Archive for the ‘(dot)Mac’ Category
Apple removes iMovie HD 6 Download Link
With the release of iMovie ‘08 last year, there were many iMovie users who were unhappy with the changes to the software. Many of the pro-sumer features they enjoyed had been removed, and they weren’t shy about expressing their displeasure.
In an attempt to appease them Apple responded by making iMovie HD available for download so [...]
Apple Issues Nvidia Graphics Cards Update
Yesterday afternoon Apple released a software update called Nvidia Graphics Update 2009. The update is designed to improve cursor movement when using Apple’s Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter with the most recent MacBook Air, MacBook, and MacBook Pro.
The update is available via OS X’s Software Update feature.
Trojans hide in Pirated Mac Software
Reports cropped up all over the web in the last few days that pirated copies of popular Apple software could “contain a Trojan horse that hijacks Macs, and leaves them open to further attacks.”
First the software in question was iWork ‘09, but now further reports are appearing that suggest pirated copies of Adobe Photoshop [...]
The Web celebrates 25 years of Macintosh
With the 25th Anniversary of the Macintosh upon us, it comes as no surprise that the web is celebrating the milestone with retrospectives on Apple.
Over the weekend many sites posted interesting looks back at the history of Apple. Time Magazine posted their Top 10 Apple moments. Read Write Web posted “Mac: 25 Years in [...]
Boxee adds ABC to streaming Line-up
Boxee, the media streaming software for Mac and Linux (with a Windows version planned for the near future), has added ABC to its list of streaming channels.
The software, which can be installed on an AppleTV, allows you to stream online networks, and even Hulu movies and other features, directly to your television, and with the [...]
EA announces “Spore: Galactic Adventures” Expansion Pack
Electronic Arts has announced “Spore: Galactic Adventures”, a new customizable expansion pack for the recently released game. Players can choose from a variety of adventures all of which have been created by the team at Maxis.
Space creatures can be upgraded with 32 new accessories, including Energy Blades, Stunning Charm, Jump Jet, and more.
The expansion pack [...]
Blogo 1.2 – Desktop Blog Editing Done Right
I’ve never used a third-party blog editor for more than a few days. I often find them lacking in features, and not better enough than the Wordpress experience for me to mess with.
Having said that, I’ve been using Blogo 1.2 for a few days now, and I’m finding so far that it really speeds up [...]
VIDEO: First video of Snow Leopard in Action
New Videos have surfaced online from sevenmac.de that appear to be shots of Snow Leopard in action. Like Apple has said, not much seems to have changed visually, but it looks like the update won’t be as “featureless” as Apple originally claimed.
If these videos are truly shots of Snow Leopard then you can see [...]
Apple updates MobileMe with sync, Mail improvements and more
In addition to OSX 10.5.6, Apple issued some updates to Mobile Me yesterday that arrived across several key aspects of MobileMe’s web apps and syncing abilities. The primary updates are for improvements to syncing changes that are made to the contacts, calendars, and bookmarks.
This, of course, coincides with the Mac OSX 10.5.6 [...]
Apple posts details about recent MobileMe upgrades
There hasn’t been much said about Mobile Me recently. Things have been quiet since the less than spectacular launch of the service earlier this year. That is – until Ars Technica found this support document.
The document reveals a large list of changes, including some features that may be returning soon. There [...]
