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SpywareBlaster 4.1 is Released

The Good Folks at Javacool Software has just released SpywareBlaster 4.1. SpywareBlaster prevents spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software from being installed on the operating system.

If you like this program, Please donate to SpywareBlaster Developers.

SpywareBlaster supports Windows 98, ME, NT 4, 2000, XP, Vista (and later).

SpywareBlaster supports the following browsers:

  • Internet Explorer
    and any browsers that use the Internet Explorer engine, including:
  • The built-in AOL web browser
  • Avant Browser
  • Slim Browser
  • Maxthon (formerly MyIE2)
  • Crazy Browser
  • GreenBrowser
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Netscape
  • Seamonkey (formerly the Mozilla Browser Suite)
  • Flock

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AirPort Utility 5.3.2

AirPort Utility Icon

Apple has been one busy company during the WWDC week. AirPort Utility 5.3.2 is released today for Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard, and Windows XP/Vista.

06/11/2008

AirPort Utility 5.3.2 for Leopard – 8.8MB | Tiger – 9.3MB | Windows – 10.3MB
Wireless networking that works with most Wi-Fi enabled devices, including Mac, PC, iPhone, iPod touch, and more.

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Panasonic HDC-SD9: The Answer Lies Within QuickTime 7.5

For the past few months, Panasonic HDC-SD9 owners have not been able to import videos from Panasonic HDC-SD9 correctly. The temporary solutions for Final Cut Pro 6.0.3 users was to install Perian 1.1 plugin.

AVCHD

With the release of QuickTime 7.5, Panasonic HDC-SD9 videos can now be imported using iMovie ’08, Final Cut Express 4, and Final Cut Pro 6.

It is recommended to update all the applications to the latest versions. QuickTime 7.5 is the most critical component to make this work.

I can only confirm this on the North American version of Panasonic HDC-SD9 (with 24p Cinema Mode). The European version (with 25p Cinema Mode) theoretically should now work with the Mac.

UPDATE:

Hans Eklundh left a comment and confirmed that the 25p PAL version (Europe) also works with QuickTime 7.5

Panasonic HDC-SD9 AVCHD Camcorder

Test results using 15-inch MacBook Pro Core Duo 2GHz 2GB RAM:

Mac OS X 10.4.11

QuickTime 7.4.5
iMovie 7.1
HA1920 24p – Video is faster than Audio
HA1920 – Crash during imports

QuickTime 7.5
iMovie 7.1
HA1920 24p – Video imported successfully; 37s -> 36s
HA1920 – Video imported successfully; 38s -> 38s

QuickTime 7.5
iMovie 7.1.2
HA1920 24p – Video imported successfully; 37s -> 37s
HA1920 – Video imported successfully; 38s -> 38s

Mac OS X 10.5.3

QuickTime 7.5
iMovie 7.1.1
HA1920 24p – Video imported successfully; 37s -> 36s
HA1920 – Video imported successfully; 38s -> 38s

QuickTime 7.5
iMovie 7.1.2
HA1920 24p – Video imported successfully; 37s -> 36s
HA1920 – Video imported successfully; 38s -> 38s

Get QuickTime 7.5 and iMovie 7.1.2 updates from Apple Software Update or through the Downloads site.

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Apple Releases Security Updates for Mac OS X 10.4.11

Mac OS X Tiger users are not being left out from the update cycle. Apple has just release updates to Mac OS X 10.4.11 client and server.

05/28/2008
Security Update 2008-003 (PPC – 72MB) | (Intel – 111MB)
Security Update 2008-003 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

Security Update 2008-003 Server (PPC – 88.9MB) | (Universal – 118MB)
Security Update 2008-003 is recommended for all servers and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

The updates are available through Software Updates or Apple Support Downloads site.

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Apple releases more updates. Enter Logic Express and Digital Camera Raw Update

Apple has been a busy company on this Wednesday, May the 28th, 2008.

After releasing the much predicted Mac OS X 10.5.3 update, Apple also releases Logic Express 8.0.2 and Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.1.

Get it from Apple Software Update or Apple Support Downloads site.

05/28/2008
Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.1 – 2.4MB
This update extends RAW file compatibility for Aperture 2 and iPhoto ’08 for some cameras.

Logic Express Update 8.0.2 – 73.7MB
Logic Pro 8.0.2 addresses specific customer and compatibility issues of Logic Express 8.0.

Somewhat Related Update:

05/20/2008
Logic Pro 8.0.2 – 139MB
This update addresses specific customer and compatibility issues of Logic Pro 8.0.

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Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.3

A little bit ahead of WWDC 2008, Apple releases MAc OS X 10.5.3 update.

The 10.5.3 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 detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1141.
For detailed information on security updates, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

The update has not yet appeared on Apple Support Downloads site as of this posting.

Mac OS X 10.5.3 Combo Update – 536 MB
The 10.5.3 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.

Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update – 420MB
The 10.5.3 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.

Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Combo Update – 632MB
The Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes and is recommended all servers running Leopard Server.

Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Update – 489MB
The 10.5.3 update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes and is recommended for all servers running Leopard Server.