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OS X 10.6.3 Released (Update)

March 30, 2010 in Apple, Product Information, Software Updates by JamesH | View Comments

OS X 10.6.3 has been put on the Apple Software Update Site. Here is a list of the fixes and updates that Solsis customers running Mac environments may benefit from

  • An issue in which the Finder reports a -36 error when copying directories to a drive formatted as FAT32.
  • An issue in which shadows in PDF of Aperture book are black instead of gray.
  • The reliability of certain third-party USB devices.
  • The Accounts preference pane can now limit login to members of groups hosted by a non-Apple directory service, such as Active Directory.
  • DNS server ordering as specified in Network Preferences and DNS reliability.
  • General reliability for wireless connections.
  • Improvements to 802.1X reliability, including closed network connections , and WPA2.
  • An issue that could cause the system to become unstable or unresponsive when bound to an LDAP server using SSL.
  • An issue in which the 802.1X Login window Profile is in place, but the wireless network is not available, directory authentication over Ethernet will now succeed.
  • An issue that could prevent saving files from Microsoft Office 2008 to an SMB server volume.
  • Issues copying, renaming or deleting files on an SMB server volume.
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  • Changing the invitation list for a single instance of a recurring event will no longer “un-book” the location of the meeting.
  • An issue in which new invitations on a Microsoft Exchange server might not appear in the Notification pane.
  • Properly showing recurring Microsoft Exchange events which have a set end date.
  • home directory synchronization when the home directory is stored on an SMB file server.
  • properly warning mobile users in an Active Directory domain about upcoming password expiration.

There are many other updates 10.6.3 has a lot of updates in.  I would head on over to here to see the full list of updates.

For Solsis customers reading this please contact the helpdesk on 0845 600 2552 if your concerned or would like assistance.

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Spell Check in Safari

March 15, 2010 in Apple, How To by JoeW | View Comments

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For those like me that use Safari as an alternative to Internet Explorer (let’s face it there are times when this is necessary) and have got used to the fact that it’s spell checker runs as you type may sometimes get annoyed with the fact that by default it uses American English.

However you’ll also be glad to know there is an easy way to change this:

  • Open up a text box in the web (google or whatever) type a word incorrectly. Right click the word.
  • Choose “Spelling and Grammar” then “Show Spelling and Grammar”.
  • Now choose your language from the drop down box.

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Apples and BlackBerries (A very fruity discussion about SmartPhones)

February 6, 2010 in Featured, Product Information by JamesH | View Comments

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We get a lot of phone calls from clients asking our opinion about which is the best option for mobile email, and although there are many SmartPhones in the wild the question normally comes round to “What should I choose Apple or BlackBerry.

Both the BlackBerry and the iPhone bring the very best in mobile email and internet capabilities to the mobile phone, but they accomplish this in very different ways.

Windows based SmartPhones like the HTC Touch HD and XDA use Exchange ActiveSync as does the iPhone. By adding ActiveSync to the iPhone and making it available to the enterprise market who run Microsoft Exchange email environments, Kerio Mailserver and even Google Apps for Business. ActiveSync is available from Exchange 2003 SP1 and later and uses a push style notification to send email, contacts, calendars, and tasks (Windows Mobile only) much like a BlackBerry without the need for a separate server.

BlackBerry’s use either the BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) or BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES). BIS is hosted by Research In Motion and provides limited mail push facilities but requires the user to sync their contacts and calendars but plugging their BlackBerry into a cable and manually syncing it. The BES on the other hand sits inside your environment and pushes the contents of your Exchange, Lotus Domino, or Novell Groupwise mailbox to your BlackBerry.

A BlackBerry is perfect if you send a high volume of email from your mobile device or want full integration with your office network, as some users find it easier to use an actual keyboard (versus the touch screen keyboard like the iPhone). While it does have other functions such as internet browsing, third party applications, music and video, it’s primary focus and strength is email and battery life. (with the exception of the BlackBerry Bold the BlackBerry battery is second to none)

While the iPhone also has exceptional email capabilities, its strength happens to be those other functions! The iPhone is also a full-featured iPod, allowing users to download both purchased and rented music and videos. The iPhone’s web browsing is also better, and thousands of third party applications can be downloaded for specialty uses. Personally I have both BlackBerry and iPhone and for plane travel I prefer my iPhone because of the entertainment features when I am on a long haul flight but for roaming and roaming charges the BlackBerry wins hands down.

Unlike our US counterparts who are limited to one provider for their iPhone we can get iPhones on o2, Orange, Vodafone, and even Tesco. It’s just this techies opinion but when you compare all the UK networks currently providing iPhone in my opinion o2 and Tesco (uses o2 Infrastructure) provide the best value, the best coverage and the best overall experience.

Our advice to clients is easy….. call us before making a SmartPhone purchase, so we can advise you on some things to consider, including your company’s technology resources, your service provider, and your functionality needs.

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