Last week’s security update did not properly fix the HFS+ filesystem vulnerability for some Mac OS X users, according to security firm NetSec. “The fix put out by the company at the end of last week will only address the security flaw for OS X systems running the Apache web server which is shipped by default,” reports Techworld.
Read MoreApple has launched a new Start Page for users of its Safari Web browser. The new page, located at apple.com/startpage, replaces (and redirects from) the AOL/Netscape livepage.apple.com. The new portal features Apple Hot News, the top 10 iTunes songs, top third-party downloads, Hot Mac OS X Downloads, and quick links to .Mac Mail, HomePage, Address Book, and Bookmarks.
Read MoreRoku today announced the new low cost SoundBridge M500 network music player. The M500 streams music from any computer (Mac or PC) to powered speakers or a stereo system anywhere in your house. Songs are piped through either its built-in Ethernet or integrated WiFi connections. The M500, which offers a 40-character LCD display and included remote control, supports streaming music in WMA, AAC, MP3, AIFF and WAV formats.
Read MoreUnsanity today released maintenance updates for two of its popular Mac OS X enhancement utilities. Tweaks, bug fixes, and minor enhancements have been added to ShapeShifter 2.0.1, the customization software that allows users to change the overall appearance of their Mac using themes, and WindowShade X 3.5.1, the utility that brings the familiar window-collapsing effect from Classic Mac OS into Mac OS X, and allows users to control window shadow settings.
Read MoreXtraLean Software has launched the “Test Drive ShutterBug & Win a Free iPod mini Sweepstakes.” One lucky beta tester of ShutterBug–the developer’s new US$29 software for quickly creating photo albums and publishing them to the Web–will be selected to win an iPod mini. (Customers can enter through a submission form inside of ShutterBug.) The contest runs through Tuesday, December 20, 2004.
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