.Mac members can now download Virex 7.5.1, an update to McAfee’s anti-virus protection software that apparently fixes problems with version 7.5. Apple posted and quickly pulled Virex 7.5 in August due to unamed issues users were having. “Due to customer feedback and technical issues currently under investigation, we have temporarily discontinued distribution of Virex 7.5 from McAfee until further notice,” Apple stated.
Read MoreApple today posted iCal 1.5.4, the latest version of its popular digital calendar application. According to the release notes, the update includes security enhancements to help protect your Mac when importing events with alarms that open files or applications.
Read MoreAlong with two new music channels, XM Satellite Radio today announced that its Internet radio service is now available to Mac users. XM Radio Online, which debuted last month, is now compatible with Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape Navigator browsers on Macs with Windows Media Player 9.0 installed. The service offers 72 commercial-free music channels and several talk and entertainment programs. XM Radio Online is available for a monthly fee of US$7.99. XM Satellite Radio subscribers can get XM Radio Online for $3.99.
Read MoreCNET News.com has confirmed that two Apple executives–including the Macintosh unit’s head of engineering–have quietly left the company in recent weeks. “Tim Bucher, who became head of Mac product engineering earlier this year, left the company on Nov. 15. An Apple representative confirmed the departure Monday but did not give a reason. Also departing in recent weeks was Mark Wilhelm, the vice president in charge of the company’s AppleCare support unit.
Read MoreRoxio has quietly released Popcorn, a new Mac OS X application that helps you make high quality copies of non-encrypted DVD-Video discs, disc image files, and valid VIDEO_TS folders from a hard disk. The software allows you to compress an entire 9GB dual-layer DVD-Video to a standard 4.7GB DVD disc and “maintain high video quality and full audio fidelity.” Popcorn supports multi-channel audio (such as Dolby Digital 5.1), multi-language content, NTSC and PAL video, and widescreen or pan/scan aspect ratios.
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