Copy and Delete
March 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
If you’re archiving a file to disk, you can drag the icon of the file you want to archive directly to that drive and the Mac will write a copy to that drive. However, your original file still lives on your current hard drive. If you want to have that file deleted from your drive as soon as it’s copied to another drive, just hold the Command key as you drag your icon, and the Mac will do two tasks for you — copy the file to the new drive and delete the original from your drive.
Microsoft Office 2008 First Beta
March 31, 2007 | 1 Comment
We previously mentioned that a new version of Office for Mac was on its way and this week, Microsoft announced that Office 2008 is now in beta. Sadly, it’s a private beta and there is no timetable for a public release at the moment, but in the meanwhile APC magazine has interviewed Sheridan Jones from the Microsoft Mac Business Unit. The article makes references to the new developments to the interface as well as other new features. There are also a few screenshots if you’re excited about that kind of thing!
NeoOffice Updated
March 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
NeoOffice, the open source alternative for Microsoft Office has been updated to version 2.1. According to the website, the main updates are:
* Opening, editing, and saving of Microsoft Office 2007 Word documents
* Execution of Visual Basic for Applications macros in Excel documents
* Support for linear programming extensions for spreadsheets
* The latest features from OpenOffice.org 2.1
There are versions for PowerPC and Intel Mac users and can be downloaded freely from the site.
AirPort Base Station Update 2007-001 released
March 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Apple today released AirPort Base Station Update 2007-001. The AirPort Base Station Update 2007-001 includes general fixes and compatibility updates for the following applications:
- AirPort Utility
- AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow Base Stations
- AirPort Disk Utility
- AirPort Disk Agent
Apple Notes: Only previously installed software from the list above will be updated. AirPort Utility v5.1 for Mac OS X 10.4.x or later software supports the AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n, AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express Base Station.
iTunes gets Complete My Album
March 29, 2007 | 3 Comments
Apple today added a new feature to the iTunes Music store, called “Complete My Album”. When users buy any song on iTunes the corresponding album will immediately appear on their personalized Complete My Album page with the reduced price listed. For example, a user who’s already purchased three 99 cent singles and decides to buy the corresponding $9.99 album would be able to download the remaining songs to complete the album for just $7.02, without having to buy the singles again.
New version of Apple Bootcamp supports Windows Vista
March 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Apple has released a new version of Boot Camp, bringing it up to version 1.2 beta. I guess the rumours of a Leopard delay due to Vista not working with Boot Camp can be safely quashed now.
According to the release notes this release includes:
- Support for Windows Vista (32-bit)
- Updated drivers, including but not limited to trackpad, AppleTime (synch), audio, graphics, modem, iSight camera
- Support the Apple Remote (works with iTunes and Windows Media Player)
- A Windows system tray icon for easy access to Boot Camp information and actions
- Improved keyboard support for Korean, Chinese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, and French Canadian
- Improved Windows driver installation experience
- Updated documentation and Boot Camp on-line help in Windows
- Apple Software Update (for Windows XP and Vista)
Boot Camp 1.2 beta is intended for all new and previous Boot Camp beta users.
Make Genius Bar reservations 2 days in advance
March 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
If you are lucky enough to have an Apple retail store in your area (Feel free to open a retail store anytime in Vancouver Apple) you can now book your Genius Bar appointments up to 2 days in advance.
The Genius Bar is the place to go for advice, insight, and hands-on technical support. Apples Geniuses will answer all your technical questions, troubleshoot problems, and explain it all in language that’s easy to understand.
The session will take approximately 15 minutes, depending on the issue. If a repair is needed, the Genius will explain your repair options and any applicable charges.
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