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Software

Mozilla releases Firefox 3.6.2 update

On Tuesday, Mozilla.org released the long-awaited 3.6.2 version of its Firefox web browser. The new version, an 18.6 megabyte download, sports the following fixes and changes: – Fixed a critical security issue that could potentially allow remote code execution (see bug 552216). – Fixed several additional security issues. – Fixed several stability issues. Firefox 3.6.2 […]

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News

Mac OS X 10.6.3 release seems imminent, upgrade tips posted

Following a flurry of developer releases for the upcoming Mac OS X 10.6.3 update, a public release seems imminent with sources guessing it could be released today or this week. With that in mind, the cool cats at CNET have offered the following preparation steps to take prior to the update: “Back up: Always back […]

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MacBook MacBook Pro Processors Rumor

Rumor: Intel may be short on next-gen MacBook, MacBook Pro processors

Intel may be struggling to meet demand for its new family of Core mobile processors that are expected in the next generation of Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks. Per DigiTimes, sources close to the story have cited that Intel’s latest Core i7/i5/i3 series notebook chips are currently facing tight supply thanks to a hefty […]

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Apple User Group

PPUG Winter 2010 meeting Saturday in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia PowerBook User Group (PPUG) will meet tomorrow Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Manayunk Brewing Company along the beautiful Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. We usually have lunch (or a brew) while we talk mobile computing. PPUG founders Jason O’Grady (PowerPage, ZDNet), Rob Parker, Bob Snow, as well […]

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Podcast

PowerPage Podcast Episode 128

Episode 128 of the PowerPage Podcast is now available. You can either download it from the iTunes Store or directly (24.7 MB, MP3). Panel: Jason O’Grady and Rob Parker Topics: This week we discuss Apple’s ban of screen film from its stores, new iPad details that have trickled out, the Apple/HTC suit and we play […]