Mac OS X 10.7: Development Already Started
With the successful launch of Mac OS X Snow Leopard back in August it looks like Apple are already looking to build on this success already by developing Mac OS X 10.7. Read more
Windows 7 was inspired by Apple Mac OS X - Microsoft
We definitely didn’t see this one coming. A Microsoft official has admitted that his company took inspiration from design ideas in Apple Mac OS X, for use with Windows 7 - Microsoft’s latest OS. Read more
Windows 7 vs Windows XP: Netbook Battery Test
When it comes to Windows operating systems, there is no denying that the most popular is XP; the OS just don’t want to die. When Vista was launched it was dogged by bad reviews and poor performance, this then paved the way for Windows 7. The new OS can even work on netbooks and is thought to be more energy efficient. Read more
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.2 Update: Snow Leopard Fixes Explained
Apple have released Mac OS X 10.6.2 update, this will fix a number of issues for Snow Leopard users. There are also a number of feature enhancements to help make the operating system run as fast and smoothly as possible, so you had better get downloading now. Read more
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.2: Beta update fixes Apple TV, iMacs and VMWare
It has been reported that Apple have released a new beta for their Snow Leopard software, which will address performance issues found in relation to VMWare, iMacs, Apple TV and much more. Read more
Macware MacTuneUp 3.6: Free for Snow Leopard Users
Macware has announced the release of MacTuneUp 3.6; this is a free update for Snow Leopard users who run the Mac disk utility software. The software helps to find problems and then fix them; it will also restore hard disk space and help to give you a better Internet and network connection. Read more
Apple Mac Tablet: Killing support for other netbooks first
November 4, 2009
Filed under Computers, Portable Computers & Tablets
Two days ago we reported that Apple would kill Intel Atom support when they release their Mac OS X 10.6.2 update, many now believe that the real reason behind this is to kill off competition for the highly rumored Apple Tablet. Read more
Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6.2: Update disables Intel Atom support
It has been reported that the upcoming update (10.6.2) for Mac OS X Snow Leopard disables support for the Intel Atom processor, as Apple look to prevent the use of the software on unauthorized PCs and netbooks. Read more
Magic Mouse Drivers Released for OS X Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5.8)
October 28, 2009
Filed under Computers, Input Devices
Apple have now released Magic Mouse drivers for Mac OS X 10.5.8, these drivers will enable those users still running OS X Leopard to use the multitouch functionality that the mouse offers. Read more
VMware Fusion 3: Released for Mac, support for Windows 7
VMware have just released the latest version of their virtualization software for Mac. Fusion 3 is now available to purchase and includes full support for Microsoft’s Windows 7 software. Read more
Apple’s 3 New Mac Mini’s: Fully Detailed Specifications
Yesterday we saw the launch of the new iMac’s, the new MacBook and briefly mentioned the launch of the new Mac Mini’s, now, as promised we will take a deeper look at the new Mac Mini’s. Read more
Data Loss Week: T-Mobile/Sidekick and Snow Leopard
October 16, 2009
Filed under News
When we go back over a few of our recent articles, there seems to be a pattern forming. That pattern would be Data Loss, which we will now call Data Loss Week. The two biggest data loss cases were the T-Mobile Sidekick and Snow Leopard issues. Read more
How Did Apple Miss Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5) Bug?
The news of a major bug in Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5) came as a shock to users of the latest software, which was released in August. The bug is getting a huge amount of attention on Apple support forums from angry Mac users; we have to wonder how Apple managed to miss such a bug? Read more
Snow Leopard ‘Guest Bug’: Has your user data been deleted?
October must be the month where user’s data being deleted is perfectly acceptable, after we have just heard news that Snow Leopard users are having their files erased due to a new ‘guest account’ bug. Read more
VMware Fusion 3: Announced and Details Revealed
VMware have recently announced their next release of their popular virtualization software for Mac, the next release will be called VMware Fusion 3 and will allow you to run Windows, Linux and other operating systems on your Macs (Intel based models only). Read more
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.2: Released to developers
It has been confirmed that the next update for Snow Leopard, Mac OS X version 10.6.2 has already been released to developers. As expected, the update fixes a host of bugs while also tweaking existing features. Read more
Snow Leopard: Are you satisfied with the upgrade?
October 3, 2009
Filed under Polls
When a new operating system is released it can go one of two ways, run like a dream or be dogged with bugs. The new Snow Leopard or OS X 10.6 from Apple was promised to be a refined upgrade from the previous operating system, but were users satisfied. Read more
Apple investigate Mac ‘problem’ with Superdrives
September 28, 2009
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers
It has been reported that Apple have decided to investigate the growing number of complaints into alleged issues with Superdrives on various Mac systems. Read more
Apple’s Snow Leopard: Sales high thanks to low price
Apple certainly has something to smile about with the release of their new OS, Snow Leopard. Sales of the new operating system are twice as much as Leopard and four times as much as Tiger before that. The reason for these huge sales is thanks to its low price. Read more
Apple Snow Leopard: Mac hacking expert talks security
According to a recent article on ComputerWorld and a Mac researcher, Apple have missed an opportunity to further lock down Snow Leopard, the particular security method that Apple didn’t implement is known as address space layout randomization (ASLR). Read more
