Mac OS X Lion
After weeks of anticipation, Apple has finally released its new OS X Lion to the Mac App Store. The operating system update contains a number of new features and improvements, including more multi-touch gestures, a new AirDrop utility for sharing files outside a network, full-screen applications and more. The integrated Mission Control combines Expose, Dashboard, … Continue Reading
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The Apple Remote Needs an Update
Over the years, Macs have innovated in many ways. The aging PowerPC standard has been replaced with Intel. The iMac, once made of white plastic, now has a sleek aluminum exterior. And finally, new products like the MacBook Air have kept Apple ahead of the curve. Shipped with each of these innovations is what is … Continue Reading
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Apple Refuses to Repair Smokers’ Macs
Two smokers recently sent their Macs to Apple to be repaired under the AppleCare warranty. Instead of the quick fix they were expecting, they received a curt reply from the company stating that the machines could not be repaired because of the effects of secondhand smoke on employees. The first, a MacBook owner, was told … Continue Reading
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The Mighty Mouse is Mightily Lacking
I’ve been a fan of Apple products for years, but when I got my first Mac a year ago, the first thing I did was chuck the included Mighty Mouse and replace it with a Logitech MX Revolution. You’ll often hear fanboys scream about how unique and innovative the Mighty Mouse is, but anyone who … Continue Reading
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One problem some Mac users experience is compatibility with certain audio file types. iTunes is great, but its format support is rather limited. What is most annoying, however, is people still package audio in proprietary formats without giving a second thought to universal compatability. Such was the case when I downloaded some music last night … Continue Reading
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Apple Should Stay Out of the Netbook Market
In an article over at Cnet, the site’s executive editor, David Carnoy, argues that Apple must release a netbook now, claiming that the company is “on the verge of missing an opportunity.” While is it is probably true that Apple has considered selling netbooks in the past, it’s not going to happen and may not … Continue Reading
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Best Free Mac Games
Though gaming on the Mac has grown significantly over the years, Windows still dominates the market. The few games that do exist for the Mac are often expensive, and not every wants to or can install BootCamp to play Windows games. With that in mind, we compiled a list of the top 20 free Mac … Continue Reading
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