VMware Fusion 1.1.2

VMware has released an update to the popular VMware Fusion virtual computer software for the Mac platform.  Version 1.1.2 includes increased support for the MacBook Air, and now includes support for backing up your virtual machines using Time Machine, the built-in backup utility included in Mac OS X 10.5 (codename Leopard).  Other minor fixes included in this update include proper disconnection of USB devices at virtual machine shutdown time, remapped system keys, a repair to external speakers, and Simplified Chinese is now available.





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Apple's 2nd Fiscal Quarter Results

Apple profitted of 1.05 billion dollars during the second fiscal quarter between January and March.

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Skype a Trojan?

Last weekend users of Skype who were also subscribed to Microsoft's OneCare service were blocked access to the popular voIP client.  Windows Live OneCare thought Skype was infected with the Trojan Win32/Vundo.gen!D.  Skype denies this, and Mcrosoft has since then released a new signature file that does not enclude Skype.

Apple Buys PA Semi

Apple bought processor designer PA Semi, but we don't know what for yet.  Speculation is Apple will use PA Semi's processor designs in an UMPC (ultra-mobile personal computer).

Sony Buys Gracenote

On Monday, Sony announced that it will buy Gracenote, for around $260 million.  Gracenote is known for their music identification technology.  Sony and Gracenote will remain separate, and Gracenote's management and workers shall not change.

AT&T To Lay Off More Than 4,000

AT&T plans to lay off over 4,000 people to compensate for first-quarter losses.

FryCast 3

FryCast 3 is up!

I talk about the popular organization MacHeist's new software bundle.

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PayPal Has a Plan to Cut Down On Phishing

PayPal, the popular electronic payment service, has a plan to stop phishing in its tracks.  According to surveys, many people still use the extremely outdated Internet Explorers 3, 4, and 5.  As these browsers do not have phishing filters, PayPal may prevent users using these browsers to access the PayPal site.  Another browser which does not have a phishing filter is Apple's Safari.