Men should keep their laptops off their laps because they could damage fertility, according to a new medical study released today. Researchers said that laptops can heat up the scrotum which could affect the quality and quantity of sperm. “The increase in scrotal temperature is significant enough to cause changes in sperm parameters,” said Dr. Yefim Sheynkin, an associate professor of urology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Read MoreTLA Systems today announced the release of DragThing 5.5, the popular alternative Dock application for Mac OS X. Version 5.5 features: full support for spring-loaded folders, new visual effects when switching between layers, editable text clippings, permanent process Dock items, a restricted “Classroom Mode” for use in a lab environment, and more. DragThing 5.5 requires Mac OS X 10.2 or later and is priced at US$29.
Read MoreMaxum Development today announced the release of Rumpus FTP 4.0, the latest version of its Internet file transfer server for the Mac. Version has been redesigned to take full advantage of Mac OS X and features: a completely new interface, context-sensitive help, an expanded setup assistant. integrated self-diagnosis, background operation as a Unix daemon process, and more. Rumpus 4.0 Standard Edition is priced at US$249, or $79 for an upgrade from any previous Rumpus version.
Read MoreIn his Personal Technology column for the Wall Street Journal today, Walt Mossberg takes a look at how personal computers have evolved in the 13 years since the column’s launch.
Read MoreAlco Blom has released URL Manager Pro 3.4b6, the latest update of his professional bookmark manager for Mac OS X. URL Manager Pro allows users to store, manage, and organize bookmarks independently of their browser. Version 3.4b6 features iDisk integration, notes of up to 64k, support for the Shiira browser, and more. URL Manager Pro 3.4b6 requires Mac OS X 10.2 or higher and is priced at US$25.
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