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Mac MS Office 2008 Service Pack 1 and Office 2004 11.4.2 updates
Microsoft today posted Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 1 (12.1.0) and Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.2 Update. Both updates have similar wording "This update contains several improvements to enhance security, stability, and performance, including fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code..." Here are links to docs with more details - Description of Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 1 (12.1.0) and Description of the Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.2 Update. (I don't use either of these but thanks to Richard for the heads-up.)
BTW - A Microsoft press release on Mac Office 2008 SP1 "announces the return of Visual Basic for Applications in next version". (The lack of which was a common complaint in the current version.)
(FYI Not everyone had this problem after the Office 2008 SP1 update, but if you do - see this page for tips on Office 2008 SP1 install causes setup assistant to loop.)
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Price Cuts on Mercury Portable Hard Drives w/software bundle
(from site sponsor OWC)
"Price Cuts up to $50. Mercury On-The-Go Bus Powered solutions are the pocket sized, bus powered, and reliable way to have a large amount of data conveniently stored in a highly portable package. Great for transporting large files, use as extra storage or backup, and they're fully bootable too. Their shock absorbing design further protects drive and valuable data from external forces. All connecting cables, Intech HD Speedtools utility suite, Prosoft DataBackup III for OS X (a $59.95 retail value), NovaStor NovaBACKUP for Windows (a $49.95 retail value), Carrying Case, and a 1 Year OWC Warranty are all included.
OWC Mercury 2.5" SATA HD Based USB2.0 Portable Solution pricing is as follows:
  • 60GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $75.99
  • 80GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $82.99
  • 120GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $89.99
  • 160GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $97.99
  • 250GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $124.99
  • 320GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $149.99
  • 100GB 7200RPM w/16MB Cache now $109.99
  • 120GB 7200RPM w/16MB Cache now $127.99
  • 160GB 7200RPM w/16MB Cache now $139.99
  • 200GB 7200RPM w/16MB Cache now $169.99
  • *SPECIAL* 200GB 7200RPM w/16MB cache USB 2.0+eSATA Model is $149.99 After Rebate through May 23rd, 2008

    Same Capacity On-The-Gos, equipped with eSATA Port as well as USB are also available a difference of $15 or less. USB 2.0+eSATA Interface and FW800/400+USB2 interface versions also available. View full line.

    UPS Ground Delivery for only $2.95; 2nd Day Air within the US $7.95 or less.

    Also available, OWC On-the-Go 2.5in Kits 'add your own drive' from $29.99"

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    Express34 Card Reports page updated
    I've updated the page of MacBook Pro owner reports on Express34 Cards with an Apiotek SATA II Expresscard owner timed tests of SuperDuper! smartbackup of internal MBP drive using eSATA card vs onboard FW800 to a single Quad Interface Elite AL external drive and notes from a Silicon Memory eSATA ExpressCard/34 owner (used w/Lacie D2 SATA II HD).
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    HBO Shows now available on iTunes
    (from Apple's news page today - link is to full press release)

    HBO programming now available on iTunes
    HBO and Apple today announced that customers can now purchase and download critically acclaimed HBO shows - including such Emmy Award-winning programs as The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Deadwood, and Rome- from iTunes. "We're very excited to make these legendary HBO programs available on the iTunes Store," said Henry McGee, president of HBO Video...
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    Mac Guitar Hero III v1.3 Update
    There's a new patch for Aspyr's Mac Guitar Hero III - Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock 1.3 Update (296MB).

    What's New in this Version
    - New "Front Row Cam" option allows better performance on low end configurations, with smoother gameplay.
    - Laptop specific optimizations for better performance.
    - A battery meter icon will display remaining battery charge on supported laptops.
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