суббота, 9 марта 2013 г.

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EA giving free PC game to anyone who bought SimCity

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:29 PM PST

Maxis boss Lucy Bradshaw addresses server woes, promises free game for those with activated copy of game by March 18.

 

All gamers who purchased a copy of SimCity will receive a free digital PC title, Electronic Arts announced tonight. Those with an activated copy of SimCity by March 18 are eligible for the free game.

No further details on this promotion were divulged.

Maxis general manager Lucy Bradshaw announced the news tonight as part of a blog post addressing the SimCity server woes and how the company plans to get back on track.

Bradshaw's entire blog post is below.

"Here's a quick update on the problems we were experiencing with SimCity--and a little something extra for people who bought the game.

The server issues which began at launch have improved significantly as we added more capacity. But some people are still experiencing response and stability problems that we're working fast to address.

So what went wrong? The short answer is: a lot more people logged on than we expected. More people played and played in ways we never saw in the beta.

OK, we agree, that was dumb, but we are committed to fixing it. In the last 48 hours we increased server capacity by 120 percent. It's working--the number of people who have gotten in and built cities has improved dramatically. The number of disrupted experiences has dropped by roughly 80 percent.

So we're close to fixed, but not quite there. I'm hoping to post another update this weekend to let everyone know that the launch issues are behind us.

Something Special for Your Trouble

The good news is that SimCity is a solid hit in all major markets. The consensus among critics and players is that this is fundamentally a great game. But this SimCity is made to be played online, and if you can't get a stable connection, you're NOT having a good experience. So we're not going to rest until we've fixed the remaining server issues.

And to get us back in your good graces, we're going to offer you a free PC download game from the EA portfolio. On March 18, SimCity players who have activated their game will receive an email telling them how to redeem their free game.

I know that's a little contrived--kind of like buying a present for a friend after you did something crummy. But we feel bad about what happened. We're hoping you won't stay mad and that we'll be friends again when SimCity is running at 100 percent.

SimCity is a GREAT game and the people who made it are incredibly proud. Hang in there--we'll be providing more updates throughout the weekend.

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"EA giving free PC game to anyone who bought SimCity" was posted by Eddie Makuch on Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:29:20 -0800

Battlefield 3: End Game - FPS Friday!

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:25 PM PST

Aaron and Ryan explore the LAST BF3 DLC EVER - End Game.

 

Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot

"Battlefield 3: End Game - FPS Friday!" was posted by DanM on Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:25:21 -0800

Sunday Site Downtime

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:05 PM PST

Further maintenance scheduled this Sunday.

Get the full article at GameSpot

"Sunday Site Downtime" was posted on Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:05:33 -0800

Welcome to your Awesome Robot: instructional comic turns kids & cardboard boxes into AWESOME ROBOTS!

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 11:47 PM PST


Welcome to Your Awesome Robot is a fantastic book for maker-kids and their grownups. It consists of a charming series of instructional comics showing a little girl and her mom converting a cardboard box into an awesome robot -- basically a robot suit that the kid can wear. It builds in complexity, adding dials, gears, internal chutes and storage, brightly colored warning labels and instructional sheets for attachment to the robot's chassis.

More than that, it encourages you to "think outside the box" (ahem), by adding everything from typewriter keys to vacuum hoses to shoulder-straps to your robot, giving the kinds of cues that will set your imagination reeling. For master robot builders, it includes a tear-out set of workshop rules for respectfully sharing robot-building space with other young makers, and certificates of robot achievement. I read this one to Poesy last night at bedtime, and today we're on the lookout for cardboard boxes to robotify. It's a fantastic, inspiring read!

You can get a great preview of the book at NoBrow. It's out in the UK now, and it comes out in the US next month.

Welcome to your Awesome Robot by Viviane Schwarz [NoBrow]

Welcome to your Awesome Robot [Amazon UK]

Welcome to your Awesome Robot [Amazon US - pre-order]

Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere as a BBC radio play

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 11:34 PM PST

Dan sez, "The BBC have produced a radio play of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere with a host of great British actors. Sounds exactly like you want it to sound."

40th International Chess Tournament "La Roda"

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 11:07 PM PST

The 40th Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez de La Roda 2013 is set to take place on 27-31 March at La Caja Blanca in La Roda, Albacete, Spain.

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Firefox 19.0.2 - Popular Web browser. (Free)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



Firefox is a Web browser that empowers you to accomplish your online activities faster, more safely, and more efficiently than any other browser, period. Built with Tab browsing, popup blocking and a number of other seamless innovations, Firefox stands out ahead.

Version 19.0.2:
  • Security-driven release: [Fixed] Use-after-free in HTML Editor


OS X 10.6 or later

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evasi0n 1.0.0 - Untethered jailbreak for all iOS 6 devices. (Free)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



evasi0n is an untethered jailbreak for all iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and iPad mini models running iOS 6.0 through 6.1.

Instructions:

  • Backup your device using iTunes (or iCloud) before using evasi0n. If something breaks, you'll always be able to recover your data.
  • Those who use backup passwords in iTunes must disable them for now. After doing so, iTunes makes a brand new backup. Please wait for that backup to complete before proceeding! Feel free to re-enable your backup password after jailbreaking.
  • Please disable the lock passcode of your iOS device before using evasi0n. It can cause issues.
  • Launch evasi0n, plug in your device, and click "Jailbreak". Just sit back and observe its progress. Watch for any steps you may be asked to perform.
  • Avoid all iOS and iTunes related tasks until evasi0n is complete. Why not just enjoy a brief break from the computer to stretch your legs?
  • If the process gets stuck somewhere, it's safe to restart the program, reboot the device (if necessary by holding down Power and Home until it shuts down), and rerun the process.


Version 1.0.0 (1.5.1):
  • Updated included Cydia package list


  • OS X 10.5 or later
  • Any iOS 6 device (except AppleTV 3)


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Neat 4.0.1 - Digital filing system for receipts, business cards, and documents. (Updater)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



Neat (formerly NeatWorks) is a powerful scanning and digital filing system that enables you to scan and organize receipts, business cards, and documents. Unlike other scanning software, NeatWorks for Mac uses patented technology to identify and extract the important information from your paper—and automatically organizes it for you in a digital filing cabinet. Create expense reports, searchable PDF files, and IRS-accepted copies of your receipts for an organized library of all your important information. You can even scan business cards and send them directly to your Address Book.

Compatible with:

  • Neat Mobile scanner
  • Fujitsu S300M
  • Fujitsu S510M
  • HP Officjet J6480
  • Canon Pixma MP480
  • Canon Pixma MX310
Features:
  • Scan in receipts to:
    • Create expense reports
    • Keep records of vendors, dates, totals, even sales tax
    • Assign tax categories and keep digital copies for tax records (accepted by the IRS)
    • Create your own searchable library of information
  • Scan in business cards to:
    • Capture contact information
    • Save original image of business card with each contact
    • Send contacts to Address Book
    • Sync contacts to your iPhone or mobile device
  • Scan in documents to:
    • Create searchable PDF files
    • Capture text that you can edit
    • Organize documents in your digital filing cabinet


    Version 4.0.1:
    • New Feature: Multi-page scanning: If you use a Neat mobile scanner, Neat for Mac now supports scanning multiple pages as a single document into PDF. For example, you can scan a 12-page contract and save it as a single PDF file.
    • Sync Improvements:
      • You no longer need to log in each time you use Neat for Mac.
      • If you use NeatCloud, the sync completion percentages are now more accurate. Follow-up syncs are more efficient and less noticeable.
    • Usability Improvements:
    • UI Improvements: Multiple cosmetic changes have been made to labels and pop-ups to improve your overall user experience. For instance, the scanner calibration and cleaning screens now include more relevant images and instructions.
    • Email expense reports: All users should now be able to email expense reports from within the app.
    • Local currency settings: We have restored the ability for users to view amounts in their local currency setting.
    Bug Fixes:
    • Item View restored for all users
    • Many fixes were made around scanning, sync, and scanner support to dramatically improve overall stability and performance!


    Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later

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Bartender 1.0.9 - Organize your menubar apps. (Demo)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



Bartender lets you organize your Menu Bar Apps.

Features:

  • Lets you tidy your Menu Bar Apps how you want.
  • See your Menu Bar Apps when you want.
  • Hide the apps you need to run, but do not need to see.
  • Have the clean looking Menu Bar you deserve.
Bartender lets you organize your Menu Bar Apps, by hiding them, rearranging them, or moving them to the Bartenders Bar. You can display the full menu bar, set options to have Menu Bar Apps show in the menu bar when they are updating, or have them always visible in the Bartenders Bar.

