It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Take Control of OS X Server author Charles Edge, who was a well-known member of the Mac admin community. Glenn Fleishman joins us this week to look at how Google’s Find My Device network one-ups Apple’s Find My network with several key privacy provisions. Adam Engst explores the online volunteer management system Helper Helper, which provides a centralized system for organizations coordinating numerous event volunteers. We also briefly look at how AirPlay is starting to become available in hotels, Apple’s decision to allow used parts for official repairs, and the fascinating story surrounding the maintenance of undersea cables. Notable Mac app releases this week include 1Password 8.10.30, Default Folder X 6.0.6, GraphicConverter 12.1.1, Microsoft Office for Mac 16.84, and Zoom Workplace 6.0.1.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Charles Edge, a prolific author, blogger, and podcaster who was one of the best-known figures in the Mac admin community.
Google’s new Find My Device network works nearly identically to Apple’s Find My network with a few exceptions: Google’s design offers more anti-stalking and privacy features than Apple.
If you organize events that require significant numbers of volunteers, you know how much work it is to track everything manually in a spreadsheet. A better option is a volunteer management system like Helper Helper, which Adam Engst has used for over a year.
Watchlist
Brings a grab-bag of improvements and bug fixes to the password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Maintenance release for the Open/Save dialog utility. ($39.95 new, free update, 17.4 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Maintenance update for the Swiss Army knife of graphics programs. ($39.95 new, free update, 261 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Update focused on new features and improvements for Outlook. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 10.15+)
Video conferencing app receives a new name, new color schemes for the user interface, and more improvements. (Free, 123.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)
