The Road to Know Where: Mac Must Have

Microsoft Releases Updated Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:52:05 GMT

Remote Desktop Connection Client 2 for Mac, lets you connect from your Macintosh computer to a Windows-based computer or to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time. After you have connected, you can work with applications and files on the Windows-based computer.

--> Download Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2

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Microsoft Releases Updated Messenger for Mac 7.0.1

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:30:54 GMT

Microsoft has released an updated Messenger for Mac 7.0.1 Mac that improves support for users of the VoiceOver feature in Mac OS X, and it fixes user interface issues that appear when Messenger is used with some European languages.

--> Download Messenger for Mac 7.0.1 Mac

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Microsoft Releases Open XML File Format Converter for Macintosh

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:08:33 GMT

Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.0 allows you to convert Open XML files that were created in Office 2008 for Mac or Office 2007 for Windows so that you can open, edit, and save them in earlier versions of Office for Mac. (Support: KB953823)

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Microsoft Updates Office 2004 & Office 2008 Software for Macintosh

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:56:23 GMT

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.0 Update includes a roll-up of the previous eight updates (Versions 11.3.5 through 11.4.2) and "contains several improvements to enhance stability and compatibility with documents that were created in Office 2008 for Mac and Office 2007 for Windows." -- Support: KB953824
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.1 Update "contains several improvements to enhance stability and performance." Deja Vu? -- Support: KB953822

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Parallels Desktop for Mac Updated for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3

Sat, 10 May 2008 06:09:04 GMT

Parallels for Mac has been updated to support Windows Vista (Service Pack) SP1 and Windows XP SP3 in a virtual machine, and with Apple's Boot Camp in a virtual machine.

--> Download Parallels for Mac

Microsoft Releases Messenger Mac 7 for Macintosh

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:42:20 GMT

Microsoft Messenger: Mac 7 includes new features for both the corporate service (works with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007) and personal service (works with the Windows Live service). But the biggest milestone here is that Messenger for Mac 7 delivers audio and video for the first time in the corporate service.

--> Download Messenger: Mac 7

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Apple Updates Macintosh "Boot Camp" for Windows XP SP 3 and Windows Vista 32 & 64

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:42:59 GMT

Apple has released an updated version of their "Boot Camp" program, allowing Macintosh computer to run Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 64. This update is "highly recommended for all Boot Camp users."

Boot Camp Update 2.1 for Windows Vista 32 & Windows Vista 64 - This update addresses issues and improves compatibility with Microsoft Windows Vista running on a Mac computer using Boot Camp.

Boot Camp Update 2.1 for Windows XP - This update addresses issues and improves compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP running on a Mac computer using Boot Camp.

NOTE: Boot Camp 2.1 is required BEFORE installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Microsoft Updates Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2 (Beta 3)

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:46:53 GMT

Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2 (Beta 3) lets you connect from your Macintosh computer to a Windows-based computer or to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time. After you have connected, you can work with applications and files on the Windows-based computer.

New & Updated Features: a redesigned user interface, improved customization options, and the ability to connect to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time. The following table lists the latest improvements to Remote Desktop Connection.

Universal binary - Runs on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs.
User interface and menu bar - Simplifies the connection window and expands the menu bar to include menus for common tasks (File, Edit, View, and Help). Application preferences are now located on the RDC menu.
Remote Desktop Protocol 6.0 - Improves performance and compatibility with Windows Vista.
Multiple sessions - Connects to multiple computers when you save a connection file for each computer. Use the new File menu to open new, saved, and previously opened connections and to manage all changes to connection files.
Better customization than Remote Desktop Connection 1.0 - Accepts changes to application preferences, such as keyboard shortcuts, during a Remote Desktop session. Changes take effect the next time that you connect.
Automatic reconnection - Reestablishes a remote session when the network connection is lost.
Screen sizing options - Runs the Remote Desktop session in a resizable window or in full-screen mode.
Printing - Prints your Windows-based documents to any printer that is connected to the Macintosh computer.
Network Level Authentication - Verifies the identity of the Windows-based computer before establishing a Remote Desktop connection. You can select this option when you connect to a computer that is running Windows Vista. Network Level Authentication is more secure than authentication options in earlier versions of Windows.
Wide-screen resolution - Provides settings for improved resolution on wide-screen displays.
Server console sessions - Speeds login when you specify "console" as part of the computer name.

