"Western Digital SmartWare software update addresses data loss bug: Western Digital updated its WD SmartWare Macintosh software on Monday to version 1.3.6. This version is compatible with OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, Mac OS X 10.6, and 10.5. When you download and install this new version, it automatically uninstalls the old version." TUAW 11/27
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"Mail 7.0 has problems if it runs for a long time (memory leaks?). For me, it starts to do bizarre things like refusing to open the preferences window, opening viewer windows with the top bar totally blank, refusing to allow selections from menu lists, etc. I now just quit and restart at the first sign of weirdness, maybe once or twice a day." MacInTouch 11/27
"Xsan versions included with, or required by, OS X" Apple Support 11/27
"Xsan: Compatibility of Xsan metadata controllers (MDCs) and clients" Apple Support 11/27
"OS X Server: Adjusting message size limits for the Mail service" Apple Support 11/27
"OS X Server: Configuring services for users of Active Directory or third-party LDAP servers" Apple Support 11/27
"OS X Server: When saving files on SMB shares, the permissions may be changed so only the owner can read or write" Apple Support 11/27
"OS X Server: Adjusting message size limits for the Mail service" Apple Support 11/27
"Blackbar review: Simple, witty, and politically engaged word-based puzzle game for iPhone" Macworld 7:34 AM
"Apple's Pages, Going the Distance With Word" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 11/27
"After a month of use, we dish out our biggest gripes with OS X Mavericks" Ars Technica 11/27
"How to set up an external hard drive for use with OS X: Many hard drives come preformatted with special utility software that largely is not needed, and may even be problematic or limiting at times." CNET Reviews 11/27
"Dialogue 1.2 review: Make phone calls on your iPhone through your Mac" Macworld 11/27
"How to add your PDFs to iBooks and organize them" Macworld 11/27
"How to Create a Basic Spreadsheet Using Numbers" Tuts+ 11/27
"Photoshop Killers: Nine OS X alternatives to Photoshop" Macworld 11/27
"TenFourFox extends useful life of older macs" OpenSource 11/27
"Move Dashboard To Another Space Location in Mission Control for OS X" OS X Daily 11/27
"Don't forget that if you want to use PGP encryption for your sensitive e-mail messages, and you really should, basically only Apple Mail and Thunderbird support plug-ins for OpenPGP. There is a plug-in for Outlook but not the latest versions. So e-mail security capabilities is a huge plus for Apple Mail." MacInTouch 11/27
"Force spring-load folder when auto spring load is disabled." Mac OS X Hints 11/27
"How To Add More Than 170 Lighting Effects To Photos On Your Mac" TeraTalks 11/27
"Chart Of The Day: The Difference In Developer Revenue Between Android And iOS" Business Insider 11/27
"Developers Are Still Making The Most Money In The App Store" AppAdvice 11/27
"Does Apple Dominate The App Store?" Seeking Alpha 11/27
"Apple Has Twice The Global 'Ad Impression Share' Of Android" Marketing Land 11/27
"Apple working with earpiece maker on 'Made For iPhone' Bluetooth hearing aids: Apple helped make LiNX iPhone-compatible hearing aid that will launch in March 2014, reports claim" Macworld UK 11/27
"Microsoft's new Surface ad calls out iPad over 'hands free' gestures, multiple user accounts" AppleInsider 11/27
"iPhone 5S/C made up 76% of new smartphone sales in Japan this October" Unwired View 11/27
"iPhone 5s, 5c take lion's share of Japan's smartphone sales in October" BGR 11/27
"App economy to get a big boost this holiday season" CNBC 11/27
"New Surface 2 ad: Ew, Apple fondleslabs... You have to TOUCH 'em 'n' stuff/Microsoft vids aim to get more users swallowing its tablets" The Register 11/27
