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TextSoap for macOS improves handling of international text

TextSoap for macOS improves handling of international text

Posted by | Dec 22, 2016 | , |

Unmarked Software (www.unmarked.com) has updated TextSoap, its macOS productivity tool designed to automate the tedious task of manually cleaning up text, to version 8.3.


The software — compatible with macOS 10.10 or higher — processes text from different formats. Version 8.3 improves handling of international text, as well as addressing a number of issues reported by customers.

The upgrade is free to all TextSoap 8 customers. Customers may either update from within the app or directly download the update from Unmarked

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IHS Markit offers Top Seven Technology Trends for 2017

Posted by | Dec 22, 2016 | , |

From artificial intelligence to the Internet of Things (IoT), far-reaching innovations are unfolding in virtually every technology sector around the globe, continuing to change the way consumers, businesses and machines interact while also spurring the next revolution in tech market growth, according to a new white paper from IHS Markit (www.ihsmarkit.com), which specializes in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide.

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20% of user interactions with smartphones will soon take place via VPAs

Posted by | Dec 22, 2016 | , |

Advances in various technologies will drive users to interact with their smartphones in more intuitive ways, said Gartner, Inc. (www.gartner.com). The research group predicts that, by 2019, 20% of all user interactions with the smartphone will take place via virtual personal assistants (VPAs).
“The role of interactions will intensify through the growing popularity of VPAs among smartphone users and conversations made with smart machines,” said Annette Zimmermann, research director at Gartner.

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5% of macOS users work with at least three incompatible file systems

5% of macOS users work with at least three incompatible file systems

Posted by | Dec 21, 2016 | , |

Full Unlimited Access to Windows, macOS, Linux File Systems
Paragon Software Group (www.paragon-software.com) reports that Paragon UFSD (Universal File System Driver) Value Pack– a bundle of five essential cross-platform tools providing access to non-native file systems — has been installed by 5% of Paragon NTFS for Mac users, showing that every 20 macOS users work with at least three incompatible file system standards.

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Apple updates its AirPort Extreme software

Apple updates its AirPort Extreme software

Posted by | Dec 21, 2016 | , |

Apple has released new versions of its router software: 7.6.8 for the 802.11n AirPort Extreme, and 7.7.8 for the 802.11ac AirPort Extreme. According to Apple’s release notes, the update fixes an issue where the routers would not respond to the AirPort Utility when “Back to My Mac” is enabled. There are also security fixes.

You can install the upgrades via the AirPort Utility. If the routers are not visible as a result of “Back to my Mac” being enabled, disable the feature and reboot the routers.

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