TinyPlanet Software (http://tinyplanetsoftware.com/) has updated Knapsack, a personal travel organizer for Mac OS X 10.5 (“Leopard”) and 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”), to version 2.0. The new world map let’s users view their trip’s destinations at any level of detail.
Read MoreIntel (http://www.intel.com) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire McAfee (http://www.mcafee.com) through the purchase of all of the company’s common stock at US$48 per share in cash, for approximately $7.68 billion.
Read MoreDespite the talk that we’ll see a 7-inch iPad in time for the holidays, I’m dubious we’ll see any new incarnation of the Apple tablet before early 2011 Even then I’m not holding my breath for an “iPad mini.” However, I would be willing to hold my breath for more connectivity.
Read MoreThe Connected Convergent Devices (CCDs) market will claim a global installed base of over 400 million units by 2014, according to a recent study from Strategy Analytics (http://www.strategyanalytics.com).
Read MoreGideon Softworks has updated FileXaminer (http://www.gideonsoftworks.com/filexaminer.html), the file/folder information utility for Mac OS X, to version 2.7.1. It’s a maintenance release with some bug fixes.
FileXaminer allows you to modify file and folder attributes that the Finder can’t, such as type/creator info, UNIX permissions and more. It also eliminates the need to use the Terminal and simplifies changing attributes on files/folders.
FileXaminer requires Mac OS X 10.2 or higher. Version 2.7.1 is a free update for registered users; for new users the cost is US$10.
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