"Microsoft Once Again Takes Aim At Apple's iPad In New Surface Ads" AppAdvice 11/27
"iPhone May Come to China Mobile on December 18" The Mac Observer 11/27
"Apple's Black Friday deal likely to be store gift card promotion, not discounts" 9to5Mac 11/27
"Apple's Black Friday Plans For Retail Stores Come Into Focus" AppAdvice 11/27
"Select Honda and Acura cars now offering Siri Eyes Free integration" TUAW 11/27
"iPads might have something to do with the Portland Trail Blazers' 11-game winning streak" GeekWire 11/27
"Jobs the movie now available to own forever from the iTunes Store" iMore 11/27
"Presto! iBalance magic trick makes smartphones float in midair" CNET Reviews 11/27
Non-Apple News
"Looks like Google may ask you to PAY for YouTube music - report" The Register 9:03 AM
"Flexible display shipments to be limited due to supply chain constraints" DigiTimes 7:56 AM
"This iPad mini Knockoff Runs Android, Costs Just $177 [Photos] Redmond Pie 7:55 AM
"15 Black Friday doorbuster tech deals that are worth the money" TechHive 7:42 AM
"Google Seeks to Patent a Privacy Display for Mobile Devices" Patent Bolt 11/27
"Samsung Chief Innovator: The Future Of Smart TVs Goes Way Beyond The Set" Business Insider 11/27
"Samsung's curved Galaxy Round smartphone fails to sell" The Inquirer 11/27
Publications/Podcasts
"iMore show 378: Apple Holiday gift guide" iMore 9:15 PM
"YML Archives for November 27th, 2013" Your Mac Life 7:28 AM
"ACM 232: Jeff and Bryan's Expensive Apple and Gagdet Shopping Guide" The Mac Observer 11/27
"The MacJury's Holiday Gift Guide #2" MacVoices 11/27
"Podcast: Is Apple still an innovator?" Macworld 11/27
"Excellent iOS apps for Black Friday: The biggest shopping day of the year is gearing up to be a madhouse at the stores, but with the right apps you can map out your shopping strategy and get the best deals before they're gone." CNET Reviews 7:55 AM
"Appidemic: Six Dimensions for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch" TechnologyTell 8:15 AM
"Stellar Wars Review: Stellar Wars excels thanks to the immense variety of the gameplay scenarios it presents." 148Apps 10:35 AM
"Cueframe Review: Fast and simple to use, Cueframe is a handy app for writing down notes and other information quickly." 148Apps 4:20 PM
"Drive on Moscow Review: Wargames have a notorious learning curve. Drive On Moscow tries to flatten that curve." 148Apps 8:25 AM
"Parcel Panic 2 Review: Parcel Panic 2 lacks the excitement necessary for it to live up to its name in this playable but uneventful driving game." 148Apps 9:41 AM
"Luxuria Superbia Review: Original, sensual, and beautiful, Luxuria Superbia is quite the experience for those willing to be open minded about it." 148Apps 11:33 AM
"App helps Lowe's shoppers find products without asking: Mapping products in stores is an emerging app-based service, garnering interest from top retailers" Computerworld 11/27
"Songkick Concerts lets you know when your favorite bands are playing in town" iDownload Blog 11/27
"Turn Smartphones and Tablets Into Helpful Elves/Review: Santa's Bag, RedLaser and Other Apps to De-Stress Christmas" New York Times [Free Registration Required] 11/27
"Appidemic: Groove Vortex for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch" TechnologyTell 11/27
"Virtual Body Human Anatomy is an impressive 2D anatomy app" iMedicalApps 11/27
"'AdvenChewers' Review - It's Time to Chew Bubble Gum" Touch Arcade 11/27
"A Quick Look At My Favorite Mac, iPhone, And iPad Todo List Manager" NoodleMac 11/27
"Debt Down Review: Debt Down manages debts and helps iOS users pay them off by utilizing the debt-snowball method, budgets, and expense tracking." 148Apps 11/27
"Coaster Crazy Deluxe Review: Building rollercoasters proves to be great fun in this colorful simulation." 148Apps 11/27
