Reprinted from TidBITS#920/24-Mar-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#920/24-Mar-08 ===================== Issue link: The Mac platform is not magically immune to the threat of viruses and other malware, but should you install antivirus software to stay protected? Security expert Rich Mogull weighs in on when antivirus tools are right for Mac users. In other news, Apple finally appears to have enabled Time Machine backups to a hard drive connected to an AirPort Extreme base station with the latest AirPort updates, and Adam passes along information about the popularity of the iPhone in countries that lack an official carrier. The staff has also been busy in other venues: you can watch Adam's Hacking the Press talk from the C4 conference; Glenn Fleishman chats in a podcast with Clay Shirky, author of the book "Here Comes Everybody"; and Adam speculates about the iPhone SDK on the MacNotables podcast. Also this week, Michael Ash explains why software updates tend to be multi-megabyte downloads, Adam explains his workflow for verifying Web links in PDF files, we look at the new Safari 3.1 and Photoshop Elements 6, and we release "Take Control of iWeb: iLife '08 Edition." Lastly, in the TidBITS Watchlist, we note updates to Airfoil, Audio Hijack Pro, Nicecast, PDFpen, Dejal Narrator, BeLight's Disc Cover, Toast 9 Titanium, 1Password, and Geophoto, along with the release of Security Update 2008-002. Articles AirPort Update Extends Time Capsule, Adds AirDisk Support Adobe Ships Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac OS X iPhone the Hot Ticket Item in... Syria? DealBITS Discount: Save 25% on IPNetMonitorX Discussing the Importance of the iPhone SDK on MacNotables Watch Adam's Hacking the Press Talk from C4 Safari 3.1 Enhances Performance and Web Standards Support The Internet Organizes Itself: Here Comes Everybody Why Do Simple Updates Require Big Downloads? Verifying Web Links in PDF Files Should Mac Users Run Antivirus Software? Take Control News: Produce Professional-Looking Sites with iWeb TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 24-Mar-08 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/24-Mar-08 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Gene Reeves, Paul Johnson, Rick Cricow, and Samuel S. Phillips for their generous support! * Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.3 has a new look for Leopard, and new support for Leopard technologies. And you can upload with the oldest technology of all, Copy and Paste! Download your free trial version! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group's own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * MARK/SPACE, INC: The Missing Sync provides the very best in synchronization for Mac users with BlackBerry, Palm OS, or Windows Mobile devices. Integrates with Address Book, iCal, Entourage, iPhoto, and iTunes. * VMware Fusion. The most seamless way to run Windows on your Mac. Backed by nearly a decade of proven virtualization technology. Try VMware Fusion today for free, or order online for only $79. Visit: * StuffIt Deluxe 12: breakthrough compression of MP3 files, PDFs, iWork and MS Office files! Reduce JPEG file sizes with no loss in quality, burn to CD/DVD, back up archives to iDisk and more. Buy today for only $59.99! * ConceptDraw Business Suite: Take control over your business workflow with this powerful set of tools. Mind Mapping, Project Management, Business Graphics - all easily created on your Mac! Right now Special Price: $449! * DealBITS: Get the word out about your product AND generate sales! It's easy: give away a few copies and offer a discount to entrants. A DealBITS drawing is quick to set up and can easily pay for itself. For more info and rates, visit . ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .