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a database about iPhone app data collection, an example of security issues for China travel and a WPA-Enterprise USB adapter
messaging problems with SIM swaps and more on address book and data privacy problems
analog vs. digital systems and related archival issues
iTunes Match business model; MacBook Pro future; support in Mexico
Eudora vs. Apple Mail; Entourage migration for Lion; restaurant Point-of-Sale systems
Bone Fone; tinnitus, related settings and loud noises
3D technology, bandwidth and HDMI cables
partitions and Windows support
products, options and Mac support
pay-per-view web streaming system needed
Microprojects' astronomy and planetarium program adds Tour Exposure support for Canon cameras and for Nebulosity, custom horizon and photo horizon to below horizon check, SynScan to scope control, a simulated sync function for SynScan, and other changes.
Tri-Edre's backup and synchronization utility adds a new action (Create MagicProfile) to create a profile (preview) of the contents of a folder or disk, a new action (Sync with MagicProfile) to synchronize two disks that are not physically accessible at the same time, a new synchronization mode that compares the changes since the last synchronization, and more.
VeprIT's photo enhancer adds customizable aspect ratios in the crop tool, other improvements for the crop and straighten tools, an important fix for an occasional crashing bug, and other changes.
Atlassian's Git and Mercurial version control client adds display of all remote branches when using git-svn, display of git octopus merges in log view, a Stop Tracking menu option for files, updated help for better searching, and other changes.
Kapeli's snippet expander and documentation browser gets more docsets (Java, Perl, PHP, jQuery, Cocos2D), an improved docset search engine, interface tweaks, an option to pin the main window in position, restoration of clipboard contents after snippet expansion, and other improvements.
Andrey Tarantsov's refresh software for web developers adds improved Compass detection and support and better handling of double-extension (smt.css.less) files.
Take a look this week at a PDF-based note and sketch app, a Google Docs client, a project planner and tracker, an iOS version of a Mac password manager, a VoIP conversation recorder, and a real-time image editor.
Quale's Octopus is a client for the Git version control system with a single-window interface, integration with most editing and merging tools, support for authentication, and other features.
No Thirst Software's personal finance management and analysis program includes full Lion support (with Full Screen mode, Resume, and Auto Save), a redesigned interface, event-based budgeting, intelligent bucket fill, interactive onscreen reports, filter bars, custom named smart filters, tagging for transactions, and more.
InfoLogic's WYSIWYG editor for mathematical equations gets support for iBooks Author, support for iWork, new math body text fonts, improved symbol fonts, drag-and-drop for PDF equations, improved Math Styles, and other changes.
Smith Micro's entry-level animation program adds enhanced support for multitouch gestures with the new Wacom multitouch tablets plus "many major improvements and fixes."
Apple released EFI firmware updates for 2010 MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, and iMacs to enable Lion Recovery from an Internet connection.
Nevercenter's CameraBag 2 is an image editor that features non-destructive editing with a 32-bits/channel multi-threaded engine, a Remix slider for transitioning between variations, and much more.
Eastgate Systems' personal content management and outlining application adds "WikiWord highlighting, easier editing in outline columns, smoother typeahead, better summary tables, and lots more."
Intuit's business accounting, finance, and invoice software adds correct auto-fill and incrementing of check numbers, check printing in multi-user mode, improved performance for files with large Item lists, and other changes.
Rogue Amoeba's audio recorder gains support for recording from VoIP applications (including Skype, iChat, FaceTime, Toktumi, and MagicJack) with local audio on the left channel and the remote caller on the right.
Harman/DigiTech's iStomp is a guitar effects pedal (stomp box) that can be programmed with a variety of effects using an iOS device connected with a special cable.
TickPlant's Power JSON Editor is a developer's tool for importing, editing, and exporting JSON data from the web or from plist files.
Murison's BitPerfect is an "audiophile grade" music player featuring a 64-bit playback engine, full memory playback with double-buffering, a "hog" mode, playback from network drives, and other features.
Singular Software's PluralEyes works with FCP X to sync video and audio clips for dual-system audio and multi-camera productions.
Atlassian's free program for the Git, Mercurial, and Subversion version control systems gains submodule and subrepository support, custom actions to launch any tool or command from within SourceTree, Full Screen mode on Lion, performance improvements, Mercurial 2.0 compatibility, and more.
This release of Warren Burton's mindmapping and bookmarking program is for Lion only (with support for Full Screen mode, Auto Save, and Versions) and adds CSV and text import, a much improved system for manipulating data and links, a larger map space, and iCloud integration.
Peppered Software's outlining program gets live audio capture (synced to outlines), bulleted lists and legal formats, OPML support, and numerous tweaks and bug fixes.
Apple released Version 1.1 of Security Update 2012-001 for Mac OS X 10.6.8 - now available through Software Update - in response to problems with PowerPC applications experienced by many who installed the first release.
This release of newsrecent Author updates the EULA to clarify restrictions on iBooks Author output.
Zevo ZFS from Ten's Complement brings the ZFS file system to Mac OS X.
Apple updates Lion to 10.7.3 (with security patches), issues some other updates, and patches security holes in Snow Leopard but also seems to have broken Rosetta applications with the latter update.
Mozilla's Internet suite incorporates recent changes to the Mozilla platform, including anti-aliasing for WebGL, support for CSS3 3D-Transforms, support for the new HTML5 bdi element for bi-directional text isolation, and other improvements.
The HTML/XHTML/CSS editor gets a revamped Editor windows with a new interface.
