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Your Recording Studio, Updated! GarageBand 4.1.2

It doesn't matter if you're not Mozart or Paul van Dyk, anyone can have fun hitting a few notes or creating snare, kick and synth beats. That's where GarageBand comes in. Your very own recording studio has just received an update from Macvide (developer), improving stability and addressing a bunch of a...

5 March 2008
07:20 GMT

Tiger Update (10.4.12) Coming in 2 Weeks?

All those still using Tiger listen up and listen good 'cause this one's gonna rock your world (thought I'd use old school expressions to which you guys can refer better, if you catch my drift). Blokes over at macenstein.com say that 10.4.12 is on the way, claiming reliable sources indicate that the upd...

5 March 2008
06:24 GMT

Change Yahoo! Mail Communicating

In the past weeks, Yahoo! Mail has experienced some SMTP issues that had messages being delivered late, starting from minutes and up to days. It was a big problem that nobody was aware of unless they specifically checked with the intended receiver. A bigger mess couldn't be possible, especially with messages tha...

5 March 2008
03:48 GMT

SteerMouse 3.9 Released. Available for Download

Fixes issues and that's it really, because that's pretty much everything new in this version. It has been confirmed that SteerMouse offers a few functions that Apple's driver doesn't, but are they really necessary and, if so, are they necessary to Mac users?The way SteerMouse 3.9's features a...

5 March 2008
03:42 GMT

YouTube 1st of March Update

Late last week, the YouTube development team flashed before our eyes the option to virtually add a social layer to the popular video sharing site and said that the changes would come 'soon.' Naturally, a couple of days later when you read that there's been an update, you have your hopes high that it be...

3 March 2008
14:56 GMT

AdSense Terms and Conditions Updated

AdSense users are up for some "I Agree" clicking in the near future, if they want to continue using Google's service, as one of the general changes in the terms and conditions is looming around the corner. The development of the Internet, Web 2.0 alongside it, is constantly demanding new technologies and service...

27 February 2008
05:08 GMT

iPhone/iPod Touch Firmware 1.1.4 Released. Jailbroken Already

Many were skeptical about an iPhone firmware release this soon (including us), but as it turns out, Apple not only updated its MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops, but also rolled out firmware 1.1.4 for the iPhone/iPod touch. The update "includes bug fixes and supersedes all previous versions," Apple confirms, while the ...

27 February 2008
03:06 GMT

Microsoft "Kills" the OEM BIOS and Grace Timer Cracks Outside of Vista SP1

Microsoft's former marketing chief, Michael Sievert, revealed back in December 2007 that, with the advent of Windows Vista Service Pack 1, two of the most popular Vista cracks would be history, namely the OEM BIOS and Grace Timer activation workarounds. Vista SP1 is designed not only to identify the pirated vers...

25 February 2008
07:54 GMT

QuickLicense 2.2. Drag, Drop... Done!

Excel Software has just updated its QuickLicense protection software adding a drag-and-drop feature that makes a world of difference for software vendors, who will now be able to drop an app onto the AddLicense icon in order to wrap it with any license configured from QuickLicense. The protected app is generated with...

23 February 2008
07:50 GMT

iTunes 7.6.1. Adds Improved Compatibility with Apple TV Take 2

For those looking forward to more updates every day, Apple has released iTunes 7.6.1., adding improved compatibility with Apple TV software version 2.0., aka Take 2, but also fixing a number of bugs. The company has notified its customers that they will also be offering a $0.99 movie rental every Thursday, while the ...

22 February 2008
02:59 GMT

Keyboard Update Available for MacBook Owners

Not trackpad update, man, keyboard update. Focus on this for now and wait for Apple to confirm all the multitouch rumors. Yes, it seems that Apple is addressing an issue where the first key press may be ignored, if the laptop falls asleep (idle). MacBook users should note that the firmware upgrade will also install a...

20 February 2008
10:51 GMT

Microsoft Kills Windows Vista SP1 Update

In the context of the imminent distribution of Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Microsoft outlined a strategy designed to deliver an as-smooth-as-possible implementation of the first service pack for its latest Windows client. This is the reason why the consumer availability of Vista SP1 was postponed to mid-March, a mo...

20 February 2008
07:43 GMT

HandBrake 0.9.2 Adds iPhone Anamorphic Video

Everyone owning an iPhone, iPod or Apple TV, will probably want to extract DVDs into those respective formats one day and HandBrake is the tool to use in these circumstances. The Leopard-only app has been updated to 0.9.2 adding iPhone Anamorphic video, multi-track audio on Apple devices, Elgato .eyetv file support a...

