Ranchero Software has posted NetNewsWire Lite 1.0.1, the newest version of the company’s easy-to-use RSS news reader for Web sites. Version 1.0.1 offers crashing bug fixes, opening URLs in the background in the browser, remembering the pane sizes and positions, and keyboard navigation enhancements. NetNewsWire Lite is freeware. And for your reference, MacMinute’s RSS feed address is http://www.macminute.com/headlines.xml.
Read MoreApple today released the beta version of iSync, its application for synchronizing address books and calendars with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, PDAs, and the iPod. iSync is available immediately as a free download and requires Mac OS X 10.2.1 (Jaguar). Further information on iSync and device compatibility is available in the release notes.
Read MoreBlue World today released Lasso Professional 5.0.1, a free update to its popular Web server software for data-driven Web sites. The update includes a host of fixes, and is recommended for all users of Lasso Professional 5 for Mac OS X. A detailed list of improvements included in the release can be found on Blue World’s Web site.
Read MoreApple is extending the sign-up deadline for its .Mac Web services from September 30 to October 14, according to c|net. “In order to make sure that every iTools customer has the opportunity to take advantage of the special US$49.95 membership offer, even the ones who’ve waited until the last minute, we’ve decided to extend the deadline from September 30 to October 14,” an Apple representative said in a statement.
Read MoreViewSonic today introduced the NextVision N1700w, a wide-format 17″ flat-panel multimedia display that combines computer display functionality with home entertainment use, allowing users to view content from numerous devices. The display offers 1280×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 450:1 contrast ratio, and a 3D digital comb filter that supports both enhanced definition television (EDTV) and HDTV formats.
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