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10 perfect Christmas presents for...Apple Mac fans
Fan-tat and deskware they won't already have 23 November 2009 16:46 GMTWelcome to day 4 of the Pocket-lint Christmas gift guide bonanza. Today is a special one for perhaps the faniest of all fanboys out there - the Apple lovers. Because most things Mac don't come cheap, we've done our best to present a few options to fit all budgets but...
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VIDEO: Skifta offers media sharing app
Shift content to any DLNA device 20 November 2009 10:18 GMTA small startup from Poole has created an app that aims to make it easier to share your digital media collection between your various gadgets. It's called Skifta, and allows you to shift content between a number of devices with just one catch - they have to be DLNA enabled.
If...
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Microsoft issues update for Office 2008 for Mac
12.2.3 improves security, stability, and performance 12 November 2009 16:55 GMTMicrosoft has updated its Office 2008 for Mac software, with version 12.2.3 now available to download from the Help and Support section of Microsoft's website.
As well as the usual security and stability fixes, the update includes fixes for vulnerabilities... -
Mac beta for Chrome coming in December
According to chatter on mailing list 12 November 2009 11:06 GMTIt appears that a beta version of Google's Chrome browser will be appearing for Mac users in December. The browser is currently available on Windows, but Linux and Mac users have been left out in the cold by Google, with only alpha versions for company.
Intriguingly,...
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Snow Leopard 10.6.2 update out
Usual bug fixes, but have Atom users been locked out? 9 November 2009 22:00 GMTApple has moved to fix a number of bugs in its latest operating system, Snow Leopard,with the release of version 10.6.2.
The new 499.9MB download is recommended for all users and "includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility,...
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Firefox keeps crashing? Here's how to fix it
Quick guide to getting Firefox back 9 November 2009 16:28 GMTFirefox is now five, however if, like many, you've found yourself having to leave your favourite browser because of constant crashing there are plenty of ways to get your Firefox groove back and save yourself from Mozilla hell.
Here are three steps to insuring...
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Parallels Desktop 5 software arrives
Promises considerably faster graphics performance 4 November 2009 0:00 GMTParallels has launched a new version of its operating system virtualization software. Parallels 5 allows you to run Windows, Linux, OS/2 Warp, or whatever other operating system takes your fancy from the comfort of your Mac desktop.
The company reckons that there...
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VIDEO: What if the iPhone had Dashboard Widgets?
Concept mocked up on video 30 October 2009 14:05 GMTFrom the chaps that brought us the iPhone with Cover Flow multi-tasking, Apple's mobile gets Dashboard Widgets in this latest concept.
The clip from Ocean Observations shows one possible way the iPhone could offer Dashboard Widgets as seen in the Mac operating...
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Amazon to offer Mac version of "Kindle for PC" software
Apple users won't be left out in the cold forever 26 October 2009 15:00 GMTWhile PC-owning book worms wait for Amazon's release of its new "Kindle for PC" software, it seems Mac users have not been forgotten, confirming to the Fast Company magazine's blog that it will be offering a similar software solution for Macs.
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Psystar offers $50 solution to run Mac OS X 10.6 on PCs
Want a leopard in your PC? 23 October 2009 15:36 GMTHaving the pants sued off it by Apple has not stopped Psystar rolling out products that challenge the Mac maker's End User License Agreement
New to the market is Psystar's Rebel EFI software hack that allows certain Intel-powered PCs to run Snow Leopard, Apple's...
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Apple says Windows 7 support by year end
You will be able to "Dance with the devil in the pale moon light", just not today 23 October 2009 3:50 GMTApple has said that it will offer Windows 7 support for users who want to dual install the new Microsoft operating system on a Mac by the end of the year.
"Apple will support Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate) with Boot Camp in Mac...
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Adobe Lightroom 3 beta released
New features for new free software 22 October 2009 16:36 GMTAdobe has announced the availability of Photoshop Lightroom 3 as a free download for photographers to try.
The new application, which allows photographers to catalogue their photo collections as well as perform basic editing processes to their pictures will add...
