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April 29, 2013
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OS X 10.9 Features

OS X 10.9 to debut at WWDC with ‘core features’ from iOS

By on April 29, 2013 at 9:45 AM.

OS X 10.9 to debut at WWDC with ‘core features’ from iOS

Apple’s next-generation OS X 10.9 software is obviously launching this year, and a new report claims to reveal several details about the upcoming OS that will debut at WWDC 2013. 9to5Mac on Monday reported a number of features seemingly set to debut in OS X 10.9, which it says has been given the codename “Cabernet” internally at Apple. OS X 10.9 will not be a major overhaul according to the report, which may be fitting considering the lackluster MacBook refresh expected to be showcased at WWDC. Apple’s updated PC platform will include a number of interesting new features, however, and it will also reportedly pull in some “core features” from iOS. More →

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Computers
January 2, 2013
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New IMac Boot Camp Fix

Quick fix for Boot Camp brings Windows 8 to new iMac computers

By on January 2, 2013 at 8:15 PM.

Quick fix for Boot Camp brings Windows 8 to new iMac computers

Early adopters of Apple’s (AAPL) new iMac computers who chose the 3TB Fusion Drive model have been unable to use Boot Camp Assistant. The program, which allows OS X users to install a Windows partition on their computers, is limited to drives of up to 2.2TB. Apple has hinted that the software may be updated in the future to support larger drives, however no set time frame has been given. Despite the set back, it has been discovered that it is still possible to create a working Boot Camp partition on new iMacs. More →

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Software
December 27, 2012
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BlueStacks App Player OS X

750,000 Android apps invade OS X thanks to BlueStacks App Player

By on December 27, 2012 at 6:10 PM.

750,000 Android apps invade OS X thanks to BlueStacks App Player

Earlier this year, BlueStacks App Player made headlines by allowing Android apps run on Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows 8 platform. The company announced on Thursday its App Player is now available in beta form for free on Mac, giving OS X users access to 750,000 Android apps normally reserved for smartphones and tablets. More →

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Security
December 6, 2012
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Apple

Apple hires ex-Microsoft hacker to beef up operating system security

By on December 6, 2012 at 5:17 PM.

Apple hires ex-Microsoft hacker to beef up operating system security

When Apple (AAPL) needs talent, it knows exactly where to look first: the sea of hackers. Kristin Paget, a former Microsoft (MSFT) hacker now officially works for Apple, reports Wired. Paget, now a core operating system security researcher at Apple, was once responsible for discovering bugs in Windows Vista before Microsoft shipped it in 2007. Paget helped prevent “a lot of bugs from shipping on Vista” and we kid you not, was awarded with a T-shirt signed by Microsoft Vice President of Windows Development Brian Valentine that read: “I delayed Windows Vista.” Wired writes Paget’s Vista bugs literally saved the OS from being a complete disaster.  More →

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Gaming
December 3, 2012
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Windows 8 Steam Usage

Windows 8 speeds to fourth-most used OS among PC gamers according to Steam survey

By on December 3, 2012 at 4:08 PM.

Windows 8 speeds to fourth-most used OS among PC gamers according to Steam survey

So much for the resistance from PC gamers. Steam’s latest hardware survey reveals Microsoft’s (MSFT) radically redesigned Windows 8 is now the fastest growing operating system among Steam users. The survey shows 4.69% of Steam users have jumped onboard Windows 8 making it the platform’s fourth-most used OS, behind Windows 7, XP and Vista. Although Steam usage on Windows 7 saw a 0.85% drop, it still reigns supreme with 72.56%. Meanwhile, Apple (AAPL) Mac users who game with Steam still lag behind at 3.26%, and that’s with OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 combined.  More →

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Computers
September 20, 2012
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Mac Pro computers reportedly won’t boot after new OS X 10.7.5 Lion update

By on September 20, 2012 at 4:20 PM.

Mac Pro computers reportedly won’t boot after new OS X 10.7.5 Lion update

Mac Pro Boot 10.7.5 Snow Leopard Update

Wednesday was apparently not Apple’s (AAPL) best day when it comes to software updates. First, iOS 6 users were sent into a frenzy when Wi-Fi connections stopped working after they updated to Apple’s latest mobile OS. Thankfully, the problem turned out to be an issue with Apple’s website rather than iOS 6 itself, and the issue was resolved within about an hour. Now, what appears to be a far more significant issue has emerged following Apple’s release of OS X 10.7.5 Lion on Wednesday. More →

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Software
September 19, 2012
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Apple releases OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion update – here’s the full change log

By on September 19, 2012 at 1:15 PM.

