A few minor software updates this week addressed small but annoying bugs that have been causing problems for some users. iOS 6 was updated to 6.1.2 to address a problem when iOS devices were used to get email from Exchange servers. iTunes was updated to fix problems with syncing and store purchases. But it also seems to make it easier to sort search results, a problem many were complaining about with the initial release of iTunes 11.
Apple also released another update to Java to prevent another type of potential malware attack. This update gained more attention as this type of attack was allegedly used to infiltrate computers of Apple employees. MacMost recommends turning Java off in your web browser unless you absolutely need it.
In other news, the Mac Pro is no longer available for sale in Europe. This is due to the now-aging model not meeting regulatory standards. Many believe that Apple is simply removing the old model because a new Mac Pro is on the horizon.
Microsoft is pushing Mac users toward its new Office 365 subscription service by raising the price on stand-alone copies of Office for Mac 2011. These are now $140 or $220, depending on whether you want to include Outlook. A subscription to Office 365 costs $100 per year and allows you to use the software on up to five computers.
Apple Updates iOS and iTunes To Address Bugs
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On Office 365. I see that Office 365 is now in my Applications folder. And it crashes from time to time for some unknown reason. I'm assuming that an Office 2011 update installed it there as I have no recall of installing it.
My question: Will Microsoft start charging me now?
I'm not sure how to answer your question. Did you sign up for Office 365? If so, then you would have given them your payment info and chosen a plan. There would be your answer.
Macworld recommended removing Java completely or isolating it. You don't recommend that -correct?
Not if you need Java for something. Lots of people use software that requires it. Some people even use Web sites that require it. You could disconnect from the Internet completely to be very secure. Probably turn your Mac off too.
The thing is, if you aren't using Java in your browser, but only using it with apps you trust (apps you have installed and know) then what's the danger? If you don't trust those apps, then you have bigger problems than Java being installed.