There are loads of ways to configure Bartender to perform as you wish. Give it a go and find out.



Version 1.0.9:

Bug Fixes
  • Popup Location: Additional work to improve the popup fix for some apps displaying their popups in slightly the wrong location.
  • Non-Responsive Menu Bar Apps: After restarting your system and having Bartender launch at login, some apps in the menu bar could stop responding to clicks, and restarting Bartender would fix this. With this version this should no longer happen.
  • Bartender Bar position when switching Screens/Resolutions: The Bartender Bar would appear at different locations with different resolutions/screens. This has now been fixed.
  • Changing Spaces when in Fullscreen App: If you use Bartender to display the full menu bar or display items in the menu bar when in a fullscreen app, Bartender would cause you to switch to another space. This has now been modified so that we do not display the full menu bar when in a fullscreen app (as this would always cause a space change) but will show all menu bar items in the menu bar.
  • App compatibility improvements: Some apps did not work well with Bartender, work has been done to improve on this.


  • OS X 10.6 or later


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Default Folder X 4.5.7 - Enhances Open and Save dialogs with bountiful options. (Shareware)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



Default Folder X attaches a toolbar to the right side of the Open and Save dialogs in any OS X-native application. The toolbar gives you fast access to various folders and commands. You just click on the buttons to go to your favorite and recently used folders, manage the folders and files shown in the list, and make changes to your settings.

Default Folder X also fixes a number of problems in Open and Save dialogs, "rebounding" to the last selected file, putting the path listing back in the top menu, and correcting bugs in scrolling column views.

Features:

  • Directory assistant: You can access the contents of your recent, favorite, and open folders right from Default Folder X's toolbar. Its hierarchical pop-up menus expand as you mouse over them, letting you navigate your folders to get to your files. To work faster, you can assign a keyboard shortcut for all of your favorite folders. If an Open and Save dialog isn't open, then you can use Default Folder X's menu bar, Dock icon, or keyboard shortcuts.
  • Real time saving: If you're constantly saving things inside the same folder, Default Folder X can remember that folder for you. You can even set a different default folder for each application you use. That way, you'll already be in the right folder when you're working.
  • Finder management: Have you ever wanted to save a file to an open Finder window? Default Folder X lets you open up or save to any Finder window with a single click. It also lets you get info on, rename, and delete existing files, putting the Finder's power in every Open and Save dialog.
  • Instant Recall: To help you quickly return to folders you've recently used, Default Folder X remembers them for you. It can even rebound to the last file you used in all your recent folders. With Default Folder X, you'll never forget where you put something.
  • Spotlight on the spot: OS X delivers amazing search capabilities with Spotlight, but adding your own search keywords requires a trip to the Finder's Get Info window or to an application like Tags, Fresh, or Tag Folders. No more! Default Folder X lets you add Spotlight keywords, OpenMeta tags, and Finder labels on the spot, while you're still in the Save dialog. It even remembers keywords you've used before and automatically completes them as you type.
  • Information central: Leopard delivers amazing previews with QuickLook, but in Open dialogs they're small and you can only see them in column view. With Default Folder X you get previews below every Open dialog, expanded to fill the available space. Need to see more detail? Click on the image and it zooms up to full size. And if you'd rather have words instead of pictures, Default Folder X delivers those details too. The file's size, the date you created and modified it, the Finder label, Spotlight comments, OpenMeta tags, access permissions - they're all there too.
  • Workflow without work: Rather than make you learn and set up a new application, Default Folder X blends into OS X. Its pop-up menus and Finder integration will start saving you time immediately, and it will put your pre-existing Favorite folders in its toolbar right away. When you do decide to start customizing it, Default Folder X lets you set default folders and assign shortcuts right from its toolbar. Finally, effortless workflow.


Version 4.5.7:
  • Fixed a conflict between the recently released version 4.5.5 and BetterTouchTool (and other mouse drivers) that could cause file dialogs to hang.


OS X 10.5 or later

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MacUpdate Desktop 5.2.1 - Install apps directly from MacUpdate.com and keep them auto updated. (Shareware)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



MacUpdate Desktop is the best way to automatically keep all the software on your Mac up-to-date. The Mac App Store only updates apps that you bought from that storefront which is likely a fraction of your apps. MacUpdate Desktop updates everything on your Mac with a single click, keeping your Mac running more smooth and problem free.

