Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk for 26-Jan-09

SugarSync Problems — Readers report data loss and little developmental work on the beta software for synchronizing files over the Internet. (3 messages)

Leopard Use Percentage — It’s difficult to determine how many people are using Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, but statistics from the Omni Group help provide one data point. (9 messages)

Caffeine — Readers discuss the pros and cons of software that prevents your computer’s screen from dimming after a set amount of time. (13 messages)

Folder View Question — Is it possible to specify that all new Finder windows open in column view? (3 messages)

MacBook shutdown with (just) power button? Following an abrupt freeze and shutdown of a MacBook, a reader gets conflicting information on how to solve the problem from Apple’s customer support line and an Apple Genius at an Apple Store. (4 messages)