Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/26-May-08

Folder Encryption — A reader needs to ensure that work files remain securely encrypted. Will FileVault provide the solution, or are third-party encryption products the answer? (10 messages)

Spam on iPhone — The iPhone’s limited memory and storage make it difficult to provide good on-device filtering of unsolicited email. Instead, weed out the junk before it gets to the phone. (2 messages)

Griping about Mail — A former Eudora user runs into limitations in Mail, which spurs a discussion about preserving original messages for litigation. (6 messages)

Using Skype Video — Can you take advantage of Skype’s High Quality Video setting without purchasing special Logitech hardware? (2 messages)

DirecTV DVR to Mac — The non-TiVo DVR offered by DirecTV does not seem capable of transferring video to a Mac, so what’s the alternative? (3 messages)

Monitor Recommendations — After soliciting advice on buying a replacement display, Kirk McElhearn shares advice on acquiring and setting it up. (1 message)

Power supply and fan replacements — Can replacing an old power supply and fan in a Power Mac G4 improve performance and reduce noise? (2 messages)

iPhone Survivor: Traveling Without a Laptop — Readers respond to Rich Mogull’s article on leaving his laptop at home for a trip to San Francisco. (4 messages)