feature issues

Apple Java update problem; keylogger; browser user profiling

USB/cache; 10.6.3 update issues

Cycore Systems introduced native 64-bit After Effects CS5 support for its After Effects plug-ins: CycoreFX HD, CFX Path Tools, and CFX Sphere Utilities.

Mien Software's screen recording software fixes issues with custom cursors, some issues with long file names, issues recording when multiple projects are opened, and an issue where clips can become corrupted after a join and a split.

Zevrix Solutions' document packaging automation application for Adobe InDesign adds compatibility with InDesign CS5, options to toggle packaging of fonts/links, and some minor fixes and improvements.

Bitfield's subtitle software gains the use of Universal Detectors to better guess subtitle file encoding, an iPad export preset, better handling of TV episode metadata, new subtitle search templates, and support for chapter import from text files.

This beta release of the image browser and cataloger includes a new batch workflow tool, a Quick Search tool, and other improvements.

This early preview release of Cerulean's multi-protocol instant messaging client brings four avatar size options for the contact list and includes a Minimal view that "strips as many controls as possible from the contact list."

Apple updates Java for Leopard and Snow Leopard to patch some security holes (but leaves Tiger unchanged).

The virtualization software formerly from Sun adds support for the Intel Core i5 and i7 processor and Intel Xeon processor 5600 Series, support for Mac OS X guests running on Macs, in-Hypervisor networking, a completely re-worked virtual disk subsystem which utilizes asynchronous I/O, and more.

Acqualia's calculation software adds a more powerful calculation engine, currency and measurement conversions, interface improvements, syntax coloring for expressions, improved smart editing features, Quick Look support, and other improvements.

Aria is a DJ-style music program with Karaoke mode, DJ/VJ mode, and Scratch mode.

Algoriddim's audio DJ program gains enhanced support for Djay Remote (for iPhone and iPod Touch), compatibility with Apple's Magic Mouse, compatibility with inertial scrolling on new MacBook Pro, native MIDI support for more devices, and much more.

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much more about app development and quality, plus an issue with Apple Stores not accepting cash, and a few other questions and notes

video issues

Time Machine restores, performance effects

videotape-to-DVD query

cellular network, performance, iPhones for bankers