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Skype to purchase GroupMe, looks to add group texting, added conference call support to application

When in doubt, try to have your software become more functional. Per Macworld, Internet calling company Skype said Sunday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GroupMe, a startup that offers a free group text messaging and conference call service on mobile phones. Skype did not disclose how much it is paying […]

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SpamSieve updated to 2.8.6

Michael Tsai’s must-have shareware program, SpamSieve, has just been updated to version 2.8.6. The new version, an 8.3 megabyte download, makes the following fixes and improvements: – Made various changes to improve SpamSieve’s filtering accuracy. – Improved compatibility with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). – Added support for Postbox 2.5. – Updated the Setting Up […]

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VMWare releases Fusion 3.1.3 update

Late Friday, virtualization softare maker VMWare released version 3.1.3 of its Fusion software for the Mac. Similar to other virtualization software packages, VMWare allows users to run alternate operating systems such as Windows and Linux distributions on Intel-based Macs at native speeds. Other features, such as Unity, allow users to run and minimize Windows applications […]

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Microsoft releases 14.1 update for Office 2011, 12.2.9 update for Office 2008

On Monday afternoon, Microsoft released version 14.1.0 (or Service Pack 1) of its popular Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac suite. The update, a 246 megabyte download, can also be located, snagged and installed via the Microsoft AutoUpdate program, offers the following fixes and changes: – Security is improved. This update fixes vulnerabilities in Office 2011 […]

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Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 expected next week

You’ve had your mitts on Office for Mac 2011 and gotten to know the suite inside and out. As of next week, it might be going through some changes. Per Microsoft’s Office for Mac blog, the company is set to release Service Pack 1 for Office for Mac 2011 next week, bringing the usual fixes, […]