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  • Colonel
    Today, Apple released a new security update for Mac OS X 10.4.8 and Mac OS X 10.4.8 Server. The update fixes security issues with QuickTime for Java and Quartz Composer. Apple gives us the following description about the update:


    Description: Java applets may use QuickTime for Java to obtain the images rendered on screen by embedded QuickTime objects and upload them to the originating web site. When this facility is used in conjunction with Quartz Composer, it becomes possible to capture images that may contain local information. This update addresses the issue by disallowing Quartz Composer compositions in unsigned Java applets. Quartz Composer compositions continue to function locally. Applications and signed Java applets that utilize QuickTime and QuickTime for Java are unaffected. This issue does not affect systems prior to Mac OS X v10.4. It also does not affect the Windows platform. Credit to Geoff Beier for reporting this issue.
    As usual, the update is available though Software Update and Apple's documentation site.
  • kevin_4e
    Lost count of how many days 'til Christmas? No need to worry with jschilling's free X-MasTree. Loaded with a surprising amount of features, it's one more thing to get you into the holiday mood... Finally, a Google Widget that actually keeps your searches in the widget. The free widget, Gwidget makes sure to keep it a widget, not just a link to your browser... Ever complained or wondered why there was such an inconsistent user interface among most Mac apps? Check out one reason why having multiple themes may just keep your computing life one bit easier... Introducing the latest Apple product, the iBaby. Fully equipped with one authentic Apple birthmark... Think you've stumbled across every iPod accessory out there, not so fast. Here are 7 irreplaceable iPod accessories you may have trouble finding in stores...
     
    If you managed to grab the latest product of Adobe, Adobe CS3, two days might just be enough to get tired of their ultra-original icon. In case you're looking for a replacement, check out Infamous's great looking icon, available to all... If you still think you could use some more IRC scripts, then you can thank KanadaKid, np101137, and mac-mini once more for three additional scripts... Finally, here is the long awaited proof of how Vista did not copy Mac OS X. X for Vista...
  • REVENGE

    A Leak Has Sprung in Cupertino

    By REVENGE, in OSx86,

    Unlike soft leaks of news, rumors, and Leopard, it seems that Apple's HQ in Cupertino has been the victim of a physical leak as well. Early Wednesday morning at around 12:55 A.M., somebody noticed there was water coming out of the wall in the building. It was later determined that the leak was coming from a broken pipe under the complex, which leaked water at a rate of 100 gallons per minute and flooded the building with over a foot of standing water on the building floor before the pipe was shut off at around 2:30 A.M.
     
    Looks like "torrents of bits" aren't the only things leaking out of Cupertino these days...
  • Colonel
    After countless months of waiting, Adobe has finally announced that it will be releasing a Beta of the new Photoshop CS3 on Friday, December 15th. As expected, the release is a universal application, meaning that it will run natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Adobe stated that this is an exciting time for the Mac and that Adobe wanted to help smooth out the transition to Intel-based Macs with a preview release of Photoshop CS3. Adobe gives us more info about the new Photoshop Beta.


    Packed with new features, Photoshop CS3 beta also includes a pre-release version of a major upgrade to Adobe Bridge, as well as a preview release of the all-new Adobe Device Central. Photoshop customers can use Adobe Device Central to design, preview, and test compelling mobile content, created specifically for smaller screens. This new tool, integrated in the Photoshop CS3 beta, simplifies and accelerates the creation of mobile content through a preview environment and built-in device profiles.
     
    To utilize Adobe Photoshop CS3 beta, customers require a serial number from either Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Creative Suite® 2, Adobe Creative Suite Production Studio, Adobe Design Bundle, Adobe Web Bundle or Adobe Video Bundle. Adobe Photoshop CS3 beta is available in English only. Customers who have a valid serial number for all other language versions of qualifying Adobe products can download the software. Without a serial number, users can still download Adobe Photoshop CS3 beta, with the product expiring after two days. Customers must register online with Adobe or have an existing Adobe.com membership account to access the software. The System Requirements for Mac are OS X 10.4.8 or 10.5, a 1GHz G4 or G5, or an Intel-based Mac with 512 MB of RAM or more. Adobe will also be releasing a version for Windows XP.
     
