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snow leopard
Tweaked UI Spotted in Snow Leopard: More Changes to Come?
Despite having showed no changes to the OS X UI at WWDC, it looks like there are at least a few tweaks in the new test build. Could the minor changes spotted already indicate more are to come this fall? More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by deanbmmv: I've always liked black backgrounds. Just makes icons 'pop'. Doesn't burn my eyes as much as white backgrounds either. 6 Responses | Other threads
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digital cameras
Cameras for Mac Makes Connecting Digital Cameras Way Easier
If you have more than one camera (and a Mac), you need Cameras, a free preference pane app. It tracks all the cameras you plug into your Mac and lets you assign a custom behavior for each one. More » -
giz explains
Giz Explains: What the Hell's Google Chrome OS?
Google. Chrome. OS. Just reading that makes my pants tingle. But, uh, what is it exactly? More » -
psystar
Psystar Emerges From Bankruptcy With New Product, Same Insane Resolve
In what is probably the most surprising non-celebrity-death story in weeks, recently bankrupt Psystar—surly maker of all things hackintosh—is now claiming to be ready for a comeback, with a new product in tow. This makes very little sense. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Vroomtrap: They need to give some pointers to GM and Chrysler on how emerge from bankruptcy quickly. 8 Responses | Other threads
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os x
Mac Dock Icon Spelling For The Immature
If you are the kind of person that used a calculator to spell out "BOOBIES", you will love rearranging the icons on your OS X dock in creative an immature ways. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by mat: That last one says "moops" - not "poops" ...looks like we all have too much time on our hands. 10 Responses | Other threads
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apple
The Great Apple Tablet Conspiracy Finally Engulfs Snow Leopard
Someone at CNET has a theeeoooorrry! You see, Snow Leopard, Apple's "under-the-hood" update to Mac OS X, actually has plenty of over-the-hood enhancements, most of which are suspiciously finger-friendly. I think you can guess where this is going.
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By John HerrmanComment by lailai: Introducing the new iPad, 1.2GHz touchscreen tablet with 512MB of Ram and 10GB SSD for just $2799 21 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Neat New Snow Leopard Tricks
I like all the little tricks surfacing in Snow Leopard, Apple's next edition of OS X, from Macrumors, AppleInsider and Mac Life. Aside from the features we've already seen, here are some new favs: More »
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By Brian LamComment by ACEACEACE: Wow, do I see a bit of areo on top strip... hrm... that looks a lot like Windows Vista/7.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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hackintoshing
OS X Runs (Poorly, We Admit) on Sony Vaio P
Well, looks like it is possible to run OS X on Sony's teeny Vaio P netbook, but it's no perfect Dell Mini 9 hackintosh. It looks like a difficult and imperfect crack, yet it still somehow runs better than Vista. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by mGARANDEUR1: OSX is a little to bloated to put on a netbook don't ya think? 16 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Leopard 10.5 Getting One Last Update To Fix Bugs, Placate Sad PowerPC Users
As OS X moves forward, so must Mac users; luckily, this time it'll be painless. But for broke people and PowerPC holdouts, regular Leopard is rumored to be due one more stabilizing update, to version 10.5.8. [AppleInsider via Ars]
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By John HerrmanComment by superatombomb: well, if they still have a powerpc mac then its about time to upgrade! 13 Responses | Other threads
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giz explains
OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7: The Final Countdown
It's easier than ever to pit Windows 7 and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard head-to-head: They're launching soon, both within a month of each other—and both are basically glorified service packs of the current OS. More » -
snow leopard
Snow Leopard Gives Last-Gen MacBooks Multitouch, But No GPGPU or h.264 Acceleration
The conversation about Snow Leopard's compatibility with older hardware has been dominated by complaints that it won't support PowerPC—something we've all known for months. But Snow Leopard will have some mixed implications for more recent hardware, too. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Dirtball Rotten: and people complain about windows compatibility!!! but when apple does it, its not a big deal.....ummmmm 11 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Snow Leopard's New Exposé and Dock Explained
With so many people excited (and enraged) about iPhone 3GS, it's no wonder we glossed over Snow Leopard's cool UI update, which gives you Exposé control from inside the Dock. Now's your chance to see the video demo: More »
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Comment by Dara Moghaddam: Wow, I thought I couldn't be more underwhelmed. Windows 7 >>> No Leopard 30 Responses | Other threads
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apple
iPhone 3GS and More: Everything at WWDC 2009
Today was big for Apple, busting out hardware updates in the two hottest lines—iPhones and MacBooks—along with final details on the overhauls of their two operating systems, too. We saw everything but a tablet—and Steve Jobs. More »
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Comment by nathantrumbull: I'm sitting here pissed as hell being that I bought a Macbook not 3 months ago, and have an iPhone... 9 Responses | Other threads
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apple
WWDC 2009 Rumor Smash: Some Were Right, Most Were SUCK!
