/index.php en mark@macmatters.com Copyright 2012 2012-04-13T01:50:05+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/flashback_virus_fix http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/flashback_virus_fix#When:01:50:05Z Apple Today has released the fix for Java that caused the Flashback vulnerability.  If you run your Software Update you will find a new version of Java that will make your machine no longer susceptible to attack. 2012-04-13T01:50:05+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/mac_virus_flashback_checker http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/mac_virus_flashback_checker#When:00:40:51Z Are you afraid you have contracted the newest Flashback virus for the Mac?  Odds are that you haven't but if you want to check for sure download this helpful app that will determine if you are infected or not.  While this will NOT remove the virus at least it will let you know if you need to worry.  Click the link to download. 2012-04-11T00:40:51+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/mac_matters_newest_employee http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/mac_matters_newest_employee#When:04:29:12Z   Alright I know I said I would be updating this blog daily, well, I lied.  My beautiful fiance had our child on Monday morning so I have been a little busy.  I would like to introduce you all to the newest member of the Mac Matters family, Mac Munoz!   2012-04-05T04:29:12+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/something_from_my_childhood http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/something_from_my_childhood#When:03:47:10Z Alright today's post comes from something from my childhood.  It is completely unrelated to Apple and their products but it was one of my favorite TV shows growing up.  I bring you the greatest thing the internet has to offer today, Married with Children, Bulgarian!   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/28/married-with-children-bulgaria_n_1386589.html   I have actually sat through and watched the whole episode it is pretty interesting to watch the similarites and just how much the actors try to portray their original counterparts.  Either way its good for a laugh. 2012-03-30T03:47:10+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/itunes_updated_to_10.6.1 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/itunes_updated_to_10.6.1#When:04:03:33Z Apple updated their popular music player today to version 10.6.1.  Nothing real big in the way of changes but plenty of bug fixes for the player as well as iTunes Producer, for those of you who upload content to the store.  You can get the update now by running Software Update. Software Updates, 2012-03-29T04:03:33+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/adobe_cs6_expected_system_requirements http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/adobe_cs6_expected_system_requirements#When:01:30:40Z Adobe is looking to kill support of their new CS6 userbase much in the same way Apple is with Mountain Lion.  Essentially they have stated that if you don't have a multi-core 64bit processor you are out of luck with their new software.  While this probably doesn't mean much for many of their pro users, who typically have recent Macs, it certainly will effect some.  So it is looking like support for those initial Intel machines is dwindling down by the day now. 2012-03-28T01:30:40+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/lady_sues_apple_for_walking_into_wall http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/lady_sues_apple_for_walking_into_wall#When:03:14:32Z So apparently some elderly lady in New York is deciding it is now prudent for her to go and sue Apple for over 1 million dollars.  All because apparently she couldn't be bothered to notice that glass  was in her way, while there being "crash graphics" on said glass.  As many of you undoubtedly know, Apple's entrances to almost all their stores are basically giant glass fronts with glass doors that allow you to enter.  To the sides of the doors are HUGE window displays behind the glass where it would be impossible for you to walk as well as frost squares placed along the entire length of the glass to give your eyes the visual cues that there is something of substance there. If you ask me I think the cleaning crew should get a raise for doing their job so well. 2012-03-27T03:14:32+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/watch_apple_trailers_in_retina_glory http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/watch_apple_trailers_in_retina_glory#When:01:09:52Z Apple has updated their movie trailers application today to now support the retina display on the iPad.  It will allow you to watch the trailers in a video format fully optimized for the new iPad so they look terrific!  If you would like to check it out click here. 2012-03-24T01:09:52+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/security_bug_is_ios_5.1 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/security_bug_is_ios_5.1#When:01:05:26Z If you have an iOS 5.1 device beware that there has been reports of a bug that tricks users into believing they are on a site that they are actually not.  