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Apple's been showing you the finger longer than you think
Magic mouse is almost the last piece of the "touch" puzzle 20 October 2009 20:03 GMTApple has placed the final piece of the "touch" puzzle today with the launch of a new mouse, called the Magic mouse, that has no buttons.
In a move that to many has gone unnoticed, Apple has over the last 6 years slowly been educating its faithful to embrace touch...
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VIDEO: First Google Wave desktop client arrives
Waveboard works on Macs, and will be arriving for iPhone soon 19 October 2009 16:30 GMTIn our first-look review of Google Wave, we argued that - like Twitter - Wave needs applictions for it to be truly useful. The first of those desktop applications has arrived - albeit in a very limited state and only for Mac users.
Waveboard is currently in version...
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Chrome for Macs in a "couple of months"
Safari-rival coming sooner than expected 9 October 2009 14:00 GMTA version of Google's Chrome browser for Macs is due to arrive sooner than expected, the search giant's CEO has revealed at a New York press conference.
While Chrome for Macs was not due to be available for consumer consumption until the first half of 2010, it...
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DoubleTwist builds OS X app for Amazon MP3
iTunes alternative for non-iPhones 7 October 2009 12:59 GMTFollowing its teaser video the other day, DoubleTwist has announced a new version of its software for Mac that allows users to avoid iTunes and load up music, videos and other media onto their mobile phones. The update brings the addition of the Amazon MP3 store.
It's...
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BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac due 2 October
Release for new syncing software finally confirmed 30 September 2009 13:05 GMTThe date for the availability of the new, free software for Mac using BlackBerry owners has been confirmed as 2 October.
The free download claims to make it easy to sync data between Mac applications and BlackBerry smartphones.
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Tweetie 2 announced as coming soon
For iPhone and Mac 29 September 2009 9:26 GMTTwitter client Tweetie 2 has been announced as coming soon - first for iPhone, then for Mac.
With an offline mode, the new iPhone version will get a drafts manager, Twitter contacts can be linked to contacts in the iPhone address book and it will offer threaded... -
BioShock coming to the Mac
2007's game of the year 28 September 2009 18:00 GMTBioShock is getting a release on the Mac platform, just as PC owners are getting pumped for BioShock 2, and a full two years after the title was crowned "Game of the Year 2007".
Feral Interactive, which specialises in porting games over to OS X but has to wait... -
PHOTOS: Mac BlackBerry Desktop Software screenshots revealed
Release is "just around the corner" 25 September 2009 10:49 GMTRIM has previously confirmed that it will be launching a Mac version of its Desktop software later this year, but has now released screenshots of the application, claiming its release is "just around the corner".
Features will include the ability to sync to... -
Apple Mac OS x 10.6 sales beat previous OS releases
Snow Leopard roars 18 September 2009 10:04 GMTSales of Apple's latest operating system, "Snow Leopard", or Mac OS X 10.6, have beaten those of the company's last two OS releases in the first 2 weeks on the shelves.
The US figures, from the NPD Group from both online and retail shops, although not revealed... -
Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition announced
Available now for £440 16 September 2009 17:40 GMTMicrosoft has announced the launch of “Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition” an updated offering in the Office 2008 for Mac product line.
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Apple Snow Leopard 10.6.1 update issued
Promises to fix bugs and improve stability 10 September 2009 22:10 GMTApple's recently launched Snow Leopard operating system has received its first software update on Thursday as Apple moves to fix a number of bugs experienced by those who opted to update from day one.
The new software update, version 10.6.1 weights in at just... -
Facebook offers notifications Mac app
Gives access to news feed, wall posts and messages 10 September 2009 10:36 GMTGood news if you're a Facebook-loving Mac owner. TechCrunch has discovered that the social networking site has a desktop notifications application for Apple's OS which lets you scroll through messages, notifications and wall posts without opening a browser.
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Creative Vado HD goes Mac-compatible
Now works with Apple's OS 2 September 2009 15:27 GMTCreative has announced that its Vado HD camcorders will henceforth work with Apple's OS X operating system. The company has built Vado Central for the platform, which has video transferring features and the ability to export footage straight to iMovie.
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