Quickies
Mail.app inexplicably deleting messages
If you’re using Apple’s Mail application and your messages are disappearing, check out this tip at MacFixIt.
Netscape has one month to live
Netscape will officially be discontinued on March 1st, 2008. I haven’t used Netscape in years, but there was a time when I was damn glad it was arround. After all, it was the only alternative out there to Internet Explorer. RIP Netscape. [LINK]
TSA to require ALL electronics to be placed in bins?
There’s an interesting post (and comments & links) over at Laughing Squid today. Scott Beale writes about his experience going through SFO this morning. He says everyone was required to remove ALL electronic devices from their carry-on bags, including cables etc. and place them in a separate bin. Is this a sneak peak of things to come? I hope not. [LINK]
Pixels to Ems Conversion Table for CSS
A handy little guide for web designers. [LINK] [via Posh CSS]
xScope updated to 2.0!
Woohoo! One of my all time favorite tools, xScope, has finally been updated to 2.0. For a long time now I thought they had abandoned it. They’ve introduced lots of great new functionality. You can see screenshots and video on the site, or a complete list of changes on VersionTracker. A new license will run you $26.95. Registered users of 1.x get it for $10. xScope is a must have for anyone who designs on-screen content.
iPhone style in Growl
iPhonesque is a nice set of Growl themes based on iPhone dialog boxes. [via DF]
Farscape Comes to iTunes
So far it’s not showing up (for me) in searches, but the first season of Sci-fi classic, Farscape, is supposed to hit itunes today. I just love that show. [via TUAW]
MacBook Air Remote Disc doesn’t work for movies, music, or Windows
Apparently, that great new Remote Disc feature for the Macbook Air that allows you to use another computers optical drive doesn’t work for installing Windows on your Mac, for watching DVDs, or for playing or importing music. That’s just stupid! [LINK]
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# Intego warns against MacGuard malware
Apparently, Macintosh antivirus software, MacGuard, is actually malware. Don't install it! Read more at Macworld.com.
# 3G iPhone USB Power Adapter Recall
Apple has found a defect in the new ultra-compact USB power adapter that ships with 3G iPhones. They're offering free exchanges starting 10/10/2008. LINK
# Free Macworld SF 2009 Expo Passes
Macworld San Francisco 2009 will be held on January 5th-9th. You can get free Exhibit-Only passes when registering if you use promo code, MKA31884, before 9/26/2008.
# Adobe Releases Lightroom 2
Yay! Adobe released Lightroom 2 this morning. I'm a big fan of Lightroom and this version offers some welcome enhancements. An upgrade will cost you $99. Regular price is still $299.
If you want a guided tour, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) has produced a whole series of videos outlining the new features. You can see them here.
# Get the most out of your Macbook battery
Apple has posted a Quick Tip video on optimizing battery performance of your Macbook or Macbook Pro.
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