20 February 2008
03:10 GMT

Get Vista Out of the Infinite Reboot Loop "Configuring Updates Stage 3 of 3 0%" with Vista SP1

It's not only Windows Vista Service Pack 1 that isn't ready for general consumer availability. Some of the updates released on February 12, 2008, as a part of the Microsoft monthly patch cycle, have managed to effectively kill Windows Vista. Users are reporting that, following the introduction of the Februa...

18 February 2008
07:35 GMT

Microsoft Evolves Its Online Visual Tools for Building Webpages and Mashups

Microsoft's Popfly project went live in 2007. Debuted into alpha stage at the beginning of the past year, Popfly evolved rapidly into beta and went live to all users in October 2007. In beta stage Popfly came to the table with a revamped graphical user interface and a range of enhancements across the board, incl...

18 February 2008
06:57 GMT

Microsoft Works to Infect Windows Machines with Worm-Updates

While it is the struggle of end users, members of the security industry and ultimately Microsoft itself to keep malware off of the Windows operating system, the Redmond company is preparing a 180-degree shift in this strategy. In this context, Microsoft is proposing nothing less than to put malicious code on the user...

18 February 2008
05:27 GMT

Gmail More User Friendly

Ta-ta-da-daaaa! (fanfare band sounds) Gmail, the fastest growing email service on the Internet, provided by Google, revamped last autumn, is finally finding its way onto our computers in our own languages. Perhaps a herald needs some special training, I don't think I was able to underline the importance of this ...

14 February 2008
11:46 GMT

Boost Vista's Performance, Responsiveness, and Reliability ahead of Vista SP1

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RTM is without a doubt in sight. But the fact that the service pack's availability is contouring on the immediate horizon, and is now but a month away, provides little comfort for the users of Windows Vista RTM. With the general release of Vista SP1 RTM pushed back to mid-March, Micr...

14 February 2008
10:57 GMT

iTunes Forcing You to Upgrade Your iPod Touch?

Has iTunes been bugging you lately? If so, don't worry because you're not alone. That doesn't solve the problem, but hey, at least you know you're not alone on this. More and more iPod touch users are reportedly hounded by a "buy the upgrade" page that only has an OK button, when connecting their ...

14 February 2008
03:07 GMT

Vista SP1 Updates

On February 12, 2008, Microsoft made available its monthly release of security bulletins patching no less than 17 security vulnerabilities in a variety of products including Windows Vista, Office and Internet Explorer 7. And accompanying the security patches are three non-security updates aimed at preparing Windows V...

13 February 2008
11:29 GMT

Download the February 2008 Windows Security Releases ISO Image

As is the general practice over at Microsoft, the monthly patch cycle releases are accompanied by the ISO Image that focuses exclusively on the security bulletins aimed at resolving the vulnerabilities in the Windows operating systems - both client and server side. And if you are up to it, Windows-KB913086-200802.iso...

13 February 2008
10:11 GMT

Aperture 2 Released. Adds Over 100 New Features!

Apple has released a new version of Aperture, powered by a totally new image processing engine. Aperture 2 boasts over 100 new features, sports a better-looking and more approachable user interface, while the software is now overall faster, easier to use and of course more powerful. Highlight recovery, color vibrancy...

13 February 2008
04:35 GMT

Jailbreak for iPhone 1.1.3 Out. Not Tested

Sources on the Internet report that iPhone 1.1.3. upgraders now have a viable jailbreak option with iJailbreak 0.5.1. The update to iJailbreak 0.5 that was released just yesterday and, although not tested yet, it "should" fix the segmentation fault errors. Also, the iPhone-only jailbreak requires you to implement boo...

13 February 2008
03:47 GMT

Microsoft to Set in Place All the Pieces of the Puzzle for the Delivery of Vista SP1

This week, Microsoft will set into place all the pieces of the puzzle that will enable a smooth experience for the delivery of Windows Vista Service Pack 1. As far as Microsoft is concerned, all the work on the actual service pack itself has been finished. Illustrative of this is the fact that the company has already...

12 February 2008
09:43 GMT

Mac Owner and Gamer? Upgrade to 10.5.2. Now!

It has recently been discovered that Mac OS X 10.5.2. enables gamers, and especially World of Warcraft players, to get an overall better gameplay experience. Reports coming from WoW Insider and tuaw.com have revealed that World of Warcraft indeed plays faster after installing Apple's latest software update.Accor...

