Archive for October, 2007
« Previous EntriesDeals: TaskPaper 42% off today only
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Todays featured promo on MacUpdate offers TaskPaper for US$10.95 (42% off, retail $18.95)…
SportWrap armband for iPods, iPhone introduced
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007XtremeMac today announced new versions of its SportWrap armband, and introduced SportWrap Pink which will support the efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation…
MacTech releases DTrace introduction to Leopard
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007MacTech Magazine today announced that not only is its November issue dedicated to Leopard with articles that have been months in the making, but that the magazine is releasing its DTrace introduction to help troubleshoot and investigate Leopard…
10.5: Exploring OS X with dtrace
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
One of the new 10.5 tools for developers is a program called dtrace — you’ll need the Developer Tools installed to use this tool. From man dtrace, you can learn…
The dtrace command is a generic front-end to the DTrace facility. The command implements a simple interface to invoke the D language compiler, the ability to retrieve buffered trace data from the DTrace kernel facility, and a set of basic routines to format and print traced data.Users new to DTrace are encouraged to read: How To Use DTrace. Sun Microsystems, 2005.
Wow, doesn’t that sound thrilling!? You’re right, it doesn’t. But it turns out that dtrace can be useful for things that even mere mortals may be interested in. And the folks at MacTec…
10.5: Exploring OS X with dtrace
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007One of the new 10.5 tools for developers is a program called dtrace — you’ll need the Developer Tools installed to use this tool. From man dtrace, you can learn…
The dtrace command is a generic front-end to the DTrace facility. The command implements a simple interface to invoke the D language compiler, the ability to retrieve buffered trace data from the DTrace kernel facility, and a set of basic routines to format and print traced data.Users new to DTrace are encouraged to read: How To Use DTrace. Sun Microsystems, 2005.
Wow, doesn’t that sound thrilling!? You’re right, it doesn’t. But it turns out that dtrace can be useful for things that even mere mortals may be interested in. And the folks at MacTec…
How to find and remove the OSX.RSPlug.A malware
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007As reported in many places, including Macworld, there’s a new OS X malware in the wild, first reported by Intego, who named it OSX.RSPlug.A (where do they get these names?).
I spent some time this morning looking at this malware, and wrote this article explaining how to find out if you’ve been infected, and how to remove the programs if you have. If you want all the details, you can read the article. If you just want to know how to remove the malware, here’s the simple process:
- In the Finder, navigate to /Library -> Internet Plug-Ins, and delete the file named plugins.settings. Empty the trash. This deletes the tool that sets the rogue DNS Server information.
- In Terminal, type sudo crontab -r and provide your admin password when asked. This deletes the root cron job that checks the DNS Server …
WeBot adds Mac support to media access service
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007WeBots recently-launched service lets users listen to their music and check out their photos from any computer, no matter where those files are located…
Deals: Postino 45% off today only
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Todays featured promo on MacUpdate offers Postino 1.6.4 for US$9.95 (45% off, retail $18)…
miniXpress425S Portable External drive available
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Trans international today announced worldwide availability of its miniXpress425S Portable External drive — rugged cases made with Aluminum, assuring durability and heat dissipation…
Mac OS X scares security spods (and WCC FTW)
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Trick or IT Blogwatch? In which we worry about the security of Leopard’s new, errr, security features. Not to mention Weebl’s weighted companion cube…
Robert McMillan reports:
The security features introduced in Apple’s Leopard operating system update need work. That’s according to security experts who have been putting the new version of Mac OS X through its paces, since the upgrade was introduced last Friday. Leopard introduces a number of important security features to the Mac, but they are often implemented incompletely, leaving users vulnerable to attack … two of Apple’s key security enhancements—Sandboxing and Library Randomization—are great ideas that are imperfectly applied within Leopard.
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Mac OS X scares security spods (and WCC FTW)
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Trick or IT Blogwatch? In which we worry about the security of Leopard’s new, errr, security features. Not to mention Weebl’s weighted companion cube…
Robert McMillan reports:
The security features introduced in Apple’s Leopard operating system update need work. That’s according to security experts who have been putting the new version of Mac OS X through its paces, since the upgrade was introduced last Friday. Leopard introduces a number of important security features to the Mac, but they are often implemented incompletely, leaving users vulnerable to attack … two of Apple’s key security enhancements—Sandboxing and Library Randomization—are great ideas that are imperfectly applied within Leopard.
Free Image Editor for Mac LiveQuartz 1.7 posted
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Romain Piveteau today announced LiveQuartz 1.7, an update to his free Image Editor for Mac…
Best of Leopard Is Yet to Come: Innovative Third-Party Apps
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007Once developers sink their teeth into Core Animation, a powerful developer’s toolkit embedded in the new Mac OS, we’ll likely enter an advanced era of user interface design. Commentary by Leander Kahney.
Leopard/Windows Server and File Sharing Tips
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007As Leopard continues to roar across the globe, some of the ways in which Leopard functions differently when it comes to Windows networks and file sharing are creating difficulties for cross-platform users. Here are a few Leopard/Windows tips to keep in mind:
- WINS functionality is now located in the Network pane of System Preferences (select your network port of choice and then click the Advanced button and you’ll see a WINS tab). In Tiger/Panther, this was in the Directory Access utility. The WINS tab allows you to specify a WINS server and to choose a Windows workgroup.
- WINS functionality is now located in the Network pane of System Preferences (select your network port of choice and then click the Advanced button and you’ll see a WINS tab). In Tiger/Panther, this was in the Directory Access utility. The WINS tab allows you to specify a WINS server and to choose a Windows workgroup.
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Leopard/Windows Server and File Sharing Tips
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007As Leopard continues to roar across the globe, some of the ways in which Leopard functions differently when it comes to Windows networks and file sharing are creating difficulties for cross-platform users. Here are a few Leopard/Windows tips to keep in mind:
Studiometry 5.0.4 adds Leopard compatibility
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007Oranged Software has released an update to its organizational tool for studios and freelancers– Studiometry…
MacScan 2.5 anti-spyware optimized for Leopard
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007SecureMac today announced the release of MacScan 2.5, its anti-spyware software for Macs…
iLugger unveils Leopard-oriented iMac cases
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007iLugger today unveiled the latest addition to its iMac case collection in response to Apple’s releas…
MegaSeg 4.1 Update offers over 40 improvements
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007Fidelity Media has released version 4.1 of their MegaSeg DJ mixing and radio automation software…
ProjectWizards Merlin 2.5 Beta-2 is Leopard-ready
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007Project management consultants ProjectWizards today announced that the second beta release of Merlin 2.5, released today, was designed specifically with the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system in mind…
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