Archive for October, 2009

Mac Downloads

Long ago, I recommended Download.com for Mac software downloads. But I quickly changed to VersionTracker and MacUpdate as a great way to find new files and keep them up to date. (Both can send email to you telling you of updates to particular programs.) Continue reading »

Acorn 2.0

Acorn by Flying Meat Software is a “image editor for humans” according to their web site. However, I really couldn’t try out their latest version as it is Intel Mac only. It also requires Snow Leopard. Continue reading »

IMHO – Social Networking

What is your group doing to take advantage of the social networking. In August, at Cowtown MUG we had a member talk about using Twitter and Facebook. The talk was primarily about using them for the job hunt, but perhaps we need to use them for user groups as well. Continue reading »

IMHO: Mac Rumors

I have thought that MacRumors.com in many ways has been doing what I wanted to do with the original “Rumor Manager” column. But… Continue reading »

Bounty on Mac Malware

Malware affiliate bounty: Infect a Mac, earn 43 cents – If you think Macs are safe from malware attacks, think again. There’s now a bounty for hackers and phishers who get their Trojan on your Mac. Continue reading »