Friday, 09 May 2008
Hamrick Software issues VueScan update
Jonny Evans
Latest iteration of VueScan lets users scan multi-page documents even using low-end scanners that don't do this natively
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Free data rescue/back-up Mac tool ships
Jonny Evans
Paragon Software Group (PSG) has introduced a free back-up and rescue utility for Macs, Rescue Kit for Mac OS X - Lite.
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Adobe pushes DNG RAW at ISO
Jonny Evans
In an attempt to widen use of the software, Adobe has submitted its DNG RAW format to the standards review body, the ISO.
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
CS Odessa promises ConceptDraw Office suite
Jonny Evans
New highly-visual software suite designed to help project management ships next month from Ukranian software development firm.
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Microsoft to hook up with Parallels
Jonny Evans
Microsoft links up with Parallels to offer Windows on Mac virtualisation technologies to subscribers to the Micrsoft Expression Pro subscription deal
Tuesday, 06 May 2008
VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 1 available for free trial
Jonny Evans
VMware has introduced a free beta version of the next generation of its virtualisation software for Intel Macs available for trial.
Tuesday, 06 May 2008
Apple wins big in Consumer Reports survey
Brad Reed, Network World (US)
US consumer survey declares that Apple has the best US help-desk support for both laptop and desktop systems.
Friday, 02 May 2008
Mozy online storage comes to Macs
Stephen Lawson
The MozyHome online backup service became generally available on Thursday after a long beta test and the acquisition of its creator by EMC.
Thursday, 01 May 2008
Hosted Time Capsule back-up service launches
Jonny Evans
Mac users running Leopard can now pay for a service which sees their Time Machine back-ups stored on Time Capsule units kept remotely in a data centre.
Thursday, 01 May 2008
Apple committed to Final Cut
Jonny Evans
Apple has moved to dismiss rumours that it plans to abandon its video products, one million Final Cut Pro licenses sold
Thursday, 01 May 2008
Adobe launches Open Screen Project for Flash, AIR
Elizabeth Montalbano
The Open Screen Project is aimed at bringing digital content providers, device manufacturers, service providers and developers together to provide a user experience for both web-based content.
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Apple upgrades Java for Leopard
Jonny Evans
Apple has released an essential upgrade to the Java software implemented in Mac OS X 10.5, introducing support for Java SE 6 v.1.6.0_05 to the OS.
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Microsoft poaches veteran Photoshop developer
Jonny Evans
Mark Hamburg has been involved in Photoshop development since version 2.0, now he has quit Adobe for a new role within Microsoft's user experience division.
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
FileMaker offers cut-price upgrades
Jonny Evans
FileMaker UK has introduced a limited time offer for owners of previous versions of FileMaker Pro, introducing a chance to upgrade to the latest version for just £99.
Monday, 28 April 2008
Synchronize! Pro 6.0 is available now
Jonny Evans
Synchronize! Pro 6.0, latest update to powerful backup and synchronization tool for Mac OS X, offers new features including much faster backup operations and web-based task monitoring
Monday, 28 April 2008
Adobe discontinues GoLive
Jonny Evans
Adobe ends sales and development of the GoLive web design application in order to place full focus on Dreamweaver.
Friday, 25 April 2008
Introducing the Digital Photography and Imaging Show
Jonny Evans
Extensive show for photographers takes place at London Islington’s Business Design Centre 26-27 June 2008, offers extensive program of sessions, exhibitions and other attractions
Thursday, 24 April 2008
Final Cut World Tour hits London 29 May
Jonny Evans
Apple is inviting video professionals to attend its free, in-depth seminar featuring workflows used by some of the industry’s leading film and video production companies.
Thursday, 24 April 2008
Prosoft ships NetWare Client for Leopard
Jonny Evans
Prosoft Engineering has announced that the latest version of NetWare Client for Mac OS X now fully supports Leopard.
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
The Rolling Stones: 'iPods are essential'
Jonny Evans
iPods were an essential item to the Rolling Stones, used as live performance playback systems during the '40 Licks' tour.











