Google has released an update to the Mac version of Google Earth. The latest version offers a more refined user interface, and is also a Universal Binary. Now running native on Intel based Mac systems, users will see a performance gain as the application now seems better optimized for the platform.
Today, Google released a powerful browser synchronization extension for Firefox. It’s a powerful and practical tool for anyone who routinely uses multiple workstations. Once the extension has been added to Firefox it allows for the synchronization of bookmarks, cookies, saved passwords, and browser history.
Simply install the extension on two or more workstations. The extension preferences require an existing Google login and a PIN number must be created. The extension copies the browser information from the workstation to a server at Google where it can then be accessed by other browsers that also have the extension installed. Since the data being synchronized might be sensitive, Google also allows the information to be encrypted...
Another threat has surfaced that could to be the greatest threat to the privacy of American internet users. It’s not a security hole in Microsoft Windows this time. Now the federal government is proposing legislation to effectively destroy the anonymity of the internet as a whole.
Last week, US Attorney General Gonzales and FBI Director Mueller privately met with members of AOL, Comcast, Google, Microsoft, and Verizon. And the topic of conversation? The Washington brass wants ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to retain mail, web, and radius logs detailing their users activities for a long as two years. ISPs normally use these sort of files for billing purposes and to troubleshoot technical issues. The logs typically have a very short life span, mainly because there is simply too much data to be easily stored and organized. For example, once and ISP has completed a billing cycle, the authentication logs are typically purged in preparation for the next billing cycle...
It seems there is some confusion about the fate of Adobe Golive. As reported earlier this week, Adobe announced its intention to discontinue development of the aging HTML editor. But according to a story from MacCentral, last Wednesday an Adobe representative explained that this is not the case...
A friend of mine just emailed with a link to a post he read on The Unofficial Apple Weblog. That post actually referred to a story posted on The Mac Observer. It was amusing to back trace the story that far, but it shows that the web is still all about linking. In any case, the story explained that Adobe has announced its intention to abandon Golive and replace it with Dreamweaver when Creative Suite 3 is released in early 2007...
The big news for yesterday concerned Skype, the broadband based voice over IP (VoIP) chat client. Skype revolutionized online chat by using VoIP to allow users to actually speak with each other over the internet using the instant messaging client. Those conversations were free as long as both users were using the Skype client for the Mac or Windows. The Skype-Out service was later added allowing computer users of Skype to actually make calls outside of the Skype network and reach users of actual landline based phones. The Skype-Out service was available for a charge that varied depending on the destination of the call. Calls inside of the US were billed at 2 cents a minute...
Apple announced the long awaited successor to the iBook laptop line this morning. The new laptop is known simply as the MacBook. Though the MacBook is the little brother of the MacBook Pro, it sports an impressive set of specs nonetheless. To start with, the MacBook is available in both black and traditional iBook white. The black option is only available on the high-end version of the laptop, but is a stunning addition to the lineup...
Amazon just made Steve Wozniak’s biography available for preorder. Wozniak is not only credited for being a founding member of Apple Computer, but he is also considered to be the father of what we known as the personal computer. And, while Amazon does not yet list the release date of the book, orders are now being taken...
Project Motorsport started out as a fun way to spend an afternoon. We set out to shoot some motorcycle video and have a good time. Once when we brought the video back and began to edit, we realized we had the making of a music video.
Check out the video and see for yourself. And, if your interested in further information on the project, we give you that too!
The Freedom to Switch:
In 2003 Apple Computer released a marketing campaign with the intention of showing Wintel users how easy it would be to "switch" platforms.
One of the Mac's main selling points, ironically enough, was Digital Video Editing. Apple wanted the world to see how easy it was to edit video on the Mac platform. And, in overwhelming response, Mac users set out to show the world just how easy it really was.
The campaign was effective for Apple, but also spawned a unexpected parody campaign in the Mac underworld. Users from all of the world whipped out their camcorders and set to work making spoofs in the same cinematic style as the acclaimed commercial line.
With this, Maclive.net rose to the challenge and shot our own spoof. We think it proves that a Mac can be a powerful tool in the wrong hands. It also shows how far a couple of Mac fans will go for a laugh. We hope you enjoy our contribution, aptly named The Freedom to Switch.
Google has released an update to the Mac version of Google Earth. The latest version offers a more refined user interface, and is also a Universal Binary. Now running native on Intel based Mac systems, users will see a performance gain as the application now seems better optimized for the platform.
Today, Google released a powerful browser synchronization extension for Firefox. It’s a powerful and practical tool for anyone who routinely uses multiple workstations. Once the extension has been added to Firefox it allows for the synchronization of bookmarks, cookies, saved passwords, and browser history.
Another threat has surfaced that could to be the greatest threat to the privacy of American internet users. It’s not a security hole in Microsoft Windows this time. Now the federal government is proposing legislation to effectively destroy the anonymity of the internet as a whole.
It seems there is some confusion about the fate of Adobe Golive. As reported earlier this week, Adobe announced its intention to discontinue development of the aging HTML editor. But according to a story from MacCentral, last Wednesday an Adobe representative explained that this is not the case...
The big news for yesterday concerned Skype, the broadband based voice over IP (VoIP) chat client. Skype revolutionized online chat by using VoIP to allow users to actually speak with each other over the internet using the instant messaging client. Those conversations were free as long as both users were using the Skype client for the Mac or Windows. The Skype-Out service was later added allowing computer users of Skype to actually make calls outside of the Skype network and reach users of actual landline based phones. The Skype-Out service was available for a charge that varied depending on the destination of the call. Calls inside of the US were billed at 2 cents a minute...
Apple announced the long awaited successor to the iBook laptop line this morning. The new laptop is known simply as the MacBook. Though the MacBook is the little brother of the MacBook Pro, it sports an impressive set of specs nonetheless. To start with, the MacBook is available in both black and traditional iBook white. The black option is only available on the high-end version of the laptop, but is a stunning addition to the lineup...
Amazon just made Steve Wozniak’s biography available for preorder. Wozniak is not only credited for being a founding member of Apple Computer, but he is also considered to be the father of what we known as the personal computer. And, while Amazon does not yet list the release date of the book, orders are now being taken...
