Sophos Releases a Video Demoing the Infection of a Mac by a Trojan
In order to stress user about the risk of infection of a Mac by a Trojan virus OSX/RSPlug-F, and also to avoid any criticisms, Sophos published a video illustrating how the Trojan is being installed on the Mac of a user thinking of downloading a software for video editing..
This new version of the virus did not really evolved from the first version hidden in pirated versions of iLife 09 or the pseudo-crack of CS4. So, you should simply keep in mind that installing a software might require you to enter your admin password, and such virus might then use it for other purpose. In other words pay attention.
Sandvox 1.6 adds search-engine content control, more
Karelia has released Sandvox 1.6, updating the website creation software with the ability to adjust content for search engines on a page-by-page basis. Inserting information into new fields in the Page Details area in a Sandvox document now indicates exactly how a title and short description should appear in search engine listings. Version 1.6 also adds a Discover Plug-ins window, which previews d...
Mac Pro 2009: Not All ECC DDR3 Modules Are Equals
The new Mac Pro 2009 have now adopted the ECC DDR3 and dropped the previous expensive and limited FB-DIMM modules. If one can easily find ECC DDR3 modules in shops, we have recently learned that there two categories of of EEC DDR3 modules, both being JEDEC compatible. The first one includes a thermal sensor making possible for the system on which it is installed to get information related to the working temperature of such modules. The second type of ECC DDR3 does not have such sensor. the Mac Pro is making use of such sensor, so you should better take modules featuring such technology.
In practice, both types of modules work flawlessly on the new Mac Pro. However, sensor-free modules will fail if you run the hardware test. According to a report published on Apple discussion forum, the lack of such sensor might increase the speed of the cooling fans. So, if you plan to purchase some additional ECC DDR3 modules, think of asking for the model featuring the internal thermal sensor.
Mainstream iTunes tracks to raise in price April 7th
Apple's plans to enact variable music pricing at the iTunes Store will take effect April 7th, says the LA Times. Although Apple has yet to publicly announce a firm date, the information is said to be circulating in the music industry, as a result of Apple telling record labels in preparation. Many mainstream hits, including both new and old songs, will be raised in price from 99 cents to $1.29....
TUAW First Look: Cha-Ching Touch
Filed under: Software, iPhone, iPod touch, First Look
Several years ago, I had a simple but wonderful checkbook app for my Palm. It was nothing more than money in and money out with some simple categorization (food, clothing, automotive, etc.). In other words, an electric alternative to a checkbook. Since I don't really write checks anymore, I no longer carry a register around. Plus, that old Palm is dead and gone (having accidentally spent one night in my rainy front yard), so I need an alternative.We've reviewed mobile financial apps before, like Pennies and Mint. Cory and Mike got to play with those, but I was lucky enough to nab Cha-Ching Touch for review.
The Good
First things first. It's pretty. Every screen and icon is nice to look at and easy to navigate, even the Get Smart-style vault that requires a passcode at launch (note that this is off by default).
To get started, create an account. Choose either Checking, Savings, Credit, Online, Loan or Cash. Each is represented by a unique icon which is a nice little touch. From there, enter an account number and associated URL if applicable.
Continue reading TUAW First Look: Cha-Ching Touch
TUAWTUAW First Look: Cha-Ching Touch originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iPhone OS: The Most Used OS on Mobile Phone Internet Browsing
Admob is a company analyzing the traffic of mobile phone internet one more than 6000 websites. In their last study covering January 2009, they demonstrate that the iPhone was capturing most of the mobile phone internet browsing. In Europe, it represents 31%, and 52% when pooled with the iPod touch vs. 44% for the worldwide data. In summary in all countries when the iPhone is available, it is the most used mobile phone for internet browsing. Symbian-based mobiles rank second with 32% while windows mobile-based models does not seem to push their users to browse remotely on internet with only 8%.
IbisMail take 2
Filed under: iPhone, MobileMe, App Store, iPod touch
This is my week to take a second look at some iPhone apps that were less than thrilling on their first appearance, but have been updated with fixes and enhancements. Earlier, I took a look at VoiceMail, and today I'm taking a fresh look at IbisMail, [App Store link] an email client for the iPhone and iPod touch that offers some features Apple does not. The app is U.S. $0.99.Although the specs indicate that almost all mail protocols are supported, last time around I had no luck with a simple POP3 account, and a complete fail at working with MobileMe. I'm happy to say it now works with both types of mail, although setting up MobileMe mail is not automatic, and the defaults the program enters are not correct. You'll have to do it manually, copying the same information you use on the Apple Mail app. I tried a couple of other IMAP mail accounts, and they worked OK.
Users of the latest version are having no luck with Gmail, and some POP3 port selections don't work, while others do.
There are two big features IbisMail offers that Apple doesn't. First is the ability to create folders and rules for mail. Second, it works in landscape mode. Apple has addressed the landscape feature in OS 3.0 that will be out this summer. There is no evidence so far that Apple will add folders with rules in all email protocols.
One of the other downsides of this app, pointed out in my last review, is that it can't run in the background, which is a pretty important feature for a mail program. That's not the fault of the developer, but Apple. OS 3.0 has some workarounds for this issue, but they still don't plan to support true multitasking in 3rd party applications. If the developers stick to the new Apple SDK, you can probably get alerts to new mail when you are running other apps.
So in summary, some bugs are fixed, some still appear to be there. If you really wanted landscape view for email, I'd wait for Apple to update the iPhone in a couple of months. If you really need rules and folders, IbisMail is worth a look, taking into account the app may not work with your particular mail setup.
