Year: 2010

NTFS 8.0 supports Snow Leopard in 32-bit, 64-bit modes

NTFS 8.0 supports Snow Leopard in 32-bit, 64-bit modes

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

Paragon Software has updated NTFS for the Mac (http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/) to version 8.0. The upgrade is purportedly the first NTSF driver to support Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”) in both 32-bit and 64-bit modes.

The purpose of NTFS for Mac OS X is to provide rapid reading and writing data to NTFS volumes under Mac OS. It comes in a single edition that includes a standard DMG disk image containing the installation package.

NTFS for the Mac costs US$39.95. NTFS for Mac OS X requires Mac OS X 10.4.6 or higher.

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Review: this iPad case is Bubble-licious

Review: this iPad case is Bubble-licious

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

If you need a case that will really keep your iPad safe while you’re on the go, check out the US$49.95 Bubble Sleeve (http://www.hardcandycases.com/ipad-bubblesleeve.html) from Hard Candy Cases. It looks good, offers a high level of protection and is flexible in the way you can use it.

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USB 3.0 or Light Peak?

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

On one hand, I’m a little surprised that USB 3.0 didn’t arrive on the new MacBook Pros announced this week. We may see it on the next iMacs and Mac Pros — unless Apple makes one of its quantum leaps and goes directly to “Light Peak.”

According to a recent Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) study, the market for digital interface technologies continues growing, and includes USB, 1394, DVI, HDMI, and Bluetooth, among others. USB is the most common and most-used interface among both home and work computer users, according to the research grouop. .

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