--> Download Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2 (Beta 3)

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Microsoft Releases Office 2004 for Mac Update 11.4.1

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:47:55 GMT

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.1 Update fixes a vulnerability that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code.

But first, there's SIX Prerequisite Updates!

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.0 Update

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.9 Update

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.8 Update

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.7 Update

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.6 Update

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.5 Update

[NOTE: You should also install Microsoft Office AutoUpdate]

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Microsoft Releases First Update for Office 2008 for Macintosh

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:52:20 GMT

Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac 2.1.1 Update is part of Microsoft's continued effort to provide the latest product updates to customers. To receive future product updates, you must install this update.

Applies To: Developer Tools, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Expression, Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office, Office, Microsoft Entourage, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, Microsoft Entourage 2008 for Mac, Microsoft Excel 2008 for Mac, Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 for Mac

--> Download AutoUpdate for Mac 2.1.1

Microsoft Releases Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.0 Update

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:51:50 GMT

Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.0 Update contains several changes that improve security and stability. These changes include fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of a computer's memory by using malicious code. This update also fixes an issue that could cause loss of e-mail messages, calendar events, or contacts, for users of accounts on a server that is running Exchange Server.

--> Download Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.0 Update

Prerequisite Updates:

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.5 Update
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.6 Update
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.7 Update
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.8 Update
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.9 Update

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Apple Begins Taking Orders for Microsoft Office 2008

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:41:01 GMT

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac — New and even more powerful-yet significantly easier to use. Office 2008 boosts your efficiency with its streamlined interface, advanced design tools, and greater compatibility with the Windows-based 2007 Microsoft Office suite.

Choose from Three Editions:

Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition - Get all the essentials for families and students in one affordable package. Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage.
Office 2008 for Mac - Deliver consistently professional results and confidently share files across platforms. Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage, and Exchange Server support.
Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition - Experience peak productivity while streamlining your digital asset management. Includes Expression Media, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage, and Exchange Server support.

NOTE: Preorder now, delivery scheduled on January 15th

Microsoft Updates "Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac"

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:19:29 GMT

Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 0.2.1 (Beta) can convert Open XML files to a format that is compatible with Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac and Microsoft Office v. X for Mac. You can choose to convert and open one file, or convert a large number of files.

This version of the converter can convert the following Open XML file formats:

Word Document (*.docx)
Word Macro-Enabled Document (*.docm)
PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx)
PowerPoint Show (*.ppsx)
PowerPoint Template (*.potx)

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Microsoft Releases Updated "Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0" (Beta 2)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:21:40 GMT

Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 (Beta 2) lets you connect to a Microsoft Windows-based computer and work with programs and files on that computer from your Macintosh computer.

NEW & UPDATED FEATURES:

Universal Binary Runs natively on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs.
Remote Desktop Protocol 6.0 Provides better compatibility with Windows Vista, improved security features, and many other improvements.
Improved User Experience Provides a true Mac experience and improved usability.
Improved Customization Options Lets you change application preferences, including keyboard shortcuts, while you are running a session. Changes take effect the next time that you connect.
Dynamic Screen Resizing Lets you resize your session window or switch to full-screen mode during a session.
Improved Printing Support Supports all configured printers on your Mac. No longer limited to PostScript printers.
Multiple Sessions (Improved in Beta 2) Improvements to File menu commands and connection files let you connect to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time.
Network Level Authentication (NLA) Support (New in Beta 2) Helps provide greater security when connecting to computers running Windows Vista.
Auto Reconnect (New in Beta 2) Supports automatic reconnection when a network connection to a remote session is lost.
Wide Screen Support (New in Beta 2) Supports optimal resolution settings for wide screen displays.