TUAWIbisMail take 2 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sophos Releases a Video Demoing the Infection of a Mac by a Trojan
In order to stress user about the risk of infection of a Mac by a Trojan virus OSX/RSPlug-F, and also to avoid any criticisms, Sophos published a video illustrating how the Trojan is being installed on the Mac of a user thinking of downloading a software for video editing..
This new version of the virus did not really evolved from the first version hidden in pirated versions of iLife 09 or the pseudo-crack of CS4. So, you should simply keep in mind that installing a software might require you to enter your admin password, and such virus might then use it for other purpose. In other words pay attention.
Sandvox 1.6 adds search-engine content control, more
Karelia has released Sandvox 1.6, updating the website creation software with the ability to adjust content for search engines on a page-by-page basis. Inserting information into new fields in the Page Details area in a Sandvox document now indicates exactly how a title and short description should appear in search engine listings. Version 1.6 also adds a Discover Plug-ins window, which previews d...
Mac Pro 2009: Not All ECC DDR3 Modules Are Equals
The new Mac Pro 2009 have now adopted the ECC DDR3 and dropped the previous expensive and limited FB-DIMM modules. If one can easily find ECC DDR3 modules in shops, we have recently learned that there two categories of of EEC DDR3 modules, both being JEDEC compatible. The first one includes a thermal sensor making possible for the system on which it is installed to get information related to the working temperature of such modules. The second type of ECC DDR3 does not have such sensor. the Mac Pro is making use of such sensor, so you should better take modules featuring such technology.
In practice, both types of modules work flawlessly on the new Mac Pro. However, sensor-free modules will fail if you run the hardware test. According to a report published on Apple discussion forum, the lack of such sensor might increase the speed of the cooling fans. So, if you plan to purchase some additional ECC DDR3 modules, think of asking for the model featuring the internal thermal sensor.
Mainstream iTunes tracks to raise in price April 7th
Apple's plans to enact variable music pricing at the iTunes Store will take effect April 7th, says the LA Times. Although Apple has yet to publicly announce a firm date, the information is said to be circulating in the music industry, as a result of Apple telling record labels in preparation. Many mainstream hits, including both new and old songs, will be raised in price from 99 cents to $1.29....
TUAW First Look: Cha-Ching Touch
Filed under: Software, iPhone, iPod touch, First Look
Several years ago, I had a simple but wonderful checkbook app for my Palm. It was nothing more than money in and money out with some simple categorization (food, clothing, automotive, etc.). In other words, an electric alternative to a checkbook. Since I don't really write checks anymore, I no longer carry a register around. Plus, that old Palm is dead and gone (having accidentally spent one night in my rainy front yard), so I need an alternative.We've reviewed mobile financial apps before, like Pennies and Mint. Cory and Mike got to play with those, but I was lucky enough to nab Cha-Ching Touch for review.
The Good
First things first. It's pretty. Every screen and icon is nice to look at and easy to navigate, even the Get Smart-style vault that requires a passcode at launch (note that this is off by default).
To get started, create an account. Choose either Checking, Savings, Credit, Online, Loan or Cash. Each is represented by a unique icon which is a nice little touch. From there, enter an account number and associated URL if applicable.
Continue reading TUAW First Look: Cha-Ching Touch
TUAWTUAW First Look: Cha-Ching Touch originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iPhone OS: The Most Used OS on Mobile Phone Internet Browsing
Admob is a company analyzing the traffic of mobile phone internet one more than 6000 websites. In their last study covering January 2009, they demonstrate that the iPhone was capturing most of the mobile phone internet browsing. In Europe, it represents 31%, and 52% when pooled with the iPod touch vs. 44% for the worldwide data. In summary in all countries when the iPhone is available, it is the most used mobile phone for internet browsing. Symbian-based mobiles rank second with 32% while windows mobile-based models does not seem to push their users to browse remotely on internet with only 8%.
IbisMail take 2
Filed under: iPhone, MobileMe, App Store, iPod touch
This is my week to take a second look at some iPhone apps that were less than thrilling on their first appearance, but have been updated with fixes and enhancements. Earlier, I took a look at VoiceMail, and today I'm taking a fresh look at IbisMail, [App Store link] an email client for the iPhone and iPod touch that offers some features Apple does not. The app is U.S. $0.99.Although the specs indicate that almost all mail protocols are supported, last time around I had no luck with a simple POP3 account, and a complete fail at working with MobileMe. I'm happy to say it now works with both types of mail, although setting up MobileMe mail is not automatic, and the defaults the program enters are not correct. You'll have to do it manually, copying the same information you use on the Apple Mail app. I tried a couple of other IMAP mail accounts, and they worked OK.
Users of the latest version are having no luck with Gmail, and some POP3 port selections don't work, while others do.
There are two big features IbisMail offers that Apple doesn't. First is the ability to create folders and rules for mail. Second, it works in landscape mode. Apple has addressed the landscape feature in OS 3.0 that will be out this summer. There is no evidence so far that Apple will add folders with rules in all email protocols.
One of the other downsides of this app, pointed out in my last review, is that it can't run in the background, which is a pretty important feature for a mail program. That's not the fault of the developer, but Apple. OS 3.0 has some workarounds for this issue, but they still don't plan to support true multitasking in 3rd party applications. If the developers stick to the new Apple SDK, you can probably get alerts to new mail when you are running other apps.
So in summary, some bugs are fixed, some still appear to be there. If you really wanted landscape view for email, I'd wait for Apple to update the iPhone in a couple of months. If you really need rules and folders, IbisMail is worth a look, taking into account the app may not work with your particular mail setup.
TUAWIbisMail take 2 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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