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Apple updates OS X to 10.6.3
Nothing to see here, download and move on 29 March 2010 20:46 GMT TweetApple has released a new update to its Operating System on Monday evening fixing a number of issues and generally enhancing the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac says Apple.
The list of improvements, isn't exactly exciting,...
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VMware Fusion 3 - Mac review
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Can this bring Windows to your Mac?
17 December 2009 9:00 GMT
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So you've got a Mac, but then you realise that you need to do something on a PC, and therein lies the rub. What do you do? For the most part you have two options, one is to ignore your need, or you find a friend. Of course there is a third option and...
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Vodafone Mobile Broadband dongle gets Snow Leopard support
New software update gets new mac users back online on the go 10 December 2009 11:03 GMT TweetVodafone has launched a software update to its Mobile Connect software for Mac users around the globe, meaning Snow Leopard users can now get online with the 3G Mobile Broadband dongles once again.
Although Snow Leopard officially launched...
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Windows 7 offers "Mac look and feel" says Microsoft exec
Slicker, more intuitive interface inspired by Apple 11 November 2009 15:10 GMT TweetApple fans have a new salvo to fire at their Windows-loving brethren, as a Microsoft exec has revealed that the Windows 7 operating system enjoyed some fruit-flavoured inspiration.
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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 GMT TweetApple 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,...
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Snow Leopard update removes Intel Atom support
Hackintoshers beware 3 November 2009 11:37 GMT TweetApple appears to be removing support for Intel Atom processors in the forthcoming 10.6.2 patch for Snow Leopard. OS X Daily is reporting that the update kills support for the processor, which is primarily found in netbook and nettop computers.
Apple...
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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 GMT TweetHaving 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...
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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 GMT TweetApple 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...
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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 GMT TweetApple 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...
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Apple Mac OS x 10.6 sales beat previous OS releases
Snow Leopard roars 18 September 2009 10:04 GMT TweetSales 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.
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Apple Snow Leopard 10.6.1 update issued
Promises to fix bugs and improve stability 10 September 2009 22:10 GMT TweetApple'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.
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The 10 hidden gems of Snow Leopard
Tricks, tips and shortcuts that the adverts never told you about 1 September 2009 13:21 GMT TweetIt's all very well reading the official line on the bumps and buffs of Apple OS X Snow Leopard but the company can't possibly tell us every little detail of what comes in the package. So, after a chance to play with it ourselves over the weekend a glean...
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Amazon discounts Snow Leopard in UK and US
Online retailer undercuts maker 31 August 2009 12:44 GMT TweetAmazon is tempting those yet to grab a copy of Apple's new OS, Snow Leopard, with an 8% price reduction in the UK and 14% price reduction in the US.
In the UK, Amazon.co.uk is currently selling the new operating system £2 cheaper than Apple's... -
Service Battery: Snow Leopard encourages battery replacement
Warnings added to power bar 30 August 2009 14:07 GMT TweetMacBook and MacBook Pro users upgrading to Snow Leopard are being encouraged to replace flagging batteries via a new feature in the new OS.
"Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard includes an improved Battery menu bar extra for portable Macs. The Battery... -
Apple OS X Snow Leopard - Mac review
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New OS or just an update?
28 August 2009 21:46 GMT
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The latest update to Apple's OS X, Snow Leopard, is finally unleashed upon the world. At £25 you might not need to question whether there is any reason to wait before you rush out to buy it.
As the name suggests, Snow Leopard builds on a...
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