    Update: The Photoshop CS3 beta has been released. You can download it here.
  • sHARD>>

    New Forum Features and Upgrades

    By sHARD>>, in OSx86,

    As you may have noticed, we just underwent some site upgrades. New posting dialogs, fresh profiles, and other features are abound. We'll continue to tweak and add new features over the coming days (including a brand new search system!). In the mean time, poke around and check out the various new features. As always, if anything is giving you problems, drop us a Bug Report. Enjoy!
  • kevin_4e
    If you’re not familiar with Paparazzi, you might want to check it out. It's an easy-to-use application that lets you take complete screenshots of any webpage you want... If you’re looking for an easy way to get your photos into your Gmail messages (get an account invitation here), then give iPhoto2Gmail a spin. It’s an incredibly easy-to-use plug-in compatible with iPhoto 5 and 6... With all of the current rumors about the latest and greatest Apple might release, the historical context provided by 5 Apple prototypes might help make a little more sense of the chatter... One feature I'd been looking for was the ability to burn multiple sessions on one CD. Check out the ‘Apple Tip of the Week’ in case you've pondered the question as well... With all that the Apple Geniuses go through, it’s no surprise that they’ve came up with a few of their own opinions. Check out one Genius’s story (TUAW's Version) to learn a thing or two on what not to do the next time you’re face-to-face with a Genius...
     
    Now that the Vista RTM has gotten some mileage over the past few weeks, what are your thoughts? Share all of your experiences over at the “Vista RTM Experience” thread... In case you haven’t seen KanadaKid’s two latest Colloquy scripts, then head on over to his blog, lilKanada. We love customizations... And finally, here’s another Apple mod that you too can recreate. Check out iSpazz for more information...
  • Colonel

    Leopard Build 9A326 Seeded

    By Colonel, in OSx86,

    Yesterday, Apple seeded a new build of Leopard (9A326). The build contains fixes for Quicktime crashes, .Mac printing, and iDisk syncing. The new Leopard build also sports some new features such as Boot Camp 1.2, Office 2007 document support in TextEdit, Spotlight searches on other networks Macs, and quicker boot-up times. Also, iSync is no longer present in this build, but has been replaced by a new application named Sync Manager. A few instances of a new user interface have been spotted, including a new black gloss look. Reports have noted that this build seems very stable on the Core 2 MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
     
    Thanks dago in this thread for pointing this out to us.
     
    Update: We've just recieve word that this new Leopard build's number is 9A321, not 9A326 like we originally thought.
  • REVENGE
    It is now widely known that Microsoft Office 2007 will introduce a new XML based file format (.docx/.xlsx/.pptx/.etcx) designed with a variety of improvements over the current file format in mind. In fact, it seems that Microsoft has even gone out of their way to ensure file format compatibility with folks who don't want to pay up to upgrade to Office 2007 by providing them with free "Microsoft Office Compatibility Packs" for users running at least Office 2000 SP3 on Windows 2000 SP4.
     
    But wait a minute... how come I don't see any Office:Mac editions on the "System Requirements" list? Actually, I've been searching for a compatibility pack for Office:Mac for weeks now with null results, until recently when I've finally discovered some negative news. Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit (or MacBU) had announced at WWDC that "free downloadable converters would be available" sometime after Office 2007 is released in January. Well as it turns out, that "sometime" means "6-8 weeks" at best for a beta compatibility pack and "6-8 months" for a final release due after the new Office:Mac is released. And according to Office for Mac team, this is "(Fairly) Fast".
     
    As a temporary solution, Office 2007 users will be forced to save their work in the old .doc/.xls/.ppt formats in order to maintain compatibility with Macs. Unfortunately, this could entail the loss of formatting fidelity or the ability to edit some document elements made in the new Office.
     
    Of course, not that I'm suggesting Office:Mac users are "screwed" or that a "lock-out" has begun (well, at least not permanently anyways); I'm simply irritated that Microsoft's Office team would leave compatibility with their Mac counterparts on the backburner while pushing out a file converter for older "Office:Win" editions before Office 2007 had even left the beta stage. Apparently, I'm supposed to be thankful that a converter is coming at all, and even free at that...
  • kevin_4e
    The movie library application Drive-in, from the creators of Flip4Mac, is available for a free test-drive until January 7 (bad speakers and backseat make-out sessions not included)... For those wanting to keep their apps from "phoning home," check out Little Snitch, which is able to prevent the E.T.-like phone behavior and give you information on the guilty apps... A productivity tip from TUAW is one more reason to use a Mac. While holding ctrl-cmd-D over any text in Cocoa applications (no Firefox) a live definition will appear instantly. Go ahead, test it out on our superfluous and sesquipedalian words here... Last week we all saw the Japanese "Get a Mac" ads, and now there’s a set of translations to go along with it, along with some other interesting stuff... If you were in a class with no clue with what to do with 50 G3 iMacs, what would you do? Take a “look” for yourself...
     
    Now with two choices, check out rollcage’s and vizual.menace’s InsanelyMac toolbar. Thanks, guys!... If you haven’t experienced the possibilities of eBay, then check out what DiaboliK has been able to pick up at a reasonable price... Equipped with a PowerBook and a motion-sensor, this nerd with too much free time intrepid young science student was able to bring life to the first digital marionette...
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