Reprinted from TidBITS#956/08-Dec-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#956/08-Dec-08 ===================== Issue link: We asked, you answered, and now we're happy to provide the 2008 TidBITS Gift Guide, a compilation of top-rated gift suggestions by our readers. But as much as the Gift Guide was a ton of work over the last few weeks, it's only a part of this jumbo issue. Rich Mogull talks to Apple about last week's apparent revelation that the company was advising owners to buy antivirus software, and he also examines the new anti-phishing features in Safari. Also, Adam looks in depth at the Dymo DiscPainter CD-labeling printer, comparing it to other disc-labeling technologies he's tried. In other news, Apple lists the top iTunes downloads of 2008, Doug McLean looks into reports of unusual grey lines on MacBook Air laptops, Matt Neuburg solves a longstanding Mac OS X interface annoyance, Glenn Fleishman finds Easy Wi-Fi for AT&T speeds up the process of using AT&T's Wi-Fi network on the iPhone, and The Simpsons pokes fun at Apple. In this week's TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of BusySync 2.1.9, Bento 2.0v3 and QuickTime 7.5.7. Articles Apple Lists Top iTunes Downloads of 2008 Grey Lines Mar MacBook Air Displays DealBITS Winner for MacSpeech Dictate Apple Confirms Antivirus Software Is (Usually) Unnecessary Easier AT&T Wi-Fi Connections with Free iPhone Software Google Calendar Gains Official CalDAV Support The Simpsons Takes Aim at Apple Fix Your Clicks With Klicko Are Safari's New Anti-Phishing Features Useful? Print Classy Discs with the Dymo DiscPainter TidBITS Gift Guide 2008 TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 08-Dec-08 ExtraBITS for 08-Dec-08 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/08-Dec-08 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Craig Sutherland, Hans Jannasch, Allen Earl Jones, and Evan Scheessele for their generous support! * GET FETCH 5 FOR FREE! Fetch Softworks makes Fetch, the original Macintosh FTP client, free for educational and charitable use. Fetch 5.3 includes a new look and Leopard technology support. Apply today 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 * MARK/SPACE, INC: If you have a smartphone, we can sync it! Sync your address book, calendar, notes, music, pictures, and more from your BlackBerry, Windows Mobile or Palm OS mobile phone to your Mac. * 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. Straighten up your Office with the latest updates to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage. Update today at Mactopia! * 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! * Increase productivity with the award-winning MacSpeech Dictate! Speech Recognition so good you may give up typing altogether. Save 10% - use coupon code DICTATE10 until 15-Dec-08 when buying through ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .