Reprinted from TidBITS#955/01-Dec-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#955/01-Dec-08 ===================== Issue link: If you're planning to do your holiday shopping online this year, don't pull out that credit card until you've read Rich Mogull's article on ensuring that your electronic purchases are secure. Also in this issue, we detail the enhancements in the iPhone 2.2 Software for the iPhone and iPod touch and look at what's new in the Apple TV 2.3 update. Matt Neuburg returns with a look at Script Debugger 4.5, Glenn Fleishman notes AnchorFree's no-cost VPN for the iPhone, and Doug McLean - the newest member of the TidBITS staff - looks at Google's new SearchWiki service. We wrap up with the release of "Take Control of Syncing Data in Leopard," a DealBITS drawing to win a copy of MacSpeech Dictate, our annual Gift Guide survey to determine what will appear in the 2008 TidBITS Gift Guide, and the revival of the ExtraBITS name for a collection of interesting links from around the Web. Lastly, in this week's extra-large Watchlist, we note the releases of HandBrake 0.9.3, MacSpeech Dictate 1.2.1, Freeway 5.3, Default Folder X 4.1, Adobe Camera Raw 5.2, Safari 3.2.1, DiscLabel 5.4, iTunes 8.0.2, Apple's Pro Apps Updates 2008-004, PopChar X 4.1.1, KeyCue 4.3, OmniFocus 1.5, The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4.0.4, Daylite 3.8, AccountEdge 2009, Yum 3.0, Apple's Compatibility Update for QuickTime 7.5.5, and Apple's MacBook/MacBook Pro Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0. Articles Apple TV 2.3 Adds AirTunes, Volume Control Please Welcome Doug McLean DealBITS Drawing: Win a Copy of MacSpeech Dictate Vote in the 2008 TidBITS Gift Guide Survey Script Debugger 4.5 Offers Power Editing to AppleScripters Google Tests New Search Customization Feature: SearchWiki iPhone 2.2 Software Enhances Maps, Tweaks Interface AnchorFree Offers Free VPN for iPhone Security Tips For Safe Online Holiday Shopping Sync Smarter with 'Take Control of Syncing Data in Leopard' TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 01-Dec-08 ExtraBITS for 01-Dec-08 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/01-Dec-08 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to William Ansley, William Leslie, Mervyn John Smith, and Iain Boyd for their generous support! * Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.3 makes FTP and SFTP easy! Upload, download, mirror, and manage your Web site. Dozens of new features to make file transfers easier and more reliable. Get your free trial version at ! * 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 * Bare Bones Software's BBEdit 9.0 -- A burly upgrade introducing new capabilities like Projects, non-modal Find and Multi-File Search, editing in browsers, text completion, Scratchpad, new Ruby module, better JavaScript, ObjC, Obj-C++, YAML * MARK/SPACE, INC: Take it with you! The Missing Sync makes it easy to synchronize contacts, calendars, notes, photos and more from your Mac to your BlackBerry, Palm OS, or Windows Mobile phone. * 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: * Microsoft's MacBU: Supporting Mac users with Office 2008. Is your Office up-to-date? Make sure you're running the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage by choosing Check for Updates from the Help menu of any Office application! * ConceptDraw Office adds real business power to Microsoft Office and Apple's iWork. Whether you need project management, business graphics, or mind mapping, it's all easily created on your Mac! Buy today for only $499! * Circus Ponies NoteBook: The easy way to get organized on the Mac. Control your notes. Track your tasks. Manage your projects. Organize your life. Try NoteBook right now, free for 30 days! * It's time to speak up with MacSpeech Dictate! Get the all-new MacSpeech Dictate with spelling and phrase training. Speech Recognition so good, about the only thing it can't do is speak for you. Find out more at ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .