Reprinted from TidBITS#1053/15-Nov-2010 with permission. Copyright (C) 2010, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#1053/15-Nov-2010 ======================== Issue link: We note two major updates in this issue: Mac OS X 10.6.5 and Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.0.1. The former fixes a bunch of highly specific bugs that most people have never seen; the latter addresses more common problems in the initial release of Office 2011. Mac OS X 10.6.5 also breaks PGP Whole Disk Encryption, but Rich Mogull explains the problem and how to recover from it. Also this week, Adam contemplates playing ping-pong with an iPad for a paddle and trembles before the Attack of the Zombie Input Managers. And for those contemplating the Apple Battery Charger, Michael Cohen looks at how well it works and why battery charge percentages are so confusing with its batteries. Lastly, we’re pleased to announce the release of Glenn Fleishman’s “Take Control of iPhone and iPod touch Networking & Security, iOS 4 Edition” and an update to “Take Control of Wi-Fi Security,” along with the winners of last week’s DealBITS drawing for Simon (along with a discount for those who didn’t win). Notable software releases this week include iTunes 10.1, BBEdit 9.6.1, Security Update 2010-007 (Leopard and Leopard Server), 1Password 3.5.0, Coda 1.7, HP Printer Drivers v.2.5.2, and Carbon Copy Cloner 3.3.6. Articles No TidBITS Issue on 22 November 2010 First Office 2011 for Mac Update Fixes Crashers Two New Ebooks Explore Networking and Security DealBITS Discount: Save up to 50% on Simon 3.0 Mac OS X 10.6.5 Continues to Squash Bugs Whole Disk Encryption, and Why Mac OS X 10.6.5 Broke PGP WDE Attack of the Zombie Input Managers Apple Battery Charger and the Secret of NiMH Palm Your iPad with a Hand-e-holder TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 15 November 2010 ExtraBITS for 15 November 2010 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to David Illig, David Chatton, John Schroeder, and John P. Hayden for their generous support! * 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 9.6 -- A burly upgrade with new Live Search bar, enhanced script attachability, ZIP archive viewing plus core features like Find and Multi-File Search, editing in browsers, and text completion. * THE MISSING SYNC FOR ANDROID: Sync with iTunes, Address Book, iCal, iPhoto and other Mac applications. Supports HTC EVO, Motorola Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, Google Nexus One and many other phones. * Dragon speech recognition software for Macintosh, iPhone, and iPad! Get the all-new Dragon Dictate for Mac from Nuance Communications and experience Simply Smarter Speech Recognition. Learn more about Dragon Dictate: * CrashPlan is easy, secure backup that works everywhere. Back up to your own drives, computers, and online with unlimited storage. With unlimited online backup, this is one resolution you can keep. Back Up Your Life Today! * Get more productive with software from Smile: PDFpen for editing PDFs; TextExpander for saving time and keystrokes while you type; DiscLabel for designing CD/DVD labels and inserts. Free demos, fast and friendly customer support. * StuffIt Deluxe 2011 has everything you need to backup, encrypt, share, and compress all of your photos, audio and documents. Compress it. Secure it. Send it. Try StuffIt Deluxe 2011 today! Click here for a free 30-day trial: * The Data Rescue Center is dedicated to bringing you the very best hard drive recovery, data migration, and photo archiving options, all at affordable and fair prices for individuals and businesses. Get a FREE estimate today at ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .