Here we go again.
The Web Standards Project has unveil the latest Acid Test for Web Browsers, dubbed “Acid3“.
As of this moment, no browsers that I use pass the Acid3 test.
Test your browser against the Acid3.
Aperture 2.0.1 and GarageBand 4.1.2
Aperture 2.0.1 – 43.9MB
Aperture 2.0.1 addresses issues related to performance and overall stability. It also fixes a number of other minor issues. This update is recommended for all Aperture users. For more information, go to: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1083
Apple ID and Aperture 2 Serial Number is required.
GarageBand 4.1.2 – 19.1MB
This update improves overall stability and addresses issues with the automation of software instrument parameters, FireWire and USB based audio devices and Magic GarageBand.
SpywareBlaster 4.0 is Released
SpywareBlaster 4.0 was released on February 29th, 2008.
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer.
Download SpywareBlaster 4.0 from http://spywareblaster.info/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster is free of charge, and the developer is accepting donations for their efforts in fighting Spywares.
To enable SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate feature, please visit:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbautoupdate.html
In addition to SpywareBlaster, it is recommended to install and use the followings:
- Spybot: Search & Destroy – http://spybot.info/
- Ad-Aware 2007 Free – http://www.lavasoft.com/
- AVG Anti-Spyware Free – http://free.grisoft.com/
- Microsoft Defender – http://www.microsoft.com/defender/
to be continued…….
“One New MacBook Pro Please.”
I am going to the Apple Store this coming Tuesday with Carrie to get her a new MacBook Pro. We still haven’t discussed which model she wants, it would be either the 2.4 GHz w/ 3MB L2 Cache or the 2.5GHz w/ 6MB L2 Cache 15-inch MacBook Pro.
I will update this post after we get the MacBook Pro.
I know I will get this new MacBook Pro too, but I will get it customized with 7200 RPM hard drive, and maybe a 2.6GHz Core 2 Duo Processor.
to be continued…….
Time Capsule: 500GB Hard Drive
One question came to mind as Steve Jobs described Time Capsule back on MacWorld San Francisco 2008. What does “sever grade” hard drive mean?
As Time Capsule becomes available in Apple Store and shipped to customers, informations are coming in. One user by the name of “nakedmac” opened up a Time Capsule and posted the pictures on Flickr. It’s a 1 Terabyte Time Capsule and equipped with a Hitachi Deskstar Hard Drive. Many questions if this particular hard drive a a “server grade” hard drive.
I picked up a 500GB Time Capsule at the Apple Store on Friday, February 29th. I found out that this particular Time Capsule is equipped with Seagate Barracuda® ES SATA 3.0Gb/s 500-GB Hard Drive, model number ST3500630NS. According to the specs, it is a server grade hard drive.
My friend pre-ordered a 500GB Time Capsule, and it is currently being shipped directly from Shanghai, China. I’ll find out what model of hard drive comes with his Time Capsule.
I did not open up the Time Capsule. I use Airport Utility 5.2.2 to find out the hard drive model.
Using AirPort Utility 5.3, the hard drive model number will not be displayed.
Time Capsule: AirPort Utility
Time Capsule comes with AirPort Utility 5.3, while the latest version that comes with Mac OS X 10.5.2 is AirPort Utility 5.2.2.
Apple most likely will bring AirPort Utility to the same version on the next Leopard update.
Apple AirPort Utility is also available for Windows XP/Vista. (screenshots coming soon)
UPDATE:
I would love to post the AirPort Utility 5.3 installer here, but I don’t want to be served with Cease & Desist letter by Apple.
Airport Utility for Windows
Time Capsule: The Arrival
I picked up Time Capsule on Friday at the Apple Store while my friend is still waiting for his pre-order to arrive. Take that Vondiggity!
I bought the 500GB version because:
- I didn’t see the 1 TeraByte version in the particular Apple Store.
- I don’t want to spend $500 + sales tax for it.
Time Capsule comes with AirPort Utility 5.3 for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista. Mac OS X 10.5.2 Leopard AirPort utility has version 5.2.2 included.
The Time Capsule I have is using Seagate Barracuda® ES SATA 3.0Gb/s 500-GB Hard Drive, model number ST3500630NS.
From Seagate:
The Seagate® Barracuda® ES enterprise hard drive is the industry’s most reliable, highest capacity 7200-RPM hard drive for 24 x 7, multidrive, business-critical applications. The Barracuda ES hard drive is built with perpendicular recording technology for maximum capacity, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
The Unofficial Apple Weblog reported that one user’s 1 TeraByte Time Capsule is equipped with HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000 HDS721010KLA330 (full tech specs here in pdf format).
From Hitachi:
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000
Applications
- Internal and external storage for consumer
- computers
- Networked storage servers
- Extreme gaming machines
- Video editing arrays
Is it possible that the 500GB model has a better hard drive, or there are a lot more variations on the installed hard drive models?
UPDATE:
The highest capacity for Seagate Barracuda ES is 750GB. Meanwhile, Seagate Barracuda ES.2 is available in capacity up to 1 TeraByte.