Though Jesus debunked a number of the more fun WWDC rumors—what's a "unibody" iPhone?—in his sober-light-of-day roundup last Friday, it's nice to run through them all, to see how many rumors were true, and how many were smashable. More »
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Comment by greimel: Did they quietly kill off the unibody macbooks??? I can't seem to find any mention of them anymore on apple's... 7 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Apple WWDC 2009 Live Coverage
You've seen our liveblog of today's big event, now jump below for links to all of the new software and gear, including the iPhone 3GS.
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By Jason ChenComment by OMG! Ponies!: Shenanigans, you say. Might I suggest that you leave the TV-B-Gone at home. 23 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Safari 4 Available Now, Dubbed "World's Fastest Browser"
Apple has introduced the final version of Safari 4, referring to it as the "fastest browser on any platform." It is available now for OSX and Windows. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by MS-18E Shadoblak: Safari 4 is hella fast. But after tweaking the about:config, Firefox is faster. 12 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Everything You Need to Know About Snow Leopard
Apple is giving Snow Leopard, the next version of OS X, a proper unveiling today at WWDC. Here are all the details, as we get them. The biggest news? It's only $29 to upgrade, and coming in September
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By John HerrmanComment by victorkruger: i like it how they said that windows 7 is basically trimmed up vista (which i agree it is) and... 27 Responses | Other threads
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By Jack LoftusComment by Kaiser-Machead: The aluminum orb hummed as it levitated in its fixed position above the stage. The bloggers and Twits typed furiously,... 5 Responses | Other threads
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apple
iTunes 8.2 Update Now Available
The iTunes 8.2 update has emerged from the beta necessary to run pre-release iPhone 3.0 software. Naturally, the main feature here is compatibility with the final version of 3.0—along with the usual crop of bug fixes. Can we expect 3.0 to be released next week at WWDC? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by pottyvick: Itunes 8.2 Out todayWWDC in 1 week Can this mean they will release Iphone OS 3.0 Next week? Why else would they... 8 Responses | Other threads
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hackintosh
Master Hackintosh OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart Updated
Rob at BoingBoing's updated his OS X netbook compatibility chart, which makes it easy to see which netbooks are perfect for hackintoshing and which aren't—a perfect Memorial Day weekend project using the dearly departed Mahoney's definitive how-to guide. [BoingBoing Gadgets]
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Comment by tok3ninja; is the best non-star commenter: I miss Mr. Mahoney. His shenanigans were some of the best shenanigans on the web. Not that you Giz bloggers... 4 Responses | Other threads
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os x
Reports: OS X 10.5.7 Improves Hackintosh Netbook Battery Life
Some folks on the MSI Wind forums are reporting a huge increase in battery life for hacktintosh netbooks after upgrading to 10.5.7. Why would Apple care about power management on Atom-based hardware? Dunno! More »
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By John HerrmanComment by loriensleafs: What OS do you think the Terminators run, and how much battery life do you think they get on a... 7 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Mac OS X 10.5.7 Released
The latest point release of Leopard is out now, which you can get if you hit up Software Update from your Mac. Updated.
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By Jason ChenComment by logicalnoise: but the kid from diehard said macs don't need updates.... 25 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Mac OS X 10.5.7 Update May Hit This Friday
According to some "super-secret Apple source"—who hopefully is not the Infinite Loop campus' building #5 janitor's brother in law who has a son working at the Minneapolis' Apple Store in—Mac OS 10.5.7 will be out this Friday. It'll bring networking, syncing, iChat, Safari, and Bluetooth updates, among other things. [MacLife] -
home server
HP's LX195 Low-End Windows Home Server is $390
The LX195 Windows Home Server is a full Windows Home Server inside a smaller body. It also comes at a smaller price. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by dgaf8: Throw a apple logo on there and add 1,000$..and cut the functionality in half. 9 Responses | Other threads
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blu-ray
iTunes 8.2 May Point to Blu-ray on Macs
The new version of iTunes 8.2 (required by the latest iPhone 3.0 Beta) has a mention of Blu-ray in the about screen. This means Blu-ray in Macs come WWDC? More » -
mac vs. pc
CNBC Is Ridiculous: Macs Come With Photoshop, PCs Need $600 Extra to 'Perform As Well As a Mac'
Regular people are probably confused by the re-inflamed Mac vs. PC ad war, which now focuses on price. Never fear, CNBC's Jim Goldman breaks down the true cost of PCs. Wait, Macs come with Photoshop? More »
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Comment by Nick: uhh, it's CNBC. you want the truth go to FOX NEWS. /yeah, i did it on purpose 45 Responses | Other threads
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botnet
Symantec Finds First Mac Botnet, Already Launching DDoS Attacks
The first Mac botnet is already launching DDoS attacks against some website, which penetrated Macs via tainted copies of iWork '09 and Photoshop CS4. Just like what we told you about in January. Be careful when you pirate stuff. [ZDNet via NYT]
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By Jason ChenComment by Scott Stockton: Hah! and you paid so much for that unix operating system on pc hardware!!! 20 Responses | Other threads
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how to
How To: Manage An All-Lossless Music Library With iTunes
Do you love music? Have a giant hard drive? Maybe two? I'm guessing that might be the case, and here's what you should do: give up lossy audio compression for good for pristine lossless files. More » -
streaming media
Netflix Now Streamable Through Plex Media Player on Mac
Another day, another way to stream Netflix. This time the mode of consumption is Plex, the do-it-all media wunderkind for OS X that's been bubbling under the surface for the last year.
