LindauerMacs Blog

October 2008

Crossover Mac Pro and Crossover Games Mac FREE today only!

October 28, 2008

From MacInTouch and others: For today only (October 28), CodeWeavers is giving away full versions of Crossover Mac Pro and Crossover Games Mac for free. The Crossover software makes it possible to run some Windows software (including Microsoft Office) on Mac OS X without having to install Windows itself. [The CodeWeavers web site has been [...]

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Correct Maps location info on iPhone and iPod Touch

October 18, 2008

If you get results that are incorrect when you tap the Location button in Maps, and you are using Wi-Fi, you can update the info that Skyhook has regarding the wireless router’s info and location. Go to http://skyhookwireless.com/howitworks/submit_ap.php and enter the address and click “Map It!”. Drag the marker or moe the map to refine [...]

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Security Software Scam

October 17, 2008

From Intego.com, 10/17/08: Beware Bogus Security Software There’s a new trend out there designed to scam computer users: web sites that sell bogus software. Not only does the software not do what it claims to do, but the companies that sell this “software” get a hold of your credit card and can do even more [...]

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Missing FireWire port on new MacBooks a problem?

October 15, 2008

What were they thinking? Apple doesn’t want people talking about it… all threads on their discussion boards mentioning the lack of FireWire on the new MacBooks have been deleted. Still, there’s lots of talk about it. Trouble for iMovie users No firewire port means that most iMovie users won’t be able to directly connect their [...]

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Time to buy a Mac Portable!

October 15, 2008

Following the release yesterday of the new Apple portable line, Amazon is discounting FireWire MacBooks (starting at $869) and previous generation MacBook Pros starting at $1444! AppleCare is discounted too. Get ‘em while you can!!! Update: Lots of complaints about the lack of FireWire on the MacBook, but solutions are beginning to spring up. This [...]

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The New MacBook and MacBook Pro… Wow!

October 14, 2008

Apple announces a new lineup of portable Macs After a lot of speculation and rumors, the new Mac portables are out. The new design and specs are outstanding, starting with a case carved from a single billet of aluminum on CNC computer-controlled milling machines, with upgraded graphics, a new motherboard design, new display, new trackpad… [...]

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eMail Etiquette and the BCC field

October 13, 2008

This was recently posted on Macworld magazine’s site. It’s something I try to pass on to clients and friends… Etiquette and the BCC Field By Christopher Breen (mac911@macworld.com) Mac 911 Tip of the Week An unnamed relative, learning the ways of the Internet, might have written: “Recently I sent out a message to friends and [...]

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