MacUpdate Desktop also connects to your web browser allowing you to automatically Install apps directly from the MacUpdate.com website. This means you no longer have to download files from the web browser. Desktop will clean up the installation afterward and keep the apps up-to-date in the future - far better than what a browser can offer!

When you purchase a MacUpdate Desktop Membership, you'll not only have full access to the simplest way to keep your Mac up-to-date, but will enjoy many other member only features as well. A fully-functional 10 day trial is available to all users. You may use MacUpdate Desktop on up to five (5) Macs with just one membership.

Check out our guided tour, read more information about the app and become a member today.

Version 5.2.1:

  • Fixed a bug that would cause disk images to remain mounted after installation completed in some cases




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Google Chrome 25.0.1364.160 - Modern and fast Web browser. (Free)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



Google Chrome is a Web browser by Google, created to be a modern platform for Web pages and applications. It utilizes very fast loading of Web pages and has a V8 engine, which is a custom built JavaScript engine. Because Google has used parts from Apple's Safari and Firefox browsers, they made the project open source.

Version 25.0.1364.160:
  • [Fixed] High CVE-2013-0912: Type confusion in WebKit.


OS X 10.6 or later

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Steam 1.2 - Multiplayer and communications platform for gaming. (Free)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a large number of games and related media entirely over the Internet, from small independent efforts to larger, more popular games. Steam is set apart from similar services primarily by its community features, completely automated game update process, and its use of in-game functionality.

Instantly access your favorite games

  • Over 1,100 games are available to purchase, download, and play from any computer. Check out the new releases, indie hits, casual favorites and everything in between.

Join the Steam Community

  • Find someone to play with, meet up with friends, connect with groups of similar interests, and host and join chats, matches, and tournaments.

Chat with your friends while gaming

  • See when your friends are online or playing games and easily join the same games together. Chat with your buddies, or use your microphone to communicate in any game.

Automatic game updates

  • Hunting for patches and downloading from unorganized Web sites is so twentieth-century. On Steam, your games stay up-to-date by themselves. No hassles.


Version 1.2:
  • Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.


  • 1 GHz or faster processor.
  • Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
  • 2-button mouse recommended.
  • Broadband connection recommended.


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calibre 0.9.22 - Complete e-library management system. (Free)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



calibre is a one-stop solution to all your e-book needs. It is free, open source and cross-platform in design and works well on Linux, OS X and Windows. calibre is meant to be a complete e-library solution and thus includes library management, format conversion, news feeds to ebook conversion, as well as e-book reader sync features and an integrated e-book viewer.

Version 0.9.22:

New Features
  • Linux driver for the Tolino ebook reader. Closes tickets: 1151901
  • Kobo driver: Add support for the new 'Archived' collections in Kobo firmware 2.4.0 and improve handling recommendations and previews. Closes tickets: 1150852
  • Metadata search and replace: Allow replacing the entire set of identifiers instead of only a specific identifier when doing a search and replace. To do this, choose a source field other than identifiers and set the destination identifier type to: *
  • Show a brief description of every action when customizing toolbars in Preferences->Toolbars
  • Allow drag and drop of books from the calibre book list onto the button for Convert book, Edit metadata, Remove Book, Tweak Book, Polish books, etc.
Bug Fixes
  • CHM Input: Fix incorrect decoding for CHM files whose hhc file is also a content file. Closes tickets: 1151721
  • Conversion: Add the double low quote to list of characters that are converted to ascii. Closes tickets: 1152207
  • Amazon metadata download: Update plugin to handle changes to Amazon site that could cause some covers to not be downloaded. Also fix finding metadata for books with + in their titles.
  • Content server: Fix a bug that prevented the cover being updated when files are downloaded from the content server
  • Conversion: Handle the use of @import CSS rules inside <style> tags in HTML files
  • Book polishing: Do not error out when polishing epub files that have XML comments in their OPF metadata section.
  • Book polishing: Do not error out when updating covers in EPUB files that have entries int heir manifest that point to missing files
  • Book polishing: Fix a bug that could cause updating covers to error out in some books
  • Fix updating the calibre application id in EPUBs that also use the application id as the package id.
  • Apple driver: Fix bug preventing sending books to iBooks if no books have been previously added to iBooks. Closes tickets: 1141078
  • EPUB/AZW3 Output: Fix splitting on page breaks ignored if the page breaks are inside an element which itself has a page-break-after style applied.
  • EPUB/AZW3 Output: Fix incorrect splitting of html at page-break-after page breaks in certain circumstances (The split element being the first child of a parent that contains other split elements). Closes tickets: 1139317
New news sources
  • Various new Polish news sources by Unknown
Improved news sources
  • Le Devoir
  • New York Times Book Review
  • Various Polish news sources