Micromat's disk testing and repair utility adds improvements to the Volume Rebuild/Repair routines, improvements to the Surface Scan test, the ability to Wipe Free Space on an active system volume, improved support of Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) FileVault encrypted and RAID volumes in TechTool Protection, and other changes.
We strongly oppose SOPA/PIPA, along with Wikipedia, Google and a broad community of other organizations and people who understand the dangers this legislation poses to the open, neutral Internet and websites like this one.
In his Kindle Fire review, Robert Mohns draws on experience with iPads, iPhones, earlier Kindles and several other tablets and e-book readers for comparison, offering a historical overview, design details, hands-on assessment of features and performance, content and browser reviews, plus notes on the Android operating system, Flash support, hardware, miscellaneous issues and more.]
This FAQ covers Java, Rosetta, hardware requirements, Server, user interface changes, distribution and authorization issues, pricing, compatibility cataloging, AirDrop, multi-touch requirements, Auto-Save, Mission Control, Launchpad, File Vault 2 and other security updates, booting, sandboxing, recovery partition, TRIM, office applications, licensing and virtualization, Apple Feedback links and more.
Our comprehensive Lion review covers missing pieces, the installation process, the new Finder and related features, plus new and revised Apple applications, changes in the Aqua user interface, privacy and security mechanisms, various issues, plus the technical underpinnings of fast resume, autosave, versions, recovery partition, media handling (AV Foundation), full-screen mode, high-density display support and cryptography changes (all illustrated with lots of graphics and movies). We also include a number of links to additional information.
[Updated March 23 with additional section.] Our in-depth review covers internal hardware, performance tests, iMovie, GarageBand, FaceTime, video output, "smart covers", camera quality, battery drain, migration and more.
March 21 Update: HD playback up to 1080p; speaker details; HDMI with 720p displays; HD video bitrate; importing video files; built-in microphone; monophonic mic input; A5 CPU and GPU confirmed; CDMA; Flash 10.2 details; no add-on iMovie themes; GarageBand recording, samples and XLR input
We dig into Office 2011 features, new user interface elements, compatibility improvements, performance, and more, including history, video demos and links to additional information. [Updated Oct. 28.]
We dig into all the details of the new Apple TV, including its features, changes, pros and cons, in the context of its predecessor and alternatives.
This "tip sheet" offers helpful information about all sorts of issues and optimizations for the iPhone 4 and iOS 4, now adding a section for iOS 4.1.
The newest Nano has undergone a radical change from clickwheel to touchscreen, as it has shrunken even further, but it has also lost a few features of its predecessor. Our review has all the details. [Updated with video showing features.]
This custom-built monster of a computer is far faster than any Mac Pro sold by Apple, but is also runs Mac OS X (albeit with a few issues). Our review includes performance benchmarks, hands-on experiences, a breakdown of the unique hardware features, software issues and links to related information.
Thorough review of iPhone 4, covering features, display, reception issues, camera quality (with still and movie samples), hardware design/internals, upgrade choices and much more.
Both Apple's Magic Trackpad and Wacom's Bamboo Touch offer multitouch control capabilities to desktop Macs, but they differ sharply in capabilities and compatibility. Our review digs into the details.
Here's our hands-on review of Numbers, Pages and Keynote apps running on the iPad, covering features, limitations and problems - the good, the bad and the ugly.
Our comprehensive iPad FAQ covers features, apps, procedures, networking, security, compatibility, issues and more.
Our in-depth iPad review (all 9550 words of it) covers covers hardware, software, performance, problems and the "ecosystem" on which this unique tablet is based, with links to more information. [Updated]
Dec. 19: Covering more than 1400 items, our searchable, sortable list gets 38 additions and updates today, including Pro Tools, Perian, MacPractice, TapDex, miXscope, Back-In-Time, CSSEdit, Vienna, Raw Photo Processor, MultiLedger, SousChef, and Volocity.
We've added an addendum to cover some tips and questions brought up by readers in response to our in-depth review, which examines the $999 Mini Server product product from Apple, which combines a dual-hard-drive Mac Mini with a full version of Snow Leopard Server (unlimited client license). We look at everything from web services to performance, along with security, installation, admin utilities and more.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard in-depth review: 11,000 words on migration and installation; the new Finder and QuickTime X; additional features and refinements; security and technology; and our conclusions; plus links for additional information.
Answers to questions about pre-requisites, installation, security, QuickTime, Rosetta, 64-bit operation, networking, compatibility and much more...
reviews, basics, availability and pricing, networks and carriers, features, sync with iTunes, Internet, apps, widgets, tech specs, jailbreaking and unlocking, misc.
Kindle 2 improves on the highly successful original version of the wireless media reader, bringing faster performance, better grayscale imaging, speech synthesis, and Apple-like design improvements. We also include audio samples, screen shots, comparison photos and lots of links to more info.
We examine fancy new features in Apple's latest creative-consumer software suite, as well as its user interface elements and its misfeatures/bugs.)
Like an iPod for video recording, the MinoHD combines friendly simplicity with effective media processing in a remarkably tiny device at an attractive price.
[Includes HD video sample.]
We have added photos and discussion about a matte screen film to our detailed review of the new, aluminum MacBook, which covers design, features, issues, performance, pros and cons, with links for more info, and a gallery of photos.
Our detailed Time Capsule review includes a "Best Practices" section and lots of other tips, plus performance benchmarks, feature analysis and more.
Our MacBook Air review digs into details of its design, features, performance, compatibility and suitability for various customers. Includes benchmark test results.
We have added a few more notes on Ethernet and Airport Disk performance to our comprehensive examination of Apple's new wireless base station (complete with benchmark test results.
