 10.6.2 back to Atom processors

Jeff Porten — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:41:00 -0800

The latest Snow Leopard can now run on Atom processors, as long as you're willing to replace the kernel with an Internet download.

SubRosaSoft introduces FileSalvage 7

Ramu Nagappan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:23:00 -0800

FileSalvage offers Snow Leopard support and enables better recovery for flash-memory cards and Windows drives. The user interface has gotten a facelift as well.

Agile Web Solutions releases 1Password 3

Nicholas Bonsack — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

After two private betas and a public beta, the well-received Mac OS X password manager 1Password 3 has been officially released.

Camino 2.0 adds Tab Overview, improved annoyance blocking

Dan Moren — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

The Camino Project has released version 2 of the Camino browser, adding a number of new features such as Tab Overview and improved annoyance blocking.

Apple fixes problem with LED Cinema Display iSight camera

Jonathan Seff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:55:00 -0800

On Wednesday, Apple released LED Cinema Display iSight Firmware Update 1.0, a fix for an issue with the built-in iSight camera on the LED Cinema Display not being recognized by some applications.

Adobe unveils public betas for Flash Player 10.1, AIR 2.0

Nicholas Bonsack — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:53:00 -0800

Adobe has released a public beta for Flash Player 10.1 and AIR 2.0 for developers.

Apple posts Snow Leopard printer driver updates

Philip Michaels — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:12:00 -0800

The drivers -- available from the company's Support Downloads site -- cover printers made by Canon, HP, Brother, and Lexmark.

Runtime Revolution 4.0 offers new Web-authoring option

Tony Craine — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:52:00 -0800

The latest version of this cross-platform software-creation environment allows developers to deploy apps directly to the Web.

Judge rules in Apple's favor in Psystar case

Philip Michaels — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:20:00 -0800

A U.S. District Court judge granted Apple's request for a summary judgment, ruling that clone-maker Psystar had violated the company's copyright when it sold PCs with Mac OS X pre-installed.

The Macalope Weekly: Business 101

The Macalope — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Windows inspired by the Mac? Microsoft seems conflicted about the answer. And while the App Store continues to get attention, you can't argue that Apple knows how to sell iPhones.

Google Voice acquires VoIP purveyor Gizmo5

Jeff Porten — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:40:00 -0800

Google Voice moves to provide full phone service with the acquisition of Internet phone provider Gizmo5.

Microsoft denies employee’s comments about copying Apple

Aayush Arya — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:43:00 -0800

When a Microsoft employee said in an interview that Windows 7 took some inspiration from Mac OS X, Microsoft quickly chimed in to let us know that he was incorrect and inaccurate.

Panasonic debuts audio system with photo frame

Philip Michaels — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:23:00 -0800

Set to arrive in December, the $300 MW-10 is Panasonic's first audio system with both an iPod dock and a digital photo frame.

Upsized Apple Stores coming soon

Aulia Masna — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:54:00 -0800

Apple is aiming to open up to 50 new stores next year with longer Genius Bars and larger stores. Most of the stores will be outside the United States.

MacUpdate Desktop 5 adds smart scanning, drops price

Aayush Arya — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:02:00 -0800

A major update to MacUpdate Desktop brings a refined user interface and features such as smart scanning and one-click updating, in addition to a lower price.

Report: Chrome for Mac Beta may appear in 'early December'

Dan Moren — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:25:00 -0800

More than a year after Google released its Web browser for Windows, a Mac version is still under development. But a beta version may see the light of day as early as next month.

Apple releases Safari 4.0.4 update

Lex Friedman — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:55:00 -0800

The latest version of Safari addresses speed and stability issues. And, of course, requires a reboot.

More Mac bundles for the masses

Nicholas Bonsack — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0800

TheMacSale 2 and TheMacBundles offer their own respective bundles of Mac software for $50, but at what cost to developers?

Indev Software releases MiniMail 2.0

Jeff Porten — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:35:00 -0800

The latest version of MiniMail adds a small message notification view to Mail, multiple viewers, and Snow Leopard compatibility.

Microsoft releases Office 2004, 2008 updates

Ramu Nagappan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:49:00 -0800

On Tuesday, Microsoft issued updates for its Office 2004 and 2008 suites of Mac software.

Filmmaker Kevin Smith to appear at Macworld 2010

Dan Moren — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:37:00 -0800

Macworld 2010 has now added a Q&A with filmmaker and Mac fan Kevin Smith to its roster of feature presentations.

Bare Bones Software releases Yojimbo 2.1 update

Ramu Nagappan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:04:00 -0800

Barebones Software has announced an update to Yojimbo, its intuitive information organizer. Yojimbo 2.1 includes a few fixes and refinements to version 2.0.

Google offers free holiday Wi-Fi at airports

Lex Friedman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:23:00 -0800

As a holiday gift to weary travelers, Google's footing the bill for Wi-Fi at 47 airports from now through January 15th, 2010.

