Archive for September, 2008
Mac OS X 10.5.5 Update Now Available
by James on Sep.15, 2008, under News
Apple has released the OS X 10.5.5 update, available now via Software Update. From their update information page:
The Mac OS X 10.5.5 Update is recommended for Mac OS X Leopard versions 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3 and 10.5.4. It includes general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.
For detailed information about security updates, please visit this website.
You can get the standalone installer here.
Print USPS Postage Labels for Free
by James on Sep.03, 2008, under Guides and Tips
If you need to ship packages, whether it is because you are selling old books, movies, and games or giving gifts, you can quickly print all kinds of shipping labels absolutely free. Services such as FedEx or UPS already allow you to do this, so the focus of this post will be on the United States Postal Service. While several companies offer pay services such as Endicia or Stamps.com, this guide will show you how to print labels without paying any more than the postage required for mailing.
Stretch Apple Mail with WideMail
by James on Sep.03, 2008, under Recommendations
If you are a fan of the 2-line, 3-column view first introduced in Microsoft Outlook 2003 and wished that Apple Mail supported it, you’re in luck. WideMail is an add-on for Mail that enables custom 3-column views, including the one used by Outlook/Entourage.
After downloading and installing the plugin, you may notice that the view does not yet show up properly. While it enables 3 columns automatically, an extra step is required to get the 2-line functionality. Simply right-click (or Command-click) on the column header and enable “WideMail Column.” You may also want to disable the other columns to get it to look right.
Before uninstalling, however, you will want to be sure you’ve re-enabled the Subject column, as there is no way to get that back after WideMail is removed.
Alternative: Letterbox
There is also another widescreen Mail plugin available called Letterbox. While this one came first, there was no Leopard compatible version for a long time, paving the way for the introduction of WideMail to satisfy user demand. Now, a Leopard version is available, and you may want to give it a try to see if it suits your taste.