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Posted by Helper Monkey
Security Update 2006-007 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components:
AirPort
ATS
CFNetwork
Finder
Font Book
Font Importer
Installer
OpenSSL
PHP
PPP
Samba
Security Framework
VPN
WebKit
gnuzip
perl
For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798
If you have an older Mac (or even a brand new one like me) that Apple has decided doesn’t support Photo Booth, then Freak Show is a great app to try. I would definitely recommend you try out the free version before contemplating purchasing the paid version, as there are darn few Macs out there that can properly take advantage of Fthe paid version’s video capture capabilities at this point. If you find the performance and playback of the preview window is fast enough on your system, then splurging for the extra effects and video option is a good idea, especially if you have small children who will find it fun to record themselves making those ” hilarious” faces.
Rating: 8 out of 10
Price: Free or $12.95
Pros: Mimics pretty much all of Photo Booths functionality, Paid version captures video and offers additional effects, brings Photo Booth’s effects to the masses
Cons: Not-quite-seamless integration with the iApps, performance is sluggish on even some newer systems, video capture requires a fairly robust system
Posted by Helper Monkey
As we enter the holiday buying season, it seems nothing is free. Even Apple’s “Free downloads?.
A recent trip to the FREE ON iTunes section of the iTunes store shows that Apple has decided that “free? means “something costing anywhere between $0 and $1.99“.
Out of the 8 free items listed (we’re still […]
Posted by Dr. Macenstein
NBC has made the “Blind Date” episode of their new hit comedy 30Rock available as a free download on iTunes.
From the show description:
Jack plays matchmaker, setting Liz up on a blind date - Confident he can fix both Liz Lemon’s (Tina Fey) sketch show and sex life, overbearing boss Jack […]
The Volta is my new favorite iPod accessory. It made a recent car trip with the family a much less stressful affair. I was able to “hypnotize” my children with kids shows for 6 hours (each way) on car trip to Virginia to meet relatives, as well as entertain them once we got there. Sonnet has a real winner with the Volta, and if you travel often, watch lots of battery draining video, or are just one of those iPod users who always seems to forget to charge their device, then the Volta is going to be your most important iPod accessory since the ear bud. Just be careful how you store and handle it, as your iPod’s screen is pretty much unprotected in the Volta.
Price: $69.95
Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Dramatically extends battery life, solidly built, looks great, rechargeable battery, allows iPod to stand up for video viewing
Cons: Not compatible with iPod cases, even the Invisible Shield; leaving your iPod’s screen exposed is asking for trouble.
When I showed my kids the iCar, they both said “WOW! Cool!” (they are 3 and 5). After about 2 minutes of seeing the iCar in action, both requested that I turn it off, and one left the room. If you are looking for a gift to give a child and simply want the initial “Wow!” factor, then by all means give them the iCar. However, if you plan to stay in the room long enough for them to open the box and try it, I would suggest you keep looking.
Price: $29.99
Rating: 2 out of 10
Pros: Has a picture of an iPod on the box, is returnable at most stores
Cons: Horrible sound quality, loud grinding gears, built-in rap song is very annoying, cheap looking design, AC adapter is extra.