So for instance someone can send you and email that says click this link to go to Apple's website to fill out a satisfaction report.  They can hide the source of the link to the user it directs them to http://www.hackers.com but the user wont know that.  Once they are on http://www.hackers.com that website changes the information that is on the address bar in Safari.  So once the user is on http://www.hackers.com, Safari will report that the user is surfing http://www.apple.com when they really aren't.   Apple is aware of the issue and I am sure a fix will surface soon enough.  So as always be cautious of the links you click especially in emails. If you would like a sample of what the bug does you can click the following link (this link is NOT malicious it just shows a proof of concept of the bug).   http://majorsecurity.net/html5/ios51-demo.html 2012-03-23T01:05:26+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/draw_something_developers_purchased http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/draw_something_developers_purchased#When:06:17:44Z So chances are if you own a smartphone you have probably downloaded the latest runaway hit, Draw Something, by OMGPOP.  This application has had INCREDIBLE success in the last five weeks.  They have had over THIRTY MILLION downloads of their app in just five weeks!  This is a new benchmark for an application growth.  So much so that social gaming giant Zynga has decided they no longer wanted OMGPOP performing in their arena any longer and have purchased them.  The purchase price you ask?  A cool 200 Million dollars!  Now OMGPOP isn't new to developing apps but this app just happened to strike gold.  Just shows that there is still money to be had in the application gold rush. News & Reports, 2012-03-22T06:17:44+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/ipad_sales_hit_3_million http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/ipad_sales_hit_3_million#When:01:04:02Z In just three days the new iPad has already sold over THREE MILLION units!  That number is pretty staggering for quite a few reasons.  The first of which is this device isn't a neccessity much in the way an iPhone is (if you can say a smart phone is a neccessity).  This device is largely a toy for most users much like an iPod, execpt way more expensive.  To make a comparison the iPhone 4S sold four million units in the same time frame.  The iPhone 4S also costs only $200 with a subsidy and the majority of Americans consider a cell phone a neccessity so the market for that product is much higher. That all said if you have ever played with an iPad it is easy to see how there would be huge demand for this product.  It is looking more and more each day that tablet devices are going to be the new everyday device for most computing environments.  I for one am excited for that day! 2012-03-20T01:04:02+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/new_ipad_has_landed http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/new_ipad_has_landed#When:23:50:00Z Well today is the day a lot of us Apple fans have been waiting for since the announcement of the new iPad.  We have gotten our hands on our new units and have been fairly impressed with the screen thus far.  I wouldn't say it was as dramatic a difference like going from the 3GS to the iPhone 4 but I am not sure that is just because I am used to looking at the retina display on my phone or because the pixel density is acutally lower than it is on the iPhone.  Either way the difference is certainly nice and I am enjoying composing and reading emails on my unit much more.  Considering that is what I use mine for most of the time it was a worthwhile upgrade for the $100 or so dollars it cost to upgrade after selling my iPad 2.  That said I think once the developers start rolling out games that take advantage of the new found power it will prove to be a much more significant upgrade.  The speed upgrade feels very slight just moving around between apps but I have noticed some of my games seem to have a pep in their step now as well.  Either way sound off in the comments and let us know what you think. News & Reports, 2012-03-16T23:50:00+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/new_ipad_guts_revealed http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/new_ipad_guts_revealed#When:01:18:11Z The New iPad has yet to even be released here in the USA but that didn't stop the crazies over at http://www.ifixit.com from flying all the way to Australia to take advantage of the timezone differences just to guarantee that they would be the first on the web to reveal the guts. If you haven't heard yet iFixit is notorious for always buying the newest gadgets and disecting them for science. Click the link at the end of the article to see all the gruesome operation photos and pseudo how-to. How-To, 2012-03-16T01:18:11+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/is_your_mac_ready_for_mountain_lion