It's no secret that people who want the truly useful computing programs turn to third-party applications. One such application is Extendmac's Flow, a sweet FTP client that not only breezes through the basic FTP functions, but also adds more value with a slick interface and other features. The features list in the full article.

Yikes! We knew that the Airport Extreme had fits with the Xbox 360, but this issue takes home the "OMG! Surprise!" award. Let's get right into the details. IPv6 is a network addressing scheme that allows for more networks to be defined, unlike the IPv4 protocol. IPv6 stands for "Internet Protocol version 6", but of course you Appleheads already knew that. Snaps for you!

You see, the new Airport Extreme Base Station from Apple - yes, the wireless access point and router - that seems to be a favorite (look at that appearance, no wonder!) of wireless users and networks has some slight security issues.

The supposedly "secure" Wi-Fi, weight-scale-lookin' thingamajig has IPv6 enabled by default. Why is this a bad thing? Well, because there is no way you can turn it off. Yep, you heard us right the first time.

IPv6 is a nice little feature to have, in fact some of the newer networks on the Web actually use IPv6. The really bad thing is that the router itself gives your network at home IPv6 addresses that can be accessed by other IPv6 enabled networks worldwide.

All they need is for you to enable FTP or SSH on one of your Macs and voila! They'll be riding your box like a Trojan horse...err...wait, bad image there...

But you get the point, right? Don't fear, you may not be able to kill the IPv6 feature, but at least you can block any connection accessing your network on the IPv6 level. Head right over to the "IPv6" tab at the "Advanced" settings and click on "Block incoming IPv6 connections" and you can close the door. Still, having it enabled and not being able to use it to certain effect could be such a drag.

Good news for Mac video makers! Flip4Mac series of components">Telestream, makers of the Flip4Mac WMV software come out with the Flip4Mac Profile K2 Component 2.1, another device to help you in the battle against really bad editing.

For those who haven't heard of it yet, K2 is a Quicktime component and Final Cut Pro plug-in that lets users transfer files from Grass Valley Profile and K2 media servers quickly. Video editors can import DV and IMX D-10 video and uncompressed audio from Grass Valley servers for editing in Final Cut Pro using the Flip4Mac Profile|K2 Components. After which, you can import the content to and from the server for editing with a lot less hassle.

Flip4Mac Profile K2 has the following specifications for this version:

Import and Export Format Support

• IMX D-10 MPEG 30, 40, 50 Mbps video
• DV25, DV50 video
• Uncompressed audio

Browser and FTP Support

• Browser interface via AMP provides thumbnail/clipname
• File transfer: open-standard FTP via 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Sound good? The Flip4Mac Profile K2 Component is available for purchase online for US $ 1000. Enjoy!