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Apple releases Security Update 2011-004

Along with yesterday’s Mac OS X 10.6.8 update, Apple also released Security Update 2011-004, which brings some of the same patches to Mac OS X 10.5 (“Leopard”), as well as fixing some Leopard-specific security bugs. Per Macworld, the update patched 28 bugs in systems ranging from AirPort to MobileMe, QuickTime, and subversion. While many of […]

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Microsoft releases 14.1.2 update for Office 2011, 12.3.0 update for Office 2008

On Monday afternoon, Microsoft released version 14.1.2 of its popular Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac suite. The update, a 109 megabyte download, can also be located, snagged and installed via the Microsoft AutoUpdate program, offers the following fixes and changes: – This update fixes critical issues and also helps to improve security. It includes fixes […]

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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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Skype updated to 5.1.0.968, resolves connection issue

On Monday, version 5.1.0.968 of Skype went public. The new version, a 20.2 megabyte download, resolves an issue in which users had trouble connecting to the Skype network. Skype 5.1.0.968 requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later to install and run. If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback to offer, please let […]

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Skype updated to 5.1.0.935, resolves security flaw

On Monday, version 5.1.0.935 of Skype went public. The new version, a 20.2 megabyte download, resolves a security issue that could allow hackers to gain control of a Mac via a maliciously crafted Skype message. The vulnerability made headlines last week when a security researcher publicized the issue. In response, Skype promised that an update […]