http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/is_your_mac_ready_for_mountain_lion#When:01:03:32Z Apple's upcoming operating system update is due to drop sometime this summer. They are making quite a few changes and are further blurring the lines between OS X and iOS(iPhone Operating System). From the direction they have set it looks like they are trying to make a seamless experience between the two devices and make our desktop environment mimic that of the iOS. I am kind of torn on how I feel about that as I really do LOVE the user experience of the iPad, I also like to be able to sit down at my laptop and get real "work" done. I guess we will all find out very soon how the experience translates to traditional computing. In the meantime it looks like Apple is going to be dropping support for several early Intel machines so if you have an older Intel Mac and are looking to get Mountain Lion, I would start shopping for a new Mac. Software Updates, 2012-03-15T01:03:32+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/new_ipad_excitement http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/new_ipad_excitement#When:04:44:45Z If you are anything like us here at Mac Matters then I am sure you are very excited about the release pending this Friday. We will be at the Biltmore store(maybe Arrowhead if lines are crazy) trying to get our hands the new hotness. If you need help setting up your new toy or just want to brag feel free to call us we will be here! Hardware Announcements, 2012-03-14T04:44:45+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/update_from_mac_matters http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/update_from_mac_matters#When:04:40:38Z Alright well this blog has become stagnant long enough! It is now our goal to have new and fresh content on here at least once a day. It may not have anything to do with Apple and it may just be something neat we found along the way and it may be something that interests us personally but there will be something new here at least once a day! Hope you all enjoy the updates. Mark Munoz Mac Matters News, 2012-03-14T04:40:38+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/microsoft_considering_bringing_office_suite_to_ipad http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/microsoft_considering_bringing_office_suite_to_ipad#When:23:25:51Z  The iPad is a great device but for it be a viable production/office tool it needs one very important capability, Office documents. Apple has done a great job at allowing people to view Word and Excel Documents on iOS devices and even allowing for editing with Pages and Numbers. Unfortunately Pages and Numbers has to do conversions going back and forth and most of the times those conversions go without much hassle but if you have complex documents it can be troublesome. Here is to hoping Microsoft realizes just how large the iOS user base has become, and how much larger it trends to be. 2011-01-28T23:25:51+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/iphone_os_4.0_to_be_demoed_today http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/iphone_os_4.0_to_be_demoed_today#When:15:22:03Z  Apple is set to show off its latest and greatest in iPhone OS.  A lot of speculation is going around concerning exactly what is to be included in this release but today those questions should finally be answered.  Here's to hoping we get unified mailboxes in Mail and some sort of multi-tasking for applications. 2010-04-08T15:22:03+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/chat_with_facebook_friends_in_ichat http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/chat_with_facebook_friends_in_ichat#When:00:58:25Z You can do this after you have gone into Facebook and signed up for a user name. You will need that info for the “yourname” sections of the setup. Go to the iChat menu and select “Preferences.” Click “Accounts,” then click the “+” at the bottom. Select “Jabber” from the pull-down menu, then enter the following info: Screen Name: “yourname”@chat.facebook.com Password: <your Facebook password> Select “Jabber” from the pull-down menu, then enter the following info:Screen Name: “yourname”@chat.facebook.comPassword: <your Facebook password> Click the arrow next to “Server Options” and enter the following info: Server: chat.facebook.com Port: 5222 (Uncheck the box labeled “Use SSL”) To see the full info and how to set it up from Facebook directly click here. How-To, 2010-02-17T00:58:25+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/aperture_3_released http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/aperture_3_released#When:00:56:30Z Apple announced the availablity of Aperture 3 the update to their professional photograph management software. Included in this update is more than 200 new features. They have brought some of the features from iPhoto ‘09 including Face detection, and GPS location. They also added a new brushes feature that allows users to “paint on” effects so the effect happens where they want it to. For more information, read the full release from Apple. Software Announcements, 2010-02-10T00:56:30+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_announces_the_ipad http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_announces_the_ipad#When:00:54:57Z Apple has final shown off the iPad today, for a good price and with some nice features. Coming in at $499 for a 16GB version it brings it right in line after the iPod Touch. Apple also has an agressive price point for 3G data plans. $14.99 for 250MB for basic use and $29.99 for unlimited. Better than the $60 most others charge for data only devices. Hardware Announcements, 2010-01-28T00:54:57+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_releases_bootcamp_3.1_updated_drivers_for_windows_7 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_releases_bootcamp_3.1_updated_drivers_for_windows_7#When:00:16:39Z On tuesday Apple released updated Bootcamp drivers to officially support Windows 7 on supported machines. The updated drivers specifically address issues with the Apple trackpad, turns off the red digital audio port LED on laptop computers when it is not being used, and supports the Apple wireless keyboard and Apple Magic mouse. If you are currently a Bootcamp user you can update to the latest drivers by running “Windows Apple Software Update” while you are logged into your Windows OS. For more info refer to Apple’s FAQ. Software Updates, 2010-01-21T00:16:39+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/5_reasons_i_love_my_mac_will_never_go_back_to_windows_1_year_later http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/5_reasons_i_love_my_mac_will_never_go_back_to_windows_1_year_later#When:00:12:26Z One past customer of MacMatters sent us his thoughts on a change he made over a year ago. Here are his insights on his new found love for Macs. All right, so I’ll admit that never may a poor choice of words. I have nothing at all against Windows. In fact, I was a Windows user for over 10 years but 1 year after switching I’m loving’ my Mac more than the day I bought it. I compiled the list in a Letterman’s Top Ten fashion with the number 1 reason being the best reason for loving my Mac and number 5 is the last (but not least) reason. News & Reports, 2010-01-20T00:12:26+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/inklet_turns_your_glass_trackpad_mac_into_a_tablet http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/inklet_turns_your_glass_trackpad_mac_into_a_tablet#When:23:52:04Z The guys over at Ten One Design have created a very interesting new application that will take your make with a new glass trackpad and let it be used as a Wacom tablet. This is a very interesting idea as the new trackpads are very large and do lend themselves quite well for this functionality. The software is priced at $24.95 and should be available very soon. News & Reports, 2010-01-12T23:52:04+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/app_store_tops_3_billion_downloads http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/app_store_tops_3_billion_downloads#When:00:04:52Z Apple® announced today that they have surpassed 3 billion downloads from their app store. This was accomplished in less than 18 months, which averages out to about 167,000,000 apps per month world wide. Rather a staggering number with only one type of phone with three versions and an iPod out there to run them on. With the revenue from this and the iTunes store it would be nice to see more expansion in the app store model. Hopefully this bodes well for the rumors of the tablet that may be announced later this month. News & Reports, 2010-01-06T00:04:52+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/how_to_stop_those_annoying_downloaded_file_warning http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/how_to_stop_those_annoying_downloaded_file_warning#When:00:00:07Z Macworld has a great how to on stopping the “This file was downloaded from the internet are you sure you want to open it” warning. This will completely disable the pop-up paste this in terminal, hit return and reboot and it will be gone. defaults write com.apple.LaunchServices LSQuarantine -bool NO To see all the ways to modify this check out Macworld here. How-To, 2010-01-02T00:00:07+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/unreal_engine_3_coming_to_iphone_3gs_and_ipod_touch http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/unreal_engine_3_coming_to_iphone_3gs_and_ipod_touch#When:23:56:27Z Epic has shown off Ureal Engine 3 for the iPhone 3GS and the third generation iPod Touch to the guys over at AnandTech. The visuals look good though control looks a little clunky. Hopefully there will be a proper controller attachment in the near future for the iPhone, otherwise games like these will not have much of a chance with a mainstream audience. News & Reports, 2009-12-22T23:56:27+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_iphone_3g_top_cell_phone_of_2009 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_iphone_3g_top_cell_phone_of_2009#When:23:46:06Z Apple’s iPhone 3G is the most used cell phone of 2009 followed closely by blackberry according to Nielsen Research. It has this distinction with only 4% which in cell phone terms is huge. Besides Blackberry no other phone comes close to the iPhone in use. It is most likely that the price drop on the iPhone 3g to $99 was enough to gain that mind share needed for people to look more closely at the iPhone. Click here for the original Nielsen Report. News & Reports, 2009-12-22T23:46:06+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/intel_unveils_new_atom_processor http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/intel_unveils_new_atom_processor#When:23:45:40Z Intel unveiled the new Atom processor which brings better battery life and integrates the video card and memory controller into the processor itself. The new chip is based around their new 32nm process, reducing power consumption and heat produced. Could we finally see an Atom powered mac in the future, or will Apple wait for a faster version of the chip with a better video card? Click here for a full rundown on the new chip from Intel. Hardware Announcements, 2009-12-21T23:45:40+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/win_a_free_macbook_pro http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/win_a_free_macbook_pro#When:23:42:32Z Cyber Monday is giving away a free Mac Book Pro on December 1st. The contest is going to end on Monday, November 30 so make sure you tweet it today and follow them for the winner tomorrow! Win a new Macbook Pro on Cyber Monday 2009. Details here: http://bit.ly/29rFES Uncategorized, 2009-11-30T23:42:32+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_releases_10.6.2_update http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_releases_10.6.2_update#When:23:41:19Z Apple has released 10.6.2 update for Snow Leopard and comes in at around 500 MB and is available in software update. It fixes some critical issues with the system. For the full rundown of what has changed check out apples release notes. Software Updates, 2009-11-09T23:41:19+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_releases_slew_of_new_hardware_before_holiday_season http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/apple_releases_slew_of_new_hardware_before_holiday_season#When:23:39:49Z Apple has released new hardware, on the very long list are iMacs, Mac mini, MacBook, Airport Base Stations, Apple Remote, and a Mac mini Server. All these releases appear to be worthwhile upgrades for most users especially if you are in the market for a new iMac. More news to follow as they start to hit the streets Hardware Announcements, 2009-10-21T23:39:49+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/bento_3_released http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/bento_3_released#When:23:27:19Z Bento 3 was released and it is looking as if Bento is getting even more great features. Below are a few lists of features that Bento 3 has: Organize contacts, clubs and mailing lists Track projects, tasks, and deadlines Plan special events, parties and weddings Link photos to contacts, projects, and events Manage students, classes, and lecture notes Search wine and movie collections Catalog inventory, assets, and equipment Record billable hours and payments due Keep a daily log of diet and exercise Store recipes and shopping lists Copies of this new updated application can be purchased online at FileMaker or at your local Apple Store.   Software Updates, 2009-09-29T23:27:19+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/iwork_9.0.3_update_released http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/iwork_9.0.3_update_released#When:01:33:43Z Apple announced the availability of the iWork 9.0.3 update.  Here is the list of bug fixes according to Apple. This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, updates the help, and fixes a number of other minor issues in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. The issues addressed include: Reducing file size of images that have Instant Alpha applied Managing file size when inserting some movies Working with dates and durations in the Chart Data Editor in Keynote and Pages Exporting to CSV from Numbers when using table categories Improvements to comment notification and security in iWork.com Beta are also included in this update. Here is the link to the update on Apple.com Software Updates, iWork, 2009-09-29T01:33:43+00:00 http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/mac_matters_launches_new_news_and_support_blog http://www.macmatters.com/blog/article/mac_matters_launches_new_news_and_support_blog#When:08:10:12Z Mac Matters is happy to announce the launch of their in-house blog to better serve the Apple community in Phoenix, Arizona. Here you will find a number of interesting articles on tips, tricks, and ways to fix some basic Mac issues. We’ll also let you know about the latest Mac Matters company news, coupons, and promotions! So add us to your news readers and enjoy another feature of the Mac Matters Mac experience! Mac Matters News, 2009-09-11T08:10:12+00:00