Apple updates software update tool for Windows users
Friday, April 18th, 2008
After Apple was accused of forcing its software on Windows users, it has made some minor changes to the way its software update tool operates under that operating system.
After Apple was accused of forcing its software on Windows users, it has made some minor changes to the way its software update tool operates under that operating system.
We’ve all seen them; poignant little jabs from “Mac” to “PC” about how the latter will always be inferior in a 30-second television spot. However, some critics are tired of the humor and want to see Apple really demonstrate the product that “Mac” keeps pointing out is so superior to Vista.
One of the most frustrating things about trying to convert your friends and family to Macs is that, no matter how strong your arguments of quality, performance and stability are, one counter-argument continually pops up: price.
Don’t let it be said that I am a fanboy; I idolize objectivity as much as the next writer. However, when someone draws false comparisons that directly reference Apple, I feel it is my responsibility to correct any discrepancies to the best of my ability.
Why there is so much speculation amongst critics and writers outside the Apple realm about the possibility of Apple loading their machines with either Windows or Linux escapes me; however, I want to put the critics to bed with a few reasons why Apple would never be so foolish as to advocate the use of alternate operating systems on its machines.
If you students have decided to be mature, honorable, and respectable and NOT try to download an illegal torrent of Leopard, you’ll be happy to hear you get a discount over then normal everyday Joe…but unlike Tiger, which was $79, you’ll be getting it for $116…only $13 off.
With a quickly increasing number of Mac users as of late, it seems more and more problems are popping up in Apple technology. Has Apple’s interest in quality control waned?
The recent media hype surrounding Apple’s famed iPhone and its new lineup of iPods has consumers flocking to Best Buy’s and Apple retailers nationwide; there’s a very good chance those consumers will try their hand at an iMac or Macbook whilest they investigate a shiny new iPod Touch or Nano. If you are considering making that scary switch from your dusty old Dell to a new Mac, here are 5 reasons why you will absolutely never regret your decision.
Microsoft has finally released pricing information for their updated office suite for Mac, and the numbers aren’t pretty: if you were hoping to jump on this forthcoming version, save your pennies, because the cheapest version is weighing in at a hefty $150 for a downsized student edition.
NBC announced the release of their new online distribution service, NBC Direct, earlier today. NBC direct will allow users to download recent releases of the channel’s popular shows and keep them for up to a week. Unfortunately, Mac users can begin their weeping and gnashing of teeth, as NBC has seen fit to shun the entire OS X using community by making it a Windows-only feature.