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| Mac for beginners on Apple's websiteis recommended stuff to read. | | |
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| Posted by GuyMac | |
| If you're running Safari on OS X Tiger and go to this website, a 'slightly evil' Dashboard widget will be automatically downloaded and installed and can't be removed without manually removing the file from the Library folder and rebooting the computer. The widget is called Zaptastic and is a demonstration by the author of how easy it is to exploit Dashboard for nefarious purposes. The essay, released under the Creative Commons License, goes on to describe the many ways users can be taken advantage of--imagine porn sites auto-installing adware widgets without your knowledge."
So if you're on a Mac, it would be smart to view that page with something other than Safari if you want to find out more.
Source: slashdot
Tip : Until Apple releases an update which solves this issue you can do the following: - Open Safari preferences. In the General tab Disable "Open safe files after download" feature.
This is by the way a secure setting to avoid opening things without your knowledge.
Apple's recent 10.4.1 update solves this auto-install issue aswell. (I've read this on the net) |  | |
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| Posted by GuyMac | |
| On MacWorld's site you can find a usefull PDF : The Mac Mini buyers guide helps new Macusers and Windows switchers looking for freeware and other apps for their Mac. Also you will find tips regarding which screen to use, what keyboard, etc...with your Mac Mini.
This booklet will be included in the next edition of Macworld.
If you can't find the PDF on the Macworld site, you can find it also here. |  | |
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| Posted by GuyMac | |
| If you're trying to install iTunes for Mac OS X but all of the components in the installer are unchecked and dimmed (disabled, and therefore not installable), follow the steps below so you can complete the install.
- Quit the iTunes installer.
- Quit iTunes.
- Open the /Library/Receipts folder on your hard disk.
- Drag the following files to the Trash:
- iTunes.pkg
- iTunesX.pkg (where X is a version number)
- Open the iTunes installer again and proceed with the installation.
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| Posted by GuyMac | |
| Did you update to QT7 but want to return to 6.5.2 ?
You can find the QuickTime 6.5.2 reinstaller on Apple's website. |  | |
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