"Tiger & Chicken Review: From the first episode Tiger & Chicken is a remarkable, extremely solid adventure that deserves to be played and recognized for the masterpiece that it is." 148Apps 11/27
How-To/Tutorial
"How to View the Location History of Your iPhone" iClarified 7:41 AM
"Make a Mavericks Emergency Flash Drive" Low End Mac 11/27
"How To: Set Up and Use iCloud Keychain on iOS 7" 148Apps 11/27
"Smartphone screen repair: seven DIY fixes/iPhone screen repair after scratches or cracks can often be expensive, so Daniel Johnson brings you seven cheap DIY fixes" Telegraph 11/27
"PadGadget's DIY iPad Project Spotlight: Craftsy for iOS Gets Major iOS 7 Redesign" PadGadget 11/27
Tips
"Set up iCloud and back-up your iPhone: Activate iCloud to seamlessly share data between devices and also to keep your data safe from disaster" Macworld UK 7:43 AM
"Extend and increase your iPhone and iPad battery life under iOS 7: When you're miles from a charging point or braving a power outage, there are ways to keep your iOS devices alive for longer" Macworld UK 7:43 AM
"What are the best accessories to get for a new Mac? Cool accessories for brand new Apple iMac and MacBook owners" Macworld UK 7:43 AM
"Use a Swipe Gesture to Go Back in Many iOS 7 Apps" OS X Daily 11/27
"Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: When should you buy a smartphone? In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers some advice on getting the best deal on a smartphone this holiday season." CNET Reviews 11/27
"Why I Still Prefer Kindle Over iBooks" AppStorm 8:55 PM
"iPhone 4 vs Android... How Does It Compare" Low End Mac 4:20 PM
"Why You Should Give Your Kid an iPad for Christmas (It Isn't What You Think)" The Huffington Post 8:34 AM
"Old Mac, new Mac: refurbishing an older Apple for a brighter future" Gearburn 7:44 AM
"Are cheap, non-Apple iPhone chargers safe? Electrical charging safety questions answered following second death: Detailed advice on use of official iPad, iPhone chargers, following four shock incidents and two deaths, plus details of Apple's iOS 7 compatibility" Macworld UK 7:44 AM
"The Macalope: Thanks so very much" Macworld 7:42 AM
"Apple, Inc. stock breaks $545 barrier as Samsung calls 'Crisis Awareness' meeting" AppleInsider 11/27
"Authors rejoice! Pages for iOS now does a better job round-tripping to MS Word" TUAW 11/27
"Apple Still Has TV Opportunity in Light of Xbox One Failure" The Motley Fool 11/27
"iPhone 6: Wraparound concept unveiled – at a cost" The Week 11/27
"Why I'd never buy Apple (because it sucks)" DigitalRant 11/27
"Solved: The Real Problem With Apple Maps" Mac 360 11/27
Non-Apple
"A comprehensive guide to testing your Web app: How to get the most out of your sessions" The Next Web 10:51 AM
"The UK government wants to block 'extremist' content, but who decides what that is?" Gigaom 7:41 AM
"How to talk your family out of bad consumer electronics purchases: Uncle Frank, drop the Black Friday fliers and put your hands on your head!" Ars Technica 11/27
"And Then There Were Two: Microsoft Prepares to Kill Windows RT" The Mac Observer 11/27
"The Truth About USB Flash Drives" Low End Mac 11/27
"The fall (and rise?) of Yahoo: How the web giant crumbled and built some great tech in the process" Gigaom 11/27
"Touchscreen notebooks increase in popularity -- but why? Why? WHY?!" BetaNews 11/27
"Cassandra: Ordering a Prijector Online for Delivery in Thailand" eXtensions 8:22 AM
"Tale Tapper: Paddy's Quest hits the App Store" prMac 7:56 AM
"Tired of the normal endless running games? It's time for Circuit Chaser" prMac 7:56 AM
"Zuki's Quest - a turn based Puzzle Platformer for iPhone & iPod" prMac 7:56 AM
"Wowza Media Streaming By Oodles Technologies" prMac 7:56 AM