--> Download Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 (Beta 2)

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Eltima's "SyncMate" Software Now Free! (Sync Mac & Windows Mobile)

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:14:26 GMT

SyncMate by Eltima Software is an easy-to-use handy synchronizer that will help you keep all your private notes, docs, contacts and other files organized. Form a quick connection between your Mac and your Pocket PC. (Thanks Jason!)

SyncMate Features:

Sync contacts: keep your contacts up-to-date with our synchronization tool. No matter where you are and what device you are using, your address book will always be with you, filled with all contact details you need.
Sync folders: your folders will always be well-organized to meet your taste, just as you like it. Keep your folders the way you like it both on your Mac and your Mobile device.
Sync bookmarks: Dozens of sites visited, tons of needed information found. Don't lose it! Save it! Bookmark it! Managing bookmarks between your computer and Pocket PC has never been easier. SyncMate at your service.
Sync iCal/ iPhoto/ iTunes: Your favorite tunes, pictures, video files - all in your pocket. Share them with friends, bring them home!
Your calendar is always in reach. What when and where - you know that, you've already synced, right?

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Microsoft Updates Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 (Beta 2)

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:56:40 GMT

Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 lets you connect to a Microsoft Windows-based computer and work with programs and files on that computer from your Macintosh computer.

Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 (Beta 2) includes the following new features:

Universal Binary - Runs natively on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs.
Remote Desktop Protocol 6.0 - Provides better compatibility with Windows Vista, improved security features, and many other improvements.
Improved User Experience - Provides a true Mac experience and improved usability.
Improved Customization Options - Lets you change application preferences, including keyboard shortcuts, while you are running a session. Changes take effect the next time that you connect.
Dynamic Screen Resizing - Lets you resize your session window or switch to full-screen mode during a session.
Improved Printing Support - Supports all configured printers on your Mac. No longer limited to PostScript printers.
Multiple Sessions (Improved in Beta 2) - Improvements to File menu commands and connection files let you connect to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time.
Network Level Authentication (NLA) Support (New in Beta 2) - Helps provide greater security when connecting to computers running Windows Vista.
Auto Reconnect (New in Beta 2) - Supports automatic reconnection when a network connection to a remote session is lost.
Wide Screen Support (New in Beta 2) - Supports optimal resolution settings for wide screen displays.

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Mozilla Releases FireFox Update Supporting Apple's Upcoming "Leopard" Mac OS X

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:43:49 GMT

Mozilla has released an update to their Firefox Browser with version 2.0.0.8

Sure, Apple has the traditional list of Security Fixes:

MFSA 2007-36 URIs with invalid %-encoding mishandled by Windows
MFSA 2007-35 XPCNativeWrapper pollution using Script object
MFSA 2007-34 Possible file stealing through sftp protocol
MFSA 2007-33 XUL pages can hide the window titlebar
MFSA 2007-32 File input focus stealing vulnerability
MFSA 2007-31 Browser digest authentication request splitting
MFSA 2007-30 onUnload Tailgating
MFSA 2007-29 Crashes with evidence of memory corruption (rv:1.8.1.8)

But more important, Mozilla now supports the upcoming Mac "Leopard" OS X (Version 10.5)

October 26 Release Date for Apple's Mac OS X Leopard Operating System that Supports Microsoft Windows

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:03:45 GMT

After a few delays, Apple has announced an October 26th release date of their Mac OS X Leopard operating system. And as expected it supports the 32 bit versions of Microsoft Windows XP & Windows Vista.

Run Windows at native speed - Boot Camp supports the most popular 32-bit releases of Windows XP and Windows Vista. When you use either operating system on your Mac, your Windows applications will run at native speed. Windows applications have full access to multiple processors and multiple cores, accelerated 3D graphics, and high-speed connections like USB, FireWire, Wi-Fi, and Gigabit Ethernet.

Drivers galore - When you install Windows using Boot Camp, you won’t need to search the Internet for drivers or burn a disc. After you run Boot Camp, simply insert the Leopard DVD to install the necessary drivers. Everything you need to make your Mac work with Windows is right there. When you use a Windows application, you’ll have full access to unique Mac features (iSight, Apple Remote, trackpad, specific keyboard keys, keyboard backlighting) and connectivity (wired and wireless).