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Comment by cjcamilla: This is for the Mac fanboys that hate Microsoft to the extent of not downloading or using ANYTHING they make. 9 Responses | Other threads
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fight night
Winning Pwn2Own Hacker: Macs Are Safer Than PCs
Charlie Miller, the security expert whose meticulously crafted exploit took over a MacBook through Safari in 10 seconds at the Pwn2Own hacking competition, says that Macs are in fact safer than Windows. Oh boy. More »
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Comment by dallasmay2: 6 year Mac user, never hacked, never seen a virus, never seen a piece of malware. Never bought anti-virus or... 20 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Apple WWDC 2009 Dates Set: June 8-12
Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, where we're likely to see all of Snow Leopard's spots and maybe a new iPhone to go with iPhone 3.0 OS, will take place from June 8-12. [Apple - Thanks Justin!]
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Comment by kevinl: new iPhone..... me wants OLED.... better camera... 7 Responses | Other threads
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rumors
Apple's OS X Snow Leopard Operating System Getting a Darker "Marble" User Interface?
AppleInsider's sources tell them that Snow Leopard, previously thought to only get under the hood upgrades, will get a new UI codenamed "Marble". More »
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By Brian LamComment by Yosh Tulwar: I don't see the need for scroll bars at all especially with scroll-wheels and multitouch. Just make it like the... 19 Responses | Other threads
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psystar
Psystar Ignores Every Lawyer In The Entire World, Debuts New Compact OS X Desktop
Somehow, between filing bogus legal claims and getting sued into oblivion by one of the most powerful companies in the industry, Psystar managed to design another flagrantly-infringing hackintosh desktop—this time, a tiny one.
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By John HerrmanComment by Andre Ondre: apples always first and best first phone with copy cut and past > iphone first touch screen phone > iphone first laptop >... 21 Responses | Other threads
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bad news
Why iPhone In-App Transactions Could Be a Disaster
Apple made a big deal about allowing in-app transactions with the new iPhone 3.0 API. It's great news if you're a developer looking to make more scratch, but it's potentially terrible news for users. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by AilsaScrofa: As soon as I saw this announced I realized the appstore as we know it will no longer exist. This... 20 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Apple Puts Onus On AT&T For 3G Tethering, Confirms Hardware Support
Now you can focus your rage directly at AT&T for the lack of a legit tethering solution. In the Q+A, Apple's Scott Forstall put the onus on the carriers to come up with an official tethering solution (at extra cost, of course): -
apple
iPhone 3.0 OS To Bring MMS Messaging To 3G Phones
If this camera button is any indication, you'll soon be able to send photos (and videos?) with your iPhone, just like all your friends have been doing since 2003. Sweet. -
apple
Thank the Sweet Lord Above: The iPhone Finally Gets Cut and Paste
After about 10,000,000 requests, Apple has finally given in and delivered the super-basic feature that the iPhone has been missing since day 1: cut and paste. Took you jerks long enough. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: Well it's about friggin time. Now, how long is the wait for Bluetooth file transfers?? 13 Responses | Other threads
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apple
iPhone OS 3.0 Liveblog Pizza Bingo: Follow the Keynote and Win Free Pizza
Follow the iPhone OS 3.0 keynote liveblog and win a free pizza like Maximillian Hill. Here are the instructions: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by kthxbai: wow my blackberry storm can do most of thatlet the flame war begin 6 Responses | Other threads
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apple
iPhone OS 3.0 Liveblog Archive
We're here! Apple's about to unveil the iPhone 3.0 OS, and Brian Lam and I are going to be covering it live. LIVE. And don't forget to play pizza bingo while you follow the keynote. More » -
apple
Unicorn Wishes: If Only iPhone OS 3.0 Had These Very Cool Things!
And now, I will continue the fine tradition of bitching and moaning for the features we want to see in America's Next iPhone Software Rev. We will open with our usual salvo: CUUUUUUUUUUT AND PASSSSSSSSSSSTEEEEEEEE!!! More »
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By Brian LamComment by Cordfucious of Tech Clan: So lets see.... Almost everything on these lists I can already do with my Dash. So you are telleing... 16 Responses | Other threads
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