iPhoto Reminders Posted

I created a 5 page iPhoto Reminders document for a training that I am delivering soon and I thought some others might be interested...

It is a help for the "less than intuitive" features that have to do with the organizational aspects of iPhoto. It is intended for new users of iPhoto. It is not supposed to be inclusive but rather just a set of reminders. There may be a sister document posted dealing with the photo editing features later.

You can find it at the TeachTech web site: stevegandy.com/teachtech/TeachTech_Info.html

Tiger Update 10.4.8 is Good

The newest update from Apple is good and you can absolutely install it. As always do so after a fresh restart, current backup and repairing permisssions. And if you have multiple Macs be sure to forego syncing, backups etc. until all the machines are updated.

Give me a call if you need help with this.

G4 iBook and PowerBook batteries being recalled

See this page: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06245.html

It lists battery serial numbers that are affected. If you have a G4 laptop you should check this out immediately.

New Phishing E-mail Messages with a Twist

There is a new phishing e-mail scam that has a new twist. We all know not to click any links in e-mail messages that look like they are from your bank, eBay, PayPal, credit card company or other entities that have your personal data. ALWAYS type the address yourself before visiting these web sites. Don't even click the link if you are sure it is from the actual company, it's a bad habit.

But now we're seeing a new twist. They don't ask you to click anything but instruct the reader to call on the phone...so it looks more legitimate. It could be easier to give your information to a "representative" of the company over the phone. Be aware!

I have one of these messages in my inbox and will report on how they act when I get them on the phone.

New Security Update from Apple

Security Update 2006-004: This update hasn't been reported to cause any difficulties.