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Macs Macs Basics Reviews Tips & Tricks From Tom Nelson, your Guide to Macs Last week, I mentioned that in a small number of circumstances, iPhoto '11 users were reporting the loss of some or all of their images when iPhoto '11 converted their image libraries from an older version of iPhoto. Apple has issued an update to correct the problem. Also this week, I finished putting Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 through its paces. As promised, an in-depth review is now available. If you use Office, or you're thinking about buying the latest version for the Mac, be sure to take a look. Review: Office for Mac 2011 Office for Mac 2011 promises to achieve parity between the Windows and Mac versions. Over the years, the two versions have diverged, perhaps in the belief that Mac and Windows users are looking for different things. Or, if you're a bit cynical, perhaps it was to ensure that Windows users didn't abandon the platform in droves if a full-featured version of Office for Mac became available. Either way, Office for Mac 2011 brings the two versions more in sync with each other, so Office users can move freely between platforms, with little or no need to learn a different interface... Read more Update for iPhoto '11 Fixes Potential Data Loss Apple has released an update to iPhoto '11 that addresses the possibility of lost images when older iPhoto libraries are converted for use with iPhoto '11. The data loss seems to occur very rarely, nevertheless, you don't want to be the one who loses the only copy of the family reunion photos. Here's how to download and apply the patch... Read more How to Copy iPod Music to Your Mac There are few things that Mac users dread more than the sudden loss of data, whether it's from a failed hard drive or the accidental deletion of files. No matter how you lose your files, you'll be glad you've been performing regular backups. What? You don't have any backups, and you just accidentally deleted some of your favorite tunes and videos from your Mac? Well, all may not be lost... Read more Genius Wireless Notebook Mouse Review The Navigator 905 is one of the newest notebook mice from Genius. It incorporates a high precision BlueEye tracking system that you can set to 800, 1200, or 1600 DPI. The Navigator 905 is a wireless mouse that uses 2.4 GHz technology. It comes with a very small USB transceiver that can be attached to the mouse when traveling, or left installed in most notebooks... Read more Macs Ads Fox News 11 Mac Apple XP Apple Macbook Windows XP Featured Articles Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Review About Guides Share Their Must-Have Mac Applications Review: MacBook Air 2010 Test Your DNS Provider to Gain Faster Web Access OWC Mercury Extreme Pro RE SSD Review Enlarging the Mouse Pointer   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Tom Nelson Macs Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Macs newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Mac News & Events Apple Drops Mac mini Price in International Markets Java-Based Trojan Targets Macs: Hype or Help? MacPilot: Tom's Budget Software Pick Advertisement