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Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk for 16-Mar-09

by Jeff Carlson


Answers to Questions about Updated Apple Base Stations -- Is the capability to determine the best wireless network a feature exclusive to Apple's newest AirPort Extreme, or can other dual-band routers do the same? (2 messages [1])


Hands on with a Dual Network AirPort Extreme Base Station -- Apple's wireless gear has the capability to prioritize types of incoming data, but the feature isn't implemented. (4 messages [2])


iPhone apps -- A reader can't view search results in iTunes for the App Store. (3 messages [3])


Memory stick problem -- A driver bug is likely to blame for a crash when copying large files to a memory stick. (2 messages [4])


Recycling Floppies -- What's the best way to dispose of old unused floppy disks, and the cases they're stored in? (3 messages [5])


3rd Generation iPod shuffle Shrinks, Gets Mouthy -- Readers discuss the new controller-embedded headphones that come with the iPod shuffle, and whether other headphones can be used instead (namely, ones that don't fall out of your ears when running). (8 messages [6])


MailForge vs. Eudora -- With MailForge apparently nearing release status, how will it compare to the venerable Eudora? (5 messages [7])


Macs for elderly neighbors -- What Macs are good models to recommend to elderly neighbors who haven't used computers in years? (6 messages [8])


Mac Pro Pricing -- Readers look at the pricing of various configuration options for the new Mac Pro. (2 messages [9])


Spam -- After a spammer penetrated the TidBITS defenses (curses!), the question of what to do about unsolicited email is raised again. (15 messages [10])

[1]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2513
[2]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2514
[3]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2516
[4]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2517
[5]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2519
[6]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2522
[7]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2523
[8]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2524
[9]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2525
[10]: http://emperor.tidbits.com/TidBITS/Talk/2526