Maria’s Guides

Information from Software Update.

This Front Row update provides for bug fixes and improved iTunes compatibility.

For more information, visit http://www.apple.com/imac/software/frontrow.html.

Information from Software Update.

This update addresses issues when publishing movies to a .Mac Web Gallery, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

For more information, visit http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/.

Information from Software Update.

QuickTime 7.4 addresses security issues and delivers:

• Numerous bug fixes
• Support for iTunes

This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.

For detailed information on the security content of this update, see http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798.

Information from Software Update.

Rent and download your favorite movies with iTunes on your computer or directly to your living room on Apple TV. Enjoy rented movies in sizes up to 720p HD with surround sound on your Apple TV and sizes up to DVD-quality on your computer. Transfer your rented movies from iTunes to your iPod or iPhone and enjoy them on the go.

Also, purchase and download your favorite TV shows, music, and more directly on your Apple TV. Effortlessly transfer purchases made on Apple TV back to your computer with iTunes.

More Information at http://www.apple.com/itunes/.

Super deals on software packages.

MacHeist.com is currently offering an incredible deal that includes eleven bundled software package worth $368 for only $49. The benefits of this deal:

• Save a ton of money on some excellent try-before-you-buy software.
• Support small software developers by buying the fruits of their labor.
• Donate 25% of your purchase price to one of ten charities - you choose which or distribute evenly between them.

So far MacHeist has sold $12,522 bundles with $137,667 going to charity.

The apps in the bundle include:

• 1password
• CoverSutra
• Cha-Ching
• iStopMotion
• Awaken
• AppZapper
• TaskPaper
• CSSEdit
• Snapz Pro X
• Pixelmator
• Speed Download

I bought my bundle this morning, with my charitable contribution going to Save Darfur.

I don’t know when this offer started, but it ends on January 23, so it’s something you should check out now.