New and Noteworthy: Macs as vulnerable as Windows machines?; The Best of Joy of Tech; more

Macs as vulnerable as Windows machines? Lance Ulanoff makes some arguable statements about Mac security in relation to Windows counterparts: "Ultimately, those on the Mac fringe have to face facts: Panther and Jaguar were not better at outrunning vulnerabilities than Windows." More.

The Best of Joy of Tech Mac focused comics Nitrozac and Shaggy have released a compiled set of the well-known "Joy of Tech" comments. The book features several new, never-before-seen comics, exclusive notes from the artists about their work, an appendix of the JoyPolls, a lexicon of JoyWords, and an introduction by David Pogue. More.

TiCase15 II for 15" Aluminum PowerBooks Dr. Bott has released a brushed aluminum briefcase for the PowerBook G4 15" (FireWire 800). A statement reads "The inside of TiCase15 II is designed specifically for the PowerBook 15" user. Matching cutouts hold the power supply, power cable, and accessories. There is even a slot for your favorite MP3 player, the iPod." More.

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