"LifeProof's nüüd Case For iPhone 5s Offers Waterproof, Touch ID-Compatible Protection" AppAdvice 7:56 AM
"It's Disco Inferno: How High Can You Get In Fire Escape For iOS?" AppAdvice 7:55 AM
"Autodesk FormIt 6.0 Features iOS 7 Redesign, New Building Program And More" AppAdvice 7:55 AM
"Gneo, A Fresh Paper-Like Take On To-Do Apps" Cult of Mac 7:49 AM
"Microsoft Updates Its Dynamics AX App for iPhone With a Complete UI Refresh" iClarified 7:42 AM
"Synology Updates Surveillance Station NVR Package" AnandTech 7:41 AM
"PhoneClean - Your iPhone iPad Cleaning & Privacy Care Solution" iMobile 7:29 AM
"Maps Pro is the advanced Google Maps app for your iPad. Maps Pro features amazing quality zoomable maps with 3D buildings, taking advantage of your iPad display." Maps Pro 7:27 AM
"Papa Pear Saga now available for iOS, from the folks who brought you Candy Crush" iMore 7:27 AM
"Complete NFL wallpaper collection for iPhone" iDownload Blog 7:27 AM
"iPhone 5S gets wireless charging solution for $25" Geek 11/27
"LifeProof launches first Touch ID-compatible waterproof case for iPhone 5s" TUAW 11/27
"Black Friday deals for iPad Air, Retina mini" iLounge 11/27
"Popular iPad Stylus 'Pogo' Gets an Update Just in Time for the Holiday Season" PadGadget 11/27
"R2D2 is my co-pilot – and my power source!" The Gadgeteer 11/27
"Skulls of the Shogun Arrives on iOS" iClarified 11/27
"T-Mobile offering iPhone 5s/5c with $0 down for Black Friday weekend only" iDownload Blog 11/27
"SaneBox email filtering now offered in Boxer iOS app" PCWorld 11/27
"Quarriors! for iPad® - Uber-Strategic Monster-Battling Trailer Available Now" Quarriors 11/27
"Shiver me timbers! Assassin's Creed: Pirates sailing into mobile seas on December 5" iMore 11/27
"Deathfire RPG for Mac, Windows, Linux Needs Backing on Kickstarter" The Mac Observer 11/27
"Angry Birds gets New Levels, Bird Powers" The Mac Observer 11/27
"iOS 7 for developers: The InfoWorld special report/Apple's mobile OS offers all kinds of bells and whistles: here's how to take advantage of them, courtesy of InfoWorld's experts" InfoWorld 11/27
"This Is the Coolest Driving App You Can't Have (Yet)" Wired 11/27
"TMO Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Tech Lovers" The Mac Observer 11/27
"Annotate and link PDFs side-by-side the easy way" Easy Annotate 11/27
"Smartphone apps for last minute pre-shopping" Reuters 11/27
"Official MEGA App For iPhone Now Available On App Store [Download Link] Redmond Pie 11/27
"Kim Dotcom's cloud storage service Mega now has an iOS app" The Next Web 11/27
"What's the App? - Free to Download Today" prMac 11/27
"Namer - The Origin of Names for iPhone and iPod touch is now 50% Off" prMac 11/27
"A Free Photo App with a Difference - Fun, Creative with Unique Features" prMac 11/27
"Catbusters 1.0 released for iOS - Find Cats Hiding In Unexpected Places" prMac 11/27
"Best Gin Rummy Card Game for iOS - iPhone, iPad and iPod touch" prMac 11/27
"Solitaire 7 for iPhone - The only solitaire designed with iOS 7 in mind" prMac 11/27
"Add new life to your photos with Alayer for iPad" prMac 11/27
"Ember digital scrapbooking app coming to iOS" iMore 11/27
"Tin Man Games Brings Gary Chalk's Gun Dogs Game-Book To Apple's iOS" AppAdvice 11/27
"Rockstar bringing Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to iOS" Insanely Great Mac 11/27
"GLIF iPhone mount get update to be adjustable" Insanely Great Mac 11/27
"Popular cloud storage service Mega launches iOS app" iDownload Blog 11/27
"Both 1Password and XCOM: Enemy Unknown are half price right now" iDownload Blog 11/27
"Jawbone adds Liquipel 2.0 water resistance option to Jambox speakers" Electronista 11/27
"Notefile 2.0 Features iOS 7 Interface Refresh, iCloud Keychain Support And More" AppAdvice 11/27
"Microsoft Said to Lean to Mulally, Nadella in CEO Search" Bloomberg 6:58 AM