OS X 10.5.2 or later

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Path Finder 6.1.4 - Powerful, award-winning Finder alternative. (Demo)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



Path Finder is a file browser that combines the familiar Finder interface with the powerful utilities and innovative features.

Just a small selection of the Path Finder 6 feature set:

  • Dual pane file browser
  • Tabs to quickly manage multiple locations on your hard drive in one window
  • Reorder how your files are listed to suit your personal preferences
  • View invisible files and navigate inside of Mac OS X packages quickly and easily
  • Access your frequently used folders, files, and applications with the Shelf, and save multiple Shelf setups to suit different activities
  • Pause drag-and-drop operations by putting files into the Drop Stack for future use
  • Create and convert disk images
  • Access the OS X command line
  • Much, much more!


Version 6.1.4:
  • Fixed file operations progress pop-up resize crash.
  • Fixed "Computer" Dock menu item.
  • Fixed generic PC icon in the Sidebar.


OS X 10.7 or later

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DiskAid 6.2.4 - Use your iOS device as an external disk and more. (Shareware)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



DiskAid is the ultimate Transfer Tool for accessing the iPod, iPhone or iPad directly from the desktop.

Access Data such as: Music, Video, Photos, Contacts, Notes, Call History, Text Messages (SMS), Voicemail and Voice Memos.

Connects directly to any installed iPhone App and enables the use of the iPhone as an USB Drive.

With DiskAid you can also transfer files and folders betwen your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and your Computer and view them on the go using FileApp free files browser.
  • Transfer files to and from any iPhone or iPad App (Free)
  • Use your iPhone or iPad as an external USB storage device (Free)
  • Transfer Music & Video stored in the iPod Library and copy it back to iTunes or any folder on any Mac or PC (New!)
  • Copy Photos from Camera Roll to computer (Free)
  • Access Contacts
  • Read Notes
  • Export Call History
  • Transfer Text Messages (SMS) from iPhone to Computer
  • Copy Voicemail
  • Save Voice Memos
  • Easy Drag & Drop feature
  • Rich file organization including folder creation, renaming... etc.
  • Works with any iPod, iPhone or iPad


One DiskAid license is good for 3 simultaneous installs, for Mac or Windows computers, which is convenient if you have a Mac at home and a PC at the office.

Version 6.2.4:
  • Performance and stability improvements
  • Fixed crashes on Mac OS X 10.6.x


  • OS X 10.6 or later
  • iTunes 10.7 or later
  • iOS 4.0 or later


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Transmit 4.3.3 - Excellent FTP/SFTP client. (Demo)

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:59 PM PST



Transmit is an excellent FTP (file transfer protocol), SFTP, S3 (Amazon.com file hosting) and iDisk/WebDAV client that allows you to upload, download, and delete files over the internet. With the most Mac-like interface available, Transmit makes FTP as simple, fun, and easy as it can possibly be.

Version 4.3.3:
  • Fixed a possible crash dragging remote files from Coda to Transmit
  • Fixed a possible crash - Importing FileZilla favorites
  • Favorites Sync is now more reliable when merging changes from the cloud
  • Transmit Disk can now connect to more key-authorized favorites
  • The dock icon is no longer comically small on 10.6.8
  • Cleaned up General preference pane layout
  • Places window animation has improved on 10.6.8
  • Sorting favorites no longer results in capitalized favorites thinking they are better than non-capitalized ones


OS X 10.6.8 or later

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Powerball Winning Numbers for 03/06/2013

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 09:27 PM PST

6 - 10 - 23 - 41 - 45 Powerball 1

Powerball Estimated Jackpot for 03/09/2013

Posted: 08 Mar 2013 09:27 PM PST

Annuitized: $150 Million Cash Value: $95.2 Million
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