Reprinted from TidBITS#975/20-Apr-09 with permission. Copyright (C) 2009, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#975/20-Apr-09 ===================== Issue link: This week's issue has an emphasis on security, though in more practical ways than usual. Wondering what the fuss is about the "Mac botnet" stories last week? Rich Mogull explains that it's nothing new and lays out five tips for how to evaluate Mac security stories. For Microsoft Office users, there's a security update that's worth getting, along with the news that Office 2004 will hit its end-of-life date on 13-Oct-09. On the data security side of the fence, Joe Kissell describes the newest online backup service to hit the Mac, Backblaze. We also just released the latest version of "Take Control of Your Wi-Fi Security," co-authored by Glenn Fleishman and Adam Engst. But we're not above having some fun, so we're pleased that Julio Ojeda-Zapata joined us to compare three new Twitter clients: the just-released Tweetie and the still-beta Nambu and Lounge. Interesting software releases this week include Airfoil Speakers Touch, which turns an iPhone or iPod touch into a wireless audio receiver, along with Drive Genius 2.1.1, Server Admin Tools 10.5.6v1.1, iMovie 8.0.2, Aperture 2.1.3, and SpamSieve 2.7.4. Articles Microsoft Office 2008 12.1.7 and 2004 11.5.4 Updates Make Your iPhone or iPod touch an Audio Receiver Backblaze Publicly Launches Online Backup Service for Macs Take Control News: Is Your Wireless Network Secure? Five Tips for Reading Mac Security Stories Navigating the Next Generation of Mac Twitter Apps TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 20-Apr-09 ExtraBITS for 20-Apr-09 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk for 20-Apr-09 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Edward Reid, Mark Whitcombe, Kerry Hughes, and Margaret Betty Lindley 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 only $79.99. 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! * It's time to speak up with MacSpeech Dictate! Get the all-new MacSpeech Dictate with spelling and phrase training. Speech Recognition so good, the only thing it can't do is speak for you. Learn more at ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .