Juha Haataja: Universal MacWhere Did the Mac Go Today?OmniWeb updated to version 5.6- October 25, 2007 I downloaded the international version of OmniWeb 5.6, and was surprised to see that the software has a Finnish localization. I have been using OmniWeb as my number one web browser for years (paid for it), but always downloaded the smaller "English only" distribution. Well, this was a nice surprise. And the new version seems to be both faster and more reliable. For example, Google Reader works now better than with version 5.5.http://radio.weblogs.com/0112083/categories/macintosh/2007/10/25.html#a4869 Games on the Mac- October 20, 2007 There are too much to do on the iMac. I downloaded the Civilization IV demo, and I'm really trying to avoid investing time in the game. But I think I'll submit and buy the game. At least my iMac is fast enough to run it. Also, there are quite a few other games which seem to be interesting, and I have in fact played with my daughters some of the games I have downloaded and bought from the net. Those who say that a Mac is not a gaming machine may be right - but all the same, there are enough...http://radio.weblogs.com/0112083/categories/macintosh/2007/10/20.html#a4867 Hard disks and backups for iMac- October 18, 2007 I just ordered a 750 GB external hard disk with Firewire 800, to be used for backups and other storage need with my new iMac. The Iomega disk costs 210 euro, not bad. Currently I have partial backups of data on the iMac, but most of the data is without backups. I'm studying both Cardon Copy Cloner and SuperDuper! - perhaps one of them is the perfect backup solution for me.http://radio.weblogs.com/0112083/categories/macintosh/2007/10/18.html#a4866 Not rushing to Leopard- October 16, 2007 Apple announced that Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard will be shipping on October 26th. I'm not rushing to buy Leopard, but will instead wait a while before installing it on my computers. Also, I'll buy an external disk for backups, to really benefit from Leopard. My feeling is that Spaces - the virtual desktop system - and Time Machine - the new backup software, will be the best features of Leopard. Of the other new features I can't say much. Although I have got the impression that the Spotlight search...http://radio.weblogs.com/0112083/categories/macintosh/2007/10/16.html#a4864 Children and the iMac- October 13, 2007 Have been studying the parental controls on Mac OS X. I made an account for the daughters to use, making it possible to use various programs, such as painting, writing, games, astronomy etc. Although giving restricted rights to program and web works fine usually, there are some rough corners, for example with non-bundle applications. But I have managed to get almost everything working fine. And the daughters really enjoy using the iMac.http://radio.weblogs.com/0112083/categories/macintosh/2007/10/14.html#a4863 Apple says new iMacs have a problem- October 5, 2007 Apple recently acknowledged that the new iMacs have a freezing problem. I wrote about my experiences about a month ago, when I had had 3-4 freezes in two weeks. But since installing iMac update 1.1, I have had only one freeze. Currently the iMac has been in use for over a week without any problems.http://radio.weblogs.com/0112083/categories/macintosh/2007/10/05.html#a4858 Backing up to dvd's vs. hard disks- October 4, 2007 It seems that hard disk prices will drop dramatically this autumn. Perhaps by half. I'm planning to get a 500 GB or a 750 GB external hard disk for iMac backups, but not yet. A Firewire 800 version would be nice, and I think a 750 GB disk may cost less that 200 euros later this year. Meanwhile, I bought a couple DVD+RW disks for backing up my photos and music bought from iTMS. On the other hand, I believe the built-in backup software (Time Machine) in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard will increase the...http://radio.weblogs.com/0112083/categories/macintosh/2007/10/04.html#a4857 |