Microsoft has released a new version of its Windows Phone Connector app for Apple’s OS X computers. The updated software chiefly adds support for Windows Phone 8 devices. It also allows Mac/WP8 users to drag-and-drop files between the desktop and/or finder apps of their computer to and from the phone. The new app supports the […]
VoIP and video calling program Skype is now in version 6 for the PC and Mac. Significant changes include Facebook chat integration and Retina Display support for OS X computers that support it. Users no longer need a Skype accounts thanks to the ability to sync contacts with Windows Live Messenger, Outlook.com, and Hotmail. Users can […]
Users of Macs that are still running older OS versions such as Snow Leopard and earlier, as well as those running newer OS versions but have installed Java on their own, are advised to turn off the Java functionality in both their browser and system, thanks to a critical new flaw found in all currently-supported […]
SkyDrive is receiving a fresh makeover into the Windows 8 style. The updated visual style arrives alongside improvements to the Windows and OS X SkyDrive clients, as well as announcements of a new SkyDrive Android app and updates to the API for developers. The web-based interface now offers a tile-based layout, matching the previously-detailed Metro-style […]
After causing problems for some users including serious boot issues that left them unable to easily access their Macs, Apple pulled a Thunderbolt Software Update (labelled v1.2) from its available downloads last Thursday, June 14. Today the update, which is meant to allow Thunderbolt-equipped Macs to use the new Thunderbolt-to-Gigabit Ethernet adapter, reappeared with a […]
The PlayStation Vita hasn’t even been released in North America but Sony is already sweetening the deal with a new firmware update that adds new features, including video recording and a new Maps app, to the device. The update will go live for Japanese PS Vita owners on February 8th. if the new features will […]
In response to complaints on various forums about how importing or playing some audio CDs results in distorted sound, Apple has issued an update to iTunes, now at version 10.5.2 which is said to fix the problem, as well as makes unspecified improvements to iTunes Match. The download is available for both Mac and Windows, […]
ANew backdoor intrusion attempts to turn Macs into bots for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and can also open them to other exploits, says security firm ESET. The malware is operated through IRC networks, and connects to one of a list of IRC servers so it can interpret commands received in a chat channel. Beyond turning […]
IconFactory has announced an update for their Twitter app, Twitterific v4.3 for Mac OS X and iOS, which adds support for syncing reading positions across the Twitter timeline across all platforms, and also adds improved scrolling in Lion, support for viewing iOS photography app Camera+’s images inline and the usual assortment of minor improvements and […]
Nova Media have released FoneSync for Android, a utility to allow Mac owners to sync AddressBook contacts, iCal calendars, iTunes playlists and iPhoto albums to smartphones or tablets running Android. The difference between FoneSync and other methods is that the software sets up an entirely local connection, keeping data private and avoiding any additional fees. […]
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