Over the course of the past week, MacDesktops has posted 14 new desktop pictures, including: 3D Apple (Docks), Adults Only (Miscellaneous), Shaguar and Think Furry (Logos, Mac OS X), and Graveyard (Still Life Photos). Mandolux has added eight new desktops: five Feathers, one Pintura, one Fiery, and one Technosis/Anthraxis. Additionally, MacMonkies has added five new icon sets and nine new desktops.
Read MoreCalifornia lawmakers have put forward a measure that would require computer makers to charge customers a US$10 fee at the point of sale to recycle the machines, a move that has some local companies crying foul. Apple, however, is in favor of the law. The company opposed the bill when it was first introduced, but later agreed to support it when language was added that would require companies that sell over the Internet to charge the fee as well.
Read MoreThe folks at Geek Culture let us know that they have posted a new Joy of Tech comic which pokes fun at the recent press release issued by Apple about its .Mac services. The Joy of Tech comic series routinely delivers a humorous look at technology and the issues surrounding it.
Read MoreAn Apple Hot News item features an interview with Hanaan Rosenthal, a workflow automation consultant, about the benefits of AppleScript Studio. “For me, AppleScript Studio makes life easier,” says Rosenthal. “I can fully control the interface on applications I create using the language that I’ve always known and loved, AppleScript.”
Read MoreTLA Systems today released DragThing 4.5, a major update to its popular dock application for Mac OS X and earlier. Version 4.5 features improved support for Mac OS X “Jaguar” (including 10.2.1), new hot keys to control individual docks, support for custom sounds on Mac OS X, improved performance, and more. DragThing 4.5 is a free upgrade for existing registered users of DragThing 4, US$10 for registered users of previous versions, and $25 for new users.
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