Microsoft Releases Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.8 Update

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:50:53 GMT

The Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.8 Update contains several improvements to improve security and stability. These include fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of a computer's memory by using malicious code.

NOTE: The Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.7 Update must be installed on the computer before you install the Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.8 Update.

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Microsoft's Sneak-Peek of Office 2008 for Mac

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:34:40 GMT

The Office for Mac Team Blog is teasing us with some new details to Microsoft's Office 2008 for Mac:

Changes in the Entourage calendar
Office 2008 installation and deployment options
Entourage database improvements
How Mac users can work with SharePoint
Some of our security features in Office for Mac

More Info:

Office 2008 Enterprise Series: OOF Coming to Entourage

Microsoft Releases "Art of Office" Shared Artwork for Macintosh Office Users

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:06:32 GMT

Art of Office is for Mac users pushing the boundaries of what can be done in Mac Office. Explore. Contribute. Reuse. Remix. Add your best work. Take what you like (giving credit where it's due) and make it yours.

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Microsoft Updates Messenger for Mac to Version 6.0.3

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:31:00 GMT

Messenger for Mac 6.0.3 update includes:

Improved performance during file transfers

Improvements to Kerberos authentication

Introduces support for the Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian languages

Includes logging for the personal account (used during troubleshooting)

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Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Gets Security Updates

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:47:08 GMT

Microsoft has released Office 11.3.7 update for Macintosh to resolve two security issues.

MS07-043 -- Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution

MS07-044 -- Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution

--> Download Office 11.3.7 Update for Macintosh

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Apple's First iPhone Security Update Leaves Some Users at Risk for Up to One Week

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:04:17 GMT

Apple has released an important security update for their new iPhone.

However, this update is only available through iTunes, and will not appear in your computer's Software Update application, or on the Apple Support Downloads site.

You MUST dock your iPhone and manually select "Check for Updates" -- otherwise iTunes' automatic update process may take up to a week to check for updates!

iPhone v1.0.1 Update

Safari - Impact: Visiting a malicious website may allow cross-site scripting

Description: Safari's security model prevents JavaScript in remote web pages from modifying pages outside of their domain. A race condition in page updating combined with HTTP redirection may allow JavaScript from one page to modify a redirected page. This could allow cookies and pages to be read or arbitrarily modified. This update addresses the issue by correcting access control to window properties. Credit to Lawrence Lai, Stan Switzer, and Ed Rowe of Adobe Systems, Inc. for reporting this issue.

Safari - Impact: Viewing a maliciously crafted web page may lead to arbitrary code execution

Description: Heap buffer overflows exist in the Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE) library used by the JavaScript engine in Safari. By enticing a user to visit a maliciously crafted web page, an attacker may trigger the issue, which may lead to arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue by performing additional validation of JavaScript regular expressions. Credit to Charlie Miller and Jake Honoroff of Independent Security Evaluators for reporting these issues.

WebCore - Impact: Visiting a malicious website may allow cross-site requests

Description: An HTTP injection issue exists in XMLHttpRequest when serializing headers into an HTTP request. By enticing a user to visit a maliciously crafted web page, an attacker could trigger a cross-site scripting issue. This update addresses the issue by performing additional validation of header parameters. Credit to Richard Moore of Westpoint Ltd. for reporting this issue.

WebKit - Impact: Look-alike characters in a URL could be used to masquerade a website

Description: The International Domain Name (IDN) support and Unicode fonts embedded in Safari could be used to create a URL which contains look-alike characters. These could be used in a malicious web site to direct the user to a spoofed site that visually appears to be a legitimate domain. This update addresses the issue by through an improved domain name validity check.

WebKit - Impact: Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution

Description: An invalid type conversion when rendering frame sets could lead to memory corruption. Visiting a maliciously crafted web page may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. Credit to Rhys Kidd of Westnet for reporting this issue.

