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5/31/2006
QuickTime 7.1.1
"QuickTime 7.1.1 addresses an issue with 3rd party start-up items on Intel Macs. This release also fixes an issue exporting to Keynote presentations to iDVD. Also delivers numerous bug fixes, support for iLife06, and H.264 performance improvements. This update is highly recommended for all QuickTime 7 users." 5/26/2006
Photoshop Elements 4 for the Mac: Worth the Wait?
From MacDevCenter.com: "There was a minor uproar in the Mac community when Photoshop Elements 4 was released for Windows with no Mac version in sight. But Adobe has rectified the situation with a stellar release of Elements for OS X. Giles Turnbull takes you on a tour of its highlights." 5/19/2006
Recoding iWeb Sites Part 1: How to Combine iWeb Sites with Other Web Design Tools for Even Better Sites
"Apple's iWeb makes creating polished Web pages incredibly easy because you never have to deal with the code. Unfortunately, that also means you can't add Web goodies to your site that require adding pieces of code directly to the page. Fortunately, modifying the code after publishing a site with iWeb is possible, and Ryan Faas fills you in on how to do it." 5/18/2006
Mac Deployment Tools: An Overview of the Best Ways to Roll Out a New Mac Lab or Update an Old One
"Deployments are a part of life for IT staff, be they deployments of new workstations, new applications or other configuration changes, or deployments of whole new labs and networks. Those working in education often spend the days before a school year or new college semester readying classrooms and computer labs by doing computer cleanup and updates (essentially, wiping the hard drives of workstations and then deploying a new system configuration onto them). Unfortunately, deployments can either be hassle-free or riddled with headaches without both proper planning and the proper tools. This article focuses on the proper tools for Mac IT staff charged with planning and managing deployments and rollouts." Podcasting Made Easy with Podcast Factory
"Do you have something to say but need to find an audience? You might want to give podcasting a try. Bryan Hoff shows you how to get up and running with Podcast Factory for under $200." 5/17/2006
Grabbing iTMS Preview Tracks the Geek Way
"Have you ever tried to copy a preview track from the iTunes Music Store onto your iPod? I'll give you a hint: you can't. iTunes won't add those 30-second free previews of audio and video. Drag those previews onto the iPod playlist all you want. Ain't gonna happen. Unless you think different. In this article, you'll discover how. Here's a twisty, backdoor way of getting the job done by asking the store directly for the preview files from the command line, as if you were the iTunes browser itself." 5/16/2006
Press release: NAGIOS BOOK
New guide to open source application clearly explains its functions and features May 16, 2006, San Francisco-Good system administrators know about network or service problems long before anyone asks, "Hey, is the Internet down?" Nagios, an open source system and network monitoring tool, has emerged as a popular and affordable choice for sys admins in organizations of all sizes. It's robust but also very complex. "Nagios: System and Network Monitoring" (No Starch Press, May 2006, http://www.nostarch.com/nagios.htm), written for Nagios 2.0 but backwards compatible with earlier versions of the software, will help sys admins maximize their use of the various Nagios features and take full advantage of its ability to keep systems running. Editor's Note: find more information on about Open Source Net Admin tools for the Mac here 5/14/2006
US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA06-132B
Apple QuickTime Vulnerabilities Download Quicktime 7.1 ASAP to fix these problems. 5/08/2006
Apple vs Apple: High Court rules in trademark case
Times Online: "...a High Court ruling that surprised many legal observers, Mr Justice Mann ruled that Apple Computer used the apple logo in association with the online store and not the music it sold, and therefore did not breach the agreement." 5/07/2006
Aperture is Here to Stay
The Mac Observer: "In a rare move, Apple responded to a rumor that surfaced a few days ago that claimed Aperture may be discontinued. The rumor first appeared at ThinkSecret stating that the Aperture development team had been asked to leave, and that the future of the application was in question. According to Macworld, however, Apple says the rumors are false." 5/04/2006
Keeping Your Mac from Catching a Bug: Top Choices in Mac OS X Virus Protection
"2006 has already seen the first dangerous virus threat for Mac OS X (and the first new Mac virus in years), proving that Macs are not immune to viruses. In fact, some Windows viruses can still cause problems for Mac users. Ryan Faas is your guide to understanding viruses and the potential risks they can pose to Macs and using the tools to keep you Mac virus-free." 5/03/2006
The Mask of QuickTime
"What do you do when your QuickTime movie has ugly artifacts around the borders? Use QuickTime Pro's unlikely Mask feature to slice 'em off. Here's how." 5/02/2006
Welcome New Publishers
We have new publishers contributing content to our site. All this week we will be featuring tips from "Mac OS X Tiger: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks" from Wiley Publishing, Inc. (look for a great article from Wiley on the inner workings of OS X, to be posted shortly). From O'Reilly we have informative articles from "MAC OS X Tiger: The Missing Manual". Troubleshooting Tiger is a great trouble shooting resource and the two "Where'd It Go?" articles provide useful information for those trading up from OS 9 or Windows to Tiger. 5/01/2006
From MacDevCenter...
A Survey of Open Source Apps Available for Mac OS X: "In the pre-OS X days, there was nothing to be said about Open Source on a Mac. There were quite a few shareware apps, but that was it. And there was very little in the way of shared information other than exchanges on newsgroups." iWork Updates
Apple updates Keynote, Pages with bug fixes: "Apple has updated the two applications included with its iWork '06 application suite: Pages and Keynote. Pages 2.0.1 is now available for download, and Keynote 3.0.1 has been released as well. Both are available for download from Apple's Web site or through the Software Update system preference." More sites rotten to Apples
Operating system no longer 'bulletproof,' according to report: "While Apple's Mac operating system is considered more secure than Microsoft's Windows, the Cupertino company's software recently has become more vulnerable to attacks, according to a report coming out today on the top trends in Internet security." Software You Hope You'll Never Need: An Overview of Mac OS X Backup Applications for Servers, Networks, and Workstations
"Like insurance, there are many backup products to choose from. Ryan Faas cuts to the chase to tell you the best software options for your Mac servers and Mac and cross-platform networks." Podcasts for your mind
UC Berkeley puts up downloadable courses: "The recordings are free to download and are available to both students and the general public. Unlike other universities, UC Berkeley does not restrict the content to students and alumni." |
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