Apple releases OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion update – here’s the full change log

OS X 10.8.2 Update Download

Hot on the heels of iOS 6, Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday released a major update to its OS X desktop operating system. OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion is now available to download from Apple’s Mac App Store, and the update includes a number of changes. Among those listed in the update’s release notes are Facebook enhancements, Game Center improvements and the addition of Power Nap support for late-2010 MacBook Air laptops. Apple’s full change log for OS X 10.8.2 follows below. More →

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Software
September 14, 2012
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OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion update will boost MacBook battery life

By on September 14, 2012 at 6:13 PM.

OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion update will boost MacBook battery life

OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2 Update

Before announcing the new iPhone 5, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook rattled off a few stats for OS X Mountain Lion. Cook boasted that Mountain Lion has been downloaded 7 million times since it became available two months ago. As impressive as that figure is, many users are still reporting sub-par battery life on MacBooks, even after the recent 10.8.1 update. MacObserver compiled a detailed analysis of battery life spanning from Snow Leopard to Mountain Lion’s upcoming 10.8.2 update and came to the conclusion that the poor MacBook battery life issue has been resolved. Users can expect to regain upwards of an hour and a half of battery life in 10.8.2 compared to 10.8.1. That’s great news for customers, as the drop in battery life from Lion to Mountain Lion is unacceptable.
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mobile
September 4, 2012
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Study says malware attacks are on the rise, mobile threats becoming more serious

By on September 4, 2012 at 6:40 PM.

Study says malware attacks are on the rise, mobile threats becoming more serious

Malware Attacks Increase Mobile

We are losing the war against cybercriminals, according to security firm McAfee. The company revealed in its quarterly “Threats Report” stating that the frequency of malware attacks is now growing at the fastest pace in four years. McAfee researchers found more than 8 million new kinds of malware in the second quarter, a 23% increase from the first quarter, and claim there are now more than 90 million unique strands of malware in circulation, CNNMoney reported. While traditional Windows PCs are still the most targeted by cybercriminals, attacks targeting OS X computers and mobile devices are on the rise. More →

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Computers
September 3, 2012
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OS X global market share passes Windows Vista

By on September 3, 2012 at 2:35 PM.

OS X global market share passes Windows Vista

Windows OS X Market Share August 2012

According to the latest monthly totals from web metrics firm Net Applications, global usage of Apple’s (AAPL) Mac OS X platform overtook that of Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows Vista in the month of August. The Cupertino-based company’s operating system accounted for 7.13% of worldwide usage while Vista fell to 6.15%. The latest version of OS X, known as Mountain Lion, has seen extremely fast adoption and already has a worldwide usage share of 1.34%. In the same month, Windows 7 finally surpassed Windows XP to become the most popular operating system in the world. The firm also found that Apple’s iPad and iPhone accounted for 3.37% and 2.42% of Web traffic respectively, while the Android operating system made up only 1.71% of traffic. More →

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Computers
August 23, 2012
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Apple’s first OS X Mountain Lion update is now available for download

By on August 23, 2012 at 12:35 PM.

Apple’s first OS X Mountain Lion update is now available for download

OS X 10.8.1 Download

Apple (AAPL) on Thursday rolled out its first software update for OS X Mountain Lion, OS X 10.8.1. The update includes general bug fixes and resolves previous issues with Migration Assistant, compatibility issues with Microsoft’s (MSFT) Exchange servers and a bug that would prevent iMessages from being sent. There is also a fix for Safari, along with an audio playback issue affecting Thunderbolt displays. Apple also seeded OS X 10.8.2 to developers on Thursday and asked them to focus on Messages, Facebook (FB) integration, Game Center, Safari and Reminders. The OS X 10.8.1 update is available now in the Mac App Store. More →

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Computers
July 25, 2012
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OS X Mountain Lion now available for purchase

By on July 25, 2012 at 8:44 AM.

OS X Mountain Lion now available for purchase

OS X Mountain Lion Download Link

The latest version of Apple’s (AAPL) desktop operating system, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, is now available for purchase in the Mac App Store. Apple announced on Tuesday during its third-quarter earnings report that the new OS would become available to users on Wednesday, and the $19.99 OS arrived right on schedule. The latest version of OS X includes hundreds of new features such as a revamped Messages app with iMessage support, enhanced iCloud support, notifications and Notification Center support, and new productivity apps. Apple’s press release follows below. More →

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Breaking
July 24, 2012
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OS X Mountain Lion release scheduled for Wednesday July 25th

By on July 24, 2012 at 4:33 PM.

OS X Mountain Lion release scheduled for Wednesday July 25th

OS X Mountain Lion release July 26th

Apple (AAPL) has announced that Mac users can buy an upgrade to the new OS X Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store on Wednesday for $19.99. Apple has posted a complete how-to guide on its website for anyone with an eligible computer who wants to upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion.

Developing… More →

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