This week in TidBITS, we look at Apple’s response to graphics failures in the 15- and 17-inch 2011 MacBook Pros. Topher Kessler of MacIssues joins us to explain the situation and explore what actions affected owners can take. If you’ve felt that Apple’s Safari Web browser is falling behind the competition, Michael Cohen shares four neat tricks that make Safari more compelling. Microsoft has released a version of its Outlook email, calendaring, and contact app for iOS, and Julio Ojeda-Zapata examines why you may want to consider it — along with one important reason why you might not. Finally, we have a new chapticle from Joe Kissell’s streamed “Take Control of Security for Mac Users” that delves into OS X’s Gatekeeper technology and how to configure user accounts for optimal security. Notable software releases this week include Hazel 3.3.4, Microsoft Office 2011 14.4.8, BusyCal 2.6.4, and PDFpen and PDFpenPro 7.0.2.
In this week’s chapter of the streamed “Take Control of Security for Mac Users,” Joe Kissell explains how to use OS X’s Gatekeeper technology to protect yourself from malicious apps, helps you set up user accounts for optimal security, and looks at how to share resources on your Mac securely.
2011 MacBook Pros are experiencing a number of mysterious graphics failures, highlighting a weak spot in Apple’s customer service.
Safari in Yosemite may look simple on the surface, but if you know where to look under its skin, you can find a number of useful and advanced features.
Now iPhone and iPad users have a version of Outlook: Microsoft’s consolidated email, scheduling, and contacts app. The new arrival is crammed with useful features as well.
Notable software releases this week include Hazel 3.3.4, Microsoft Office 2011 14.4.8, BusyCal 2.6.4, and PDFpen and PDFpenPro 7.0.2.
In ExtraBITS this week, Aperture is leaving the Mac App Store, The New Yorker profiles Apple design head Jony Ive, Managing Editor Josh Centers chats with the Tech Night Owl, U.S. carriers now have to unlock your paid-off smartphone, and Apple’s Activation Lock is preventing iPhone thefts.