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More Mac bundles for the masses
TheMacSale 2 and TheMacBundles offer their own respective bundles of Mac software for $50, but at what cost to developers?
RemoteSight turns an iSight into CCTV
Ben Software's new RemoteSight can turns an iSight—or other video input source—into a video-monitoring system for your home.
Verizon Media Manager streams photos, music to your FiOS DVR
Verizon has released a Mac version of its Media Manager software, allowing FiOS TV customers to stream music and photos to their DVR set-top boxes.
TextWrangler 3.0 overhauls FTP support, improves search
The latest update to Bare Bones Software's free text editor, TextWrangler 3.0, significantly reworks FTP support and improves its search capabilities.
Apple updates Remote Desktop admin, client software
Updates to Apple's desktop management software offer many improvements.
Security Update 2009-004 fixes BIND vulnerability
Apple released Security Update 2009-004 on Wednesday, fixing an issue in DNS software package BIND.
AirPort Client Update improves MacBook wireless performance
Apple's rolled out an AirPort Client Update for certain recent models of MacBook an MacBook Pro, improving wireless performance while on battery power.
Wi-Fi group's basic test won't change with final 11n
The Wi-Fi Alliance will not change the basic requirements of its IEEE 802.11n certification process when the standard is finished later this year.
TeamViewer Manager remote support app now available for Mac
TeamViewer GmbH has released a Mac version of TemaViewer Manager, the database tool that works as part of their remote control software package.
Apple updates Time Capsule, AirPort firmware and Final Cut Pro
Apple updated its Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station firmware on Tuesday along with a minor update for Final Cut Pro.
Apple releases AirPort Utility 5.4.2 update
Apple on Wednesday released the AirPort Utility 5.4.2 update which addresses some minor bugs and adds a few goodies to boot.
Mac News Briefs: Yenco.com overhauls Finance budgeting app
Yenco.com has overhauled Finance, its bank account and budget management software, as part of its ongoing effort to move its applications to a more modern architecture. In other briefs, RadTech introduced a new notebook case, Studiometry saw an update, and JAMF software announced scripts that let its centralized client management application deploy and manage the VirusBarrier antivirus software.
Mac News Briefs: Finale 2010 coming soon
The latest version of the music notation software was announced Thursday. Also making news were new input devices from Verbatim and a new version of ADmitMac from Thursby Software.
ProteMac Meter network monitoring app updates interface
ProteMac Meter, the network monitoring app, sports a spruced up interface and other changes.
How Bluetooth got as fast as Wi-Fi
Network World interviews Kevin Hayes, who was the technical editor for the 802.11 Protocol Adaption Layer -- one of the big changes in the just-announced Bluetooth 3.0 specification.
ExpanDrive 2.0 adds Amazon S3 support
ExpanDrive 2.0 features improved SFTP performance, a polished user interface, and support for Amazon's S3 service.
Alaska Airlines flies ahead with in-flight Wi-Fi
Alaska Airlines will deploy in-flight Wi-Fi systems on more planes and test prices after what it called a successful trial run.
SpiderOak Sync delivers cross-platform syncing
SpiderOak is offering a new service that allows users to sync data across Macs, PCs and Linux machines.
eBay to spin off Skype in 2010
Internet auction giant eBay announced plans to spin off VoIP firm Skype in 2010 with an initial public offering.
Is Bluetooth 3.0 on the horizon?
According to several industry blogs, the short-range wireless standard Bluetooth 3.0 will get its official launch on April 21.
SelfControl locks down distractions
SelfControl helps you keep focused on your work by preventing you from going to all those sites where you might waste time.
Alaska becomes latest airline with Wi-Fi
Alaska Airlines has begun a trial of in-flight Wi-Fi.
Microsoft Live Sync allows for Mac, PC data synchronization
Everybody's into syncing data these days, which meant it was really only a matter of time before Microsoft decided to get into the game. Their new Live Sync service works on both Macs and PCs.
The Mac at 25: Networking
Our 25th anniversary-inspired look at where the Mac is headed wraps up with Rik Myslewski analyzing the trends in networking technologies.
FileWave software management tool updated
With FileWave 3.7, users can re-image an entire computer, allowing multiple computers to have the same software installed.
Expo: Kerio unveils Mac client for its VPN
Messaging and security vendor Kerio in March will release a Mac-based VPN client for its WinRoute Firewall.
HP unveils Mac compatible home media server
HP introduced a new home media server, compatible with both Macs and PCs. The server can act as a centralized iTunes Library, as well as a Time Machine backup for Mac users.
Zenoss Core sysadmin tool adds native Mac OS X installer
Zenoss Core, an open source IT administration tool, is now available with a native Mac OS X installer.
Belkin offers ‘switch to Mac’ cable
Belkin is providing a new "Switch-to-Mac" cable with software to make it easier to transition from a PC to a Mac.
Once thought safe, WPA Wi-Fi encryption is cracked
Researchers plan to disclose a partial crack of the WPA wireless security standard next week.