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KnewSense has announced the release of MacAppBlocker 1.4.1 for OS X, an update to their Utility that enables users to block access to any application by placing it on a Blocked App list that is password protected. A safer and more practical solution for insuring privacy than creating multiple login accounts, MacAppBlocker allows the user to share their computer or leave it unattended, while being assured that sensitive apps and documents cannot be opened. In addition, a timeout value may be assigned to each app on the list, so that the app will automatically close after a specified period of inactivity. The simple app appears as a convenient Menu Bar icon, and gives the user the option of whether or not it launches automatically at startup. Continue reading »
What is edX you ask. It is a new service that Harvard and MIT are doing to offer FREE online classes. The program will be run by a non-profit organization controlled by the two schools and they have each committed $30 million to the program. Continue reading »
This article on CNet is actually titled “Cloud-based storage options for Mac OS X.” But I don’t like long titles. Continue reading »
Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets, has announced that Sheffield Softworks Vintage Effects, is available now for Final Cut Pro, Motion and After Effects through FxFactory.
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Appsoft Studio has announced the release of Folder Factory 1.0, an app for changing folders’ design on Mac OS X. The new application is an excellent tool for enhancing folder icons and has some great features. Attaching pictures, applying colors and adjusting their intensity will help to compose unique folder icons for many Mac users. Continue reading »
LOL… there is a lot of mixed news in the iOSphere these days … in this issue we’re just going to have some fun from keyboards to bras . . .
* Don’t Know Where To Put Your iPhone? There’s A Bra For That
* Ex-Apple’s Woz says ‘iPhone best, but Windows bests Android’
* Apple considered physical keyboard for first iPhone
* Prepaid mobile carriers hurt by iPhone popularity
* iPhone App Downloads Fell 30 Percent in March
* Promise Trumps Peril on Planet iPhone
* iPhone 5 rumor rollup
and more…
Randy B. Singer, Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions) has been around the Mac user group community almost as long as the community has been around. With the recent wave of malware scares for Mac users, Randy writes in to the Apple User Group Discussion list :
Independent developer Ken Tidwell has posted yet another in his series of popular Min-U Guides to Nikon DSLRs. The app provides quick, easy access to information by allowing the user to “drill down” through a topic, just like using the camera menus, until they find exactly what they need. For example, a new photographer may want to find out how to set the camera’s self-timer so he can appear in a group shot.
We got an email after last week’s InfoManager requesting we halt the phishing, cybercrime reports referring to SOPA and PIPA. Hmmmm, it was a surprise, but not really surprising. We know that most of our readers already know about cybercrime and all that. What we hope, however, is that some of our user group newsletter editors will run the Safenetting Infomanager and reach people in their memberships who may not be quite as computer savvy as our main Infomanager subscribers. Anyway, here are just a few from this week’s cache
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Who’s to blame for Twitter spam? Obama, Gaga and you
* Flashback flaw re-used by new Mac malware campaign
* Conficker Infections Put Flashback In Perspective
* India overtakes US to become biggest spammer
* Banks may not have to pay for phished users
* Windows Foolproof Protector Bombs
* Fighting ACH Fraud – Four Steps
* Malware LinkedIn Notifications
and more . . .
Neatberry has announced the release of Fumy 2.2 for Mac OS X. Fumy is an unusual bitmap editor focused on special effects. The main feature of the application is the “Smoke” tool, since version 2.2 another great tool – the “Lightning” tool is available. Continue reading »
Spring is in the air and Macgamestore.com has announced a massive Spring Sale on hundreds of Macintosh games. Visit Macgamestore now through Monday, April 30 to take advantage of instant deals on nearly 200 of the hottest Mac games. (Sale ends May 1, 2012). So hurry!! Continue reading »
Rene Ritchie has written this guide for the imore.com website. The subtitle is:
Everything you need to know about setting up, backing up, restoring, and updating your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, and managing your iTunes apps, books, music, TV shows, movies, Match, and Photo Stream in the cloud. Continue reading »
Mother Tucker, LLC has announced BlueCam PRO 4.0, an update to its popular camera app for iOS. Designed originally for iPhones with built-in Bluetooth support, BlueCam PRO gives users an alternative to the built-in Camera app which has remote control ability, 9x-153x zoom for photos & videos, photo & video timers, photo & video filters, auto and manual uploading to Facebook/Twitter/Flickr and many other features. The most significant features are allowing a remote control user to: view a live camera preview; voice chat; and view a Google map with a video map pin. Continue reading »
As you may recall, I mentioned last week that we are trying to revive the Tulsa Users of Macintosh Society. I asks for suggestions and got the following reply from Philip Davis of Ocala MUG. Continue reading »
Well, you thought we were done with Facebook, LinkedIN, Citi Bank, Amazon.com … ??? Well, not done yet. Cybercrime is relentless — it doesn’t stop, it never rests. Here’s yet another example of why we need accountability and stern control of the web, DNS, and IP systems … this time, it’s Wikipedia the scapegoat, and the cybercriminals out to get you