BLAKE OPINION: Apple is leaving many of their users at risk with this manual update proceedure. Waiting a week for an automatic update could be bad thing (^_^)

Microsoft Releases Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:31:20 GMT

Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 0.2 (Beta) can convert Office Open XML files to a format that is compatible with Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac and Microsoft Office v. X for Mac. You can choose to convert and open one file, or convert a large number of files.

This version can convert the following Office Open XML file formats:

Word Document (*.docx)
Word Macro-Enabled Document (*.docm)
PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx)
PowerPoint Show (*.ppsx)
PowerPoint Template (*.potx)

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Microsoft Releases Remote Desktop Connection Client 2.0 for Mac

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:01:36 GMT

Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 (Beta) lets you connect to a Windows-based computer and work with programs and files on that computer from your Macintosh computer.

Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 (Beta) includes the following new features:

Universal Binary - Runs natively on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs.
Remote Desktop Protocol 6.0 - Provides better compatibility with Windows Vista, improved security features, and many other improvements.
Multiple Sessions - Lets you connect to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time.
Improved User Experience - Provides a true Mac experience and improved usability.
Improved Customizatio-n Options - Lets you change application preferences, including keyboard shortcuts, while you are running a session. Changes take effect the next time that you connect.
Dynamic Screen Resizing - Lets you resize your session window or switch to full-screen mode during a session.
Improved Printing Support - Supports all configured printers on your Mac. No longer limited to PostScript printers.

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Microsoft Releases Security Update 11.3.6 Office 2004 for Mac

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:23:40 GMT

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.6 Update fixes a vulnerability that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code. This update also addresses an issue with using public folders in Entourage, and it contains the latest postal code information for Japanese addresses.

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It's Official: Microsoft WILL Support Apple's iPhone

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:40:57 GMT

There's been a great deal of rumors -- but finally "someone" from Microsoft has confirmed that "Apple is licensing Exchange ActiveSync licensing protocol for the iPhone."

Microsoft Updates Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:51:07 GMT

Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 0.1.1 (Beta)

"This release includes a fix for an issue with beta expiration functionality. The issue causes the converter application to become unusable well ahead of its intended expiration date.

This update is highly recommended for all users of the Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 0.1."

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Apple Updates "Boot Camp" for Running Windows on a Macintosh

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:53:05 GMT

"In the next major release of Mac OS X Leopard, Apple will include a new technology called Boot Camp that lets you install and run Windows on your Mac. If you have an Intel-based Mac computer and would like to try Boot Camp, you can download the public beta today."

Boot Camp 1.3 beta includes:

Support for keyboard backlighting (MacBook Pro only)
Apple Remote pairing
Updated graphics drivers
Improved Boot Camp driver installer
Improved international keyboard support
Localization fixes
Updated Windows Help for Boot Camp

--> Download Apple's "Boot Camp"

Microsoft Updates a Few Macintosh Software Components

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:42:04 GMT

Flip4Mac: Windows Media Components for QuickTime can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser. Flip4Mac has been highly optimized for Power Mac G4 and G5 and Intel computers and supports playback of high-definition Windows Media video files.

IntelliType Pro and IntelliPoint 6.21 for Mac OSX can customize the features of the Microsoft mouse and keyboard. Some keyboard models provide a fingerprint scanner for advanced identity management. You can also use the software to control the wheel settings, and assign commands and application-specific functions to the mouse buttons and keyboard keys, for example:

Magnify
Zoom
Show Desktop
Keyboard Settings
Horizontal Scrolling

NOTE: This software is for Mac OS X versions 10.2 to 10.4 (not for v10.0 or v10.1).

IntelliPoint (Mouse) 6.21 Software for Mac OS X can customize the features of the Microsoft mouse (i.e. reassign mouse buttons to open a program, file, or Web page) as well as, control the wheel settings, and assign commands and application-specific functions to the mouse buttons, for example:

Magnify
Zoom
Show Desktop

NOTE: This software is for Mac OS X versions 10.2 to 10.4 (not for v10.0 or v10.1)

Microsoft Expression Media Free Trial is a professional asset management tool used to visually catalog and organize all your digital assets for effortless retrieval and presentation.

