Reprinted from TidBITS#985/06-Jul-09 with permission. Copyright (C) 2009, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#985/06-Jul-09 ===================== Issue link: We have three main articles for you this week. First, Adam peers at the new Firefox 3.5 to see how its new features stack up. Second, Jeff Carlson shares the step-by-step process of how he replaced the broken screen of his wife's iPhone 3G. And third, Adam introduces the new TidBITS Commenting System, which makes it easy for readers to add comments directly to our articles. We also cover Steve Jobs's return to work and an important update for a number of Garmin GPS models. Notable software releases this week include PasswordWallet 4.4.7, Cocktail 4.4, PDFpen 4.1.4, iPhoto 8.0.4 Update, Nisus Writer Pro 1.3, MacSpeech Dictate 1.5.2, Typinator 3.5, and MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2. Articles Take Control News: 50%-Off Sale Ending 07-Jul-09 Apple: Jobs Back on the Job Garmin Issues Software Update for Widespread Problem Introducing the TidBITS Commenting System Firefox 3.5 Improves Performance, Privacy, and Standards Support How to Replace a Cracked iPhone 3G Screen TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 06-Jul-09 ExtraBITS for 06-Jul-09 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk for 06-Jul-09 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to EMC Retrospect, Howard Heaton, Nello Lucchesi, and Carl R. Mockler for their generous support! * Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.5 makes FTP and SFTP easy! Upload, download, mirror, and manage your Web site. Dozens of new features to make file transfers easier and more reliable. Get your free trial version 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 * THE MISSING SYNC: If you have a smartphone, we can sync it! Sync your address book, calendar, notes, music, pictures, and more between your BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Symbian OS or Palm OS phone and 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 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! * 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 ------------ .