Reprinted from TidBITS#953/10-Nov-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#953/10-Nov-08 ===================== Issue link: Perhaps we're secretly paranoid, but security is on our minds again this week. Glenn Fleishman reports on a weakness in WPA that opens a vulnerability in wireless connections, and he analyzes its actual threat level. Joe Kissell is more proactive with his review of PGP Whole Disk Encryption, which finally brings the capability to encrypt an entire startup disk - but with some important caveats. Fortunately, Kevin van Haaren isn't paranoid at all (as far as we know), and is more than willing to share his experiences replacing his old Palm Zire with an iPod touch as a personal digital assistant. And in this week's TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of Nisus Writer Pro 1.2, Sandvox 1.5.2, Envision 1.2, Apple's Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.3, HistoryHound 1.9.6, and PopChar X 4.1. Finally, as Thanksgiving approaches, we're giving away copies of "Take Control of Thanksgiving Dinner" with any other ebook purchase. Articles A Crack in Wi-Fi Security and How To Fix It Take Control News: Free Copy of Thanksgiving Ebook! Securing Your Disks with PGP Whole Disk Encryption Confessions of an iPod touch Convert TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 10-Nov-08 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/10-Nov-08 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to David Bailin, Laurie Gill, Bryan Simcock, and Stephan Miller for their generous support! * Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.3 has WebView, the easy way to view files in a browser and copy Web addresses from Fetch. Also a new look for Leopard, droplet shortcuts, and more. Download your free trial version! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group's own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * MARK/SPACE, INC: Take it with you! The Missing Sync makes it easy to synchronize contacts, calendars, notes, photos and more from your Mac to your BlackBerry, Palm OS, or Windows Mobile phone. * VMware Fusion. The most seamless way to run Windows on your Mac. Backed by nearly a decade of proven virtualization technology. Try VMware Fusion today for free, or order online for only $79. Visit: * Microsoft's MacBU: Supporting Mac users with Office 2008. Is your Office up-to-date? Make sure you're running the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage by choosing Check for Updates from the Help menu of any Office application! * ConceptDraw Office adds real business power to Microsoft Office and Apple's iWork. Whether you need project management, business graphics, or mind mapping, it's all easily created on your Mac! Buy today for only $499! * Circus Ponies NoteBook: The easy way to get organized on the Mac. Control your notes. Track your tasks. Manage your projects. Organize your life. Try NoteBook right now, free for 30 days! ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .