Category: Mac

Hackintoshers bring back Atom support

November 20, 2009

Let the games begin! When Apple left support for Intel Atom processors out of Mac OS X 10.6.2, we all knew it would be a matter days before savvy netbook users would re-instate the functionality and now that’s exactly what’s happened—rock on.

Jobs personally denies developer’s name change request

November 19, 2009

After receiving a legal snot-o-gram from Baker & McKenzie asking his company to change the name of one its applications so it would no longer contain the word “iPod,” Little App Factory CEO John Devor decided to take matters into his own hands and write Steve Jobs personally. Surprisingly enough the Apple CEO actually responded, though this story doesn’t have a happy ending.

Apple working on OS X 10.7

November 18, 2009

Apple working on OS X 10.7Never a company to rest too long on its laurels, even if they include record operating system sales, Apple gives every sign of being hard at work on the next big cat, OS X 10.7.

Apple portables better than average, not tops says survey

November 17, 2009

A warranty intermediary says that HP has the worst reliability and Asus the best when it comes to notebook computers. And — this should come as no surprise — netbooks are 20 percent more likely than full size laptops to break in the first year.

Apple’s Black Friday specials leaked

November 16, 2009

Historically, Cupertino hasn’t been particularly generous when it comes to special holiday deals, especially not straight discounts. According to a rumor making the rounds, that could be changing this year and in a big way.

Apple still on a retail roll

November 16, 2009

Apple still on a retail rollIt appears that Apple will continue to buck trends, this time planning to open as many as 50 more retail stores in the teeth of the recession, at a time when most companies are closing locations instead.

Microsoft: ‘We’ve tried to create a Mac look and feel’

November 11, 2009

You’ve really gotta give Apple and its marketing people credit for always being on message and keeping tight control of what’s said — you just don’t hear faux pas like this from them. Granted, they get caught lying from time to time, but never plumping other companies’ products, especially not Microsoft’s.

Photo: Is this Apple’s Mac tablet on the table?

November 10, 2009

NVidia CEO Jen-Hsun “whoop ass” Huang was recently interviewed in Dubai where he went on about his love for Apple products, which fill his home. However, as he went on about how well his company is getting on with the Cupertino, California-based Mac, iPod and iPhone maker, there was something completely out of place on the desk in front of him, which looks remarkably like a legendary though still unreleased Apple product — the Mac tablet.

Apple urging all users to download, install Apple TV 3.0.1 Update

November 8, 2009

As is oft the case with software updates, it’s two steps forward and one back. With the just released Apple TV 3.0, users are reporting that upgraded units lose or are unable to play all of the content loaded on those machines.

How to: Reset your OS X password

November 7, 2009

In the nearly 10 years I’ve been running OS X, it hasn’t happened to me yet, but the day when I stare blankly at my Mac’s login screen is coming — it’s just a matter time. Thereupon, it’s better to be prepared for the inevitable, so read this tutorial, print it out and put it where you can find it when the time comes.


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