Well, the sad day finally came, as we knew it would, where there's been a major malware (or, as more commonly and inaccurately called, virus) outbreak on Macs. It's called Flashback, and you don't want it.

Apple has made a bunch of noise about iCloud, its new free online service for users of Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Windows PC's. Here's what we think is useful in iCloud, and what we think is not so great.

We've got lots of recent press, events, and news to share.

Hey, Mac user! Still using MobileMe for your mail, calendar, contacts, Find My iDevice, or anything else? The good news is that you don't have to pay for it any more. The bad news is that it's time for you to start making plans to move out, because Apple will be relocating you to iCloud in a few short months.

Use your iPhone this season to stay organized when shopping for gifts, do some holiday cooking, play with the kids, and generally have fun celebrating. These 10 holiday apps for iPhone will add a note of cheer at this time of year.

This is our third annual newsletter on great places to buy techie gifts in New York City. A few have been on previous lists already--not enough new tech joints open up each year, unfortunately!

We are now writing a monthly column on tech and small business at NY Enterprise Report. The first column, published this week, is 5 Ways the iPhone 4S Can Help Your Business.

Last week, Apple released the iPhone 4S, and it already looks to be a hit, as Apple claims they pre-sold more than a million in the first 24 hours of availability. Should you get one? That depends.

Our July newsletter was all about backup. We're repeating the message this month because we have seen yet more hard drives failing. If you couldn't start your Mac tomorrow, how much would you be willing to lose?

The Lower East Side Ecology Center is holding more e-waste recycling events in September and October. Here they are, by borough.