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MacSurfer's Archive: Sunday, March 2, 2014
 

 

OS X
News
  • "Snow Leopard updates are probably done—here are your OS X upgrade options: As OS X 10.6 fades, you'll need to start considering alternatives." Ars Technica 4:44 PM
  • "Apple Reportedly Done Updating Snow Leopard OS" eWeek 3/1
  • "Sorry to say that Apple platforms are still more secure: Even after Apple dragged its brand through the mud over the recent SSL/TLS coding bug for iOS and Macs, its computing platforms are still the better choice for security." ZDNet 2/28
  • "Apple isn't updating Snow Leopard anymore, here's what you should know" TUAW 2/28
  • "Is Apple done supporting Snow Leopard and 19% of Macs?" Chicago Tribune [Free Registration Required] 2/28
  • "Apple's end of support for Snow Leopard leaves Mac users open to malware" The Inquirer 2/28
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
  • "Mavericks discussion includes the Combo updater; Apple Mail problems and workarounds; webcam compatibility; Thunderbolt FireWire adapter vs. disk spindown; an Aperture speed-up; and various other experiences and questions." MacInTouch 3/1
  • "Help discussion include tips on preparing a Mac for transfer; optical disc troubleshooing/recovery; and Apple USB/THunderbolt Ethernet adapter configuration." MacInTouch 3/1
  • "OS X 10.9 (Mavericks): Video corruption in Safari" Betalogue 2/28
  • "OS X 10.9.2 Has Broken AirPlay For Some Users" AppAdvice 2/28
  • "File copy error -36 reported with 10.9.2 and OS X Server" MacWindows 2/28
  • "Reader says OS X 10.9.2 update still can't connect to NAS" MacWindows 2/28
  • "Mavericks discussion continues with more about fixes, problems, workarounds and experiences with the OS X 10.9.2 update - including Apple Mail rules, addresses/names/groups, sort/mailbox order, and mail counts; Disk Utility problems; webcam issues; power key and sleep changes, installation hangs - plus questions about software updates, StuffIt compatibility, etc." MacInTouch 2/28
  • "Security notes include Mac malware masquerading as legitimate apps; Touch ID (iPhone 5s fingerprint) details; email tracking (Streak); mysterious unlocking; Google Play Store Android malware; iPhone unlocking in a murder case and more." MacInTouch 2/28
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "Hands on with Adobe InDesign, January 2014 edition" Gigaom 2:15 PM
  • "How to Sync Photos Docs and Data on iPhone and Mac With iCloud" GottaBeMobile 7:55 AM
  • "How to Disable Curly Quotes in Mac OS X Mavericks" iClarified 4:40 PM
  • "2 Critically Important Things Every Apple User Must Do This Weekend" OS X Daily 3/1
  • "How to block FaceTime calls and iMessages on the Mac" iMore 3/1
  • "How to Protect Your iCloud Keychain from the NSA" TidBITS 3/1
  • "How to Astutely Use OS X Hot Corners Without Consternation" The Mac Observer 3/1
  • "It's time for an Mac OS X and iOS security checkup" Gigaom 2/28
  • "How to create beautiful B&W images with Adobe Photoshop Elements 12" Macworld 2/28
  • "Trashing Preferences in Final Cut Pro X 10.1: The Old Way Doesn't Work" FCPXtv 2/28
  • "How to Set Up a Real Time Business Statistics Dashboard" Tuts+ 2/28
  • "2 Beginner Tips in Mavericks and Cranky iMessage Settings on Your iPhone" The Mac Observer 2/28
  • "Put image/video inside secure notes in Keychain" Mac OS X Hints 2/28
  • "Free: Yet Another Way To Run Windows Or Linux On Your Mac" Mac 360 2/28
  • "Free: The Utility For Mac Users Who Want To Tinker Around In OS X" Mac 360 2/28
  • "Is This The Free Mac Browser To Top Safari, Chrome, And Firefox?" BohemianBoomer 2/28
  • "A Simple Way To View Unread Email Without Switching To Mail" TeraTalks 2/28
  • "A Free Way To Rename Files By The Thousands" NoodleMac 2/28
  • "Free: Change The Default Folder For Screenshots From Your Mac" Mac 360 2/28
Op/Ed
  • "Non-native vs. native Mac games, and why it matters" TechnologyTell 3/1
  • "Apple's 'good enough' security response: why it's not going to change, isn't fair, but doesn't matter anyway"  BetaNews 2/28
  • "Office vs. iWork: The Danger Of Bundling" Mac 360 2/28
Press Releases
  • "Briefly: Steam Family Sharing now live, new CamioCam start-up" Electronista 7:50 AM
  • "Mac gamers now fighting iOS for Battle Supremacy" TechnologyTell 3/1
  • "Steam Family Sharing exits beta, lets your borrow all of your friends' games" Engadget 3/1
  • "In-Brief: Trimble announces SketchUp 2014 for Mac and Windows" Architosh 2/28
  • "Jumpshare Makes File Sharing as Easy as Dragging and Dropping" Lifehacker 2/28
  • "Wasteland 2 OS X Beta Launched, New Trailer Available" Inside Mac Games 2/28
  • "Enolsoft Releases PDF Toolset for Mac" prMac 2/28
  • "Recosoft ships ID2Office 2.0 - Convert InDesign to Word, PPT and Keynote" prMac 2/28