Reprinted from TidBITS#932/09-Jun-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/09-June-08 ------------------------------------- by Jeff Carlson article link: **Online storage query** -- What's an economical system for storing and accessing files among family members who are in several locations? (3 messages) **Modem question** -- Could replacing the broadband modem given to you by your cable provider with a different model dramatically improve Internet performance? It's worth looking into. (4 messages) **What Windows software is still in use?** If you're using Parallels Desktop, Fusion, or Boot Camp, which Windows software do you need to run? Is it because the programs aren't available for the Mac? Games? Tech support or testing? Readers share their uses. (20 messages) **Apple TV downloading** -- A reader notices that movies downloaded directly to the Apple TV appear much slower than downloading to iTunes on a Mac. Is the wireless network to blame? (5 messages) **Thoughts on illicit ebook copying** -- Readers react to Adam's article on ebook piracy, noting other outlets where free or inexpensive legal digital copies of books are available. (19 messages) $$ This is TidBITS, a free weekly technology newsletter providing timely news, insightful analysis, and in-depth reviews to the Macintosh and Internet communities. Feel free to forward to friends; better still, please ask them to subscribe! Non-profit, non-commercial publications and Web sites may reprint or link to articles if full credit is given. Others please contact us. We do not guarantee accuracy of articles. Caveat lector. Publication, product, and company names may be registered trademarks of their companies. TidBITS ISSN 1090-7017. Copyright 2008 TidBITS: Reuse governed by Creative Commons license. Contact us at: TidBITS Web site: License terms: Full text search: Subscriptions: Account help: .