Mac OS X

VMWare Fusion 2.0 beta 2 is out and it lets you run Mac OS X Server (not client) in a virtual machine. This is especially useful for software developers, since it gives you another machine for testing, plus you can use the snapshot feature to revert to an earlier state if you mess things up badly.

It took some work and I ran into a few difficulties, but I finally maaged to get it working.

Apple has released a new security update which fixes several critical vulnerabilities, including the widely publicized DNS flaw. Security Update 2008-005 is now available via Software Update and is recommended for all users.

Want to have a little fun with your Mac? Impress your friends by using a combination of Alex and SSH, as David Alison reveals in today's blog post.

Jumsoft announces the release of Stationery Pack. It includes 50 high-quality and exclusive design options for every occasion. Now it is possible to apply letter-paper's ideas to your e-mails. All of the stationery themes are categorized under "Family," "Congratulations," "Invitations," "Emotions," "Vacations," "Seasons," and "Neutral." Stationery Pack is created for Mac OS X 10.5 Mail.

Vilnius, Lithuania - Jumsoft announces the release of Stationery Pack of 50 high-quality and exclusive design options for every occasion. Now it is possible to apply letter-paper's ideas to your e-mails.

Which is the best default input device for a Mac, the Keyboard or the Mouse? David Alison talks through how to make the most out of each.

Once David Alison switched to Mac his 13 year old daughter was able to talk him into getting a Mac of her own. The price? She needed to write about her first impressions of her new MacBook.

If you have an old standard microphone laying around and expect it to work by plugging it in on the Audio-in port on your Mac Pro you will be disappointed to learn that it does not, as David Alison discusses in his blog post for today.

Apple has released the Mac OS X 10.5.4 update, which is now available via Software Update or as a standalone installer. This update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. For more information, see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1994.

David Alison switched to Macs from Windows 5 months ago and over that time has written about the applications he has found critical. In today's blog post he updates his list of key Mac applications, the ones he uses every day and why.

Once you switch over to Macs it doesn't mean that you can escape the problems Windows users encounter. David Alison was reminded of this when a friend looked to him for help in clearing off his virus infected Dell laptop.