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Microsoft Releases Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac

Wed, 16 May 2007 02:12:25 GMT

Office Open XML Converter, converts Office Open XML files to a format that is compatible with Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac and Microsoft Office v. X for Mac. Choose to convert and open one file, or convert a large number of files.

This version converts the following Office Open XML file formats:

Word Document (*.docx)
Word Macro-Enabled Document (*.docm)

--> Download Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 0.1b (Beta)

Microsoft Updates Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.5

Tue, 08 May 2007 20:46:42 GMT

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.5 Update: This update contains several improvements to enhance security and stability, including fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code. In addition, this update includes all the improvements released in all previous Office 2004 updates.

Applies to:

Office 2004 Standard Edition

Office 2004 Student and Teacher Edition

Office 2004 Professional Edition, Word 2004

Excel 2004, PowerPoint 2004, Entourage 2004

--> Download Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.5 Update

Microsoft Updates Flip4Mac: Windows Media Components for QuickTime

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:27:24 GMT

Flip4Mac's Windows Media Components for QuickTime can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.

Flip4Mac has been highly optimized for Power Mac G4 and G5 and Intel computers and supports playback of high-definition Windows Media video files.

Changes in This Release:

Added support for Windows Media 9 Advanced playback.
Added support for reclaiming file types assumed by other applications.
Improved ASX handling.
Improved support for MPEG 4 playback.
Resolved some issues related to 2pass VBR encoding.
Resolved manual activation issue.
Resolved Helix streaming server playback issue.
Resolved Save as and Save As QuickTime Movie issue on OS 10.3.9/QT 7.1.2 systems.
Resolved potential for crash when playing back files that have been deliberately modified/damaged.
Improved support for installation using Apple Remote Desktop.

--> Download Flip4Mac Windows Media Components for QuickTime

Google Releases "Google Desktop" for Apple Macintosh

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:08:06 GMT

Google Desktop for Mac is a desktop search application that gives you easy access to information on your Mac and from the web. Desktop makes searching your own email, files, music, photos, and more as easy as searching the web with Google.

Quick Search Box - The Quick Search Box is your fastest way to do web and desktop searches and launch applications. You can call it up by pressing the ⌘ key twice, and hide it by pressing ⌘ twice again.

Search Your Gmail and Web History - Not everything you're looking for lives on your Mac. Desktop helps you find it by searching your Gmail and web history along with your hard drive.

Many File Types - Google Desktop automatically indexes and allows you to search the full text of virtually all your files, including the following types:

Gmail
text files (.txt)
PDF
HTML
email from Apple Mail and Microsoft Entourage
iChat transcripts
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
music and video files, including artist and song names
Address Book contacts
system preference panes
file and folder names
Google Desktop also searches file types that have a Spotlight importer.

Familiar Results - Each result, just like Google web search results, includes the file name and a brief snippet with your search terms highlighted. You can also filter for a particular type of item -- only emails, for instance -- by using the links at the top of your Desktop search results page.

Smart Indexing - This one-time indexing is designed to peacefully co-exist with your normal work, so you can continue working while indexing takes place. Once it's done, Desktop makes sure your index stays up to date by adding new email as you receive it, files as you update them, and web pages as you view them.

Google Integration - When there are useful results on your Mac related to your Google web search, Google Desktop will include these files with your search results.

File Versioning - Google Desktop creates cached copies (snapshots) of your files and other items each time you view them, and stores these copies on your Mac's hard drive. As a result, you can often use Desktop to find previous versions of your files or ones you've accidentally deleted.

Click Here for Google Desktop for Windows

Apple Updates Boot Camp for Mac to Support Windows Vista

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:51:22 GMT

Apple's Boot Camp 1.2 beta contains several updates and is intended for all new and previous Boot Camp beta users.

Boot Camp 1.2 beta includes:

Support for Windows Vista (32-bit)
Updated drivers, including but not limited to trackpad, AppleTime (synch), audio, graphics, modem, iSight camera
Support the Apple Remote (works with iTunes and Windows Media Player)
A Windows system tray icon for easy access to Boot Camp information and actions
Improved keyboard support for Korean, Chinese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, and French Canadian
Improved Windows driver installation experience
Updated documentation and Boot Camp on-line help in Windows
Apple Software Update (for Windows XP and Vista)

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Microsoft Releases Updated Mac Messenger Talks with Yahoo!