"Microsoft narrows CEO search to two candidates, sources claim" ITProPortal 7:49 AM
"Stephen Elop's rise to Microsoft CEO seen as 'less likely'" The Verge 7:27 AM
"Latest Microsoft CEO gossip has Mulally up, Elop down" BGR 9:13 AM
"Microsoft leans to Ford's Mulally for CEO as Elop's chances look 'less likely'" The Inquirer 7:51 AM
"As Nadella And Mulally Lead In Microsoft's CEO Hunt, The Internal/External Debate Continues" TechCrunch 7:18 PM
"Windows RT likely to be scrapped: Larson-Green admits Redmond didn't explain concept 'super-well'" TechCentral 7:50 AM
"Microsoft Xbox One hardware cost comes in below retail price, IHS teardown reveals" DigiTimes 7:39 AM
"Xbox Video service launches on the web" BGR 5:04 PM
"Microsoft moves to encrypt data: report/Following further NSA spying revelations, sources close to the matter have said Microsoft is considering encrypting its data to hide from future prying government eyes." Christian Science Monitor 7:49 AM
"Microsoft investigates zero-day attacks on Windows XP" PC Pro [Free Registration Required] 7:50 AM
"Windows XP zero day gives attackers a way around Adobe Sandbox" Techworld 7:49 AM
"New Windows privilege escalation flaw exploited in active attacks: A vulnerability in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 is exploited with a flaw in Adobe Reader in a new attack, researchers at FireEye said" IDG News Service 12:16 PM
"HP Is Taking Over the Hosting of HealthCare.gov" Gizmodo 7:11 AM
"Hewlett-Packard - Whitman's Revenue Surprise Sparks Potential For 2014 Growth" Seeking Alpha 6:54 AM
"How Hewlett-Packard Plans to Recover From the PC Decline" DailyFinance 7:36 AM
"Dell Latitude E7240 review" PC Pro [Free Registration Required] 7:35 AM
"Dell Inc. Bonds: Tallying The Losses" Seeking Alpha 7:35 AM
"Dell sets sights on China's inland areas" China Daily 7:35 AM
"IBM exec: Stores know what you're buying on Black Friday before you do" Triangle Business Journal 7:44 AM
"Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett receives Irish Presidential Distinguished Service Award" SiliconRepublic 7:42 AM
"INTC – Intel Stock is In Trouble Come 2014: Intel stock is becoming a manufacturer, not a tech leader" InvestorPlace 7:45 AM
"Intel's Big Bet on Mobile Is a Long-Term Play" The Motley Fool 7:45 AM
"Retail AMD Radeon R9 290X End Up With Frequency Variance Issues – Upto 6.5% Clock Speed Difference Versus Review Samples" WCCF Tech 7:39 AM
"IBM Thanksgiving Day Sales Data Shows 22% Of All Sales On Mobile, Social Just 1%; Average Order $132" TechCrunch 2:53 PM
"Best Black Friday, Cyber Monday Travel Deals" ABCNews 9:50 AM
"Smartphones, Tablets Help Parents With Holiday Shopping: IAB" eWeek 9:56 AM
"Penguin signs deal to sell ebooks direct to readers: Sidestepping Amazon and Kindle, publisher will retail its books through Readmill app" The Guardian 9:51 AM
"Apple Would Be Shorts: Bide Your Time, Apple's Run Will Be Over Soon Enough" Seeking Alpha 9:40 AM
Industry News
"U.K. moves to cool property market" CNNMoney 8:52 AM
"Sterling Rises on Bank of England Plans to Cut Home-Loan Support: Europe Markets Advance on Buoyant Asian Market" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 8:52 AM
"Nikkei hits a six-year closing high on dollar rise/The Nikkei Stock Average hit its highest closing mark in nearly six years Thursday, as another surge in the dollar encouraged hopes for better profits ahead for Japan." MarketWatch 7:54 AM
"Europe Markets: European stocks extend gains; Thomas Cook rallies/European stock markets continued to rise on Thursday, with shares of Thomas Cook Group PLC rallying after a well-received earnings report, and investors digesting the latest German unemployment figures and euro-zone confidence figures." MarketWatch 7:55 AM
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