Computer security systems expert Rich Mogull discusses the facts and the fictions about Mac viruses, infected software and the existence of an “iBotNet.” Rich talks about how you could have become infected if you were engaged in questionable software acquisition, what to do if you are, and some safe computing practices that will prevent it from happening. Mac users need to be aware, but not concerned about virus threats, at least at this time; Rich explains why, and provides five tips for making sense of the many alarmist security-related pieces you find online, on television, and everywhere else.
MacVoices #964: Rich Mogull Discusses Mac Virus Hype and Fact, and How To Tell The Difference
MacVoices #963: Mark Fuccio of Data Robotics Delivers a First Look at the New DroboPro
Mark Fuccio, the Senior Director of Products & Markets for Data Robotics provides us with a first look at the features and capabilities of the brand new DroboPro. The new DroboPro features eight (count ’em, eight) drive bays for unprecedented capacity and storage, but that’s only part of the story. Mark discusses DroboPro’s new features, including a new iSCSI interface option, Smart Volumes, their BeyondRAID technology, and their customer loyalty program that will save current Drobo owners $200 on a new DroboPro.
MacVoices #962: Nitrozac and Snaggy Talk About “The Joy of Tech” and Their Perspective on the Mac Community
The definitive tech cartooning duo of Nitrozac and Snaggy talk about The Joy of Tech and their unique approach to covering the tech community and beyond. How they got started and turned tech cartooning into a living, why they feel strongly about responsibly using their position as tech commentators, and a whole lot of laughter are part of an inside look at the Canadian couple who make the Mac world see itself through their playful eyes and drawings.
MacJury #904: The Case of The New Macworld Conference & Expo Date Change
The MacJury convened with a diverse panel to discuss the announcement that Macworld Conference & Expo will be held in February, 2010…and discuss they did. Opinions are offered from the attendee, exhibitor, hardware and software vendor, and speaker perspectives on the date change, the inclusion of a weekend day show floor option, the CES factor and much more. Suggestions for what might make a difference in their individual Macworld views were made by the panel of:
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MacVoices #961: Peter Cohen Wraps Up Photoshop World and Compares It To Macworld Conference & Expo
Photoshop World 2009 is now in the books, and Peter Cohen provides a non-graphics perspective on the show. Peter talks about the specialization aspect, what it offers in terms of both conference tracks and expo hall space, and who should attend. Macworld Conference and Expo is the big conference news right now, and Peter draws comparisons between the two shows, offering his thoughts on how they are similar and different, and what one can learn from the other.