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 01:02:06 GMT

Messenger for Mac 6.0.2 makes it easy to take advantage of the full power of instant messaging, and it is a Universal application built to run on both PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macs. If you encountered a sign-in issue with Messenger for Mac 6.0, you should upgrade to Messenger for Mac 6.0.2.

By using Messenger for Mac users can:

Chat with Yahoo! Messenger contacts
Add a status message that your personal contacts can see
Share what you are listening to in iTunes with your personal contacts
Create, send, and receive custom emoticons with personal contacts
Send and receive custom animated emoticons with personal contacts
Search for conversation histories using Spotlight
Check the spelling in your instant messages

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It's OK to Update Your Mac Office 2004

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:32:17 GMT

After an accidental posting of updates for Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac -- a "fixed" 11.3.2 version is available for downloading.

This update contains several improvements for PowerPoint and Entourage.
Applies to: Office 2004 Standard Edition, Office 2004 Student and Teacher Edition, Office 2004 Professional Edition, Word 2004, Excel 2004, PowerPoint 2004, Entourage 2004.
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.0 Update Required

--> Download Mac Office 2004 11.3.2 Update Here <--

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More Choices for Running Microsoft Windows on Your Mac

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:18:15 GMT

While Apple's dual-boot solution Boot Camp is too cumbersome for the real world -- using virtualization seems to be the better solution for running Windows software on a Mac.

UPDATED! Parallels Desktop for Mac "Its now easier to install Windows on a Mac than it is to install Windows on a PC! That's due to the inclusion of our new Installation Assistant into today's build of Parallels Desktop for Mac."

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NEW! Fusion VMware Virtualization for MAC OS X "Switch between operating systems by easily tabbing between applications and share data between the two operating systems by dragging and dropping files on the fly—all without needing to reboot."

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Update Release Candidate 2 of Parallels Desktop for Mac

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 03:16:30 GMT

PARALLELS DESKTOP FOR MAC - OFFICIAL UPDATE Works on ANY Intel-Mac with ANY memory configuration with no system modification. This includes Mac Pros with up to 16GB of RAM, and the full line of Core 2 Duo iMacs

New! Compatibility with developer build of Mac OS X 10.5, code-named “Leopard”
New! Experimental support for Windows Vista
Solaris guest OS no longer hangs after suspend/resume
An improved Parallels Tools package
Full support for OpenBSD 3.8 as a guest operating system
G4U hard disk cloning tool now works in virtual machines
Better video output improvement and acceleration
Added multi interface USB devices support (including Windows Mobile 2005 devices)
Added isochronous USB devices support (including WebCam devices)
Keyboard support improvement: Eject CD key support, left/right Shift/Ctrl/Alt (Option)/Windows keys difference support
Added virtual disk cache policy option: Mac OS X performance optimized or guest OS performance optimized
Image Tool fixes
Optimized disk cache policy for Suspend/Resume feature
Windows ME Suspend/Resume fix
Shared Folders first time access acceleration
Clipboard synchronization tool fixes (unreadable symbols sometimes added during copy and paste)
Sound playback and recording improvement
“Unable to allocate virtual memory” during virtual machine power on fix

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Additional Resources:

Parallels Desktop for Mac User Guide For Mac (PDF - 4,01Mb)
Parallels Desktop for Mac Getting Started Guide (PDF - 1.22Mb)
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Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.0 Update

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:13:52 GMT

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.0 Update

This update contains several updates to enhance security and stability, including fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code. In addition, this update includes all of the improvements released in all previous Office 2004 updates.

Applies to:

Office 2004 Standard Edition
Office 2004 Student and Teacher Edition
Office 2004 Professional Edition
Microsoft Word 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Excel 2004 for Mac
Microsoft PowerPoint 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Entourage 2004 for Mac

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