Thunderbird 24.1.1

Thunderbird 24.1.1 is now available.

Thunderbird 24.1.1

I received this update sometimes on Thursday November 22, 2013.

I used Thunderbird because OS X Mavericks Mail and Gmail were not fully “communicating” with each other. With the latest  Mail Update for Mavericks, the issue has been resolved. I still use Thunderbird for certain email accounts to maintain a partition of the emails I use on daily basis.

WordPress 3.8.4 for iOS

WordPress 3.8.4 for iOS is now available for download.

What’s New in Version 3.8.4

• New support option: we’ve added email support so we can help you better. If you’ve had trouble logging in or have experienced other problems, let us know and we’ll help!
• Fixed duplicate posts in the Reader.
• Fixed support for password-protected sites.
• Fixed support for sites using self-signed certificates.
• Fixed some selection and scrolling problems in the Post Editor.
• Fixed a crash when adding WordPress.com blogs.
• Fixed a crash when reblogging in the Reader.
• Improved performance when adding blogs.
• …And many more fixes.

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South Park: Season 17 Episode 8 – “A Song of Ass and Fire”

South Park: Season 17 Episode 8 – “A Song of Ass and Fire” | video stream | iTunes | Amazon Instant Video
The console wars are heating up in South Park. Hordes of souless shoppers approach the mall in anticipation of the Black Friday sales. Princess Kenny’s betrayal has left Cartman out for revenge. The kids prepare for an epic battle where one faction’s favorite gaming device will come out on top. Will Stan and Kyle’s friendship survive Black Friday?
Original Air Date: 2013-11-20 | Press Release

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As usual, this episode will be available for streaming in the United States shortly after the premier at South Park Studios. The uncensored version will be made available 24 hours after this episode aired on Comedy Central.

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You can search for “South Park S17E08“, but you will not find any leaks before the episode aired. You can watch the preview, though.

“What Happens When the Dragons Show Up?”
Butters and Scott Malkinson seek answers from the source. (Flash | MP4)

South Park S17E08 Preview What Happens When the Dragons Show Up?

Show Notes:

  • This is the eight of ten episodes of the seventeenth season
  • This episode is the continuation of “Black Friday” (Season 17 Episode 7)
  • “A Song of Ass and Fire” is a parody of “A Song of Ice and Fire” series – Wikipedia | AmazonSmile
  • The novel series is written by George R. R. Martin – Official Site | Wikipedia
  • Game of Thrones (HBO Series) – Official Site | Wikipedia
  • A Game of Thrones, a novel from A Song of Ice and Fire series – Wikipedia | AmazonSmile
  • Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States – Wikipedia
  • Thanksgiving Day (United States) – Wikipedia
  • Official Playstation 4 release date in the US is November 15, 2013; $399 base price – Official Site | AmazonSmile
  • Official Xbox One release date in the US is November 22, 2013; $499 base price – Official Site | AmazonSmile

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In the United States this episode will be airing on Comedy Central. First week run schedule on Comedy Central:

  • Wednesday November 20, 2013 – 10:00 p.m.
  • Thursday November 21, 2013 – 12:01 a.m.
  • Thursday November 21, 2013 – 10:30 p.m.
  • Sunday November 24, 2013 – 11:03 p.m.
  • Monday November 25, 2013 – 02:52 a.m.
  • Wednesday November 27, 2013 – 09:30 p.m.

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Out now, South Park: The Complete Sixteenth Season, Uncensored.
Blu-ray | DVD | iTunes Store | Amazon Instant Video

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Pictures are courtesy of South Park Studios

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Disclaimer:
The Amazon.com link here is laced with an Amazon Associates tag, thus we get a small kickback every time you use it to purchase products from Amazon.com.

iMessage Spam

A colleague of us received an iMessage spam. We’ve heard about it but this is the firat time we’ve actually seen one in person.

iMessage Spam

Should you received an iMessage Spam, please do the following:

To report unwanted iMessage messages to Apple, please send an email with the following details to: imessage.spam@icloud.com

  • Include a screenshot of the message you have received.
  • Include the full email address or phone number you received the unwanted message from.
  • Include the date and time that you received the message.

In iOS 7, you can block the sender.

iOS 7 Block this Caller

iOS 7.1 beta

Apparently Apple seeded iOS 7.1 beta to developers earlier today.

UPDATE:
According to a few chatters, iOS 7.1 beta brings better performance in older iPad. For example, playing high bit-rate and high-resolution movie through Home Sharing no longer stutters.

iOS 7.1 beta

It is available for:

iPad:

  • iPad Air (Model A1474)
  • iPad Air (Model A1475)
  • iPad mini (Model A1489)
  • iPad mini (Model A1490)
  • iPad (4th generation Model A1458)
  • iPad (4th generation Model A1459)
  • iPad (4th generation Model A1460)
  • iPad mini (Model A1432)
  • iPad mini (Model A1454)
  • iPad mini (Model A1455)
  • iPad Wi-Fi (3rd generation)
  • iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT)
  • iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)

iPhone:

  • iPhone 5s (Model A1453, A1533)
  • iPhone 5s (Model A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530)
  • iPhone 5c (Model A1456, A1532)
  • iPhone 5c (Model A1507, A1516, A1526, A1529)
  • iPhone 5 (Model A1428)
  • iPhone 5 (Model A1429)
  • iPhone 4s
  • iPhone 4 (GSM Rev A)
  • iPhone 4 (GSM)
  • iPhone 4 (CDMA)

iPod touch:

  • iPod touch (5th generation)

Apple TV

  • Apple TV Software beta (3rd generation Rev A)
  • Apple TV Software beta (3rd generation)
  • Apple TV Software beta (2nd generation)

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I’m assuming there would be a two-week cycle for iOS 7.1 beta releases.