Reprinted from TidBITS#946/22-Sep-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#946/22-Sep-08 ===================== Issue link: It's becoming a common story: After determining that he didn't really need one, Joe Kissell finally took the plunge and bought an iPhone 3G when it became available in France. Joe discusses how the iPhone has changed his work and some of the limitations that he's run into. Speaking of the iPhone 3G, Apple is recalling its diminutive USB power adapter due to the risk of electric shock. Adam looks at the new StuffIt Deluxe 2009 as the venerable utility turns 20, Joe highlights the improvements in VMware Fusion 2.0, Tonya finds an immediate use for the just-released MercuryMover 2.0 window-moving utility, and we note the release of the latest edition of Adam's "Take Control of Buying a Mac." In the TidBITS Watchlist, we spotlight the availability of Gears for Safari, BBEdit 9.0.1, Coda 1.5.1, Apple's Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.2, Apple Remote Desktop 3.2.2, and Server Admin Tools 10.5.5. Articles Apple Recalls Supercool iPhone 3G USB Power Adapter MercuryMover 2.0 Puts Windows Where You Want Them StuffIt Deluxe 2009 Keeps Evolving After 20 Years Take Control News: Buy the Right Mac at the Right Time VMware Fusion 2.0 Released Confessions of an iPhone Convert TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 22-Sep-08 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/22-Sep-08 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Peter Adams, Scott Darlington, Holly McReynolds, and Chris Engst for their generous support! * GET FETCH 5 FOR FREE! Fetch Softworks makes Fetch, the original Macintosh FTP client, free for educational and charitable use. Fetch 5.3 includes a new look and Leopard technology support. Apply today at ! * 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 * Bare Bones Software's BBEdit 9.0 -- A burly upgrade introducing new capabilities like Projects, non-modal Find and Multi-File Search, editing in browsers, text completion, Scratchpad, new Ruby module, better JavaScript, ObjC, Obj-C++, YAML * MARK/SPACE, INC: If you have a smartphone, we can sync it! Sync your address book, calendar, notes, music, pictures, and more from your BlackBerry, Windows Mobile or Palm OS mobile phone to your Mac. * 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. Straighten up your Office with the latest updates to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage. Update today at Mactopia! * 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! * Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac + $25 iTunes card for only $79.99! Run Windows on your Mac seamlessly without rebooting, and listen to $25 worth of music from iTunes on us while you're doing it! Limited time offer: act now! ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .