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Apple FileVault 2 encryption cracked, but don’t panic

Steven Sande — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:30:00 +0000

FileVault 2 is a feature of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion that provides a way to encrypt a full disk drive so that it can only be used by those who know a password ... until now, that is. Passware, a company that makes forensic software used to recover lost pass... [...]

Five apps for Super Bowl Sunday

Kelly Hodgkins — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

The Super Bowl is just around the corner which means it's time to get ready for the big game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. Rather than our usual five apps, I couldn't contain myself and, instead, put together five categorie... [...]

iBooks Author 1.01 out with updated EULA

Megan Lavey-Heaton — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:15:00 +0000

An incremental release for iBooks Author has been released with changes to the program's EULA. The update is 143.50 MB, which seems pretty hefty for a EULA change. The change is an important one though, clarifying that Apple has rights over the forma... [...]

Users report Rosetta problems after Security Update 2012-001

Mel Martin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:45:00 +0000

Several OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard users are reporting that Power PC-coded apps no longer work after applying Security Update 2012-001. The Apple support boards are full of stories about Rosetta apps crashing when any command is selected from the menu bar... [...]

Dear Aunt TUAW: Can I boot from a RAM disk?

Erica Sadun — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Dear Aunt TUAW, I would like to run Mac OS X 10.6.7 off a RAM disk, for better performance/security while browsing the World Wide Web (I don't want to save the image with all those gnarly cookie crumbs to disk). I understand that a family living down ... [...]

Friday Favorite: Optimal Layout brings app switching and window controls to your fingertips

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Optimal Layout is a great utility that fundamentally alters the way that I interact with my Mac. In short, it gives me the ability to use my keyboard to quickly change between windows. That might sound like what you're been doing with ⌘ + Tab, but ... [...]

Rage Campaign Edition now available on the Mac App Store

Mike Schramm — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

I almost didn't bother telling you all about this, because the circumstances around this release really rub the wrong way. But for gamers who've been waiting to play id games' latest, Rage, on the Mac, the Campaign Edition of the title is now availab... [...]

Twitter Test

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:28:29 +0000

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Dear Aunt TUAW: Help me find a WiFi stumbler app for Lion

Erica Sadun — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Aunt TUAW, I'm a Mac IT professional, and often find myself configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing wireless networks. In the past I used AP Grapher to graph wireless strength and find competing Wi-Fi networks as I walk around my clients' of... [...]

Tim Cook focuses on charity during Town Hall meeting

Mike Schramm — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Apple held an all-employee Town Hall meeting a little while ago after the earnings call, and The Verge is reporting that Apple CEO Tim Cook took quite a bit of time during the meeting to point out Apple's charitable contributions to the world. He sai... [...]