12 February 2008
08:51 GMT

Mac OS X 10.5.2. Out. Update Now!

Apple has finally released Mac OS X 10.5.2. Just click on the Apple button and then hit software update, it's currently available for all Mac OS X users to download. It addresses a bunch of commonly known issues with Leopard, adding new features in the process.One of the most important fixes with Mac OS X 10.5.2...

12 February 2008
06:03 GMT

2008 Has Not Been Kind to Windows Vista

The beginning of 2008 has not been kind to Windows Vista. Microsoft's latest operating system, applauded as the most secure version of Windows available on the market, needs to start licking its many wounds. The Redmond company has been performing a vulnerability counting game throughout 2007, comparing Vista wi...

8 February 2008
06:02 GMT

Google News, as Local as Can Be

The Google News team always hurried with their predictions about features being implemented and mostly they were right. Some minor exceptions don't count, like the fact that they won't check for updates if they are included in the same article and will only present the original story, no matter how many add...

7 February 2008
16:41 GMT

QuickTime Updated to 7.4.1 - Fixed Heap Buffer Overflow

Videophiles and audiophiles alike will be very glad to hear that Apple has just made available a new update for its media player. Version 7.4.1 packs a single security update - much like that know-it-all neighbor we call whenever the TV set gets busted - mainly tasked with solving the heap buffer overflow issue.This ...

7 February 2008
08:16 GMT

Apple Releases iPhoto, ProKit and Braille Display Updates

Apple has released three updates via Mac OS X's Software Update. iPhoto 7.1.2 addresses issues with publishing photos, improving overall stability. ProKit 4.5 adds reliability to Apple's professional applications. Braille Display Update 1.0 delivers a bit more than the other two updates, particularly adding...

6 February 2008
05:03 GMT

Tabula Rasa Gets Hybrid Races

The Tabula Rasa fans that kept asking to be allowed to play alien races will now have a reason to be extremely happy: NCsoft has announced that the latest update for their MMO includes the Hybrids. These are DNA spliced human-alien cross breeds with enhanced attributes and distinct physical appearance and they are, a...

5 February 2008
05:57 GMT

Rumor: iPod Classic Firmware 1.1 Is BAD!

Generally, updates are released to fix problems, add features and/or enhance the abilities of a certain device. Apple rolls out plenty of those for their respective systems on a regular basis, but a recent one in particular is causing quite some headaches in the line of iPod Classic owners. Sources on the web have re...

4 February 2008
11:09 GMT

Apple Rolls out AppleTV Take 2 Guided Tour

If you're the proud owner of an AppleTV (although I'm not sure "proud" is the appropriate term to describe your current state of mind), you should know that, instead of speeding up the release of your free update, Apple has posted a guided (video) tour of AppleTV software version 2.0. Cheer up now, it'...

1 February 2008
10:25 GMT

Apple Answers MakBook Air Wireless Issues

Yesterday saw Apple posting a piece on its official website warning Mac users of problems regarding out-of-date AirPort base stations, mentioning possible networking issues with the newly-released MacBook Air. Apple has since pulled the warning post and updated it. Here's what you need to be on the lookout for, ...

1 February 2008
07:06 GMT

First Google Earth Update for 2008

They've kept a low profile so far, but when they came up with it, it was well worth it. The Google Lat Long Blog comes with a post from Wei Luo, a senior GIS Specialist detailing all of the changes and updates that have happened. In decreasing order, based on the level of how exciting the additions are, here the...

28 January 2008
12:06 GMT

Some Editor Editing Options from Google Earth

It's all about optimizing the experience people have when they're visiting your site, so that they will come again. No more, and by any means no less and who can do that better than the users themselves? Brian Cornell, Software Engineer at Google Maps has announced the maps aficionados about the latest twea...

24 January 2008
17:51 GMT

Next Leopard Patch to Pack Almost 100 Fixes

Word on the web has it that during last week's Macworld event, Apple released a new seed of Mac OS X 10.5.2. Accompanied by notes containing a quite lengthy list of fixes, seed number 9C16 focuses on areas such as Active Directory/Directory Services, AirPort, AppKit, Application, Firewall, Audio, Rosetta, Safari...

24 January 2008
06:44 GMT

Windows Vista Update Fiesta

Although it is on the verge of releasing the first service pack for Windows Vista, Microsoft has not stopped hammering away at the operating system via Windows Update. The Redmond company is currently in a transition process, subtle as it might be. A migration from a strategy focused on delivering major updates for i...

24 January 2008
05:47 GMT

Team Fortress 2 Receives Massive Overhaul

The Orange Box's hit Team Fortress 2 is about to receive some major and rather unexpected changes, such as unlockable weapons, an all-new game mode and even class changes. Valve's game is a sequel to the original Quake mod and it was first announced 10 years ago (yes, you can call it Duke Nukem Forever'...

24 January 2008
04:37 GMT

Microsoft Update Threatens Users with the Expiration of Windows

A new Microsoft update threatens Windows users with the expiration of their copy of the operating system unless deployment is completed within half a day. This is obviously nothing but a fake Microsoft update spammed to spread malware. Sunbelt Software Chief Executive Officer, Alex Eckelberry, warned of the existence...

22 January 2008
04:55 GMT

Corrupted Language Packs Block Windows Vista SP1 RC

In early December 2007, Microsoft went public with the testing program of the first service pack for Windows Vista. At that time, Vista Service Pack 1 Release Candidate was made available to all users of the operating system, with Microsoft advising that the Vista SP1RC build was still in beta stage and should be kep...

21 January 2008
05:58 GMT

Virtua Fighter 5 Xbox 360 Update Available

SEGA Europe has recently announced the availability of a new downloadable patch for the Xbox 360 version of Virtua Fighter 5. A full list of additions and enhancements such as costume-specific pants, saving online replays and Rematches in Online VS can be found below.Virtua Fighter 5 Update Changelog - Some characte...

18 January 2008
05:59 GMT

Article Updates not Indexed by Google News

Around Christmas, Google was all gleaming with pride at their recently (at the time) released algorithm that was supposedly the best ever, analyzing sources and organizing them in order of importance: the closer they were to the place where the actual event that created the news happened, the bigger the chances it ha...

16 January 2008
10:40 GMT

MySpace Account Drops Fake Windows Update

Last week, it was Secret Crush. Today, it is called Rita. Both of them are social networking components that may seriously damage people's computers. Secret Crush was a Facebook application that attempted to drop some sort of malware on vulnerable users' systems. Rita is somehow different. It is a MySpace r...

14 January 2008
14:31 GMT

Microsoft Live Labs Drops Listas Update

Back in mid October 2007, Microsoft Live Labs brought to the table Listas. Offered in addition to Deepfish, Photosynth and Seadragon, Listas is the latest Microsoft Live Labs prototype concept. Benefiting from the combined efforts of the Microsoft Research and Windows Live divisions, the Listas incubation project is ...

10 January 2008
05:58 GMT

Download Vista SP1 Compatibility, Performance, Responsiveness, and Reliability Bits

Microsoft is increasingly gearing up for the availability of the first service pack for Windows Vista. But at the same time, even with the close proximity of Vista SP1 RTM, the Redmond company continues to serve bits and pieces of the service pack via Windows Update. Even as Vista hit the shelves, the relevance of th...

9 January 2008
10:30 GMT

January 2008 Security Releases ISO Image

Yes, it's that time of the month again... For Microsoft, January 8th, 2008 was synonymous with the first Patch Tuesday of this year. The Redmond company releases security update for its software products on a monthly basis, and the availability date coincides with the second Tuesday of every month. But, in addit...

9 January 2008
07:29 GMT

Update Available to Bulletproof 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista Sidebar

Windows Vista, both the 32- and 64-bit editions, brought to the table an entirely new component compared to Windows XP: the Windows Sidebar. As any addition to the operating system, the Windows Sidebar also raised security concerns, by literally providing attackers with a fresh avenue for exploits. However, since the...

9 January 2008
07:00 GMT

Will Google Docs Pose a Serious Threat to MS Office in 2008?

Updates are like well wrapped candy that you find in the Christmas tree of the person you're visiting. He / she asks you to get some, but you never know if they're expired or not or whether you'll like his / her taste in sweets. It's something that you must try on your own, if you're curious ...

7 January 2008
17:16 GMT

iPhone Firmware Update 1.1.3 Brings Lots of Improvements

Apple prepared a new firmware update for the iPhone, the 1.1.3 version, and will make it available in the near future. While the previous updates didn't bring important changes, to make users say "wow", the 1.1.3 firmware update will come to really change the iPhone and make a better handset out of it. Som...

3 January 2008
04:50 GMT




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