Option-Click in Scroll Bars for Jump Scrolling
In Mac OS X in general, and thus in most native Mac OS X applications, hold down the Option key and click anywhere in a window's scroll bar to jump to that spot (rather than scrolling one screen). If you like this behavior, you can make it the default in the Appearance preference pane. For "Click in the scroll bar to:" select "Jump to here."
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TidBITS#945/15-Sep-08
September is here, and Apple is in a release frenzy! Last week's "Let's Rock" event brought forth new iPod nano and iPod touch models (plus a single configuration of the iPod classic) as well as iTunes 8, which adds a new Genius music-recommendation feature. Genius works on the new iPods and also the iPhone following Friday's update to iPhone 2.1 software. Speaking of iTunes 8, Adam discovers that each podcast to which you subscribe can finally have its own settings. No Apple event is complete without numbers, so Adam runs down the figures provided by Steve Jobs to note some interesting growth on Apple's books. In other news, Joe Kissell updates his monster list of Mac backup software, Apple's executives may finally be done with the backdating scandal thanks to a recent settlement, and we cover the changes in today's release of Mac OS X 10.5.5. In this week's TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of NetworkLocation 3.0, Spring Cleaning 10, Front Row 2.1.6, and HP Printer Driver 1.1.1.
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Mac OS X 10.5.5 Update Focuses on Bug Fixes
Apple fixes mostly minor bugs with Mac OS X 10.5.5 for client and server, as well as squashing a host of small security flaws. Security Update 2008-006 is also available as a standalone alone update for Mac OS X 10.4.11.Show full article
iPhone 2.1 Provides Highly Anticipated Bug Fixes
Apple has released iPhone 2.1, a sweeping software update that brings many welcome bug fixes and performance improvements to the iPhone.Show full article
Apple Executives' Settlement May End Backdating Saga
A preliminary settlement has been reached over lawsuits accusing Apple executives of various inappropriate acts related to the backdating of stock options. This may be the end, at last, of this ugly chapter in the company's financial history.Show full article
Monster List of Mac Backup Software Updated
New and updated backup programs have been coming out of the woodwork, and Joe Kissell recently updated his online list to reflect the latest truth.Show full article
iTunes 8 Adds Genius; iTunes Store Adds HD TV and NBC
Okay, Einstein, let's see what you think is worth hearing. Huh. Well, that's actually pretty smart. Apple adds intelligence to building playlists that match up disparate interests in iTunes with its Genius feature. iTunes 8 sports a new interface for organizing and viewing music, and the iTunes Store brings high-definition television shows - and the return of TV shows from NBC.Show full article
iTunes 8 Gains Per-Podcast Settings
With iTunes 8, Apple has at long last enabled us to set per-podcast download and retention settings, rather than treat all podcasts the same.Show full article
Apple Reveals New iPod nano and Updated iPod touch
To absolutely no one's surprise, Apple has announced a new iPod lineup, featuring improved versions of the iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch. Read on for our take on the cool new features (and those that weren't present).Show full article
Running the Numbers with Steve Jobs
The best parts of Apple events for some of us are when Steve runs the numbers: how many iPods have been sold, how many songs are in the iTunes Store, and how something new (like App Store downloads) has blown away expectations. Here's the current list.Show full article
TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 15-Sep-08
Notable software releases this week include NetworkLocation 3.0, Spring Cleaning 10, Front Row 2.1.6, and HP Printer Driver 1.1.1.Show full article
Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/15-Sep-08
The iPod touch, iPod classic, and iTunes 8, as well as the iPhone, are on readers' minds this week following Apple's latest announcements. Other topics include setting up a RAID under Leopard, cleaning the Mighty Mouse trackball, working with Spotlight, finding a replacement for ThinkTank or More, and continued annoyances with MobileMe.Show full article