Apple releases new Mac OS X security update
Apple late Tuesday released Security Update 2005-001, which includes a number of security enhancements and updated components for Mac OS X.
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.Mac maintenance causes iDisk problems
Apple’s .Mac system maintenance this weekend has caused widespread problems with iDisks, according to MacMinute readers and reports on the .Mac discussion boards. “People who went to sleep on Friday with functional iDisks (like me), woke up on Monday with empty local iDisks,” writes John Wolff. “For most, their data is gone–replaced by empty folders.
Read MoreApple drops BTO Mac mini prices
Apple has quietly cut prices on build-to-order (BTO) components for its new Mac mini. The company is now offering the Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme wireless option for US$99 (was $129), the 1GB DDR333 SDRAM upgrade for $325 (was $475), and the 80GB ultra ATA hard drive upgrade for $50 (was $80). Apple is also now listing an 8x SuperDrive option instead of the previous 4x model for the same $100 cost.
Read MoreIconfactory releases iSystem replacement icons
The Iconfactory today released its first freeware icon set for 2005.
Read MoreCaptain FTP 4.0 gets local network sharing
Captain FTP 4.0 from Xnet Communications is the latest version of the FTP client for Mac OS X. The new version allows local network FTP users to share files directly between each other. Captain FTP 4.0 also offers a tabbed interface supporting multiple FTP connections; built-in file viewers for movies, sounds, pictures, and PDFs; a new browser column to show file attributes; and improved file/folder synchronization. Captain FTP 4.0 is priced at US$25.
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