Mini DisplayPort connector blessed by VESA

Dan Moren — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:38:00 -0800

VESA announced that Apple's Mini DisplayPort connector has officially been integrated into the DisplayPort specification.

Apple releases Security Update 2009-006 for Leopard

Ramu Nagappan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:08:00 -0800

On Monday, Apple released a security update for users of OS X 10.5.8 and OS X Server 10.5.8.

Apple posts Wireless Keyboard Update 2.0

Scott McNulty — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0800

Wireless Keyboard Update 2.0 is available for OS X 10.5.8 and later, allowing access to the "special features" on the Apple Wireless Keyboard.

New iMacs get touchscreens, courtesy of Troll Touch

Aayush Arya — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:08:00 -0800

Troll Touch brings their touchscreen installation options to the new 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs released in late 2009.

Apple Store announces Reserve And Pick Up program for the holidays

Ramu Nagappan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:12:00 -0800

Apple today announced a Reserve and Pick Up program that allows customers to reserve products online and pick them up at a local retail store between December 15 and 24.

xGestures updated for Snow Leopard

Jeff Porten — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:52:00 -0800

xGestures is a program that allows mouse movements to trigger menu items, keystrokes, and AppleScripts; it's recently been updated to work with Snow Leopard.

Mac developers band together for One Finger Discount

David Chartier — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:43:00 -0800

Over two dozen Mac developers are participating in a "One Finger Discount" sale to celebrate great Mac software and offer a 20 percent discount to customers.

Secrets pref pane updated for Snow Leopard

Jeff Porten — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:37:00 -0800

The Mac preference pane with hundreds of hidden user interface tweaks is updated for Snow Leopard.

MacHeist offers six Mac apps for free

Jeff Porten — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:22:00 -0800

MacHeist offers six Mac applications for free, in exchange for your email address. And no Twitter spamming this time, either.

Google Dashboard gives you a bird's-eye view of your cloud

Jeff Porten — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:12:00 -0800

Moderate and heavy users of Google services will appreciate this master control panel view of their usage.

Steve Jobs is Fortune's CEO of the decade

Dan Moren — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:10:00 -0800

In the last ten years, Steve Jobs has revolutionized several industries, including music and cell phones—so it's easy to understand why Fortune has named him CEO of the decade.

Steve Jobs disliked ‘iMac,’ had an appalling alternative

Jeff Porten — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:40:00 -0800

An interview with one of TBWA\Chiat\Day's former executives revealed that Steve Jobs wasn't always bully on the iMac.

RemoteSight turns an iSight into CCTV

Jeff Porten — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:16:00 -0800

Ben Software's new RemoteSight can turns an iSight—or other video input source—into a video-monitoring system for your home.

New Mac 'game' plays Russian roulette with your files

Tony Craine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:42:00 -0800

An artist tries to get gamers to think about their actions by creating an arcade-style game for the Mac that purposely deletes files from your hard drive as you score points.

Report: Apple Store headed to downtown Philadelphia

Scott McNulty — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:40:00 -0800

Rumors are swirling that Apple is going to open a retail store in downtown Philadelphia.

Consumer Reports readers love the Apple Store

Tony Craine — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:20:00 -0800

Respondents to a CR survey rank Apple Stores high among walk-in electronics retailers, even while grousing about the price of the merchandise.

Psystar begs judge to rule it's legit

Gregg Keizer — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:46:00 -0800

Psystar, the Mac clone maker that's been battling Apple for more than a year in federal court has asked a judge to rule that its business is legitimate.

The Macalope Weekly: Everyone’s got an opinion

The Macalope — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

This week, everybody tells Apple how to run their business—and the Macalope tells everybody exactly what they can do with that advice.

Camino 2 release candidate sees light of day

Lex Friedman — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:42:00 -0700

It's Safari! No, it's Firefox! No, it's that other Mozilla-based OS X friendly-browser you'd forgotten all about.

Ad man behind '1984,' 'Think Different,' and 'I'm a Mac' stepping down

Lex Friedman — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Lee Clow, chief creative officer at TBWA, is handing off Apple creative duties.

Twitter rolls out Lists feature to most users

Dan Moren — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:08:00 -0700

Twitter began rolling out its new Lists feature, previously in limited beta testing, to most of its userbase this week.

Report: Apple plans store changes for holidays

Aayush Arya — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:12:00 -0700

Apple’s plans for the upcoming holidays includes new t-shirts for Apple Store employees and a more efficient checkout process.

Fake Google Chrome OS download makes the rounds

Ramu Nagappan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:12:00 -0700

A site purporting to offer a beta download of Google's forthcoming Chrome OS on Wednesday was revealed to be a hoax.

Apple releases Magic Mouse software updates for Leopard, Snow Leopard

Jonathan Seff — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:40:00 -0700

Apple on Tuesday released software updates for Leopard and Snow Leopard to support the new Magic Mouse.